tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post115305824160248689..comments2024-03-08T01:48:00.413-08:00Comments on Austin to Africa, Brasil to the Bay: Sunday Scribblings: With BaggageAli Ambrosiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00521627345210424042noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153120066088202982006-07-17T00:07:00.000-07:002006-07-17T00:07:00.000-07:00Well, about half of my luggage is dull and second-...Well, about half of my luggage is dull and second-hand, the other half is bright colors and relatively new. Nothing designer, but good sturdy suitcases.<BR/><BR/>All of the above have been tampered with!<BR/><BR/>~Safiya - I can't believe you've never come across the plastic wrap machine! To me it looks like a giant cotton candy spinner, except instead of sugar it whirls about a sheet of industrial plastic. They do about 3 or 4 layers around your entire bag and not only does it protect the suitcase from scratches or spills, it keeps out little hands!Ali Ambrosiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521627345210424042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153114497763262202006-07-16T22:34:00.000-07:002006-07-16T22:34:00.000-07:00I've only traveled by plane twice. Once to Italy, ...I've only traveled by plane twice. Once to Italy, Rome and once to Turkey, Istanbul. Both times my baggage was not secured in any way, but nothing happened, thank God!<BR/><BR/>Really sorry about your glasses! I hope that somehow another fabulous pair makes its way to you.Alinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715176905499669530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153091879529492002006-07-16T16:17:00.000-07:002006-07-16T16:17:00.000-07:00Ah, well, cheap bags get pilfered, too! The last t...Ah, well, cheap bags get pilfered, too! The last time GB flew to South Africa for a meeting, he had several expensive dress shirts stolen out of his luggage. We didn't really know where the theft might have occurred since he went through 4 different airports altogether for connecting flights, but now we know -- Jo'Burg!!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897322022631264150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153071373528126242006-07-16T10:36:00.000-07:002006-07-16T10:36:00.000-07:00Having your luggage plastic wrapped? I've not seen...Having your luggage plastic wrapped? I've not seen this before. <BR/><BR/>I also have very dull looking luggage, which I'm now pleased about.Safiya Outlineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845531596800401012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153070949559080552006-07-16T10:29:00.000-07:002006-07-16T10:29:00.000-07:00Fascinating story, I learn so much from you Ali, i...Fascinating story, I learn so much from you Ali, it's a shame you had to be a victim of crime to get to it. <BR/><BR/>I've always been jealous of people with snazzy, matching cases since I always end up with dull, dark coloured luggage bought quickly for as little as possible. I'm seeing that possibly rubbish luggage is a good thing.Mimeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549790359115165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11955271.post-1153068444622520652006-07-16T09:47:00.000-07:002006-07-16T09:47:00.000-07:00it's so true that any flashy-looking suitcase will...it's so true that any flashy-looking suitcase will be targeted first, don;t you think? that's why i always travel with the most boring crappy looking suitcase imagineable! no valuables in there boys.... poor you losing your glasses though - it doesn't matter that they were discounted - they were *yours*. and i bet you looked gorgeous in them :-) xSusannah Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729273567277588887noreply@blogger.com