> -----Original Message----- > From: Gypsykayak_at_aol.com [mailto:Gypsykayak_at_aol.com] > Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 1:12 PM > To: Outfit3029_at_aol.com; paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subject: [Paddlewise] Stoves and knives snip > > HOW ABOUT SWISS ARMY KNIVES and the like in your carry-on > luggage? I have > the teeny Classic, but the bigger Traveler is the one I > really need to take > (it has a corkscrew). When I go through the Alaska Airlines (the only major airline that flies into Juneau) metal detectors I usually have at least my everyday pocket knife and my Leatherman on my person - I just place them in the basket so that they can be visually examined by the personnel manning the metal detector and then I'm on my way. The only time I had a problem at an airport was at O'Hare airport in Chicago when they questioned why I was carrying a folding knife with a four-inch blade. Maybe things are _slightly_ more relaxed up here than "Outside" but I shouldn't think that anyone would give you a hard time about a little Swiss Army type of knife. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
"Seng, Dave" wrote: > When I go through the Alaska Airlines (the only major airline that flies > into Juneau) metal detectors I usually have at least my everyday pocket > knife and my Leatherman on my person - I just place them in the basket so > that they can be visually examined by the personnel manning the metal > detector and then I'm on my way. The only time I had a problem at an > airport was at O'Hare airport in Chicago when they questioned why I was > carrying a folding knife with a four-inch blade. Maybe things are > _slightly_ more relaxed up here than "Outside" but I shouldn't think that > anyone would give you a hard time about a little Swiss Army type of knife. I think you've been lucky. They're not supposed to let you carry any knives on board. I always make sure I put such things in checked and not carry-on luggage. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 03/03/2000 9:19:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, michaeldaly_at_home.com writes: << I always make sure I put such things in checked and not carry-on luggage. >> My point is that lots of times I just have carry-on luggage. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Re: Knives and flying- When travelling, I always have a Swiss Army Tinker in my pocket and a Leatherman in my carry-on. The tinker goes in the basket at the gate metal detector and the Leatherman stays in the carry-on for the x-ray. After several countries (including Japan) and a lot of states, I've only been questioned once. They just had to take the Leatherman out and play with it in Heathrow. Then they let me on with it. It is a good policy to allow extra time going through the gate (especially in Japan) for the people there to play with your toys. They certainly don't care that you're in a hurry. Now if I could just get through the metal detector without having to remove my belt buckle, hold up my pants and..... Bill Leonhardt *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Had a nice talk with Paddlewiser Bill Newman at the Quietwater Symposium at Michigan State this morning -- it's nice to meet someone IRL. I'm heading on out to Canoecopia in Madison, WI, next weekend; will spend much of the day there. Any other P-wisers going? Can we work out a meet? -- Wes *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I should be easy to recognize: the guy whose 12 year old is tugging on his shirt asking "Dad, can we get something to eat now?" Wes Boyd wrote: > Had a nice talk with Paddlewiser Bill Newman at the Quietwater Symposium at > Michigan State this morning -- it's nice to meet someone IRL. > > I'm heading on out to Canoecopia in Madison, WI, next weekend; will spend > much of the day there. Any other P-wisers going? Can we work out a meet? > > -- Wes > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Hey all, I'll be down at Canoecopia on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. The girlfriend and I decided it would be a nice weekend to take her new Beetle on a little road trip and B&B action. Anyone have a meeting place or something in mind? Any idea if they'll be demoing this year? The weather may be nice enough. We hit (or nearly did) 70 degrees here in the Twin Cities today. -Patrick At 12:05 PM -0600 3/5/00, tfj_at_interaccess.com wrote: >I should be easy to recognize: the guy whose 12 year old is tugging on his >shirt asking "Dad, can we get something to eat now?" > >Wes Boyd wrote: > >> Had a nice talk with Paddlewiser Bill Newman at the Quietwater Symposium at >> Michigan State this morning -- it's nice to meet someone IRL. >> >> I'm heading on out to Canoecopia in Madison, WI, next weekend; will spend >> much of the day there. Any other P-wisers going? Can we work out a meet? >> > > > -- Wes >> > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 3/6/00 4:54:07 AM !!!First Boot!!!, pmaun_at_bitstream.net writes: > Hey all, > > I'll be down at Canoecopia on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. The > girlfriend and I decided it would be a nice weekend to take her new > Beetle on a little road trip and B&B action. Anyone have a meeting > place or something in mind? Any idea if they'll be demoing this year? > The weather may be nice enough. We hit (or nearly did) 70 degrees > here in the Twin Cities today. > > -Patrick Patrick & all, As a Madisonian I can tell you if it didn't get to 70 yesterday it sure was darn close. Here are the conditions as of yesterday afternoon: Lake Monona is ice free from 50 - 100 yards around the entire lake. The Yahara river which connects all of the lakes is open on the isthmus (which never totally ices over) as well as the river connector between Squaw Bay of Lake Monona & Lake Waubesa. This is a nice stretch of water which goes through the marsh area called Upper Mud Lake & underneath the "Beltline" hwy. Don't know about Lake Mendota/Waubesa/Wingra/Kegonsa conditions. The ice that is left on Lake Monona is that soft dark blue ice that rises and falls with the wave action. Suitable only for birds to walk around. If it stays warm much longer I can't expect this ice to last. It is cool to paddle around though - gives you that arctic explorer, 10 year old cub scout feeling of excitement. I went out yesterday on lake Monona & people we're freaking out. About 12 bass boats & runabouts cruising on the lake like it was July. & Get this - There was a guy out wakeboarding! Saw a few canoers & kayakers too. Eventhough the ice is free in back of Rutabaga's shop, I highly doubt you'll be able to do demoeing. Not because of the exposure risks, but simply do to the lack of available staff to handle demoes while the show is going on. You could probably show up at the shop on Monday though & demo a boat. When I bought my last kayak, I ordered it at Canoecopia to reserve the color that I wanted, demoed it the next week & took it home that day. So - all of you driving in for Canoecopia - bring the bought along & enjoy the view from your cockpit. The closest place to put in at Canoecopia is Olin Turville Park which is literally across the street from the convention center. There's an official boat ramp there which is access fee free until May 1. From this put in, you can cruise around the downtown area. About 2 miles away from the put in is the yahara river as it slices through the isthmus area. Carl's Paddling is now located on the river about 1/2 through. They'll be running their Paddlers Rendezvous over the weekend as well so you may want to check that out. It's free. They carry different brands than Rutabaga including Bell, Grabner, Necky, P&H etc.. the websites: Carl's Paddling www.paddlin.com Rutabaga www.paddlers.com Isthmus the weekly independent rag to see what's going on in Madison: www.the dailypage.com If anyone has questions about Madison (eat,sleep,drink,paddle etc..) or need directions let me know. disclaimer - I have no affiliation with Rutabaga or Carl's Paddlin - I'm just an avid paddler who's coutning the days to the first seminar. Best, Michael *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Bill Leonhardt wrote: > It is a good policy to allow extra time going through the gate (especially > in Japan) for the people there to play with your toys. They certainly > don't care that you're in a hurry. > Not only Japan, but anywhere. I once picked up Alan Carruth at SeaTac airport who was a guest speaker at the 1995 Guild of American Luthiers convention in Tacoma and his baggage got red flagged through the metal detectors. Inside, he had three beautiful, handmade wooden planes which was integral to his talk on carving guitar braces. None of the three security people had ever seen anything like this and our explanations as to their function wasn't going over too good, until a fourth securtiy gal came over and said "oh, my grandpa had some of these he would make furniture with". Then they all had to admire them while I just wanted to get out of there and beat the morning rush hour traffic. -Nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Fri, 3 Mar 2000, Michael Daly wrote: > "Seng, Dave" wrote: > > > When I go through the Alaska Airlines (the only major airline that flies > > into Juneau) metal detectors I usually have at least my everyday pocket > > knife and my Leatherman on my person - I just place them in the basket so > > I think you've been lucky. They're not supposed to let you carry any knives > on board. I always make sure I put such things in checked and not carry-on > luggage. I put my SAK in the basket like Dave does. Always have. Never a blink. Steve Cramer *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have a Bowker ceramic which I just keep in my pocket when I go through the metal detector. That way I never have to remember to remove my Benchmade when I get to the airport. I got nailed once while changing planes in Dallas. Got on in FL with the Benchmade in my pocket but got stopped in Dallas. Had to turn around and try another gate. cya *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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