I’m not sure how long this has been around. I’ve done a few ratings myself, and it might be a good resource for someone who is exploring choices.
I rarely have had choices presented to me with enough time to make a really informed decision.
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Summarizing the trip
I honestly couldn’t have choosen a better place to go and a better reason to go. Everything went REAL well.
TSA is definately “weird”. They operate with totally different rules at two different airports.
I weigh less today than I did last Sunday. I also weigh less than I did when I left on the trip.
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Traveling — Returning
I went ahead and left the workshop when the other flying participant needed to leave. There was really no point in making someone try from Conway to Little Rock twice.
Went I got to the airport, I asked what it would cost to go on the earlier flight. $40.00 approximately to get me home 2 hours sooner so it really wasn’t worth it.
AND I’m glad I didn’t because that flight was FULL, and the flight I was on had only 6 paying passengers.
TSA at Little Rock was different than Dallas. When I entered the line, just like on Friday, I was told only 2 carry on’s. I calmly said “It’s a medical bag”, she said “oh”, and sent me on.
They patted me down in the middle of everything. Didn’t swab the pump this time but made me take my shoes off and xray them. I was wearing leather sandels.
Once I got to Love Field, it was very quiet, and luggage was waiting for me. Got back to the car and home again.
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Traveling — at the Workshop
I have NEVER been at a better organized teacher workshop.
They scheduled the workshop around the airline schedule. One other person flew in. We were picked up at the airport and brought to our dorm room to leave our luggage behind.
Then we had a short introduction, and then lunch, then an packed afternoon with lots of good information.
All meals have been easy for me to deal with. Carb counting has gone well and my blood sugar has been stable.
The dorm room was fabulous. Someone needs to hire these people to organize workshops, as they are great.
I’m going to leave the workshop early since the other participant has to connect to another flight.
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Traveling
I was patted down … which was okay. The ladies were very nice and had lots of questions about the pump.
That puts me in teacher mode which after 12 years of teaching, actually relaxes me.
However, the SW person at the beginning of the line was rude and insisted my 3 bags had to be consolidated, even though one was a medical device and is exemt. I checked on that by phone yesterday.
Not a huge problem but annoying. I caan tuck my wallet in my emergency bag and often do.
Having the Treo helps pass time. While it took an hour to get to the airport from the car, I did get here 2 hours early.
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Trip tomorrow
I’m a bit anxious. I packed everything yesterday, and I’m glad I did because I forgot personal hygiene items. Got them in the bag today.
I really need to pick up a paperback book somewhere, maybe on the way home from dog class.
I’ve got my security stuff printed out, and I will probably print out tomorrow’s and a boarding pass tomorrow — or maybe just wait on the boarding pass until I check my luggage.
Flight is at 7:45, and I figure on leaving here at 5:00. I know it is early, BUT I figure the more time I give them and myself to solve problems, the better.
I hear other countries are not allowing syringes at all — which I’m not taking anyway, but am taking pen needles and lancelets.
I’m not even taking a computer this trip, but am taking two USB mini drives and my Treo. I am going to make sure that I can erase every thing on the one, and bring back stuff if I need to.
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Husband
He seems to be feeling better. His stress test is set for next Wednesday.
He’s taking tomorrow off, which makes me very happy.
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Dana Pumps
DANA Diabecare USA LLC Warning Letter
This is sad, because people’s lives are at stake here.
The link takes you to the letter the FDA sent to Dana.
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Whoops!
I didn’t pick this pump at all, because they had a horrible website.