Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.

Lorne ,'Smile Time'


Natter Area 51: The Truthiness Is in Here  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Theodosia - Apr 19, 2007 1:43:04 am PDT #3378 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I've put my computer into my carryon suitcase, but I have a padded slipcase for it for extra protection. Remember, though, that you're going to have to haul it out at security -- and if you forget and they catch it on the X-ray, that's a one-way ticket to have a nice TSA person rifle through your underwear.

Me, I'd be inclined to put my (empty) purse inside my carryon suitcase and claim that the computer bag is my handbag. (I actually have a backpack for the iBook.) And was totally prepared if the airline decided to check the suitcase -- it helps to arrive early because they've not yet "filled up" the airplane.

I know from experience that if you put the computer into your checked luggage your suitcase WILL get searched and they don't bother to put stuff back in the order it came out.

However, if I'm travelling for business, my attitude towards the transit was that I was being "paid" for my time and that includes standing waiting for my luggage in the baggage claim. Also, since I generally needed to take more clothes for professional deportment, it was much easier to pack a big suitcase....


Jesse - Apr 19, 2007 1:48:31 am PDT #3379 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I'm paranoid about my luggage getting lost, which is why I'm anti-checking. I think I'm going to play around with various bags I have here -- my own laptop is the same size etc. as the work one, so I can see what it will fit into, etc.


brenda m - Apr 19, 2007 2:36:36 am PDT #3380 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Are they still being freaky about stuff you can bring on the plane? Lotions, etc.?


Tom Scola - Apr 19, 2007 2:38:52 am PDT #3381 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

They relented, but only a little: [link]


Jesse - Apr 19, 2007 2:39:45 am PDT #3382 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Yeah, I have my quart-sized ziploc down to a science.


Sue - Apr 19, 2007 3:05:09 am PDT #3383 of 10001
hip deep in pie

Mornings: they make me lose my will to live.


Theodosia - Apr 19, 2007 3:19:43 am PDT #3384 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Chumley is taking advantage of my job-free, hanging around the house presence by sleeping on the desk next to my laptop. He had to be persuaded to not sleep on the keyboard....


Ailleann - Apr 19, 2007 3:38:57 am PDT #3385 of 10001
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda

Since we're talking about planes.... would a messenger bag (8 1/2" by 11" or so size) qualify as a handbag? Or will they get snippy with me if I try to carry it on the plane?


brenda m - Apr 19, 2007 4:03:57 am PDT #3386 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

You won't have a problem with that.


Cashmere - Apr 19, 2007 4:04:00 am PDT #3387 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.

I've put my computer into my carryon suitcase, but I have a padded slipcase for it for extra protection. Remember, though, that you're going to have to haul it out at security -- and if you forget and they catch it on the X-ray, that's a one-way ticket to have a nice TSA person rifle through your underwear.

I forgot my cell phone in my pocket when walking through the metal detector recently. Guess who got severely patted down? WTF? He wouldn't even let me have a second go through. And this is after I checked my small weekend bag because I didn't want to cope with the lotion/liquid restrictions.

For our trip to Hawaii, I'm going to go to the Aveda store and stock up on sample sizes.