Klarinet Archive - Posting 000071.txt from 2002/08

From: Karona Poindexter <poindka@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Flying with Instrument
Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:43:31 -0400

Thank you all for the information and suggestions; especially about the
one with the metronome. I had planned to carry in my case with the
clarinet, but now I will put in my checked luggage. I do plan to take
just my Bb clarinet in a single case. And my gig bag has a floral
pattern (hopefully this will help in dwarfing suspicion. :D )

Since I will be away for a week, I will briefly unsubscribe so the
emails won't pile up. Talk to you all when I get back.

Sincerely,
Karona Poindexter

On Saturday, August 3, 2002, at 07:31 PM, Stephen Robb wrote:

> Some Saturday afternoon humour (this is true):
> One time (pre-September 11) when I was flying with my single case, I was
> requested to open the case when I was going through security. The
> attendent
> looked at the clarinet, then looked at me with a puzzled expression and
> said
> "Where's the battery?" I, of course (while trying very hard not to
> laugh),
> was bewildered by such an odd question, as clarinets are not
> battery-powered, but then I realized that the Xray machine had detected
> the
> metronome (with battery) in the pocket of the case cover.
>
> My advice: if you are flying, you will probably want to make sure that
> your
> reed knife and battery-powered metronome are in your checked baggage. I
> wouldn't expect anyone to handle your instrument & reeds. My experience
> with travelling is that I have been asked to open the case and
> compartments
> and show the attendent the contents. If you do leave your metronome in
> the
> case, be prepared to give a quick demonstration of what it is and how it
> works.
>
> Have a good trip!
>
> Donella
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Karona Poindexter [mailto:poindka@-----.net]
>> Sent: August 3, 2002 9:02 AM
>> To: klarinet@-----.org
>> Subject: [kl] Flying with Instrument
>>
>>
>> I thought this subject was covered but I searched the archives and
>> didn't find anything on it. I wanted some advice or information on
>> musicians's experience flying with their clarinet post September 11,
>> 2001.
>>
>> I will be going to Florida tomorrow and will be taking my clarinet onto
>> the plane with me. Has anyone been through check-in and search with
>> their instrument? If so, did the baggage people go through your case
>> and handled your clarinet and reeds, etc.?
>>
>> Please respond to this email.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Karona Poindexter
>>
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