I just got back from flying all day, NY/NO/TX. Ask me anything,

[babylonsister]

but I recommend you don't if you can avoid it for awhile. I'm grounding myself!

[grytpype]

1. Did your shampoo explode?

Because I am taking all liquids and gels out of my house and dumping them in the street. Let the bomb squad take care of it, I don't want to take a chance.

[babylonsister]

4. And don't forget that evil toothpaste!

:eyes: I recall an expression, you can't get the paste back in the tube. Can anything else be put in there? :shrug:

[moodforaday]

33. This is the funniest thing

I've read on DU today, thank you kindly. I needed a laugh badly.

[NMDemDist2]

2. hey sis! did you pack all your liquids away before you got there?

was it a clusterF*(k at the airport?

were people PISSED??

:hi:

[babylonsister]

3. Clusterfuck-check. Pissed-check, me in particular.

My DH booked a ticket on line, w/2 airlines. The first airline wouldn't put a sticker on my bag all the way through so I couldn't check the bag w/the liquids because I'd miss my connection. Ergo, I was one of the many that had to dump all the liquids, AND solids (deodorant and chapstick, for cryin' out loud! :banghead:)

It was a ZOO!

Hi, AZDD6! :pals: It's nice to be home, is all I can say.

[Cleita]

6. All that stuff especially cosmetics are expensive too.

Maybe y'all should list the items, what they cost and send the bill to the White House.

[Jeanette in FL]

17. Damn f**king right we should

When are we gonna stand up to this administration. This is total BS.

[seabeyond]

9. but but but we are being told by others it is all myth.

that this did not happen.

i would be pissed too

[NMDemDist2]

10. nail clippers, chap stix and deodorant, I have it figured out now!

the GOP wants the masses to be ungroomed as well as unwashed

:banghead:

:hug: welcome home!

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

15. ...and no sex either. Better leave the KY at home. Damn!

LOL!

[Cleita]

5. That was quite a travel itinery even before the days of

bomb scares. Glad you made it home with most of your sanity and humor intact.

[babylonsister]

8. NO wasn't IN my plans, but unavoidable. And when

the news hit Thursday, I was already away from home, so had no choice. But I would have flown anyway if I had plans, me and everyone else! ;)

[grytpype]

7. Did your shampoo explode?

Because I am taking all liquids and gels out of my house and dumping them in the street. Let the bomb squad take care of it, I don't want to take a chance.

[globalvillage]

11. Welcome home.

I'm flying Monday. I can hardly freaking wait.
:-(

[Rainscents]

26. And, I'm flying on Tuesday.

This whole fake terror shit sucks! This will be my last flight I'll be taking to any where. From now on, I'm either taking train or drive. I can understand UK is on high alert, however, what they've done is way out of line. This is all about, controlling the public and that's it!

[globalvillage]

32. Good luck.

I looked at the train and thought about driving, but neither is practical for me.
You're right, this is really going to suck.

[City Lights]

12. I have dry-eye syndrome. No way I can fly without drops.

My eyes are even dryer after having Lasik. Is there anyway around this, like with a note/prescription from a doctor?

[Ian David]

16. Get a prescription from your doctor, and a note that says it is essential

...that you carry it with you.

[City Lights]

22. I'll look into it. Thanks.

:hi:

[babylonsister]

18. Yes, get a note from your doc. Diabetics who take insulin were

being allowed to bring their meds; I would think the same would apply.

[City Lights]

23. It seems similar to me too, however, dry eyes is not life-threatening.

We'll see I guess. :shrug:

[babylonsister]

29. If there's no way you can fly w/o drops, it's threatening to your eyes

and you. The folks checking do not care; as long as you have a doc saying you "need" them, I don't see how they could argue. If worst comes to worst, take a swig to assure them it's not bomb-inducing.

[TheCowsCameHome]

19. The Republicans in power could bring a tear to a glass eye.

With all the harm they've done.

[City Lights]

24. Sad but true.

:hi:

[Lisa]

13. glad you're back home and can relax!

Airports always make me uptight, and I figure I'd better avoid them too, for awhile.

One of my co-workers was supposed to fly out of Heathrow yesterday (with his wife and 3-month-old). I haven't heard whether they made it onto their flight yet.

[cornermouse]

14. No deodorant = stinky people.

Forget that airplane stuff.

[deminks]

20. Glad you are home safe. If you had to dump new stuff

you might be able to buy it back on Ebay. No kidding.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/08/11/terror.passengers.ap/index.html

People who had to dump expensive perfumes or bottles of wine may find them on Ebay. Chances are, though, the screeners took it home.

They must be really worried about the liquids. /sarcasm

[Redstone]

21. I won't ask; I'll tell you something:

You have my heartfelt sympathy. That must have been a helluva a way to spend a day.

Redstone

[Poiuyt]

25. Are your arms tired?

Sorry

[uppityperson]

27. Why did you fly NY/NO/TX today? & Who dies in last HarryPotter book?

you said "anything".

[babylonsister]

28. I was in NY and just wanted to get home to TX. The

cheap fare meant I had to stop in NO; wasn't my decision.
As for Harry Potter, I'll get back to you! ;-)

[uppityperson]

30. Welcome back home. Did you survive the trip without toothpaste?

Good big girl! Welcome back home anyways.

[KoKo]

31. Are the Trash Cans in those states FULL of your WASTE...and Did you

surrendor your MakeUp ...or are you one of the folks who "travel without crap" because your skin and hair is PERFECT!

:-)'s..Good you went through that crap and arrived SAFELY...inspite of my "chiding," though. :toast:

It's not EASY FLYING these days. :scared: