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What strange things do you pack?

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2008, 22:40
by Jacki
My father has travelled extensively throughout my life and for no good reason (following his advice) I always pack a hand torch.

What 'random' things do you always take with you on the plane?














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PostPosted: 01 Apr 2008, 23:00
by slinky09
Originally posted by Jacki

My father has travelled extensively throughout my life and for no good reason (following his advice) I always pack a hand torch.

What 'random' things do you always take with you on the plane?



I always take a crucifix (OMG!) and a photo of my beloved dog Jacques who died last year [:#].

Heaven's above, I'll let you all work that one out!

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2008, 23:02
by flyingfox
Dont leave home without my universal travel bath and sink plug! [:D]

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 11:54
by McCoy
loperamide. :)

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 12:05
by staffskite
I don't know if it's strange, but I always take antibacterial wipes and gel with me and I wipe everything down that I touch on the plane, my tray table, arm rest etc. I used to get some bug or other every time we flew anywhere, but since doing this I've caught nothing ( apart from strange glances).
I've also got a purse that I only take on holiday.

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 12:15
by Jacki
For the record Loperamide is not strange it's essential, but maybe the Flying Fox's bathplug solves the same problem? Anyone else have to take brand new underwear everytime they pack?

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 12:24
by mdvipond
If I'm travelling to (say) MCO in (for instance) Y, with (for the sake of argument) 5 screaming children, I always like to pack a can of mace and an electric cattle prod.

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 13:25
by Jacki
[quote]Originally posted by mdvipond
If I'm travelling to (say) MCO in (for instance) Y, with (for the sake of argument) 5 screaming children, I always like to pack a can of mace and an electric cattle prod.


[:D]Now there is an idea - why don't they include them in the amenity kit?

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 14:58
by Darren Wheeler
Originally posted by Jacki
Originally posted by mdvipond
If I'm travelling to (say) MCO in (for instance) Y, with (for the sake of argument) 5 screaming children, I always like to pack a can of mace and an electric cattle prod.


[:D]Now there is an idea - why don't they include them in the amenity kit?


Why? Most of us are not that insane.

'All those travelling to MCO in the next few days and not in Y, one pace forward.'
'As you were Neil....'

My only essential is proper teabags.

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 16:06
by RichardMannion
Originally posted by Jacki
Originally posted by mdvipond
If I'm travelling to (say) MCO in (for instance) Y, with (for the sake of argument) 5 screaming children, I always like to pack a can of mace and an electric cattle prod.


[:D]Now there is an idea - why don't they include them in the amenity kit?


What about duct tape? Valium? And that's just for the crew to use. Man, I'd hate to be crew in Y on a MCO flight during the height of the season, I'd want the Congressional Medal of Honour, a CBE and a canoe for that. At the very minimum, a pack of M&M's to cause anrachy amongst the cabin.

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2008, 17:50
by jilly
Originally posted by Jacki
My father has travelled extensively throughout my life and for no good reason (following his advice) I always pack a hand torch.

What 'random' things do you always take with you on the plane?



I often take my husband and he's really strange

Jilly

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 01:23
by zootvd
I pack my Richard Branson puppet so that I can make people feel like they're flying in style with the owner in J... hahahaha :)

Somehow, my old receipts always end up in my carry-on bag though... strange...

Oh yeah, and an advanced copy of this movie... http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/theloveguru/

I know someone that used to pack a 'Conch Republic' passport in the event that the plane was hijacked... don't know how that would help when the plane would be going down anyway, but I found that rather amusing...

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 10:42
by mdvipond
Originally posted by RichardMannion
At the very minimum, a pack of M&M's to cause anrachy amongst the cabin.

Excellent idea:

Saunter into Y with a mega-sized family bag of M&Ms; rip said bag open scattering contents from row 30-something back; enjoy the ensuing melee for a few minutes; retire to UC bar before things get too nasty.

Just make sure mdvipond jr. is safely ensconced up front, else there may be blood...

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 10:55
by Jacki
CCTV from Y in UC - just to let you know exactly why you cashed in all those airmiles?!

In years to come mdvipond jr will wonder why he behaves so irrationally around anyone with a packet of M&M's!

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 13:42
by Scrooge
Originally posted by Jacki


In years to come mdvipond jr will wonder why he behaves so irrationally around anyone with a packet of M&M's!


She [:(!]

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 13:59
by Jacki
Apologies, problem solved, girls always know how to behave!

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 15:56
by mdvipond
Originally posted by Jacki
girls always know how to behave!

Surely, madam, you jest...

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 16:47
by Jacki
Tis a well known fact

You will always find a girl exceptionally obliging when there is chocolate on offer. I could name a few others but chocolate will do for starters.

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 22:22
by Scarlet46
Originally posted by Jacki
For the record Loperamide is not strange it's essential, but maybe the Flying Fox's bathplug solves the same problem? Anyone else have to take brand new underwear everytime they pack?

yes this is the same for me
also just on a 'funny' note how many other women have almost 200 pairs of underwear (well knickers then)
especialy if we buy em every time we go on jollies!!!

Scarlet x

PostPosted: 03 Apr 2008, 22:46
by Jacki
Are we talking about a 'brief holiday' or a 'thong trip'? Sorry!