No matter your walk of life, you pick up things along the way. I learned that old cars' tires tend to rust, so replacing an old tire that suddenly went flat often takes more force than simply pulling the tire comfortably out of the screws. More often, it takes something like a rubber mallet in the trunk to bludgeon the tire free. When you don't have a rubber mallet, putting weight on the tire and rocking the car can often dislodge it. Keep in mind that putting weight on an unscrewed tire could be disastrous.
Also, American airport security takes time. No matter how well-planned, you tend to need at least 20 to 25 minutes to get through security. All security needs is your carry-on through the scanner, your pockets emptied, your shoes off, and a two-step through a metal detector. The best way to get on the far side of a security check-point is to always bring a carry-on. Make it small, easy to toss into a bucket, and keep all of your pocket's effects in the carry-on. Once you're on the far side of your security, pull your cell and keys from the bag. All you lose is a few minutes of being on the radar, and you save several minutes in line at security, divesting yourself of your pockets. What you need to do is keep your ID, your plane ticket, and debit/credit/cash needed for the ticket, three cards are a lot easier to slip in a bag than a phone, keys, wallet, whatever else you carry in excess. This doubles for shoes that are hard to take off, and things that'll set off metal detectors. Belts, earrings, safety pins... Whatever.
So, what tips do you know? Any tricks from experienced hands you're feeling up to sharing?
Also, American airport security takes time. No matter how well-planned, you tend to need at least 20 to 25 minutes to get through security. All security needs is your carry-on through the scanner, your pockets emptied, your shoes off, and a two-step through a metal detector. The best way to get on the far side of a security check-point is to always bring a carry-on. Make it small, easy to toss into a bucket, and keep all of your pocket's effects in the carry-on. Once you're on the far side of your security, pull your cell and keys from the bag. All you lose is a few minutes of being on the radar, and you save several minutes in line at security, divesting yourself of your pockets. What you need to do is keep your ID, your plane ticket, and debit/credit/cash needed for the ticket, three cards are a lot easier to slip in a bag than a phone, keys, wallet, whatever else you carry in excess. This doubles for shoes that are hard to take off, and things that'll set off metal detectors. Belts, earrings, safety pins... Whatever.
So, what tips do you know? Any tricks from experienced hands you're feeling up to sharing?
