--- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 22/5/07, Jane Waters, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >Cotty, if you're flying a "normal" transatlantic flight, you will be
> >fine. The Pelican is well
> >within the allowable size for the overhead compartments. In some older
> >planes, the hatches don't
> >open wide enough to allow larger bags in, but at 7.25 inches high, you
> >should not have that issue.
> >However, if you are carrying your laptop (since we live in a digital age
> >now), find a way to put
> >it in your Pelican. Otherwise, you will have to check it. Heathrow is
> >apparently only allowing ONE
> >carry-on bag, and I don't know if they're currently honoring the "one
> >carry-on and one personal
> >item" rule that is so prevalent on this side of the pond.
>
> Thanks to Jane (and others) for posting replies.
>
> Yah, the PowerBook goes into the Peli no problem if I remove the lid
> foam and stash it in checked baggage for the flight. Later, the PB goes
> back into it's own case (actually the removable laptop compartment from
> a LowePro Stealth backpack).
>
> Thanks for the reassurance.
>
> I'm heading over to NC for the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography
> Weekend. Anyone from the EOS list going? It's a blast and beautiful
> scenery to boot. highly recommended.
>
> I must remember to tell you the story about the rabbit ears ;-)
>
> --
>
>
> Cheers,
> Cotty
Not going to make it to Grandfather Mountain. It appears I have to do boring
and dull conference
photography that weekend instead. But it IS on my list for NEXT year.
tell us about the rabbit ears!
Jane
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