Carry on limitations

My mother-in-law (mom to me) and I were just talking about packing and I realized that it’s been a few years since I’ve flown much and I had some questions about what was allowed in our carry on bags.  Specifically, mom wanted to know if she could take a crochet needle on the flight.  We’re flying from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis and then on to SanDeigo; there will be plenty of time to occupy while on the flight.  Not knowing the answer, although assuming that TSA would not allow a crochet needle on board I decided to check online.  To my amazement TSA actually had a crochet needle on the authorized list of items you can take on/in your carry on luggage.

Mom was pleased to learn this and I spent a few minutes updating myself ont he various limitations for carry on luggage contents.  Nothing too suprising, although certainly I will have to pack a bag as normal luggage.  No cramming everything into my carry on for this trip; the TSA limitations would make that endeavor a bit to challenging for my desire.  Oh well, I suppose with four of us travelling I should expect to wait for luggage claim in SanDiego.  Maybe I’ll be able to talk my wife and mom into waiting for the luggage while my son and I go get the rental car . . . hmmm.  Maybe!

This is the week!

I’ve been planning to volunteer at the NPC 2007 for a number of months now and this week will mark the beginning of the adventure.  I’m flying to SanDiego on Thursday with my wife, son and mother-in-law.  We’re arriving a few days early to take in some of the sites and places in and around SanDiego.  In addition to NPC I’m planning to enjoy the zoo, Old Town, the waterfront and the surrounding area.

My son got a digital camera for Christmas and we’re both excited about taking photos around the area and at the convention.  I’m sure we’ll be posting some of the more intesting shots here, so feel free to check back regularly.

This will be the first trip for my son to California and my first time spending any time in SanDiego.  I’ve been to SanDiego in the past, although only long enough to get out of the airport, into a rental car and off to appointments in SanDiego and LA.  That was many years ago – this time I expect the pace to be a bit slower and my fulfillment to be much greater.

Now it’s time to finish a partial week of work and prepare for being out of town for eleven days!