Linda

xxx, I agree with you (is this the first time?), except for one *minor* point. Needlepoint is out. You need scissors to cut the yarn. So leave the needlepoint home. Books, crossword puzzles, and a million other things can keep you happily entertained while you wait.

Whoa

We have all been through a very stressful week. It is perhaps natural to snap spitefully at someone in an attempt to 'vent' our feelings, but I don't believe in the vent theory (with or without bomb accessories.) <BR> <BR>Try to be patient with those who complain of inconveniences. It is going to take time to get used to all the changes. <BR> <BR>Donna, you will still be able to talk on the phone to your friends and relatives once you've cleared security. Perhaps this will help the time go faster.

xxx

Donna: <BR>How dare you accuse us of having families that don't care for us! I am still waiting for news of friends I have in New York! I also had a loved one stranded in New York who may have finally gotten to fly out today! <BR> <BR>I am willing to sit at a gate by myself to insure the security of everyone else. It is psychologically HEALTHY to be able to spend time alone and be happy!! <BR> <BR>But I don't think you will be able to fly, Donna, since the FAA will not allow unaccompanied MINORS to fly anymore. You have to be a child to be so insecure and insensitive!

fran

I think Escorita said it best when she quoted Mark Twain. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>

Barbara

My daughter just returned from Idaho on Friday. She said they were confiscating nail clippers, electric razors,and went through her cosmetics opening jars etc.They were doing a random check of checked baggage. She had to open her suitcase. (she told them that they would have to get it closed as she did it last time. Kidding of course. We are off to Ireland on Tuesday

I am

The possiblity of Donna being a troll has not yet been suggested, so let's hope that's the case. How ANYONE could whine like an infant at such a trivial matter as being left alone for a couple of hours before you board a plane, after what thousands of people have been through this week is incomprehensible. Donna, if you're for real, you're a complete idiot. I agree with Sioux -- grow up.

dan woodlief

My wife and I have decided that if we go ahead with our October trip, we will put any questionable items (such as a small screw driver I carry for my camera equipment and razor blades) into one plastic bag and send through with checked luggage. Then when we get to our destination, we will know where all those items are. I am taking gobs of film. I will have all out of the plastic containers and in a plastic bag. I will ask for handchecking, but if it is refused I will say I understand and just place it on the roller. Afterall, other countries have been refusing to do it for years. I just want all passengers to feel like they can reach their destinations safely.

robin

Come on, she can't be real - that second post was just too much! At any other time, this would have been pretty funny. Anyway, anyone who wants to complain about conditions in US airports now, consider yourselves lucky - on some inter-European flights, they're currently not allowing any carry-on baggage at all. The airline gives you a plastic carrier bag for your essentials (passport, ticket, money, credit cards) and that's it. If you want food or reading materials, the airline will either give or sell them to you on the plane. I suspect Donna would hate that even more!