On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:02:07 GMT, Brian K
wrote:
>On 8/15/2006 11:41 AM Jean O'Boyle wrote:
>> "Dillon Pyron" wrote in message
>> news:rai2e2lov304s2ebbmnna9t8puun049ruo@4ax.com...
>>
>>> Thus spake "Jean O'Boyle" :
>>>
>>>
>>>> "Kurt Ullman" wrote in message
>>>> news:kurtullman-BCDD82.09062011082006@customer-201-> yo can still lock
>>>> your
>>>> suitcases. There is a special TSA lock that you
>>>>
>>>>> can use so they can open it with their master key. Probably at least as
>>>>> secure as the regular locks (YOU can decide if that is a good thing or
>>>>> damning with faint praise-grin)
>>>>>
>>>> Kurt, I have considered buying the TSA locks, but have wondered how long
>>>> before the wrong hands get on the TSA keys.
>>>> Until I am convinced that is the way to go, I will use plastic ties...At
>>>> least I know if a suitcase has been opened if one is cut off.
>>>>
>>>> --Jean
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Jean, I use colored zip ties that I bought at Home Depot for about $3
>>> for 50. I use the same color on all the bags and have a different
>>> color for the trip home. Each bag also has a pair of wirecutters in
>>> an outside pocket. The last time TSA went through my bags, they lost
>>> a sandal. And told me tough, since I didn't report it when I arrived
>>> at my destination. Sydney.
>>>
>>> I've also heard of TSA "approved" locks being cut off.
>>> --
>>> dillon
>>>
>>
>> Dillon,
>> We bought a big bag of about 100 plain ones at the hardware store...Never
>> saw the colored ones, but will have to check next time we are in Home Depot.
>> I'm not clear, are you saying the wire cutters are sold with each bag of
>> ties or that you put wire cutters in the outside pocket of each of your
>> bags?
>> --Jean
>>
>>
>>
>Jean,
>
>You'll find color coded tie down strips over by electrical and lighting
>sections of Home Depot. Thats where they are in the store near me. You
>can also buy them online along with some other handy stuff at:
>Cyberguys
>http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchproducts.asp?categoryID=416
>Admittedly most of the stuff is for electronics and computer techies.
>
>Along with the zip ties, there are other useful items. Ever run out of
>power strip because computer peripherals with those boxy adapters take
>up so much space. Well Cyberguys also sell mini-power cords that you can
>plug into the power strip and then plug your boxy adapter power cord
>into that, freeing your power strip to hold as many power cords as it
>was intended to hold.
Easier still is to buy a power strip with outlets spaced for bricks,
less cr*p to carry. I'm seeing a lot more small power strips with
widely spaced plugs so you can get the bleeping things in without a
lot of excess jiggerypokery. I especially hate power bricks where the
prongs come straight out of the thing. Put 6" of cord on the blasted
things please so we can use them in awkward spots or with plug
adapters overseas..but we drift from our regularly scheduled topic...
Jim P. |
