TSA PSA

[trollup]

Had an interesting event while going through security at SJC this morning. While partially disrobing to make it through the metal detector, I'm told my carry-on will need inspection. Hmm OK.

Interestingly, they waited for me to finish gathering my bits after the X-ray station. I guess they want you to be present for the inspection. Nice touch.

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[innerb]

Those searches are so arbitrary. Granted your camera is bigger than mine, but they let it go through inside my laptop bag. The bag had binoculars, digital camera, ipod, and GPS. They didn't blink at the Kindle in my purse either. Just as long as I left my laptop out separate, they were happy.

Its so random.

[sharon_masters]

He just begs for the strip search--- and fails to tell us that he does.
If he just didn't smile so much and point to the PA it would be easier i am sure!

[trollup]

LMAO No, actually the first thing I reached for when it went off was my necklace. Turned out it was my belt buckle. *shrug*

But then we already had the conversation about how surgical steel used for piercing jewelry isn't detected by a metal detector. I was actually sorry to hear that because I had been looking forward to my next flight for /exactly/ the reason you pointed out. :D

[sharon_masters]

Yeah, i THOUGHT so!
Rats.... well, i guess next time before you fly, we will have to fashion you a PA out of a bent coat hanger and some tinsel.

let's see how they feel about THAT!