Friday, February 3, 2012

The News Story Cupboard

http://news.yahoo.com/30-floating-marijuana-bales-found-off-calif-beach-142727140.html

That link sent all kinds of story ideas whisking through my head. And yes, stories have been told about people finding drugs and money, and done well. But hey, this is the ocean. And California. There are boats and beaches and surfers. Do you wonder if all the marijuana was turned in? And how do you haul thirty bales? And where would you hide it? So many questions equals a whole lot of stories.

6 comments:

Mike Wilkerson said...

They call those bales square groupers (fisherman were hired to pull in the bales, making extra money by fishing for square grouper).

Used to be a big trade down here in southern FL through the 60's and 70's. That is until they found cocaine delivered much more profit for a smaller amount of product.

sandra seamans said...

Thanks for the info, Mike!

Fred Zackel said...

Yes, the "tea" party movement started in california. Smoke 'em if you got 'em!

sandra seamans said...

You managed to put a smile on my face this afternoon, Fred!

Rick said...

You're right. What a great set-up for a story.

sandra seamans said...

I love that there are great story ideas everywhere, Rick. Somedays in the least expected of places.