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21-Jun-2004
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[IBC] Flying with plants as pets
Hi all,
I want to take a plant as a hostess gift. i am always hasseled when flying. I am flying to DC over 4th of July weekend. The plant is potensai in a clay training pot, about 12"x8"x8". It would fit under the seat, but sideways. I could box it and send as luggage, but I fear them opening it and combing the roots looking for bombs. 9" is the allowable under seat height. I could cut the plant down to fit, but I thought the hostess might prefer to adjust the height. Any suggestions? ===== "I was born with a birth defect-- no herd instinct." Brenda Ueland ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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21-Jun-2004
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Re: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets
In a message dated 6/21/2004 4:56:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
kits@PACBELL.NET writes: > 9" is the allowable under seat height. I could cut > the plant down to fit, but I thought the hostess might > prefer to adjust the height. I think of all your choices, I would put it a plastic pot (to reduce weight and moisture loss) of similar size and cut it down to fit under the seat. Billy on the Florida Space Coast BSF Annual Convention July 1 - 4, 2005 Radisson Hotel, Cape Canaveral, Florida Workshops with Jerry Meislek of Whitefish, Montana and Chase Rosade of New Hope, PA. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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22-Jun-2004
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Re: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets
Kitsune - I would think that wrapping the pot with something like an ace
bandage to keep the soil in (and be easy to remover for additional inspection) would allow you to put the tree on its side in a box. I would have a box that opens from the top and have packing peanuts in the bottom 1/3 to 1/2 to cushion the branches. Make it easy to open the box for inspection and carry it on. A 9 x 9 x 13" box should fit under the seat very well or in the overhead. Allow a little extra time after going through security in case you have to rewrap the pot before placing it on its side. - Marty -----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club [mailto:BONSAI@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM] On Behalf Of Kitsune Miko Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 1:56 PM To: BONSAI@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM Subject: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets Hi all, I want to take a plant as a hostess gift. i am always hasseled when flying. I am flying to DC over 4th of July weekend. The plant is potensai in a clay training pot, about 12"x8"x8". It would fit under the seat, but sideways. I could box it and send as luggage, but I fear them opening it and combing the roots looking for bombs. 9" is the allowable under seat height. I could cut the plant down to fit, but I thought the hostess might prefer to adjust the height. Any suggestions? ===== "I was born with a birth defect-- no herd instinct." Brenda Ueland ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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22-Jun-2004
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Re: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets
MartyWeiser wrote:
>Kitsune - I would think that wrapping the pot with something like an ace >bandage to keep the soil in (and be easy to remover for additional >inspection) would allow you to put the tree on its side in a box. I would >have a box that opens from the top and have packing peanuts in the bottom >1/3 to 1/2 to cushion the branches. Make it easy to open the box for >inspection and carry it on. A 9 x 9 x 13" box should fit under the seat >very well or in the overhead. Allow a little extra time after going through >security in case you have to rewrap the pot before placing it on its side. - >Marty > Good idea, but I would use the heavy-duty saran-wrap like material sold at office supply stores. I can't remember what it's called (strapping film, or something similar, I think), but it comes in a roll about 6 inches wide, with the cardboard tube sticking out of one end for a handle. You just wrap it around until the soil is secure. I've used it to wrap rootballs on small collected trees. One roll goes a long way. If you are really concerned about the inspection you could take the roll along & wrap it after inspection. Jay ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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22-Jun-2004
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Re: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets
Why not ship the tree the day before you leave. You'll be to your
destination before it arrives and you can present it to your host at that time. That way you won't have the hassle of trying to get it on the plane successfully. Good luck :-) Jim H. >>> Jay Sinclair <jsinclair@MEGSINET.NET> 6/21/04 10:44:03 PM >>> MartyWeiser wrote: >Kitsune - I would think that wrapping the pot with something like an ace >bandage to keep the soil in (and be easy to remover for additional >inspection) would allow you to put the tree on its side in a box. I would >have a box that opens from the top and have packing peanuts in the bottom >1/3 to 1/2 to cushion the branches. Make it easy to open the box for >inspection and carry it on. A 9 x 9 x 13" box should fit under the seat >very well or in the overhead. Allow a little extra time after going through >security in case you have to rewrap the pot before placing it on its side. - >Marty > Good idea, but I would use the heavy-duty saran-wrap like material sold at office supply stores. I can't remember what it's called (strapping film, or something similar, I think), but it comes in a roll about 6 inches wide, with the cardboard tube sticking out of one end for a handle. You just wrap it around until the soil is secure. I've used it to wrap rootballs on small collected trees. One roll goes a long way. If you are really concerned about the inspection you could take the roll along & wrap it after inspection. Jay ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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22-Jun-2004
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Re: [IBC] Flying with plants as pets
Kitsune, you've gotten some great suggestions for packaging. Once you've
got it packaged, take it to your UPS store and have it shipped overnight. No fuss, no bother and it'll get there before you do so you can help set it back up for your hostess. Have fun - jay Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a - jbecken@ufl.edu -----Original Message----- From: Kitsune Miko [mailto:kits@PACBELL.NET] ---------- CLIP ---------- I want to take a plant as a hostess gift. i am always hasseled when flying. I am flying to DC over 4th of July weekend. ---------- CLIP ---------- ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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22-Jun-2004
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I would go with shipping the tree too. There is no telling what airport security is going to be like on Fourth of July in D.C. this year.
I live in the D.C. area. Things can get rather spooky at the area airports at that time. If you wrap the tree and put it in a box, you may be asked to unwrap the entire thing at the security gate. You may also be taken aside if the box is checked as luggage, as it is unnusual by any stretch of the imagination and could be a source of curiosity to inspectors. Shipping via overnight or second day air will probably free you from alot of hassle and might even prevent serious damage to the plant. |
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