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dorothybaez Feb 4, 2010 3:24 pm


Originally Posted by avsfan733 (Post 13312976)
-pretend your deaf (having witnessed this for real (yay local deaf university!) its often hysterical to watch the game of charades that follows

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Um, how 'bout not doing this one? It's hard enough for those of us who are hard of hearing to be treated decently going through security.

dorothybaez Feb 4, 2010 3:40 pm


Originally Posted by SATTSO (Post 13316373)
I find a handfull of weapons in wallets every year. Go figure.

Are you serious? Feel like sharing with the rest of the class?

avsfan733 Feb 4, 2010 3:43 pm


Originally Posted by dorothybaez (Post 13326786)
Um, how 'bout not doing this one? It's hard enough for those of us who are hard of hearing to be treated decently going through security.

I deeply apologize if I have offended. That was not my intent. I have seen a large number of deaf and HOH friends deal with airport security. My comments were more directed at the TSOs who don't know what to do with people they can't effectively yell at.

svenskaflicka Feb 4, 2010 4:04 pm


Originally Posted by SATTSO (Post 13322076)
My last post of the night, and my last post on this subject, as it's become sooo off topic.

I originally told TK something, and I was questioned by other regarding what I said. I answered, was asked more questions and given comments. I answered those, and so on, and here we are.

Now as to what you said: i never said there was a law requiring us to report items other than sop. But I do not want to get into an argument about due diligence. I will stop reporting obviously illegal items found (which is such a seldom event for the individual tso) when someone shows me I am not allowed to do so. Some here can not seem to recognize the difference between looking for something, and reporting what is obviously in front of you.

About your question about identifying drugs: you assume alot about me, without knowing me. TSA does not train us to identify drugs; but why assume anything else about me, my personal life, history and so on? I honestly mean no disrespect when I say this; honestly.

If you really want a discussion on these topics you asked, pm me. Other than that I wish TK the best I his trip! I hope he get the response he wants - which of course we all know is to have tso's do their job responsibly. :)

SATTSO, you are a screener, how come you are so sensible? No honestly, I for one appreciate that you are so non-TSORon. I just wanted to thank you for being so civil here on FT. ^

dorothybaez Feb 4, 2010 4:11 pm


Originally Posted by Mr. Gel-pack (Post 13321549)
Yeah I'm bitter--the bastages made my wife cry.

What???

pmocek Feb 4, 2010 4:20 pm


Originally Posted by dorothybaez (Post 13327112)

Originally Posted by Mr. Gel-pack
Yeah I'm bitter--the bastages made my wife cry.

What???

Take a look at some of the links searching TSA's Web site for "gel-pack", "breast milk", and "wife" turns up.

Mr. Gel-pack is a TSA blog legend.

dorothybaez Feb 4, 2010 4:31 pm


Originally Posted by avsfan733 (Post 13326910)
I deeply apologize if I have offended. That was not my intent. I have seen a large number of deaf and HOH friends deal with airport security. My comments were more directed at the TSOs who don't know what to do with people they can't effectively yell at.

No apology needed....you didn't offend me - I just don't want traveling to get any harder for me than it already is. I used to have lots of trouble hearing in malls and airports because of all of the background noises. (I am now the proud owner of a pair of top of the line aids - they cost more than a car.) Those situations gave me headaches, so I'd just take my hearing aids out....then I would have to deal with idiots insisting on screaming at me instead of using the notepad I tried to provide. I can read lips but not if the dumb ... I'm trying to communicate with is SCREAMING AT ME. That does offend me.

Whew. Sorry about that. Goosefraba, goosefraba.

Ayn R Key Feb 4, 2010 4:51 pm

Wear a jacket without a shirt. Wait for them to insist that you take off your jacket.

Wear a tee shirt with the consent to recording message. Make it clearly legible. Don't carry recording implements.

The idea about the 1 oz bottle with the lable "5 gallons" is gold, and the shoe socks is silver.

N231LA Feb 4, 2010 5:05 pm

Insist on a pat down...then pass that gas you have been holding back all day.:)

DIFIN Feb 4, 2010 5:07 pm


Originally Posted by Trollkiller (Post 13320441)
Prescription drugs are to be kept in their original labeled container. Having a prescription drug, even if it is prescribed to you, stored outside the original labeled container is illegal.


then why do the drug stores sell the daily compartment type storage boxs?

I have four small sample pill bottles I use when I travel for AM and PM pill needs. It beats dragging out the whole 90 day supply bottles.

:p

pmocek Feb 4, 2010 5:10 pm

How about carrying the following five-pack:
  1. full 3oz bottle labeled 4oz
  2. full 4oz bottle labeled 3oz
  3. full 3.4oz bottle labeled 3.4oz
  4. full 3.4oz bottle without a label
  5. full 1-quart bottle

The fifth one is just there to draw attention. I haven't taken my freedom baggie out of my carry-on for the past eight flights, and no one has said a word about it. The liquid threat level must be pale orange or so.

Ayn R Key Feb 4, 2010 7:47 pm

Print out a copy of the classified leaked screening manual.

Put it in a bin all by itself to be screened.

I guess to make sure the look at it, print the covers on a heavy foil covered paper.

avsfan733 Feb 4, 2010 8:30 pm

gas mask and a hazmat suit

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/bbcd/

SATTSO Feb 4, 2010 8:53 pm


Originally Posted by svenskaflicka (Post 13327061)
SATTSO, you are a screener, how come you are so sensible? No honestly, I for one appreciate that you are so non-TSORon. I just wanted to thank you for being so civil here on FT. ^

I appreciate that! But you might be on the minority of opinion on this site... :)

Steph3n Feb 4, 2010 8:55 pm


Originally Posted by Trollkiller (Post 13322687)
As I understand it yes it is the law, but I did a short search for the statute last night but was unable to find it.

I was told it is not legal to mix your pills in one bottle for ease of travel either, I do it every time and will continue to do so. They can go :mad: themselves if they are going to make me travel with more than one.


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