OT: Airline Security???

Mark Fergerson · May 30, 2005

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Jim Thompson · May 30, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness>
wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

480)460-2350 | |
| E-mail Address at Website Fax

Pooh Bear · May 30, 2005

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

What airline - what route ?

I'm astonished that any airline would allow that on a passenger's lap of
all places ! I'd normally expect anything like that to be put in the
hold.

Graham

John Devereux · May 30, 2005

Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness> writes:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

Uh, apart from hitting someone with it, I can't think of anything!

--

John Devereux

Luhan Monat · May 30, 2005

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with assorted
gifts from local family members, including a full sized deep-fryer. Not
one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin' full sized fucking
DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Did you ask about Frequent Fryer Miles?

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http://members.cox.net/berniekm
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indistinguishable from technology."

Rene Tschaggelar · May 30, 2005

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with assorted
gifts from local family members, including a full sized deep-fryer. Not
one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin' full sized fucking
DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

I wondered about the ban for pens, clippers and such. As soon as the
first meal is distributed, guess what kind of tool you get ?
Metal forks, metal spoons, metal knives.

strange...

Rene
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& commercial newsgroups - http://www.talkto.net

Jim Thompson · May 30, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness>
wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Reminds me. Last time I went to Pittsburgh, I broke a nail stowing
stuff in the overhead bin.

Lamenting that I didn't have my Swiss Army knife or nail clippers, I
asked the stewardess for help.

She brought me a set of nail clippers so big I could have cut the
bolts on the door to the flight deck ;-)

...Jim Thompson
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keith · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

That's been illegal since I first flew some 40 years ago. All carry-on
stuff has to be stowed under the seat or in the overhead. They even look
funny at hard-bound books.

What airline?

--
Keith

keith · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 15:50:22 -0700, Jim Thompson wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness
wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Reminds me. Last time I went to Pittsburgh, I broke a nail stowing
stuff in the overhead bin.

Lamenting that I didn't have my Swiss Army knife or nail clippers, I
asked the stewardess for help.

She brought me a set of nail clippers so big I could have cut the
bolts on the door to the flight deck ;-)

AIUI, nail clippers aren't banned. ...only that (useless) little file
thingy on the back side. They normally just cut that off and send you on
your way to try to clip the bolts.

--
Keith

Ken Taylor · May 31, 2005

"Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:429B5F94.859C8C@hotmail.com...

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

What airline - what route ?

I'm astonished that any airline would allow that on a passenger's lap of
all places ! I'd normally expect anything like that to be put in the
hold.

Graham

Or the galley.

Ken

Mac · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 22:09:41 -0400, keith wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 15:50:22 -0700, Jim Thompson wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness
wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Reminds me. Last time I went to Pittsburgh, I broke a nail stowing
stuff in the overhead bin.

Lamenting that I didn't have my Swiss Army knife or nail clippers, I
asked the stewardess for help.

She brought me a set of nail clippers so big I could have cut the
bolts on the door to the flight deck ;-)

AIUI, nail clippers aren't banned. ...only that (useless) little file
thingy on the back side. They normally just cut that off and send you on
your way to try to clip the bolts.

If that is the case, I wish somebody would have told me. I have nail
clippers without a file, and I have left them at home several times
thinking I would have to check them if I brought them.

--Mac

Mac · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

I have a lot of trouble believing this. I have never been on a flight
where this would have been allowed. At least during takeoff and landing
the flight crew would have insisted that the box be stowed in one of the
designated areas. That is, in the overhead bin or under the seat in front.
Sometimes if the flight attendants like you they may stow one or two
things in special flight attendant areas.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

What is the significance of the detachable cord? I mean, why do you
mention it? I have traveled with detachable cords in my carry-on many
times. Usually they are for cameras or laptops, though, not for
deep-fryers. In fact I have never travelled with a deep-fryer or
deep-fryer accessory of any kind.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

Well, what kind of mayhem can you commit with a deep fryer that you can't
commit with a bowling ball? I don't think I am getting your point at all.
I hope you're not thinking that a "bad guy" could plug the deep fryer in,
heat up a big batch of oil, then hijack the plane by threatening to
lethally burn anyone who resists!

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

--Mac

Rich Grise · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 12:43:02 -0700, Luhan Monat wrote:

Mark Fergerson wrote:
Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with assorted
gifts from local family members, including a full sized deep-fryer. Not
one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin' full sized fucking
DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Did you ask about Frequent Fryer Miles?

ROFL!

Good one! Thanks! :-D :-D :-D

Cheers!
Rich

Rich Grise · May 31, 2005

On Mon, 30 May 2005 15:50:22 -0700, Jim Thompson wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson <nunya@biz.ness> wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin' full
sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

Mark L. Fergerson

Reminds me. Last time I went to Pittsburgh, I broke a nail stowing stuff
in the overhead bin.

Lamenting that I didn't have my Swiss Army knife or nail clippers, I asked
the stewardess for help.

She brought me a set of nail clippers so big I could have cut the bolts on
the door to the flight deck ;-)

Eww! Those are _toenail_ clippers.
http://www.abiengr.com/~sysop/images/ToenailClipper.jpg

Cheers!
Rich

Robert Latest · Jun 1, 2005

On 2005-05-31, keith <krw@att.bizzzz> wrote:

That's been illegal since I first flew some 40 years ago. All carry-on
stuff has to be stowed under the seat or in the overhead. They even look
funny at hard-bound books.

That's only because they're illiterate.

robert

Tom Del Rosso · Jun 1, 2005

"Jim Thompson" <thegreatone@example.com> wrote in message
news:gfmm91dftk7trr0t92s87488hsrosdcmft@4ax.com...

What can you do with a deep-fat fryer with nowhere to plug it in?

What _is_ surprising is that it was allowed to reside on-lap during
the flight.

Considering that equipment like Airfone handsets have to be secure in their
holders at up to 9 g's.

--

Reply in group, but if emailing add
2 more zeros and remove the obvious.

Mark Fergerson · Jun 1, 2005

Pooh Bear wrote:

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

OK, thanks for listening, I'm still shaking though.

What airline - what route ?

Southwest Airlines, Phoenix to Oakland.

I'm astonished that any airline would allow that on a passenger's lap of
all places ! I'd normally expect anything like that to be put in the
hold.

That's what I thought, but real life is often weirder than fiction

Mark L. Fergerson

Mark Fergerson · Jun 1, 2005

keith wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

That's been illegal since I first flew some 40 years ago. All carry-on
stuff has to be stowed under the seat or in the overhead. They even look
funny at hard-bound books.

I know, I know.

What airline?

Southwest, based in Phoenix. What can I say?

Mark L. Fergerson

Mark Fergerson · Jun 1, 2005

Mac wrote:

On Mon, 30 May 2005 11:16:25 -0700, Mark Fergerson wrote:

Sorry, I just have to share this.

Friend of the family just flew back home to California with
assorted gifts from local family members, including a full sized
deep-fryer. Not one of those little FryBaby dinguses, a big honkin'
full sized fucking DEEP-FRYER.

It wouldn't fit into the luggage, so it sat on her son's lap.

I have a lot of trouble believing this. I have never been on a flight
where this would have been allowed. At least during takeoff and landing
the flight crew would have insisted that the box be stowed in one of the
designated areas. That is, in the overhead bin or under the seat in front.
Sometimes if the flight attendants like you they may stow one or two
things in special flight attendant areas.

Hey, it wasn't a leaf-blower. I guess the Transportation Security
Agency hasn't gotten around to listing kitchen appliances.

On the airplane.

With detachable cord inside.

What is the significance of the detachable cord? I mean, why do you
mention it? I have traveled with detachable cords in my carry-on many
times. Usually they are for cameras or laptops, though, not for
deep-fryers. In fact I have never travelled with a deep-fryer or
deep-fryer accessory of any kind.

Know what a garrote is?

Now, you can't take NAIL CLIPPERS on board, but you can take a
DEEP-FRYER????

HOW MANY KINDS OF MAYHEM CAN BE COMMITTED WITH A FUCKING
DEEP-FRYER?????

Well, what kind of mayhem can you commit with a deep fryer that you can't
commit with a bowling ball? I don't think I am getting your point at all.
I hope you're not thinking that a "bad guy" could plug the deep fryer in,
heat up a big batch of oil, then hijack the plane by threatening to
lethally burn anyone who resists!

Sigh.

Mark L. Fergerson

Pooh Bear · Jun 1, 2005

Mark Fergerson wrote:

Southwest, based in Phoenix. What can I say?

That's a low cost operator isn't it ?

They prolly didn't want the hassle of putting it in the hold. Would mess up the
turn around time.

Graham

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