tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post1794118245468215073..comments2023-11-02T01:57:27.182-07:00Comments on Nic Buxom: Flying HomeNichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593334628526074000noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-18971369808682162372012-11-30T16:33:15.255-08:002012-11-30T16:33:15.255-08:00Right after the gel/liquids orders were issued, I ...Right after the gel/liquids orders were issued, I flew Norfolk, VA, to Boston, MA. On the way there, they searched my carryon (it always gets searched no matter what) and found my eye drops and tossed them. Both ways, the bag got searched, and it wasn't until I got back to VA that I realized my semi-assisted 5 inch pocket knife was in the front pocket. RIDONKULOUS. (By the way, I've accidentally flown with this knife twice since then. I fly a lot.)distinctlyelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621463255830625066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-10817449270154903902012-07-27T20:19:14.526-07:002012-07-27T20:19:14.526-07:00I have a folding tool that looks like a key but ha...I have a folding tool that looks like a key but has a knife as one of the tools and didn't realize it til i got home after my flight that it was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-63514405323037553492012-03-12T06:18:16.450-07:002012-03-12T06:18:16.450-07:00*headscratch* How can a thing be a federal offence...*headscratch* How can a thing be a federal offence in one state and not another? Federal law applies across the whole country, that's why it's called 'federal.'<br /><br />Was this chap just clueless or is it us?Tyrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-9988158522618900252011-02-04T12:40:17.284-08:002011-02-04T12:40:17.284-08:00My experiences with New England & Massachusett...My experiences with New England & Massachusetts Staties was like the gentleman you met. Nice guys, a bit gruff, but genuinely nice.xanthinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-65532850528792297102011-01-12T11:19:58.142-08:002011-01-12T11:19:58.142-08:00Yeah, it's one of the Indiana Jones hat copies...Yeah, it's one of the Indiana Jones hat copies, the ones with Indiana Jones printed inside that don't actually look that much like the actual hat from the movie. I've had it for years and it was much darker brown when I got it, now it's faded a lot and looks a lot more like the film version.Pernicious Paradise Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123618751436172565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-28929856978735301352011-01-11T23:52:10.348-08:002011-01-11T23:52:10.348-08:00I know this post is mostly about the TSA molestati...I know this post is mostly about the TSA molestation, but for me, the part that really resounded was around the 1:02 mark in the video. Is that an Indiana Jones hat hanging out there to the left of Pretty Boy? AWESOME.SuperKhttp://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=611558822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-88304822632861502011-01-10T09:51:16.577-08:002011-01-10T09:51:16.577-08:00I agree, you should send nasty and nice notes as a...I agree, you should send nasty and nice notes as applicable... good thing you got a cop who's a a softie for cute crying girls :)Chevette Girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-59504017248325684792011-01-08T21:55:24.233-08:002011-01-08T21:55:24.233-08:00It's actually not just bad in America now. My ...It's actually not just bad in America now. My family was traveling in Europe over the summer, and my mom actually got stopped by the Czech equivalent of TSA for her knitting needles. It turns out that you can fly in any European country except the Czech Republic with knitting needles; so she had taken them IN to the country just fine, but when she was going through security on the way OUT of the country, they told her she couldn't fly with them. >_< She's not exactly a threatening-looking lady, either (though my past boyfriends would disagree XD); grey hair, conservative dress, etc. She finally managed to convince one of the airline employees to let her gate-check her knitting in a separate bag so she didn't have to give up her expensive needles (because for some bizarre reason, in the airport we went through, there was a separate security passage right outside each gate. Which is another horrible story all in itself. Because it SUCKS when there's a security gate in between you and the bathroom.)<br /><br />So yeah, not just bad in America, unfortunately. :/Twyllnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-69753523600025209012011-01-07T20:19:44.737-08:002011-01-07T20:19:44.737-08:00Yeah, I knew about how MA doesn't allow you to...Yeah, I knew about how MA doesn't allow you to own/buy/carry defensive sprays without an FID card. But I forgot she had it on her...woulda been helpful for me to remember this at the time. Weak.Pernicious Paradise Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123618751436172565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-41537351553075101502011-01-07T11:02:30.907-08:002011-01-07T11:02:30.907-08:00I'm glad you're back in sunny (?) Californ...I'm glad you're back in sunny (?) California safe and sound, Nic. I just wanted to echo the suggestions to complain officially, and to write a letter of appreciation to the officer and his watch commander.<br /><br />Feedback is crucial if we're going to reverse recent trends, and though it sounds trite, the police and TSA do work for us, and the motto of many police forces includes the word "serve". Sounds like the office you encountered used his judgement well, and saved you from an awful situation. Let them know you appreciated it, and let the TSA know you _didn't_.<br /><br />When I worked in the Customer Service world, the general rule of thumb was every complaint represented about 100 dissatisfied people, and every commendation represented at least twice that.Corvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466568117239307679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-10166564709210767502011-01-07T09:55:42.224-08:002011-01-07T09:55:42.224-08:00I agree with the anonymous TSA employee who commen...I agree with the anonymous TSA employee who commented and Katarina and anyone else I missed. You should really consider filing a complaint. When I read your story, things didn't sound right, so I handed the laptop to my boyfriend for him to read. He's a former police dispatcher, and being from DE he's quite familiar with the laws around New England.<br /><br />His words were, "This guy shouldn't be wearing a badge of any kind. Even as a mall cop. The agent was WAY out of line." And he then went through a specific list of all the things he did wrong, and went on to explain the jurisdiction issues when it comes to travel and what laws do and do not apply in such situations.<br /><br />This fellow REALLY fucked up. If anything he needs to be suspended for some time if not kicked out completely.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295718477457826375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-34132573294607489212011-01-07T09:53:03.569-08:002011-01-07T09:53:03.569-08:00May I please take this opportunity to apologize fo...May I please take this opportunity to apologize for the state of Massachusetts (where I live.) It's hard to believe one of the most "liberal states" would give you such a fucking hassle. I did smile at the ending though. I'm glad it all worked out, because you deserve a good ending. :) <br /><br />Hope your holidays were marvelous, and in PrettyBoy's defense, Lime is TOTALLY a fruit. And on YOUR side, PIE SWIPE! Made my day! :)Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-65454600537623143532011-01-07T08:36:03.679-08:002011-01-07T08:36:03.679-08:00Yeah, you should totally have a word with TSA, and...Yeah, you should totally have a word with TSA, and maybe a lawyer.Angela Kahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708718844677928677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-32655316971575997592011-01-07T08:22:41.424-08:002011-01-07T08:22:41.424-08:00I tend to fly southwest... and they are AMAZING......I tend to fly southwest... and they are AMAZING.... <br />Their Airports tend to be a bit smaller, but their security is very nice. <br />we had to travel this winter with the baby. They were extremely helpful! I've noticed the southwest airports are smaller, and kinder. Just my opinion<br /><br />sorry you went through all that...Heidi Wildenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885564250259648044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-20931244907929245372011-01-07T06:11:38.179-08:002011-01-07T06:11:38.179-08:00New England Staties tend to be pricks (not just MA...New England Staties tend to be pricks (not just MA, but all New England States.) Many of them didn't make the cut for sometihng bigger like the FBI and tend to have chips on their shoulders. Sounds like you got one of the nice ones, nice that it worked out so well.Vera Wyldehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905639327071548723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-58879698879173327852011-01-07T05:05:35.382-08:002011-01-07T05:05:35.382-08:00This (combined with being unemployed, flat broke, ...This (combined with being unemployed, flat broke, and downright terrified of going any more than a foot off the ground, especially not in a giant, metal shell that could come crashing down at any second) is why I never fly. I'll take a train, I'll drive, I'll even find a way to maneuver a boat through dry land, but there's no way in Heaven, Hell, Earth, or Albion that I'm flying. I'd rather not pay to be insulted, disrespected, molested, and told I can't go where I need to be.Ukesaginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-48378301356038113222011-01-07T02:10:59.381-08:002011-01-07T02:10:59.381-08:00What an awful experience. It's things like tha...What an awful experience. It's things like that which have confirmed my decision to never fly again. I hope you never have to deal with something like that again.<br /><br />I saw on an earlier post someone suggesting sending a complaint to TSA, and I thought I'd suggest something too; send in a letter of appreciation to the police officer and his commanding officer as well. Positive feedback is golden and unfortunately very rare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-62899076573021090412011-01-06T23:49:48.872-08:002011-01-06T23:49:48.872-08:00I WILL NEVER BE FLYING EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!! I"D...I WILL NEVER BE FLYING EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!! I"D SOONER WALK!!!!<br /><br />-Ann ArchyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-62962458627496956042011-01-06T22:18:50.671-08:002011-01-06T22:18:50.671-08:00"It wasn't until I was waving the peppers..."It wasn't until I was waving the pepperspray in their faces that it was an issue." (dryly:) Yes, I can see how that might change their attitudes towards the stuff just a wee little bit. ;-P~~~<br /><br />Good evening, Madame Nikki; bitflipper, here. I've just recently encountered your comic and blog, and I have found them to be immensely entertaining, rather educating, and thoroughly enjoyable. I hope that you will continue to update with news of your travels and insights into your fascinating vocation, through the trials currently besetting you and through the victories that will come.<br /><br />Good Fortune and Health to You!bitflippernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-69363550452138928632011-01-06T19:05:11.170-08:002011-01-06T19:05:11.170-08:00Oof, sorry to hear. Last time I flew was just at t...Oof, sorry to hear. Last time I flew was just at the start of the whole Body Scanner debacle, so I wore a t-shirt, shoes, kilt, and nothing else. I opted for the "Intensified Pat Down", and called my agent "Grope-Boy". He was not pleased.GuyinaKilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569487919511973988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-81819079185579088592011-01-06T17:04:43.786-08:002011-01-06T17:04:43.786-08:00I am glad you made it home. I work for TSA, and a...I am glad you made it home. I work for TSA, and am most unimpressed to hear how you were treated. Please complain to TSA. You can post a complaint to TSA via the web at https://contact.tsa.dhs.gov/DynaForm.aspx?FormID=10. If you can remember, include the date, time (rough guess is better than nothing), airport, concourse, and checkpoint. This will help the folks at TSA headquarters track down the CC T.V. footage. The will also review the report from the TSA supervisor (yes, there will be a report), and the report from the law enforcement office. Noticed the name of the TSA officer that was rude to you and or his badge # that will be of great even better. I have been with TSA sense 2002, and I have worked as a Screener, and as a Supervisor at my airport, and there is no reason to treat someone so badly. For anyone else reading this. If you are treated badly by anyone with TSA please try to note their name and position (it is on their name plate on the uniform and will read like “STSO Doe” that is for a supervisor, and the number on their badge (each one has a unique number). Then proper action can be take to correctAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-38280821597204275482011-01-06T16:45:12.131-08:002011-01-06T16:45:12.131-08:00I get special treatment whenever I fly. I have yet...I get special treatment whenever I fly. I have yet to visit my family without a pat down and observing my bags being unpacked and swabbed. This even happened to me while I was standing dirty and tear-streaked when flying out of Mississippi with no money after Katrina. The TSA going through my carry on was shocked at the number of paperback books I refused to let them put in checked baggage (my bag was over 25 lbs and I still managed to fit emergency clothing, cellphone, and my mogwai plushie)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-12889530177367242102011-01-06T16:38:28.631-08:002011-01-06T16:38:28.631-08:00I fly a lot -- I often fly into the United States,...I fly a lot -- I often fly into the United States, and as a result I've become very much overcautious. This is a pain, clearly, but after far too many times of being seemingly profiled as someone to watch for, I've learned that one needs to take a lot of care as to how one travels. Traveling is a pain, but I do still love it.<br /><br />A friend of mine once visited (I'm in Canada) and her pepper spray made it all the way into our country before being confiscated. It wasn't even noticed for multiple flights states-side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-76552744428282614402011-01-06T16:22:55.392-08:002011-01-06T16:22:55.392-08:00And the TSA is why I dont ever plan on flying anyw...And the TSA is why I dont ever plan on flying anywhere....I would rather take a boat if i had to cross the ocean. I think the TSA has gotten way out of hand, and have got to learn to start treating people with a little bit of dignaty instead of insisting everyone is a criminal.....correction...TSA agents need an attitude adjustment to stop being douchebags, or there should be a new law, that Terry Pratchet in his books calls, "the Being Bloody Stupid act".Kiera-Oonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493734526373560117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64083521685860480.post-19339662995223899822011-01-06T15:29:16.713-08:002011-01-06T15:29:16.713-08:00Glad to hear you made your flight! It's nice t...Glad to hear you made your flight! It's nice to see that there is kindness in the world even after being humiliated by dumb TSA agents. I like that officer! I would have been crying too. lols. m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14750867173303303388noreply@blogger.com