At the checkout counter:
- Question: “Hey, I’m bringing a ton of narcotics on an international flight, do you have a problem with that?”
- Answer: “Fine with us; talk to TSA.”
At the security checkpoint:
- Question: “Hey, I have this bag strapped to my body that has a big bag of liquid connected to a battery-operated electronic box with a digital timer and all of that is connected to this push-button right here. Do you have a problem with that?”
- Answer: “No.”
- Question: “Yeah, but it’s attached to my body and I can’t run it through the x-ray. You sure.”
- Answer: “Yup”
- Question: “What about this box full of hypodermic needles? Problem?”
- Answer: “Nope.”
Try as hard as I could, I couldn’t get any reaction out of anybody except kindness and professionalism. What's up with that!? Maybe it’s Charlottesville; we’ll see how it goes in AU.
Here’s a picture of the inside of my carry-on (fluid, electronics, wires, push button, and – if you look closely – an hypodermic needle).
Wow...gone are the days where you could have your entire life in one backpack, as you travled across the globe. I guess we are all getting just a bit older. Now all your narcotics are in one bag. :)
ReplyDeleteGodspeed and have safe travels. Take lots of photos.
Dave
ReplyDeleteSure looks like what the suicide bombers are using in Iraq. Maybe you need to have Joanne wear a Burka, to get them to react.
Makes one safe flying in the US.
Dad
That's Homeland Security for you! But then again, I don't suppose a terrorist would invite them to take a look at his bomb.
ReplyDeleteI pray you have a wonderful trip.
well, that is quite hilarious. evidently you picked a good time to fly.
ReplyDeletebut try this... i was flying out of Washington D.C. the day before the presidential inauguration. i had ice hockey skates in my carry-on and they almost freaked out. you are traveling at a low-risk time.
way to phrase the questions in the most sketchy way possible. :)
-david
Dave -
ReplyDeleteI am just getting back from being on travel myself and am so very happy to see such wonderful posts!! It is wonderful news that your cancer is stable and that you're able to travel - to Australia yet! I hope you have a wonderful time there - and Happy Birthday!!!
With Love and Best Wishes,
Chris Belcastro
Dave- One year older..or maybe not! Does it even count for a full year if you only get 4 hours to celebrate? We trust that your travel was smooth and that the reunion w the Montoyas was soooo sweet. Hug each of them for us and have a fabulous time!!! Love to you and Jo and Coley. Jude
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure you were being completely clear with them. I mean, did you truly specify real narcotics, or the hypothetical kind? Did you explain that the timer counted down, and that you could just push a button to make it all go? And did you properly explain your reasoning for carry said items? It doesn't sound like it to me!
ReplyDeleteGod speed, safe travel, and we're all still praying for you, and for the Montoya's!
-Steve