tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post2694157453429937699..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: Beer For BreakfastJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90123522711083203952010-09-23T13:34:22.016-07:002010-09-23T13:34:22.016-07:00Hey Spot, I am surprised you didn't get questi...Hey Spot, I am surprised you didn't get questioned on the Boy Scout pocket knife, security is a good thing unless common sense is thrown out for a power trip.<br><br>Heather, We would have really had a problem had they confiscated mine too, I was proud to meet the lady who held on to it for me.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-86298115881354190472010-09-22T11:24:03.822-07:002010-09-22T11:24:03.822-07:00Hubby would have went insane if they told him they...Hubby would have went insane if they told him they was going to destroy his Old Timer Pocketknife! That is just crazy! There is no reason why they can't hold on to it for a while.<br>I'm so grateful we don't do airports!! What a hassle!<br><br>Glad no one got in trouble and Randy was on his way.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16979939882187985994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-41721176060919623642010-09-22T09:52:28.750-07:002010-09-22T09:52:28.750-07:00Things have gotten ridiculous and it's not jus...Things have gotten ridiculous and it's not just with flying. When we visited the St. Louis Arch last time a security guard came up and asked to look in my purse (yes, a mom with two kids age 11 & 9, did I look like a terrorist?!) and I was worried she'd confiscate my boy scout pocket knife. Luckily she overlooked it. Go you for making a stand! And kudos to the lady who helped you out.<br><br>And beer is totally a breakfast drink. =]<br><br>♥SpotSpothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12761441168024967277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-68316274435949387402010-09-21T20:14:38.829-07:002010-09-21T20:14:38.829-07:00Kristy, Must have been some pretty serious fig jam...Kristy, Must have been some pretty serious fig jam Ha Ha, sad thing is I wasn't even trying to get on the plane, should have let Randy carry them :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-63477882360821728882010-09-21T20:08:58.823-07:002010-09-21T20:08:58.823-07:00Stupid airport security. I had to check my bag bec...Stupid airport security. I had to check my bag because I tried to bring a jar of fig jam aboard the plane... I can empathize. I thought nail clippers were allowed though...Kristyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16843060336452856402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-75403948881282930362010-09-21T19:47:01.745-07:002010-09-21T19:47:01.745-07:00Hey Susie, Since the increase in security I am lik...Hey Susie, Since the increase in security I am like you in that I hate going to the airports, especially when the security people take their "powers" to the limit like this.<br><br>Breakfast of champions along with the company and beer was the best.<br><br>I knew you would understand my dear Friend :)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-7020741498253769732010-09-21T19:16:28.867-07:002010-09-21T19:16:28.867-07:00I hate airports of any kind. I just can't find...I hate airports of any kind. I just can't find anything good to say about them. It is an ordeal it seems even when you are not the one traveling. I think in this case you had the breakfast of champions...beer! I hope it took the edge off at least.DrSoosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445723747109775244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-65588417864107437852010-09-21T15:14:37.715-07:002010-09-21T15:14:37.715-07:00Thank You Luisa, I am honored by your words my Fri...Thank You Luisa, I am honored by your words my Friend, I always loved to fly but in light of the problems with security makes me love road trips even more :)<br><br>Hey Pat, With the 10AM mark I wasn't too far off so it worked out well. Yes Sir I have respect for authority unless they are on a power trip and throw common sense out the window, makes you wonder if they were the kid who got beat up in high school Ha Ha<br><br>Thank You Sir, Flying may be quicker but driving is more fun.<br><br>Hey Dawn, The beer was a well deserved one I am thinking, Randy had a good idea there.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-37284892227521630192010-09-21T14:02:46.426-07:002010-09-21T14:02:46.426-07:00Jeeseh! What an ordeal.Glad you got a beer at the ...Jeeseh! What an ordeal.<br>Glad you got a beer at the end of it all!<br>:)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07040738593336836064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-41075227425765699682010-09-21T13:43:04.386-07:002010-09-21T13:43:04.386-07:00first off, the beer...We used to always say, "...first off, the beer...<br>We used to always say, "it's five o'clock somewhere!" Now we always say, "it's 10 o'clock (am) somewhere!"<br><br>you are a better man than I am. I probably would have escalated the whole "security" part of it into something much bigger. I just can't stand people who have a little bit of power acting like they are god. I'd have probably told them to go back to their previous job at Mcdonalds...or worse...<br><br>good post Jimmy! stay away from airports...Pat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-25803254954304256192010-09-21T13:00:46.558-07:002010-09-21T13:00:46.558-07:00Oh my. What a fuss. This is a reason to buy a moto...Oh my. What a fuss. This is a reason to buy a motor home and travel, right? I hope to do that one day. I hate to fly and I hate the fuss. I am happy you are all calm and relaxed now. You guys have fun and enjoy. I loved reading your story. You are a great writer and photo taker.Luisa Dorazhttp://dorazsays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-30348340649205155312010-09-21T12:19:37.732-07:002010-09-21T12:19:37.732-07:00Yes Alice it seems some of them really love it and...Yes Alice it seems some of them really love it and are going to go out of their way to show you who is Boss.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-74701871272209499592010-09-21T12:15:29.495-07:002010-09-21T12:15:29.495-07:00Gosh, some of this security gets totally ridiculou...Gosh, some of this security gets totally ridiculous at times....and the Security Guards just love it!<br>Yes, if it came to it, I would have mailed it to myself too!Alice in Wonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068858292644394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-65692907782765095422010-09-21T12:07:44.875-07:002010-09-21T12:07:44.875-07:00Hey Betty, I was just waiting for the cuffs to com...Hey Betty, I was just waiting for the cuffs to come out Ha Ha<br><br>Thank You Lynne, I did get more walking done than I intended and patience seems to get me further than none, Two beers coulda worked :)<br><br>Yes Sir Joe, but if you have one before noon you have to call it coffee Ha Ha I do remember when flying was fun, better to drive now.<br><br>Suzi, I'm with Dirtman, I would have mailed this one had it come down to it, I'm all for security just not a fan of it being taken to the limit when it's not necessary, like your scissors they could have been held and given back.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-63098729512771383962010-09-21T09:39:38.333-07:002010-09-21T09:39:38.333-07:00This is hilarious...my hubby had the choice of his...This is hilarious...my hubby had the choice of his pocket knife being confiscated or mailing it to himself...because it was sentimental, he paid more to have it mailed than the monetary worth of the knife! When I was a haridresser, I had to go to the courthouse for something, and happened to have my haircutting scissors in my purse...yeah, same deal!!!!SuziCatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025931724313344438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90861130012365107572010-09-21T05:20:43.950-07:002010-09-21T05:20:43.950-07:00Beer is good any time, day or night.I am sorry you...Beer is good any time, day or night.<br>I am sorry you had to go through this.<br>Remember in the old days, when flying was FUN?Joe Caphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16809044606514490636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-89494723299025004692010-09-21T02:23:45.441-07:002010-09-21T02:23:45.441-07:00Gracious Jimmy.. I got exhausted reading this.. in...Gracious Jimmy.. I got exhausted reading this.. in a good way.. por you.. talk about needing the patience of Job and TWO beers.. You always tell your stories so well..Lynne H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07152395614850392574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-29922395731203956172010-09-20T21:33:34.200-07:002010-09-20T21:33:34.200-07:00Jimmy! What an ordeal!! You criminal, you....Jimmy! What an ordeal!! You criminal, you....Bossy Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.com