Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 > Hi Ann, You are too funny! Yes, the rule about liquids is only for carry-ons. I have the bladder issue too so I try to get aisle seats .. ...And I must say, those squat toilets are hard even for those of us with good knees! (at least me..the westerner who's not used to them). Know what you mean about those painful trips overseas, too, where you are dog tired and sick and somebody's taking too long getting you to where you need to go....ah, the memories! Take care, Connie > Thanks Connie! > > One more question. What you said about liquids (below) is only for carry-on, > correct? > > Could I put large bottles of shampoo and lotions in checked luggage? Oh, > nevermind, I could find that out easy enough. Thanks, and I'll look forward to > your blog. > > It is so funny some of the things I bring travelling. Since I've had knee > issues, and low toilets without anything to lean on when getting up can really > aggravate my knee, I told my husband the other day maybe I'll start bringing an > elevated potty seat in an extra suitcase! At least the airline employees would > get some laughs. If I were going to one of those countries you supposedly > squat over a hole in the floor, I'd have to bring one of those potty seats with > legs! I'd need more than a suitcase for that. Maybe I should just fill a > container and have it shipped over on a barge. > > The drinking water issues are tough not only because of staying hydrated, but > in doing so, my Lymie bladder gets even more active (now I can add to that > the diuretic effects of some of the herbals). I love window seats but have > started doing aisles for that reason. I could use some of those astronaut diapers, > but they'd probably have some metal in them that wouldn't get through the > detectors (and cost a ton if you could even get them)! > > I do the " ear plugs, eye shades, a good book to read, a blow-up pillow, and > snacks " ideas, and a small backpack for it all, and extra toilet paper in case > the plane runs out. I haven't conquered the " Why is that *%@#% near me wearing > so much perfume? " issue (besides pulling my shirt up in front of my mouth and > nose and cursing silently), but I'm working on my smell sensitivity issues. > > What really wipes me out is overnight flights. Even when I did a first class > (on frequent flyer credits) I couldn't get comfortable enough to not get off > the plane with tighter muscles, and a nausea causing muscle-tension headache. > This was in Peru (the Andes, so maybe the altitude didn't help), and the bus to > where I was staying an hour or more from Cusco stopped about halfway for > people to shop in a parking lot where locals were selling their crafts. All I > could do was lean against the bus and try not to die (and inside my head I was > screaming, " I don't want to shop now, I need a bed!). When the driver looked at > me questioningly, I took my hand and banged my head a few times (I did not know > the Spanish word for " head-ache " ). He nodded sympathetically, the nice man. > Even the coca tea on arrival at my digs did not help, and then I got chills and > shakes that would wake the dead, which lasted a few hours. > > If I knew I had Lyme I could have found a shaman to treat me. We actually > spent time with one who was also a " modern medical doctor " in his " day job. " > > Enough rambling! :-) > > Chronic traveler Ann > > > > In a message dated 2/19/07 6:51:58 PM, conniekillbug@... writes: > > > > as far as liquids, you can carry-on 2 oz > > bottles of stuff, as many that can fit inside a quart sized plastic > > bag. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Ann and Everyone, I just posted an article and short blog post on Lyme and airplane travel in my blog; www.lymebytes.blogspot.com I wish I had more solutions for those wanting to travel but have offered up a few suggestions for making travel easier for those who can. Take care, Connie Grpinfo@... wrote: Thanks Connie! One more question. What you said about liquids (below) is only for carry-on, correct? Could I put large bottles of shampoo and lotions in checked luggage? Oh, nevermind, I could find that out easy enough. Thanks, and I'll look forward to your blog. It is so funny some of the things I bring travelling. Since I've had knee issues, and low toilets without anything to lean on when getting up can really aggravate my knee, I told my husband the other day maybe I'll start bringing an elevated potty seat in an extra suitcase! At least the airline employees would get some laughs. If I were going to one of those countries you supposedly squat over a hole in the floor, I'd have to bring one of those potty seats with legs! I'd need more than a suitcase for that. Maybe I should just fill a container and have it shipped over on a barge. The drinking water issues are tough not only because of staying hydrated, but in doing so, my Lymie bladder gets even more active (now I can add to that the diuretic effects of some of the herbals). I love window seats but have started doing aisles for that reason. I could use some of those astronaut diapers, but they'd probably have some metal in them that wouldn't get through the detectors (and cost a ton if you could even get them)! I do the " ear plugs, eye shades, a good book to read, a blow-up pillow, and snacks " ideas, and a small backpack for it all, and extra toilet paper in case the plane runs out. I haven't conquered the " Why is that *%@#% near me wearing so much perfume? " issue (besides pulling my shirt up in front of my mouth and nose and cursing silently), but I'm working on my smell sensitivity issues. What really wipes me out is overnight flights. Even when I did a first class (on frequent flyer credits) I couldn't get comfortable enough to not get off the plane with tighter muscles, and a nausea causing muscle-tension headache. This was in Peru (the Andes, so maybe the altitude didn't help), and the bus to where I was staying an hour or more from Cusco stopped about halfway for people to shop in a parking lot where locals were selling their crafts. All I could do was lean against the bus and try not to die (and inside my head I was screaming, " I don't want to shop now, I need a bed!). When the driver looked at me questioningly, I took my hand and banged my head a few times (I did not know the Spanish word for " head-ache " ). He nodded sympathetically, the nice man. Even the coca tea on arrival at my digs did not help, and then I got chills and shakes that would wake the dead, which lasted a few hours. If I knew I had Lyme I could have found a shaman to treat me. We actually spent time with one who was also a " modern medical doctor " in his " day job. " Enough rambling! :-) Chronic traveler Ann In a message dated 2/19/07 6:51:58 PM, conniekillbug@... writes: > as far as liquids, you can carry-on 2 oz > bottles of stuff, as many that can fit inside a quart sized plastic > bag. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Thanks Connie! Great tips! I usually buy bottled water for flights, but your idea of having the attendant fill the bottle gave me the idea of now bringing my plastic Rubbermaid bottle with removable flip-top. The removeable top would make it much easier for the attendant to fill the bottle (it has a bigger opening), and the flip top part means I wouldn't have to deal with taking a bottle cap off and holding it while drinking (and possibly dropping it). I'm finding these bottles so useful, and they are well sealed. I've never had one leak. I found them in the kitchen gadget section of the supermarket. Another thing I do for overnight flights is bring warm bootie slippers (the weight and constriction of shoes can really stress my legs after a while). Even for long day flights, this is helpful. Ann p.s. Do you like to have comments this long on your blogs? I'm new to the blog thing, so don't know " blogetiquette. " If you want me to put this response there, let me know. In a message dated 2/20/07 12:16:02 AM, conniekillbug@... writes: > Ann and Everyone, > > I just posted an article and short blog post on Lyme and airplane travel in > my blog; www.lymebytes. I just > > I wish I had more solutions for those wanting to travel but have offered up > a few suggestions for making travel easier for those who can. > > Take care, Connie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 In a message dated 2/20/07 1:25:53 PM, conniekillbug@... writes: > BTW, feel free to post a novel on my blog if you wish! Comments can be > any length whatsoever! > LOL! :-) You're a brave woman! :-) I did go back and saw you need to have a Google account, so I may check into that later (I imagine it doesn't involve much). Since we're on the subject of travel with Lyme, and Lyme often means food sensitivities and allergies, I want to share a site I found. You can order these cards in different languages to use in restaurants (and markets, too, I would think) to help you avoid foods you can't eat. The site is http://goeurope.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.selectwisely. com These could be used in " non-overseas " travel, too, in restaurants where there may not be someone who speaks your language(s) well. ( will probably not link the whole address, so you may have to copy and paste, or retype into your browser if you want to check this out.) I hope to be feeling more up to travel after my first year on the herbals (which will be in the fall), and be using a lot less of the herbals (so less to pack). Fingers crossed! Ann ************************************** Check out free AOL at http://free.aol.com/thenewaol/index.adp. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, millions of free high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 > Hey Ann, You are welcome! I think the booties are also a great idea ;-) BTW, feel free to post a novel on my blog if you wish! Comments can be any length whatsoever! Thanks Have a great day-- Connie > Thanks Connie! > > Great tips! > > I usually buy bottled water for flights, but your idea of having the > attendant fill the bottle gave me the idea of now bringing my plastic Rubbermaid > bottle with removable flip-top. The removeable top would make it much easier for > the attendant to fill the bottle (it has a bigger opening), and the flip top > part means I wouldn't have to deal with taking a bottle cap off and holding it > while drinking (and possibly dropping it). > > I'm finding these bottles so useful, and they are well sealed. I've never had > one leak. I found them in the kitchen gadget section of the supermarket. > > Another thing I do for overnight flights is bring warm bootie slippers (the > weight and constriction of shoes can really stress my legs after a while). Even > for long day flights, this is helpful. > > Ann > > p.s. Do you like to have comments this long on your blogs? I'm new to the > blog thing, so don't know " blogetiquette. " If you want me to put this response > there, let me know. > > > In a message dated 2/20/07 12:16:02 AM, conniekillbug@... writes: > > > > Ann and Everyone, > > > > I just posted an article and short blog post on Lyme and airplane travel in > > my blog; www.lymebytes. I just > > > > I wish I had more solutions for those wanting to travel but have offered up > > a few suggestions for making travel easier for those who can. > > > > Take care, Connie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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