Looks like you've been using it tonight!seminolegrl06 wrote:I would like to bring my FMC along this concert season...
I guess it's about time a BNer submits the Parrothead's use of the acronym, none of the ones listed sounded like as much fun.
LIBuffettFan wrote:I have always found it difficult to get my Funky Cold Medina on planes, security just doesn't allow it! Whats an FMC or FCM???
OMiTT wrote:LIBuffettFan wrote:I have always found it difficult to get my Funky Cold Medina on planes, security just doesn't allow it! Whats an FMC or FCM???
My assumption from the start was Frozen Concoction Machine, but who knows, maybe I'm wrong!
This is truem it doesnt actually become a weapon until it arrives at the parking lotSanjuro's tequila wrote:I just asked a guy I know who was a TSA general mgr. He said it all depended on the Xray operator and their supervisor really. Most big airports would probably let it slip by with no issues, but some of the smaller ones would be more sticklers to details.. namely the 'blades' in the item. The motor would draw some investigation as it would show up very readily and they probably would open the bag to investigate further.
I think (and he agreed) its not very likely for someone to use a 400.00 margarita machine as a weapon, so some common sense SHOULD prevail with the agents.
Boy, aint THAT the truth!!LIBuffettFan wrote:
This is truem it doesnt actually become a weapon until it arrives at the parking lot
I guess both Richmond AND Chigago are "big" aiports then...last year on my big adventure I unknowingly carried by pocket knife in purse through both airports, both ways and no one said a word.Sanjuro's tequila wrote:I just asked a guy I know who was a TSA general mgr. He said it all depended on the Xray operator and their supervisor really. Most big airports would probably let it slip by with no issues, but some of the smaller ones would be more sticklers to details.. namely the 'blades' in the item. The motor would draw some investigation as it would show up very readily and they probably would open the bag to investigate further.
I think (and he agreed) its not very likely for someone to use a 400.00 margarita machine as a weapon, so some common sense SHOULD prevail with the agents.
Well to be frank, the TSA checkpoints are mostly just a deterrent and psychological re-assurance thing anyway.phjrsaunt wrote: I guess both Richmond AND Chigago are "big" aiports then...last year on my big adventure I unknowingly carried by pocket knife in purse through both airports, both ways and no one said a word.
"Take this plane to MIA or I get the pilot and crew drunk..."Sanjuro's tequila wrote:I just asked a guy I know who was a TSA general mgr. He said it all depended on the Xray operator and their supervisor really. Most big airports would probably let it slip by with no issues, but some of the smaller ones would be more sticklers to details.. namely the 'blades' in the item. The motor would draw some investigation as it would show up very readily and they probably would open the bag to investigate further.
I think (and he agreed) its not very likely for someone to use a 400.00 margarita machine as a weapon, so some common sense SHOULD prevail with the agents.
We just went to/from Mexico & my (80 y/o) Mom had a metal fingernail file in her purse. It got through US Security, but Mexican Security took it away.phjrsaunt wrote:I guess both Richmond AND Chigago are "big" aiports then...last year on my big adventure I unknowingly carried by pocket knife in purse through both airports, both ways and no one said a word.Sanjuro's tequila wrote:I just asked a guy I know who was a TSA general mgr. He said it all depended on the Xray operator and their supervisor really. Most big airports would probably let it slip by with no issues, but some of the smaller ones would be more sticklers to details.. namely the 'blades' in the item. The motor would draw some investigation as it would show up very readily and they probably would open the bag to investigate further.
I think (and he agreed) its not very likely for someone to use a 400.00 margarita machine as a weapon, so some common sense SHOULD prevail with the agents.
