That's right! There are exciting changes happening over here at High Class Hitchhiking.
The 1st and foremost change... I've moved! Please change your bookmarks to highclasshitchhiking.com. That's right, I bought my own domain name! So, head on over to the new site to see all the other new and exciting things that are happening!
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Friday, 16 September 2011
Even "Experienced" Flyers Have Hiccups!
Now, I consider myself a pretty "Seasoned, Experienced" traveler. Truly. I mean, I GREW up in a household where my father worked for an airline. We took family trips. Whether a quick trip to the St. Louis Zoo for the weekend or a couple of weeks in Hawaii, I KNOW how to travel.
I always pack a carry-on that has my "necessities." Very rarely, do I check a back for fear that, A: I do not make the flight or 2: no seats. No matter what the situation, I was prepared.
Many, many years later, an unfortunate event happened. One that would change travel as we knew it. This "event" started the "Transportation and Security Administration." They were visible EVERYWHERE! Now, there were restrictions as what we could carry on. Over the last few years, adjustments were made as well as changes.
Yesterday, I had an item removed from my bag. An item that, by the way, I ARRIVED with! An item I had traveled with MANY times. I mean, I WORK for an Airline. I am with TSA everyday. I am very familiar with what items I can and can NOT carry. I verify items daily with TSA on what is appropriate and what isn't. The item that was removed was a small swiss army tool. According to TSA, it is okay. In fact, here is what their website says:
Here is a picture of "said" item:
Now, as you can see, open, it is LESS THAN 4 inches!
I was nice to the man. I did not/would not, just toss it. He told me I could mail it to myself. Really? Seriously? He kept it while I walked across to the gift shop to purchase an envelope and about 4 stamps. Sure. No problem. Sales clerk said they sold the envelopes, but the stamps, they sold in books of 10. I don't want a book. I have an entire roll at home! I only need 4 I tell her. Whatever. While addressing the envelope to myself, I remind her she owes me change! Ready for this? She apologized because she had to COUNT, yes COUNT OUT 10 STAMPS!! FROM. A. FREAKIN. ROLL!!!!!!!! They aren't in a BOOK AT ALL! I finish my business, return BACK to the lovely TSA agent. Sign in the book they have, saying they aren't responsible, blah, blah, blah. Whatever. I thank him {because I was reared better} and head to my gate.
Seriously, as soon as I return to work, I WILL be talking to the supervisor of TSA in my station and asking him if the rules have changed. So folks, I guess it makes sense to check ALL guidelines before traveling, that TSA advises, so that YOU won't be delayed while going thru Security! Learn from my mistakes, even tho', I don't believe I did, and you can travel freely without troubles.
I always pack a carry-on that has my "necessities." Very rarely, do I check a back for fear that, A: I do not make the flight or 2: no seats. No matter what the situation, I was prepared.
Many, many years later, an unfortunate event happened. One that would change travel as we knew it. This "event" started the "Transportation and Security Administration." They were visible EVERYWHERE! Now, there were restrictions as what we could carry on. Over the last few years, adjustments were made as well as changes.
Yesterday, I had an item removed from my bag. An item that, by the way, I ARRIVED with! An item I had traveled with MANY times. I mean, I WORK for an Airline. I am with TSA everyday. I am very familiar with what items I can and can NOT carry. I verify items daily with TSA on what is appropriate and what isn't. The item that was removed was a small swiss army tool. According to TSA, it is okay. In fact, here is what their website says:
Scissors - Metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches - carry on
Tools - Seven inches or less in length - carry on
Here is a picture of "said" item:
Now, as you can see, open, it is LESS THAN 4 inches!
I was nice to the man. I did not/would not, just toss it. He told me I could mail it to myself. Really? Seriously? He kept it while I walked across to the gift shop to purchase an envelope and about 4 stamps. Sure. No problem. Sales clerk said they sold the envelopes, but the stamps, they sold in books of 10. I don't want a book. I have an entire roll at home! I only need 4 I tell her. Whatever. While addressing the envelope to myself, I remind her she owes me change! Ready for this? She apologized because she had to COUNT, yes COUNT OUT 10 STAMPS!! FROM. A. FREAKIN. ROLL!!!!!!!! They aren't in a BOOK AT ALL! I finish my business, return BACK to the lovely TSA agent. Sign in the book they have, saying they aren't responsible, blah, blah, blah. Whatever. I thank him {because I was reared better} and head to my gate.
Seriously, as soon as I return to work, I WILL be talking to the supervisor of TSA in my station and asking him if the rules have changed. So folks, I guess it makes sense to check ALL guidelines before traveling, that TSA advises, so that YOU won't be delayed while going thru Security! Learn from my mistakes, even tho', I don't believe I did, and you can travel freely without troubles.
Saturday, 10 September 2011
The Changed World
I can't believe it's been 10 years since the attacks of 11 September 2001. It's a very different world from that which we had before. I imagine I'm not alone in saying, I know exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news.
As one of the most obviously effected areas, I thought it fitting to post a tribute on a travel blog. For a striking memorial, I recommend this Yahoo News Tribute. Warning: It's extremely emotional.
As one of the most obviously effected areas, I thought it fitting to post a tribute on a travel blog. For a striking memorial, I recommend this Yahoo News Tribute. Warning: It's extremely emotional.
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