NWFlyer 2 #1 May 24, 2008 So I'm on my way to Perris & Elsinore for the weekend, passing through security in Seattle. There goes my stuff through the X-ray, and I hear "Whose bag is this?" and without really looking I say "It's mine," but wait... that's my other carry-on bag, not the one with my rig in it. Huh. "It looks like you have a water bottle in here with some water in it." Shit. Forgot to empty the Nalgene. Krisanne turns on the humble charm. "Yes, I do, I'm so sorry, I meant to dump that out before I got here." "Would you like to keep the water bottle?" "I really would - is there anywhere we can dump the water?" Screener looks around... finds the closest trash can ... empties a half Nalgene of water into the trash can and says "Nobody saw that" with a smirk on her face and puts the empty bottle back in my bag. Meanwhile, she goes back to the x-ray screen and my rig sails through without a second glance. Every so often there's one or two that remind me that they're not ALL mindless drones."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #2 May 24, 2008 ...And here I thought your tittle implied sarcasm. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 May 24, 2008 Quote ...And here I thought your tittle implied sarcasm. For once, no! (Although I can understand how you might think that - my reputation does precede me!) And now I'm off to my plane. Peas out!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #4 May 24, 2008 weather is hell here in socal...monday might be ok. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 May 24, 2008 Quote Quote ...And here I thought your tittle implied sarcasm. For once, no! (Although I can understand how you might think that - my reputation does precede me!) And now I'm off to my plane. Peas out! Yup...had one cut me a break a while back, changing planes in Atlanta I got zapped because of a PFD in my gearbag that I'd forgotten to pull the compressed bottle off of...wink & a nod and a warning not to do it again. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #6 May 24, 2008 I am kind of pissed off at TSA right now. I just got back from Mexico and bought a super super premium bottle of tequilla (> $100) from the duty free shop and had it taken at the connecting flight's security check-point. I asked ahead of time and was told (albeit it was incorrect info) that a sealed bag could be brought on-board the next flight. As I was allowed of to bring it on the first leg of the flight I thought that was reasonable. When I got to security the biatch just snapped it up and told me to scram. I had no option to check it (as there was no time to wait in the line again) or claim it later. I am not pissed she was following the rules but she was nasty, nasty, nasty about it and did not attempt to figure out how I could check it and get back to the front of the security line. Damn I was looking forward to that bottle..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,119 #7 May 24, 2008 Amy did the same thing, and got to the front of the line with a full Nalgene bottle. The TSA agent said "sorry, you can't take that." So Amy and I started chugging it. One of the other TSA guys started chanting "chug! chug! chug!" as we did. The people behind us were amused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 May 24, 2008 I'd have tried to find a way to pour it away and stop them getting their grubby mits on it. I noticed that there were lots of signs at the airport during a recent trip, to remind people that their transfer limit is 100ml too. But it's hasn't been widely advertised. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 May 24, 2008 Quote weather is hell here in socal...monday might be ok. Got one in here at Elsinore this morning before the clouds rolled in. Now they're trying to rally a hop & pop load ..."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #10 May 24, 2008 Quote Quote weather is hell here in socal...monday might be ok. Got one in here at Elsinore this morning before the clouds rolled in. Now they're trying to rally a hop & pop load ... Tomorrow's supposed to be better, but then again that just might be so 'cause you'll be at Perris! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 May 25, 2008 Actually, several more loads went up at Elsinore ... mostly wingsuiters since it seemed like everyone who was doing RW except for me left the DZ. It's okay, though, this crotchety old dude stopped by and kept me entertained for much of the afternoon. Said something about how he used to skydive back in the day... "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #12 May 25, 2008 Ah, that's one of my favorite dudes. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 May 25, 2008 Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #14 May 25, 2008 Quote Actually, several more loads went up at Elsinore ... mostly wingsuiters since it seemed like everyone who was doing RW except for me left the DZ. It's okay, though, this crotchety old dude stopped by and kept me entertained for much of the afternoon. Said something about how he used to skydive back in the day... Be careful! If that "old guy" says "Let em show you something."....... Let him!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #15 May 25, 2008 Lat time I flew with my rig - Think it was between San Antonio and Chicago - The screener stopped the line when my rig went through the X-ray. I thought "oh fuck". He called other screeners over and used it as a training opportunity. He was very polite asked, for my Cypres card, and thanked me afterward. Yep - Every once in a while you come across a TSAer that isn't an asshat. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #16 May 25, 2008 Quote Every so often there's one or two that remind me that they're not ALL mindless drones. Hey now, take it easy...one of Joe's best friends just passed his testing and is now TSA @ SeaTac. He was in the Rangers with Joe for several years, and his wife is one of my business partners. We did a show together a few weeks back. If you see this BIG barrel-chested, smart-assed redhead Texan dude (and with how frequently you travel or at least have in the past, odds are you will!), that's our buddy Jason. You tell him you're a friend of Joe and Jaye's and you won't have any trouble. He's our son's Godfather. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 May 25, 2008 You tell him you're a friend of Joe and Jaye's and you won't have any trouble. Quote I use that line EVERYWHERE! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 May 25, 2008 Quote You tell him you're a friend of Joe and Jaye's and you won't have any trouble. Quote I use that line EVERYWHERE! Ok I really did laugh out loud just now...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #19 May 25, 2008 I got a good one. back when we used to wear a ton of weights for swooping, I was traveling back and forth from Orlando, to Indianapolis, and Dayton almost every other week. I had a custom made weight belt that was 54 lbs, so instead of paying the extra for an overweight bag I would just wear it. I did this trip many times no problem, just a few questions from xray guys wondering why I had a belt made of lead. Then one day I had a layover in Atlanta, I got off the plane and went to order a slice of pizza. I lifted my shirt to adjust the belt and some lady saw it and went to security. I was just about to take my first bite, and all of a sudden two guys grab my hands, push my face into my pizza, and another guy lifts my shirt and starts working on my belt. Out of the corner of my eyes I can see a guy with a pistol pionted at me. And I was scared as hell. They removed my belt, while ever so politely keeping my face in my pizza, until they figured out it was just a weight belt. Then I got a quick 20 minute debate over my belt and why do I have it. It actually ended kind of shortly, they were done with it and walked off. And even though I asked nicely they wouldn't buy me a new slice of pizze. But they did tell me to check it from now on. Which I never did, I kept wearing it. But after that it was outside of my shirt. I was kind of pissed but also glad to see they were actually doing their job. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #20 May 27, 2008 The bomb appraisal officer for DHS/TSA at Sky Harbor in Phoenix contacted me a few weeks back to see if I might be interested in providing an out of service rig with an out of service AAD for training purposes. It was his feeling that the training aids currently available are too one dimensional. It is his belief that training of this nature will faclitate skydivers rapid and incident free transit through PHX when traveling with their gear. With contributions from a few individuals we have come up with the requested items which will be retrieved on Thursday by TSA training supervisor.(Thank you Brandon and Rebecca!) It is my hope that those of you traveling to and from Arizona will reap the benefit of this project in the very near future. If successful, perhaps other airports will follow suitB2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #21 May 27, 2008 That's great news, Betsy. I travel with my rig fairly often, and have been told several times by TSA screeners that mine is the first parachute rig they've actually seen. Usually they're pretty excited to actually see one. If they've actually handled one, it'll probably be a lot less intimidating."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #22 May 27, 2008 Quote (Thank you Brandon and Rebecca!) If it was Rebecca the rigger-extraordinaire, please give her an extra thank you hug from me (and maybe pinch her butt while you're at it). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #23 May 27, 2008 Quote If it was Rebecca the rigger-extraordinaire, please give her an extra thank you hug from me (and maybe pinch her butt while you're at it Indeed it was...indeed I will on both accounts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
