Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Wow that sounds exciting sandy bet you can't wait now Sent from my iPhone x > My son's fiance bought me a plane ticket to visit them in Washington (state)! > I will leave here April 1st, and return on May 2nd. I am so excited! My > previous trips to Washington have been limited to a week or so, so this is going > to be great to stay a whole month! I just LOVE Washington, and if I had the > money, I would move up there in a split secomd! My kids are laughing because I'm > already making my list of stuff to pack. > > > The only thing I'm not too thrilled about is the flying. If I had a dependable > vehicle, I would drive. The airlines are so screwy now, that I don't know how > many bags I can take, and what's allowed to carry on, and so-forth. Oh > well.....I'm just so excited I can't stop thinking about it! > > Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sounds like a great trip. Just remember, there are bottle size restrictions for carry on cosmetic items. Here is a good article http://www.travelgearblog.com/archive/carry-on-luggage-restrictions-rules.html Also, and probably most importantly, carry 2 to 3 days pain medication with you or all your prescription bottles in your carry on bag. You must consider two possiblilties 1) your bags may not arrive with you and 2) someone will help themselves to your medicine if it is in your luggage. I issue this warning because I have " lost " both Ultram and Vocodin packed in my luggage before. We are the ones in pain but out in the world there is a big bunch of abusers who can't wait to get their hands on our medicine. Cheers, Dave To: hugs-n-pain From: twhlvrldy@... Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:16:24 -0800 Subject: OT- My Exciting News My son's fiance bought me a plane ticket to visit them in Washington (state)! I will leave here April 1st, and return on May 2nd. I am so excited! My previous trips to Washington have been limited to a week or so, so this is going to be great to stay a whole month! I just LOVE Washington, and if I had the money, I would move up there in a split secomd! My kids are laughing because I'm already making my list of stuff to pack. The only thing I'm not too thrilled about is the flying. If I had a dependable vehicle, I would drive. The airlines are so screwy now, that I don't know how many bags I can take, and what's allowed to carry on, and so-forth. Oh well.....I'm just so excited I can't stop thinking about it! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have traveled to Washington per airline. I would suggest carrying a letter from your dr stating your medical condition and what meds you are prescribed. Also, I had prescriptions taken out of my suitcase which had been checked. Since you will be good for extended amount of time the letter will cover you in case you have to go to the ER. Traveling was very difficult for me. Be prepared for delays, lost luggage, any unforseen problems in traveling. The chairs were very uncomfortable for me. Take a light throw or blanket. I do not if you have high BP problems but atmosphere changes played with mine. Ask your doctor beforehand how to take care of this. I carried my nitro. Also, a travel pillow is good for people with neck issues. Subject: OT- My Exciting News To: " Pain and Hugs " <hugs-n-pain > Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 4:16 AM   My son's fiance bought me a plane ticket to visit them in Washington (state)! I will leave here April 1st, and return on May 2nd. I am so excited! My previous trips to Washington have been limited to a week or so, so this is going to be great to stay a whole month! I just LOVE Washington, and if I had the money, I would move up there in a split secomd! My kids are laughing because I'm already making my list of stuff to pack.   The only thing I'm not too thrilled about is the flying. If I had a dependable vehicle, I would drive. The airlines are so screwy now, that I don't know how many bags I can take, and what's allowed to carry on, and so-forth. Oh well.....I'm just so excited I can't stop thinking about it! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 In a message dated 1/18/2011 3:16:27 AM Mountain Standard Time, twhlvrldy@... writes: The only thing I'm not too thrilled about is the flying. If I had a dependable vehicle, I would drive. The airlines are so screwy now, that I don't know how many bags I can take, and what's allowed to carry on, and so-forth. Oh well.....I'm just so excited I can't stop thinking about it! Sounds wonderful Sandy, I hope you enjoy yourself... You have enough time to plan all you need for the trip and I would be doing the same but I usually did drive where evere I went... Now I dont travel cause its too hard and I have oxygen the airlines cost a fortune to do that and we dont do long drives no more... Enjoy your time there... Love and Peace Always Shaun and Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for your advise also. Getting doctor's letter is a great idea. I do have high BP, but it's well controlled with the meds I'm on now. Thankfully, I will have no lay overs. The kids actually thought about my back (and other) problems, and didn't want me having to rush to a different plane. I don't know about anyone else, but every single lay over I've had, consisted of going from one end of the airport to the other! LONG walk! I wanted to drive up there SOOO bad, but I don't have a car now. I still haven't given up hope on that yet- in th next couple years, I will definately get a car that can make the drive. That's about the only thing I have on my " bucket list " ! LOL! Sandy ________________________________ To: Hugs-N-Pain Sent: Wed, January 19, 2011 2:01:07 AM Subject: Re: OT- My Exciting News I have traveled to Washington per airline. I would suggest carrying a letter from your dr stating your medical condition and what meds you are prescribed. Also, I had prescriptions taken out of my suitcase which had been checked. Since you will be good for extended amount of time the letter will cover you in case you have to go to the ER. Traveling was very difficult for me. Be prepared for delays, lost luggage, any unforseen problems in traveling. The chairs were very uncomfortable for me. Take a light throw or blanket. I do not if you have high BP problems but atmosphere changes played with mine. Ask your doctor beforehand how to take care of this. I carried my nitro. Also, a travel pillow is good for people with neck issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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