[blackshoe]

I seem to remember a tale of some guy who shipped himself in a box because it was cheaper than paying for a seat on the flight. Turned out that's illegal. Who knew?

[Elianna]

JLOGIC, on 2011-July-14, 04:15, said:

I just received my passport (a full 5 days in advance) so I'm going!

I got my new one a month ago and thought _I_ was cutting it close!

(I left it for so long because I was scared of the potential shut down, and would rather have a passport in my old name with my marriage license than no passport at all! But then it took them only about three weeks to process it, so that was very lucky.)

[Phil]

blackshoe, on 2011-July-15, 10:21, said:

I seem to remember a tale of some guy who shipped himself in a box

A coffin? That would be hysterical.

[rogerclee]

blackshoe, on 2011-July-15, 10:21, said:

I seem to remember a tale of some guy who shipped himself in a box because it was cheaper than paying for a seat on the flight. Turned out that's illegal. Who knew?

Inside the package, Waldo was so transfixed with excitement that he could barely breathe. His skin felt prickly from the heat, and he could feel his heart beating in his throat. It would be soon. Sheila stood quite upright and walked around to the other side of the package. Then she sank down to her knees, grasped the cutter by both handles, took a deep breath, and plunged the long blade through the middle of the package, through the masking tape, through the cardboard, through the cushioning and (thud) right through the center of Waldo Jeffers' head, which split slightly and caused little rhythmic arcs of red to pulsate gently in the morning sun.

[blackshoe]

You're a sick man, Roger Clee. I like that in a person.

[torontopar]

Hi.... is anyone looking for a partner at the ACBLs in Toronto July 22-24? My masterpoint total is only 25 but my skills are honed by a lot of online bridge.

[aguahombre]

I think you have to supply your own water dish, but they will fill it before take-off.

[ggwhiz]

blackshoe, on 2011-July-15, 10:21, said:

I seem to remember a tale of some guy who shipped himself in a box because it was cheaper than paying for a seat on the flight. Turned out that's illegal. Who knew?

It became illegal in 1900 or so when some guy bought a house in New England, broke it down to the bricks and mailed it to himself in California to be re-assembled. The resulting legislation cut out all the fun stuff too.

On a side note, a Texas oil man was doing business in Alberrta and dropped dead. He was 6'8" and they didn't have a coffin big enough. What to do? They gave him an enema and shipped him home in a shoe box.

[jjbrr]

wat

[daveharty]

rogerclee, on 2011-July-15, 11:27, said:

Inside the package, Waldo was so transfixed with excitement that he could barely breathe. His skin felt prickly from the heat, and he could feel his heart beating in his throat. It would be soon. Sheila stood quite upright and walked around to the other side of the package. Then she sank down to her knees, grasped the cutter by both handles, took a deep breath, and plunged the long blade through the middle of the package, through the masking tape, through the cardboard, through the cushioning and (thud) right through the center of Waldo Jeffers' head, which split slightly and caused little rhythmic arcs of red to pulsate gently in the morning sun.

+1 for the VU reference

[hrothgar]

daveharty, on 2011-July-19, 08:38, said:

+1 for the VU reference

Don't know the reference, but it reminds me of Roald Dahl or maybe Saki

[daveharty]

hrothgar, on 2011-July-19, 08:42, said:

Don't know the reference, but it reminds me of Roald Dahl or maybe Saki

Lou Reed, actually. It's a portion of a short story he wrote as a college student, and later read by John Cale on the Velvet Underground track "The Gift".

[Cyberyeti]

blackshoe, on 2011-July-15, 10:21, said:

I seem to remember a tale of some guy who shipped himself in a box because it was cheaper than paying for a seat on the flight. Turned out that's illegal. Who knew?

There was a Russian guy that did this and was locked in a warehouse for 5 weeks due to a postal strike.

[Mbodell]

People have also died doing this [shipping themselves, climbing up from under a plane]. The cargo hold isn't typically controlled for pressure, temperature, or oxygen sufficient for safe human passage.

[Elianna]

Anyone arriving late Thursday night, and interested in sharing a taxi?

[BunnyGo]

Elianna, on 2011-July-19, 20:02, said:

Anyone arriving late Thursday night, and interested in sharing a taxi?

So you know (in case you don't...I didn't until I got here today) the bus from the airport to hotels is relatively cheap (I think for 2 people it's still cheaper than splitting a taxi) and comfortable. I'd recommend it.

[mtvesuvius]

Elianna, on 2011-July-19, 20:02, said:

Anyone arriving late Thursday night, and interested in sharing a taxi?

There is a shuttle to the Sheraton (and I think Royal York) -- It's like $22 a person I believe, and runs every half hour or so.

http://torontoairpor...RY=SCT&LOGON=GO

[Mbodell]

mtvesuvius, on 2011-July-20, 04:33, said:

There is a shuttle to the Sheraton (and I think Royal York) -- It's like $22 a person I believe, and runs every half hour or so.

http://torontoairpor...RY=SCT&LOGON=GO

Also, for people arriving soon, be prepared for very hot weather. It is supposed to be 37 or 38 Celsius tomorrow, with a humidex of 46 which makes if feel like 116 F.

[G_R__E_G]

Quite true. Apparently tomorrow will probably be the hottest day in recorded history in Toronto. The goods news is that you can stay indoors and still get everywhere you'll need to go.

[Elianna]

mtvesuvius, on 2011-July-20, 04:33, said:

There is a shuttle to the Sheraton (and I think Royal York) -- It's like $22 a person I believe, and runs every half hour or so.

http://torontoairpor...RY=SCT&LOGON=GO

Yea, I saw that, but I'm not staying at one of those places. The connection will go to my hotel, the last one is 10:25, and I am scheduled to arrive at 9:35, and I am worried that if my flight is delayed, and/or there's an issue with customs or luggage, I will miss it.