DON'T EAT THE YELLOW ICE

     Here's a story I wish I never read. Especially because we've been planning a family trip to Orlando, Florida at the end of the year. Remember the old phrase, "Don't eat yellow snow"? Well, this guy takes that phrase to a whole new level with his recent actions. You might not want to drink any ice that comes from a hotel lobby after you read this. 

     So, a British man vacationing in the touristy Orlando, got a chance to tour the local jail recently, as well, after he allegedly urinated in the ice machine at his hotel. 41-year-old Andrew Wood was arrested early Tuesday morning after a security officer at the Hard Rock Hotel reported a very intoxicated man in the lobby. The security guard told police he had seen Wood pissing into the ice machine, but said the suspect refused several times to identify himself or the room he was staying in.  

     The guard gave Wood the option of staying in his room for the night, but he refused, which led to the call to the police. Responding officers said Wood reeked of alcohol and kept making random outbursts as if he had Tourettes. Wood was arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to the Orange County Jail where he reportedly continued to be disruptive. Wood pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor on Tuesday and was sentenced to a day in jail and a $500 fine. That's all? The guy pisses in the ice machine, which is a health hazard to all patrons of the hotel and all he got was one day and a $500 fine? What is wrong with our judicial system? Who cares if her was here as a tourist? If any of us peed in the ice machine at a hotel near Buckingham Palace, you can bet your ass, we're not only getting one day and $500 fine. 

     Rooms at the Orlando Hard Rock Hotel are nearly $300 a night on the average. The Orange County Jail was free for Wood. Unfortunately, it's invite only. Personally, I would have extended his invitation.