Re: [Killietalk] Fish on the airlines ... and WCW

[RFeilzer at aol_com]

In a message dated 4/7/2005 12:40:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
restrepo at sandiego_edu writes:

I still  get nervous every time I ship fish, and loosing the A. 
hanneloreae was  very disappointing; but overall and given the amount 
of fish I sent  myself, things went relatively well.  Maybe it would 
have been better  to bring them with me on the plane.


I've been using the don't ask, don't tell method with the airlines as of  
late.  I always use the largest suitcase I own and I pack a styro in the  
suitcase.  I double bag the fish and duct tape the styro shut.   Finally I put the 
sytro in a plastic garbage bag and into the suitcase.   When I get to the 
airport, I just check the bag.  They never ask what's in  the bag and I don't see 
any reason to tell them.  As far as the security  check goes, as long as there 
is nothing that looks like a bomb or "smells" like  an explosive, I don't think 
the TSA people really care if I have fish in the  suitcase.  This has worked 
numerous times without a hitch, so far [sound of  wood being knocked on].  The 
other concern I've heard is excessive xrays  causing sterile fish but the 
fish I brought back from the ARK cactus cookout are  laying fertile eggs, doesn't 
seem to be an issue.  
Just my observations.  I used to try to carry on the fish and ask for  my 
carry on to be hand checked.  I'm just concerned that after my bag is  checked 
and I'm at the gate, what then if I'm denied?  
 
Russ Feilzer enjoying some dryness on the California coast,  finally.

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