Carry-on blender
Jun 15, 2006 | 7:50 pm
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Carry-on blender
I am leaving for a charter boat trip to BVI on Saturday. Unfortunately, the boat does not include that most indespensible applicance for the tropics - the blender. So, I will take one of my spare ones down (they don't call me blender boy for nothing!), but we are not planning to check luggage. Now that sharp-pointed scissors up to 4" are allowed, do you think I will get this through the TSA? The blades are 1" long at best. I know from search that ORD confiscated a blender last year, but that was before the relaxation on carry-on items.
Jun 15, 2006 | 8:52 pm
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Though I can't help with the TSA question, this topic brings back some funny memories and things you might want to be aware of.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
Jun 15, 2006 | 8:59 pm
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Originally Posted by letiole
Though I can't help with the TSA question, this topic brings back some funny memories and things you might want to be aware of.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
Jun 15, 2006 | 9:21 pm
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Originally Posted by SJCFlyerLG
... boat drinks will be available 24/7.
Jun 15, 2006 | 9:24 pm
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Originally Posted by SJCFlyerLG
I love your resourcefulness! To blend is to live. We're on a powerboat with a generator, so it won't be a problem - boat drinks will be available 24/7.
Jun 16, 2006 | 6:25 am
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Originally Posted by letiole
Though I can't help with the TSA question, this topic brings back some funny memories and things you might want to be aware of.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
A group of us chartered two sailboats in the BVIs several years ago. There were 15 of us and I think we brought five blenders. We couldn't get the boats to power the blenders so we ended up making margaritas in some unusual places. A grocery store worker on Virgin Gorda let us use their outlets; we used the outlets in some marina restrooms; and we did "borrow" some shore power on the docks once in a while. We could never make them in an anchorage though. I do have a handcrank blender I bought a Restoration Hardware for our own boat, but it's kind of a pain.
Have fun.
http://www.gasblender.com/
So how about a 12-volt version?
http://www.hutshop.com/61797700078.html
No cranking and no outlets required. ^
Jun 16, 2006 | 10:42 am
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My wife has a black and decker cordless blender with rechargeable battieries.
This blender has been on many tropical trips. She purchased it at Home Depot
and it works just fine.
This blender has been on many tropical trips. She purchased it at Home Depot
and it works just fine.
Jun 16, 2006 | 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by LostInAmerica
There is a gas-powered blender available, but it would be too big for carry-on. Great for camping though.
http://www.gasblender.com/
http://www.gasblender.com/
Jun 16, 2006 | 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by CLELOSER
Most supervisors in CLE would tell the person to take the blades back and check them. A gas blender, Propane grill, propane light, etc etc would not be allowed in ANY luggage if it contains fuel.
Aug 12, 2006 | 7:44 pm
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Apparently they aren't allowed:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2305539
It's talking about e-baying stuff that TSA took:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2305539
It's talking about e-baying stuff that TSA took:
There's even a box full of blenders.
"There must be folks who like to mix up their own pina coladas when they get to Puerto Vallarta," said Ken Hess, head of the Pennsylvania General Services Department's surplus property program.
"There must be folks who like to mix up their own pina coladas when they get to Puerto Vallarta," said Ken Hess, head of the Pennsylvania General Services Department's surplus property program.