At first I thought that Joe was trying to smuggle a Wench on board, now I
see that is was a Wrench. A Wench would be believable.
JVV
Fog 12
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 10:01 AM
Subject: Invasion of the wrenches
> :) Beware the Invasion of The Wrenches :)
>
> On this morning's TV news, there was a discussion of relaxation of
> airport security measures. They are going to allow small sharp
> objects -- and small tools -- in carryon luggage.
>
> Two months ago, Joe Alexander and I were going through airport
> security on one of our senior trips. In his carryon bag, Joe had one
> of his now-famous Triumph Wrenches - one end for the drain plug, one
> end for the brake adjuster. (see Moss and TRF catalogs). Joe was
> stopped and the wrench confiscated. Now, if you know Joe, you'll
> understand that he is a very threatening-looking guy, so it was not
> surprising. Anyway, even with with me chuckling to the the security
> guard that this was really a tool for adjusting a 50 year old
> automobile's brakes and probably wouldn't work in the plane's
> lavatory, the wrench was sent back to catch up with my checked-through
luggage.
>
> The implications of the change in regulations could be enormous. TR
> wrenches on international flights, TR wrench necklaces, TR wrench
> toothbrushes, people boarding planes while wearing T-shirts
> emblazoned with a picture of the wrench and "Kiss my Brake Adjuster"
> or "Go Drain your Rear End".
>
> Guys and gals planning to take an airplane flight, assert your
> rights! Get your wrench now before they are all gone.
>
> uncle jack
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