MR

Not sure where she was "storing" her brother for 11 years. Funny how you can't bring liquid soaps on a plane, but human remains are a-ok


http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnou ... EnoughNews


John from Boston

"Airport security spotted the skull and bones when the suitcase was put through the x-ray machine," police spokesman Christian Maier said.

Wonder why they didn't just bury him in Italy when he died?

Anyway, skull and bones reminded me of:

I just flew to NM a few weeks ago, and on the way home they found my jar of green chile peppers. Pulled me aside and searched me because of that jar, then took it away from me.

And these women were allowed to fly with BONES?

Just Mindy wrote:I just flew to NM a few weeks ago, and on the way home they found my jar of green chile peppers. Pulled me aside and searched me because of that jar, then took it away from me.

And these women were allowed to fly with BONES?

I AGREE!!!! I have to strip down every time I'm at the airport...they took my PERFUME!!! That was a lesson well learned!!

My ex-wife had her bag rummaged through by security when we went to Boston for vacation, and they took out a couple of "battery powered devices". Of course I pretended to be horrified, but it was actually pretty funny.

That is SOOOO Funny!!! I would have DIED!!!...shouldn't those be in the suitcase???

Nah, she carried them around in case of "emergencies". Let's just say she wasn't shy, and leave it at that.

7 Wishes wrote:Nah, she carried them around in case of "emergencies". Let's just say she wasn't shy, and leave it at that.

Jesus 7...I'll still trying to figure out how and why this woman is your "ex-wife"! Sounds like the perfect woman to me. I can't say that I ever dated a woman who ever had those types of "emergenices"


John from Boston

The mother in law of one of my supervisors at work died. She was cremated and wanted her ashes spread somewhere in Europe. They packed her in a suitcase (I can't believe they wouldn't put her in a carry on!!). So of course the airlines lost her luggage....and lost grandma!!! Luckily the suitcase was found and she was scattered like she wanted but I thought it was a funny story!!

Luvsaugeri wrote:The mother in law of one of my supervisors at work died. She was cremated and wanted her ashes spread somewhere in Europe. They packed her in a suitcase (I can't believe they wouldn't put her in a carry on!!). So of course the airlines lost her luggage....and lost grandma!!! Luckily the suitcase was found and she was scattered like she wanted but I thought it was a funny story!!

Lol, oh dear. As long as their wasn't any strong winds blowing at the time her remains were scattered, its never nice getting sand in the eye let alone ashes

Enigma869 wrote:Jesus 7...I'll still trying to figure out how and why this woman is your "ex-wife"! Sounds like the perfect woman to me. I can't say that I ever dated a woman who ever had those types of "emergenices"
John from Boston

Well, she was a swell girl, other than the rampant drug abuse, alcoholism, verbal abuse, and infidelity. That and the fact that a lot of the infidelity occurred after my lymphoma diagnosis.

As someone who hops on a plane more than once every week, I'm always amazed that in 2008 people don't know what they can't carry on a plane. It's annoying. In the post-9/11 world, you'd think someone would do even an ounce of research.

I would hate to be a chick though and have to abide by the 3-1-1 rule and have liquid makeup, etc. Being a guy it's much easier.

StyxCollector wrote:As someone who hops on a plane more than once every week, I'm always amazed that in 2008 people don't know what they can't carry on a plane.

Gee...I can't imagine why everyone is so fucking confused. Let's see...Purell hand sanitizer is not allowed but a dead body is You're right...why the hell is everyone so confused by all of this logic


John from Boston

Enigma869 wrote:Gee...I can't imagine why everyone is so fucking confused. Let's see...Purell hand sanitizer is not allowed but a dead body is You're right...why the hell is everyone so confused by all of this logic

I'm talking the general case ... not this specific instance with ashes. It doesn't help that TSA from airport to airport can be inconsistent. American (Terminal B) at Logan is pretty good; I've never had problems (knock on wood).

Ashes are not a liquid and you're allowed, for example, to take body powder (i.e. Johnson's Baby Powder) on with no hassles.

And from http://thehague.usembassy.gov/u2.s._customs.html#ashes:

9. Ashes of Deceased People

You can legally transport ashes of a deceased person into the U.S., if you meet the following conditions:
The ashes should be transported in a non-metallic urn
One should bring an International Death Certificate
One should bring and International Cremation Certificate
The ashes should be carried with your hand luggage
The urn can be subject to inspection, and it is recommended to come early to the airport.

So I would assume same rules apply domestically as well - as long as you have the death certificate ...

StyxCollector wrote:Ashes are not a liquid and you're allowed, for example, to take body powder (i.e. Johnson's Baby Powder) on with no hassles.

If you actually read the article, it wasn't ashes they were carrying. It said "human remains", and stated that security had seen the skull and bones in their suitcase! That's a bit different than ashes, to me!


John from Boston

Enigma869 wrote:

StyxCollector wrote:As someone who hops on a plane more than once every week, I'm always amazed that in 2008 people don't know what they can't carry on a plane.

Gee...I can't imagine why everyone is so fucking confused. Let's see...Purell hand sanitizer is not allowed but a dead body is You're right...why the hell is everyone so confused by all of this logic


John from Boston

It is if it's 3 oz. or less. LOL When in doubt, check this site...

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm

And buy one of these...

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product ... 529&RN=529