You know that clueless guy in front of you at airport security who sets off all the alarms and holds up the line? I was that guy Saturday. We were pleasantly surprised when told we wouldn't have to remove our shoes, open our bags or show our liquids or laptops. As I headed from the carry on security line to the scanner line I remembered I hadn't remove that neat credit card knife from my wallet. Well if I mention it, they'll just take it. Let's see if they find it. I continued to the whole body scanner and the alarms went off. Nothing in my pockets. I was wearing a silver bracelet which I use to remove but was told not to bother. My clogs had buckles, but that wasn't it. I was sent to the x-ray and they found hotspots in my head and upper torso. (flak from WW2?). They gave up and let me go.The TSA guy at the other line held up my wallet and asked me if it was mine. Busted. I told him I was impressed with the system. We chatted a bit and I left. W/o my CC knife. Meanwhile, my family, somewhat embarrassed, had moved on. I gathered my carrion and found them sitting in a restaurant nearby. I sat down and after ordering, realized, in the confusion, I'd left a behind a shoulder bag. After some mild wifey comments about my deteriorating brain, I headed back to security. When they saw me from afar they said "are these yours?" "Addidas bag" I countered?" "Yes, and what about this coat?" It was a woman's coat looking very much like my wife's. I started to chuckle, blessing the startled TSA pair. Thank you TSA, you've made my day. The sting? That's for another time......
p.s. I've noticed recently, they will let you leave your shoes on and not ask you to open your bags or laptop case. Out of the last 3 flights, this has happened twice. Here's the scam. The TSA has noticed a drop off of contraband due to its strict policies. To encourage you to bring more goodies, they give you a pass on some days. Is this your lucky day?
p.s. I've noticed recently, they will let you leave your shoes on and not ask you to open your bags or laptop case. Out of the last 3 flights, this has happened twice. Here's the scam. The TSA has noticed a drop off of contraband due to its strict policies. To encourage you to bring more goodies, they give you a pass on some days. Is this your lucky day?
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