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Post by CuriousToronto on Jul 20, 2003 9:06:23 GMT -5
My boyfriend also owns a leatherman and it was the one thing we triple-checked was OUT of his carry-on!!
Particularly since his name is Mohammad, he was born in Iran (a.k.a: Axis of Evil), he's and engineering physicist, and he was going to work in the European Centre for Nuclear Research.
All in all a Leatherman would have been disastrous
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Post by Ynox on Jul 20, 2003 10:19:46 GMT -5
I don't leave home without a swiss army knife/leatherman, mini maglite (double AA cell one), duck tape (easy to get in the UK/europe btw) and a load of zip ties.
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Post by Kim on Jul 20, 2003 11:02:48 GMT -5
Yeah, CT... it's a good thing you did!
Like I said, this was even before Sept.11, it was in the Brussels airport. They kept us separated and everything! The interegation guy even showed us all the ways it could be used as a weapon.. a little freaky!
Kim
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Post by jen on Jul 20, 2003 11:07:12 GMT -5
It is freaky though, the way it could actually be used, just a fork did the trick...imagine?
It's something you don't think about when you fly, or actually you don't want to think about!
xoxo
Jen
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Post by CuriousToronto on Jul 24, 2003 16:35:26 GMT -5
So I gave in and purchased a money belt. Today I went down to MEC and bought a Cactus Creek one -- it has two zippered compartments that are quite large, the waist band is elastic, and the back has this nice breathable material. It wasn't very expensive at all and I've been wearing it and I can barely tell I have it on! That's a good thing!  Oh and I had my passport with me (I'd just been to the French consulate -- they gave me grief and tomorrow I havve to go back) so I tried putting it in to see if it would fit. It did -- with a lot of room left-over. So I guess I have now joined the ranks of the money-belt toting amongst you!  |
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Post by jennifer on Jul 24, 2003 16:43:07 GMT -5
Wow! We are so proud of you!
You took a big leap with this purchase!
I guess we all know what it meant for you!
Congrats! (rereading this message and it looks sarcastic, but it isn't intented to be!)
xoxo
Jen
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Post by Kim on Jul 24, 2003 16:54:25 GMT -5
CT - I can't believe you are leaving in only 2.5 weeks!! We're going to miss you! You have to make sure to get yourself to some Internet access while you are away!  ;D Kim |
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Post by LHR02 on Jul 24, 2003 17:45:22 GMT -5
Ah CT......now it seems you are really going! I know when I finally got my pack and belt....and boots...whew, guess I am really doing this! ;D Good to hear your passport fits nicely, as I said that was my only beef with the Eagle Creek one I have.
We sure will miss ya gal. I don't think I have had nearly so much fun helping with anyone's trip as I have with yours. You simply must at least post one info filled report from the road! (But hopefully you will become our resident Paris expert as well)
g
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Post by CuriousToronto on Jul 24, 2003 18:37:19 GMT -5
2.5 weeks...........sounds crazy doesn't it! Truth is this is the realization of a dream and I anticipate that this will change my life in one way or another! I can't wait!  I'm really looking forward to seeing the boyfriend! It's been sucha LONG time and to be honest I've spent my entire summer looking forward to the day I arrive in Europe! As far as keeping in touch after the trip -- I'll make sure I do! ;D The internet access thing is up in the air right now. I know there are a couple of terminals with free access in the foyer (like a private residence). I'm going to be living in the Latin Quarter so there are a slew of internet cafés. I anticipate I will be making regular use of them and when I do I will also make sure to check-in here! I'll also post trip reports and updates whenever I can! Everyone here (but particularly Kim and dustoffmom) has been GREAT in helping me out! Thank you so much! PS: After the French Consulate finally gives me my student visa it will all feel even more real! |
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Post by sejvirgo on Aug 19, 2003 14:17:30 GMT -5
2 things that were super useful... my sarong which i used as a towel, a skirt, a blanket, a cover-up to wear out of the shower and at the beach and so on and so on... i still use it now that i am home too! i love it, and will bring it with me wherever i travel. also, my swiss army knife got so much use! i used it to cut bread, cheese and fruit almost every day. and the corkscrew also got used a lot! put the knife in your checked baggage, though. make sure to get one with a knife, corkscrew and scissors.
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Post by jennifer on Aug 19, 2003 18:36:40 GMT -5
Corkscrew! Good idea in Europe I must admit!
xoxo
Jen
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Post by me on Aug 30, 2003 15:05:29 GMT -5
don't know about Canada, but if flying from US, a Swiss Army Knife absolutely *CAN'T* be carried onto the plane. After 11 Sept., they are very strict about this! - d also, my swiss army knife got so much use! i used it to cut bread, cheese and fruit almost every day. and the corkscrew also got used a lot! put the knife in your checked baggage, though. make sure to get one with a knife, corkscrew and scissors. |
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Post by LHR02 on Aug 30, 2003 16:05:44 GMT -5
Also not allowed on Eurostar train.....and for some reason unknown to me, not in Sainte Chappelle in Paris. The only 'site' I ever visited where they confiscated it, took my passport info, and a reciept to claim my knife when I finished.
Those knives are the handiest things, but sadly more and more they are the cause of travel problems if you will.
g
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Post by jennifer on Sept 1, 2003 18:24:53 GMT -5
hey..me again!
any last minute stuff most people forget?
any advice on how to pack so you don't scream your head off every time?
I have never used my backpack on a real trip, so I don't really know what order I should put stuff in...I know the more usefull on top..but besides that?
(it's a top loader)
thanks
xoxo
Jen
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Post by sejvirgo on Sept 3, 2003 7:58:34 GMT -5
interesting... i did not have any trouble with my knife on any of the trains, including EuroStar, this summer.
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