I have recently decided to never check on a styro again. I now use a 70
quart cooler with wheels and a pull handle. Make sure to tape it shut and
tape down the pull handle, and to also tape the drain (if your model has
one). I have never arrived home from a convention with all my boxes intact.
usually people complaining at the baggage check of wet luggage is my first
clue that one or more of my boxes has been crushed. The cooler method is
much sturdier. My cooler from a recent collecting trip arrived cracked, but
intact.
Norm
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----- Original Message -----
From: B.G. Granier <bgkajun_at_worldnet.att.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 7:16 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- collecting in mississippi
Harry,
I would bring canvas shoes, it's really too warm for waders.
Bring along a carry-on bag and some fish-bags for transporting fish as
carry-on
luggage, unless you want to bring more than a carry-on will hold, in which
case a styrofoam box could be checked as baggage. A standard fish-shipping
box works great!
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!
BG
----- Original Message -----
From: Jane Knaub <hjknaub_at_netrax.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 6:51 AM
Subject: NANFA-- collecting in mississippi
> I know is really last minute, but I have had no time ask, what with work
> and buying a new house last week, but I have questions about the
> collecting aspects of the convention this week. These questions are
> directed to B.G.,Martin and anyone else with info that I can use.
>
> 1. Would you recommend that I bring hip waders or are canvas wading
> shoes better because of the heat.
> 2. What is the best carry live fish back on an airplane, carry-on
> luggage, what types of containers, etc.
>
> That's all I can think to ask right now. See you in Miss.
>
> Harry Knaub
>
>
>
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