Hi Everett -- on Jun 05 2003 at 21:33, you wrote:

EH> Obviously you joke, but I'd be willing to bet the compass would't
EH> get on the plane as carry-on here.  The pointed end is easily a
EH> deadly weapon.

I'm sure you're correct -- personally, I believe the authorities have gone
a bit overboard on the issue, but .... :-))

EH> Interestingly, on the return flight from Chicago, I was the only
EH> person on that flight who was searched before boarding.

I always thought you were a suspicious character! :-)))

EH> Incidentally, on the plane they prohibit using a digital camera for
EH> ten minutes before and after takeoff.

I didn't know that!


...Life is about communicating!

Cheers... Dallas

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