Off to Monroe, WI today.

[McRat]

I hate flying anymore. I used to love it.

I have to bring tools to prep a machine for shipment, and it's always a hassle when you bring tools, whether you check them in, or take them as carry on.

Since the security has no idea what the tools are, you get grief. If you put them in the luggage, they might not get loaded on the plane. If you carry them with you, you might get a TailGate inspection and not be allowed to fly.

I remember when I was carrying parts for a Boeing 737 in my carryon, and they didn't like it. I had to explain to them with blueprints that these are parts that the PLANE I'M TICKETED FOR ALREADY HAS ON IT!!!

I guess I flip a coin. Show up in WI and find my baggage never left LAX, or go Carry-On and not be allowed on the plane. Without the special tools, the trip is 100% wasted. A TSA guy with a GED on his resume isn't going to know what these tools are, or even what a machine is unless it dispenses potato chips or soda.

Aircraft are now just for entertainment, they are no longer good ways to conduct commerce.

 

[Texas Chevy]

Me and my wife just flew to dc on presidents day and they got mad at me when I asked when the last time they washed and disinfected the floors they were wanting me to walk barefoot on was. I was irritating them so they wanted me to get a special search. Good luck

 

[z79outlaw]

Going to have to ground ship with Tom from now on. Cant imagine much going on in Monroe right now.

 

[TheBac]

The day before you leave, Next Day Air the package of parts/tools to yourself in care of whatever hotel you're staying at. We're reliable enough to do it. Just pack it good. Make sure to bring a return label with you (ground) to send them back home. Simple.

 

[jmaz268]

Make sure you grab some good beer while you are there Pat.:thumb:

 

[McRat]

The day before you leave, Next Day Air the package of parts/tools to yourself in care of whatever hotel you're staying at. We're reliable enough to do it. Just pack it good. Make sure to bring a return label with you (ground) to send them back home. Simple.

I should have done that. Probably do that next time.

 

[MACKIN]

That's what I would as Tom said beats all the hassles as long as Brown doesn't screw up.

 

[bluebowtie]

Too bad I did not see this earlier I would have made the trip over there and grabbed some beers.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk while drinking a spotted cow

 

[Dozerboy]

Thats why we take a few extra days off on our vacations. So I can drive. I don't care for flying anyways. Now days I'll only fly as a last resort who wants to go through all the BS? I feel for people that have to fly for work. I guess thats why I'm a ditch digger.

 

[Kat]

From the sounds of it. Him and his shipping kit arrived in WI OK :happy2:

 

[emiller3]

Thats always good news:thumb:

 

[Kat]

WOW he is getting good. He even sent me a picture

 

[JakeGMCHD]

Yeah, if I would have known could have headed over that way also. Bobo could have met all of us over there too.

 

[workin' diesel]

Welcome to Wisconsin! Hope you don't get stuck int he big storm Tue/Wed!!

 

[Kat]

Welcome to Wisconsin! Hope you don't get stuck int he big storm Tue/Wed!!

Hopefully he is on a plane home by now :thumb:

Except he is going to hit rain and wind when he gets home to So Cal.. So much for it never raining in California

 

[emiller3]

It never rains in California? Neither here:spit:

 

[WolfLMM]

Buy another CMM?

 

[Kat]

Buy another CMM?

:nod: Got a good deal on one off ebay.

 

[WolfLMM]

:nod: Got a good deal on one off ebay.

Nice!! Was it in good machanicle condition? Lol, that ebay ad is still cracking me up:rofl:

 

[Kat]

Nice!! Was it in good machanicle condition? Lol, that ebay ad is still cracking me up:rofl:

According to Pat it is in better condition then our B241 and will measure bigger parts. That's all I know.

When people ask me what my husband does for a living I still tell them he measures shit :spit: