It's already worked into the price. I stayed there last year. Perfectly adequate IMO.
I just sorted out the 'Electronic System for Travel Authorization' application with DHS for travel to the US. The red tape sure has become thicker since I last visited the US :)
And while I understand the added value of checking my passport number and ID number against a database ahead of time, I am less convinced of the value of the yes / no question asking me if I wanted to commit acts of terrorism or genocide whilst traveling in the US... :roflmao
I believe that credit for that (at least in the beginning) goes to Osama Bin Laden and his gang of terrorists. :banghead:
Right after 9/11 I was working out of state and I had to fly back to my store. When I checked into the airport my baggage was 'randomly' searched. Then at the gate, my eyelets in my boots set off the alarm and I was hand scanned. Then when I went to board I was 'randomly' hand scanned again!
Oh! There were also military personnel stationed when you entered the airport and we were questioned about why we were there :banghead:
Welcome to the 'New and Improved' World!
Hi Bruno,
It will be good to put a face to the name plus actually meet you in person.
In regards to airport security I have two metal hips and you ought to see the metal detectors go off when I go thru them. Proving that I don't have pistols embedded in my skin is quite a challenge for them sometimes.
See you shortly.
Bill
Please don't tell them that you are going to meet a bunch of guys that like to make sharp things over 2 inches long!
When I flew to Vancouver BC a year and a half ago I arranged a mini-meet-up for while I was there. That meant I brought some hones and a Brock microscope on the planes with me. Let's just say that I got a lot of extra attention. Every one of my hones, especially the Shapton GlassStones, were considered to be extremely suspicious.
AAAAAAAAND I'm out.
Lucy the Bulldog has a medial fluxating patella that will require the next $3500 that crosses my palm. As a result, walking' around money for the next couple of months is shot, including vacations.
Have a fine time fellows-Take lots of pics!
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D&mn. Oh well, at least hopefully you still can make it to Howard Clark's place a couple months later. That will be a cheaper trip and still a great opportunity to learn from a master.