My luggage has been through a lot this year, it’s put on many kilometers {heh, thought you’d say miles, didn’t you?}. On the way to the Blissdom Canada Conference in Oct, I noticed that the main zipper was separating. Heading home, it completely fell apart. But, the ladies at the Toronto airport were so nice to give me tape. Being a good blogger, of course I took a photo!
Pretty fashionable, right? My duct-taped luggage was the center of attention, from giggles to pity looks. Ya, ya, move along, people. Nothing to see here.
I was really nervous the whole flight, hoping all my contents didn’t explode on the plane underneath. Upon landing, I held my breath, expecting my name to be called by security, “Tammi, paging Tammi – come to the tarmac to pick up your underthings”. But, the tape held and the case soon came down the carousel {more stares and giggles}. Hey, at least I didn’t have a hard time spotting mine among all the others!
Then, the case took its final trip – to the dump!
I chuckle every time I look at this photo, so I thought you would too!
Happy Monday!
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Melinda says
12/05/2011 at 9:50 amthats so funny! I’ve seen so many people have to do this at the airport so at least you aren’t alone 🙂
amy says
12/05/2011 at 10:23 amI cannot help but to laugh at the photo, you poor girl. Travel never goes as planned, does it?
Farah says
12/05/2011 at 12:03 pmhahaha come get your underthings lol…. At least it made it home (and to the dump)
nan says
12/05/2011 at 4:42 pmi once looked out the plane window while waiting to get off and noticed my luggage..my underthings were being held up by the luggage dude cause my suitcase had come apart!!!
Tammi says
12/05/2011 at 7:07 pmOh no Nan!! My post hit a little too close to home, then. You ‘get’ my feelings that day, right?!! Hugs woman!
MissT says
12/05/2011 at 8:02 pmhaha omg I have a luggage strap (think big belt with plastic snap push together clip) Is this what thats for? I have no clue. I would be mortified if my undies were being examined by the baggage handlers.
Josee P says
12/05/2011 at 8:50 pmLove it lol. I guess we know what Santa is bringing you… Hope you’ve been a good girl; you really need new luggage. 🙂
Nolie says
12/05/2011 at 9:22 pmDefinitely time for new luggage
gibberish says
12/06/2011 at 6:24 amThanks for giving me my morning smile!
Randa says
12/06/2011 at 7:40 amI bought a luggage set from Costco right before my trip to Hawaii in October, and when we arrive I found it started to rip near the zipper. I thought I was safe because it was a hard shell. I was so frustrated.
Edd Fear says
12/06/2011 at 10:17 amThis is why I usually pack shipping tape or duct tape, especially when the luggage is on its last seams. I call it “insurance” (although I’m sure TSA calls it “suspicious”).
Tammi says
12/06/2011 at 10:34 amI’ll have to remember that, good tip!
jennifer says
12/07/2011 at 2:23 amhaha they do take a lot when at conferences.. 🙂 Time for a new suitcase
Nancy T says
12/07/2011 at 11:22 amHa Ha……love it! At least you wouldn’t have to worry about anyone taking your suitcase in error!
Shash says
12/07/2011 at 9:14 pmyup to the dump she must go! I worked at the Vancouver airport one summer as a teen. I have a few stories I could share about luggage handlers!! 🙂