Comments on: Traffic Jam, Niederrhein-Style

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 01:39:41 +0000

Hi Amy,

I’m a little slow to catch this one and comment but w ADA in the middle I’ll use that as my excuse. Anyway, I had to chuckle about the x-ray machine at the airport as it brought back memories of getting on an airplane once with about a dozen two-way remote control long range wireless devices (GlucoMONs) hoping that I wouldn’t get pulled out of line and have to explain. Sounds like you had a great time.

By: wandering visitor

wandering visitor — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:41:50 +0000

how come one of the sheep has raggedy wool?

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:53:24 +0000

I assume you were wearing your OmniPod and got through the xray and security ok…right? If so, I’m surprised the rather large batteries didn’t set off the alarms.

By: Bernard Farrell

Bernard Farrell — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:45:12 +0000

I think you’re much better off pointing the insulin, syringes, etc. out to TSA in advance.

I’ve found them to be polite and helpful each time I’ve done this. It’s a LOT easier than when you don’t point it out and then get pulled aside for special attention.

Enjoy Europe, I’m envious!

By: geross

geross — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:51:02 +0000

Where town are you staying in? I lived in Emmerich (near Kleve) for 6 months as an exchange student (many years ago).

By: Wade

Wade — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:40:35 +0000

On the way to Vegas, they ran my bag back and forth through the X-ray machine and then pulled me aside. TSA asked me to open my medport bag and chastised me for not declaring that I was carrying insulin vials. Quite embarassing with all the other passengers watching impatiently to see what the holdup was.

On the way home from Vegas, I was selected to go through the special security gate (which had the “sniff” tester) and the TSA agent asked me if I had any liquids. I told him “Yes, 2 bottles of insulin” and he thanked me and sent me through without any further inquiries.

Compared to the first encounter, I’d say it was much easier to just tell them up front, and will do so whenever I fly now.

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:21:19 +0000

In twenty years of flying with diabetes, I’ve never been asked about my diabetes supplies. I did get stopped by a French policeman once who thought I looked suspicious with my syringe in a dark corner. In his best fake-French accent my dad said “diabetique,” and the policeman replied, “Ah, insulin” in his much better accent.

And what a great traffic jam!

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:11:28 +0000

Lucky you! Sounds like you’re having a great time. Am I jealous? Yes. I love the waterslide at our gym and we are going for a trip to the waterpark next month in Indianapolis. Hard to resist those yummy whipped top coffees!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:46:45 +0000

Greg is don’t ask/don’t tell about his supplies, too. Only been questioned once out of ~15-20 plane trips since 9/11.

Love the scenery pics, makes me want to go back to Europe so much…maybe next year.

By: Kassie

Kassie — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:59:51 +0000

The airport folks were probably giving your insulin an extra look, what with the liquids rules and all.

The TVs are great for those long flights!!