Blow machine

Submitted by Huehuete Bob on 20 September, 2006 - 18:28.

In the Miami airport carry on check area coming to Managua I was redirected to this tiny plastic room and had high pressure air (I hope it was air) blown all over me, then had to stand there for another 30 seconds before they let me through. I guess they were looking for explosive residue or something. Anyone ever have to go through this?

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Yep, been there..

Submitted by AdamAnt on 21 September, 2006 - 14:26.

I got my wallet/i.d. stolen in Tampa on my way to New Orleans a few months back. Without any I.D. I hit every one of those blow machines from Tampa to N.O. and back to Tampa on the way back to West Palm.

Greatest time of my life and I felt like I needed a cigarette after every checkpoint.

Yes in deed

Submitted by waiting_4_1 on 20 September, 2006 - 21:01.

I also experienced the "blow machine" in Indianapolis Airport. Found it funny and i laughed. I'm sure i looked like some kind of hillbilly kid, in my barefeet, jeans, and a white tee shirt. they kinda smiled and laughed at me. friendly people. lol. i would guess they were looking for residue, either of explosives or any deadly residues like Anthrax or what-not.

all i know is that i was kinda put-out that i had to throw away my favorite perfume as i came through security in South Carolina. I totally forgot about the liquid restrictions. ahh man...i was just happy to be getting home.

En Cristo, -Marissa

explosive residue

Submitted by Pete on 20 September, 2006 - 20:06.

At first I got excited when I read the title, now I'm a little more subdued.

They have been around now for the last couple of years. You're correct they are looking for organic molecular residue or signatures of explosive or flammable compounds.

My question is, if I fart will the alarms go off?

Well

Submitted by Huehuete Bob on 20 September, 2006 - 21:01.

It felt kinda good..... does that raise your excitement? and farting....depends on what you ate. Gallo pinto might be a problem you know. Very explosive.

welcome.

Submitted by tom proctor on 20 September, 2006 - 19:25.

to the 21st century. Where have you been?

i better be careful of what i say.....

Submitted by Che Guevara on 20 September, 2006 - 21:07.

i might get the nica-beauty treatment. great shot. have you met miskito alan or john wayne? try to say hello.

Met them, They are friends.

Submitted by Huehuete Bob on 20 September, 2006 - 21:14.

around three months ago spent 4 days in Puerto with Alan, John and Steve, not to mention their lawyers and other assosiates. Had a great time and came back with a load of jumbo shrimp (oxymoron, huh?)