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The lost key and the bag of weed!

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Gwenstump · 02/04/2024 19:26

We're staying away at the moment - basic static caravan (hilariously described as a "lodge") it's not the best and smells like dog / had to give it a good clean around when we first arrived but the kids are happy and we're close to family so just using it as a base.

Came back this evening and the key has disappeared ... no idea where it's gone. We obviously used it to get in the caravan and now can't find it anywhere - turned the place upside down (strongly suspect 3yo had a hand in this but baffled none the less!) During our search we've uncovered a fair sized bag of weed down the back of the sofa hunted out by my 5yo. Tried to go to reception but they're shut and only number I can find is on a big red "emergency" signpost which feels a bit overkill for this situation. DH will go down to discuss it in the morning. AIBU to assume that we would have some room for negotiation if they tried to charge us an extortionate amount to replace the key? Happy to pay a reasonable charge and can't find a specific amount in the terms and conditions - but a bit stressed that they could try to hit us with a huge amount (card details on file already!)

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Hullabalooza · 02/04/2024 21:47

We once lost the car key (flat card style) and it turned up in the toy doctors briefcase clipped to the pretend clipboard under the toddler’s bed. Credit to Dh for finding it at 11pm. Think outside the box and it might just appear 😂

TheMixedGirl · 02/04/2024 21:41

The key has probably fallen in a shoe or something. I assume you checked it wasn't still in the door

LittleMissSleepyUK · 02/04/2024 21:40

How big is the bag of weed?! Someone is going to be annoyed they left that behind

JPGR · 02/04/2024 21:37

Is it still in the lock? Fallen out on the doorstep?

YesIReallyDidOK · 02/04/2024 21:17

Have you checked the door?

Alwaystired2023 · 02/04/2024 21:14

The key is in a cup in a cupboard

BallandBoe · 02/04/2024 21:13

I'll give you £20...

Gwenstump · 02/04/2024 21:09

Sprinkles211 · 02/04/2024 20:19

I actually wouldn't find this funny but I have 3 sen children one that would of eaten it

This was my concern as well! Luckily it was my pretty sensible 5yo but if it had been the 3yo I dread to think! And seems harmless but to kids could cause some serious problems!

We've torn the place apart ... no luck yet and we're pretty savvy to the kids' usual hiding spots!

Hopefully they'll have spares at reception and we can just pay a tenner or something and all will be sorted!

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Sprinkles211 · 02/04/2024 20:19

I actually wouldn't find this funny but I have 3 sen children one that would of eaten it

Dartmoorcheffy · 02/04/2024 20:07

Has your little one got any toy cars with him, that's my SILs go to for when keys go missing

thecanadianloon · 02/04/2024 19:56

Then make some hash cakes.

thecanadianloon · 02/04/2024 19:55

Check the outside of the door to check key is not in the lock.

IHateLegDay · 02/04/2024 19:44

The key has fallen into someone's shoe

Winter2020 · 02/04/2024 19:42

Check the kitchen/bathroom bins for the key, all pockets of coats and changed clothes/ and also if it has been thrown out of any windows open doors /left in car (if someone went to fetch something from the car after you went in the caravan.

Just put the weed in the large dustbins.

Good luck.

enjoyingscience · 02/04/2024 19:42

Smoke it or sell it. That’s what the lad on reception will do with it when your DH gives it over in the morning, you might was well get the benefit from it.

DrJoanAllenby · 02/04/2024 19:40

Pay for a replacement key.

You have no way of proving that you didn't being the weed yourself.

ItsVeryHyacinthBucket · 02/04/2024 19:39

How big is the bag of weed? “fair sized” could mean anything. It might have something to do with the smell 😂

Gwenstump · 02/04/2024 19:38

Haha unfortunately there is no way I'm touching the stuff, or attempting to sell it! Could send DH round in his waterproofs knocking on caravan doors to see if anyone's up for it I suppose...

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countdowntomexico · 02/04/2024 19:37

Smoke the weed. You won't care about the key. Happy days.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 02/04/2024 19:36

Were both flowerpot men with Weed it was it by itself?

LakieLady · 02/04/2024 19:36

Yep, sell the weed.

vodkaredbullgirl · 02/04/2024 19:34

Sell the weed

Dartmoorcheffy · 02/04/2024 19:30

Sell the weed. It will pay for the replacement key.

RhiWrites · 02/04/2024 19:28

Pay for a replacement key, smoke the weed. Do not use the weed as a bargaining point to get a new key.