Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 31 Oct 2000, George Huczek wrote, at least in part: > At 03:27 PM 31/10/2000 -0800, you wrote: > >I travel a lot with expensive gear in Halliburton cases. It's not > >usually cameras; it's usually electronic gear. > >I used to do the suitcase-in-a-suitcase trick, but for the last > >10 years I've done it another way, that is much less work for me. > >I use only white cases; I paint them white if I can't buy white > >ones. I put a red Biohazard label on both sides of the case, and > >I add a label that says "Medical samples" and another saying "AID > >Center for Disease Evaluation". I've never had a problem. After I > >pick up the checked bag and I'm ready to use it on the job I tape > >a real label over the fake biohazard labels. > Nice idea. Once this gets around, I wonder how much biohazard > equipment will start getting ripped off from airport terminals. That plus, it's subterfuge at best! It's a work around with worse consequences than the little benefit you gain. I'd hate to be responsible for some 'mad bomber' getting away with a ploy like this. - -- Roger, List-Owner The LEG (Leica Enthusiasts Mailing List) http://www.topica.com/lists/leica