Keeping us safe

As my folks were preparing for a recent flight to Charlotte, they walked through the airport metal detector. My parents noticed on the x-ray screen that they had accidentally left a large pair of scissors in their carry-on bag. My dad volunteered to remove the scissors and leave them behind, but the airport security officer assured them that the scissors were within acceptable travel code-- the blades were less than six inches long. This was troubling to my dad, who almost refused to get on the plane, knowing that a bad guy could get on the plane with scissors, as long as the blades were less than six inches long!

Not long after this, my mother-in-law flew from Indianapolis to Orlando for Thanksgiving, bringing with her Thanksgiving dinner. As she walked through the metal detector, the security officer stopped her and searched her carry-on luggage. The turkey and mashed-potatoes passed inspection, but the green bean casserole, weapon of choice for would-be ne'er-do-well's (like my mother-in-law) was quickly confiscated (and probably devoured).

As an experiment, the next time I fly, I'm going to prepare and carry-on a scissors casserole. The blades will be less than six inches long, and I will top it off with those delicious dry onion ring crisps.


Originally Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2007
(Then) Curent Mood: curious
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Thanksgiving Warning

Just thought I'd pass along this bit of advice I heard on the news today.

If you will be flying over the Thanksgiving holiday and if you will be carrying on a turkey, avoid wrapping your turkey in foil. The foil will set off the metal detector at the security checkpoint.

It could get messy.

(While themed for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, this advice certainly applies any time you'll be flying with turkey.)


Originally Posted: Tuesday, November 13, 2006
(Then) Curent Mood: helpful
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