laguardia airport
waiting to board our plane last friday I had time to sit down and snap photos of people walking by. everyone seemed to be smiling. I wondered if it was because they were traveling to a sunny destination or perhaps they were just happy to get out of new york.
did you know that security makes you take off your shoes and put them in a bin that gets pushed through the metal detector? so if you are like me & happen to be wearing flip flops, you have to walk on the airport floor with bare feet! this did not bode well with me at all. I guess I shouldn't complain since they didn't confiscate my tweezers or my favorite pair of tiny scissors. this is what is happening in my part of the world. if you'd like to see what is happening in other parts, please go here.
special thanks to klaus and his "my world team" sandy, ivar, wren, fishing guy and louise
Comments
I like the photo - great slice-of-life shot!
Great photo.
"We have a gate and we're not afraid to use it" intrigues me. What on earth does it mean, and what's the security dude looking for?
If you would like to smile go to my blogroll to 'not all those who wander are lost' and scroll down the posts to the one where she arrives in SanFrancisco.
I had a knee replacement years ago, and it always sets off the alarm. and one trip the guard nearly broke my cane trying to "open" the top of it to see what I had hidden in there. (No, it does not open)
And flipflops at least are off an on easily! I have ankle problems that require me to wear tennis shoes when I travel (for comfort and support), and I hate getting them off quickly, then putting them back on!
How was the wedding?
Paz
Sylvia, that is not the first time I have heard of this happening. Your story really makes one wonder.
Great story Wolynski, thanks.
Sandy, I know what you mean, we stuck with our one carry on for each of us.
I think the security guard was just entering a doorway for employees. The gate sign is an advertisement for an airline-the people walking by are blocking the name.
Esther, I agree with airports and their "luggage" stories. Have you ever seen the movie "Love Actually"?
sorry 'bout ur feet ;)
lol - "we've got a gate and we're not afraid to use it." XD
We're thinking of going to Disney in the fall and are considering making it a road trip.
I knit and I noticed on the list of things that you can and cannot take, that knitting needles are now allowed, but that the security officer can dcide that they are a dangerous item and confiscate them . I'll probably go out and buy some short plastic or bamboo ones and hope for the best..
Love the photo 'We have a gate and are not afraid to use it' ...too funny :-)
As an "ex-LI'er", I clicked on your blog from the "Show me your world" site. We moved 1 and 1/2 years ago to Upstate NY and I sure love photography too. I'll be back! come visit me if you have time at my blog...
Nancy