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Discussions About Being Bald => Bald Stories => Topic started by: D.A.L.U.I. on July 19, 2009, 02:11:16 PM
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Last week I was catching my flight back home from upstate NY. When I got to the first check point for TSA, where they take your drivers license and boarding pass, the agent looked at the photo on the license and then looked at me--and said, "This license certainly doesn't look like you!" Immediately I thought holy sh_t, I'm in for a rough time here. I noted although he had hair, he had a beard too, and I noted that beards show the march of time, "Don't they?" He kind of smirked, looked at it again, and I said, it's up for renewal in October. Then I pulled out my new TWIC card, w/ a picture of the current me, and then he said, "Yes time does march on." and let me through.
Anyone else had problems w/ old non-sly id that doesn't look much like you anymore? :/O
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I got my passport right before I got out of college when I still had hair (receding but still) and a Leonidas-esque full beard. Now being sly and clean shaven most of the time, it is a pretty stark contrast but there are so many other facial features, especially eyes and eyebrows that they should not have a problem. I've had a few people make comments but that's all it is, just little jibes.
P.S. I really dislike the TSA for various reasons. Bit of advice though, personal insults will NOT help you move through the line any faster...I'm just saying.
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my twic card has my dome shining proudly saintc!!
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Got a passport at age 19 when I had super-shaggy hair and a man beard. Buzzed down to a 1 (face and beard), lost 30 lbs and gained about 20 lbs of muscle by age 21, so my face was much more angular. Had a driver's license made at age 20 with medium-length hair and no beard. The TSA lady couldn't seem to wrap her mind around what she was looking at, so she stared hard for about 30 seconds.
In the meantime, I remembered that I still had a small folding knife (2-inch blade) in my back pocket. (I know, I know... but it was like 3 AM and I was really tired.) Knowing that I couldn't take it with me, I decided to take it out and just donate it to their cause rather than lose my place in line. I laid it in my open palm (closed) and held it toward her with one hand while holding out the other to receive my IDs back.
BAM! :x! She had my wrist, had dropped my ID, and proceeded to claw the knife from my hand while the big angry guy running the X-ray machine came around and "restrained me" by grabbing both my arms from behind. I just held still and let them freak out, but long-story-short I had to be pulled aside into a 'waiting room' and was questioned about my IDs, and had to defend my inclination to carry a knife with me wherever I went. It sucked. I was the last person to board my flight... and I ended up in the back near the bathroom sitting next to a massive BOPE trainee who farted a lot.
I hate the TSA.
"First the terrorsits tried to sneak bomb onto a plane using their shoes, so they made us take off our shoes. Then the terrorists tried to use liquid explosives, so they made us give up our drinks and toothpaste. The day they realize that a terrorist could try to smuggle a bomb up his ass is the day I quit flying."
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***Crazy Irish Celt, that's a funny story***
I was departing from Singapore a few years ago, and as I was going through immigration I naturally had to hand my passport to the female immigration officer. She seemed quite efficient & officious. I was at this stage SLY, however the passport was still "shaggy". There was little expression from her as she checked the computer and looked at me more than a few times, suddenly she handed back my passport and smiled & in a Singlish accent said, "I like you better now".. she suddenly became very cute, and we both laughed.. :D
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my twic card has my dome shining proudly saintc!!
They were pretty good about it, they asked if I liked the first shot, and took another so the picture isn't bad. Not too bad for a group--it's related to TSA--but then it took longer to pick the finished card up than it had to go through the first session w/ the picture. A buddy went today and although he had made his appointment on line, they were taking walk ups ahead of him.
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I did get a double take from an agent with my passport. I got it when I was 18 or so, and I changed a lot over the next few years. I wasn't sly yet, but they didn't think it was me. I said, "look at the eyebrows." I had big bushy eyebrows (a family trait). I mow them down now.
I'm up for a new driver's license in two weeks. I need to go ahead and get it. I'm waiting on my beard to fill out first, though. ;)
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my twic card has my dome shining proudly saintc!!
Mine will too! Just had my pic taken for it last Friday!
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my twic card has my dome shining proudly saintc!!
Mine will too! Just had my pic taken for it last Friday!
TWIC=SlyBaldGuy Fed ID??? :/O :/O :/O
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my twic card has my dome shining proudly saintc!!
Mine will too! Just had my pic taken for it last Friday!
TWIC=SlyBaldGuy Fed ID??? :/O :/O :/O
only the coolest best looking sly guys have TWIC cards!!!!!
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PBurke, you're right; you're cool. 8) I had no (NONE, ZIP, NADA) clue what you all (all y'all) were talking about. The only thing I could think of was the candy bar (Twix), and that wasn't going to work ???; so I Googled "twic" and found the following (which I provide for you other un-cool people who don't know what "TWIC" is all about.) :/O
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm
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PBurke, you're right; you're cool. 8) I had no (NONE, ZIP, NADA) clue what you all (all y'all) were talking about. The only thing I could think of was the candy bar (Twix), and that wasn't going to work ???; so I Googled "twic" and found the following (which I provide for you other un-cool people who don't know what "TWIC" is all about.) :/O
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm
Don't worry Nonick, I didn't know what one was until about 2 weeks ago when I was told I had to get one... :D
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PBurke, you're right; you're cool. 8) I had no (NONE, ZIP, NADA) clue what you all (all y'all) were talking about. The only thing I could think of was the candy bar (Twix), and that wasn't going to work ???; so I Googled "twic" and found the following (which I provide for you other un-cool people who don't know what "TWIC" is all about.) :/O
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm
When I first heard the term, I misunderstood and thought everyone was getting far too excited and organized about a candy bar! Why do I need a candy bar to work for this client? :/O :/O
Then I learned, now I'm cool O:O.
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I feel that we should start using the same security measures that the Israeli's and El Al Israel use. IMO the Trade Center tragedy would never have happened.
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I feel that we should start using the same security measures that the Israeli's and El Al Israel use. IMO the Trade Center tragedy would never have happened.
We just might be one day Tom, amen to that. O0
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I had issues with those ass clowns at TSA myself :x!. I have rather dark complexion, with black curly hair (Before Sly) and because of that I am careful with my Government ID's (Military and Fed Law Enforcement). I took my mil id and placed it with my LE information and handed to the TSA f&*%stick to hold as I passed through the metal detector. She lost her little pea brain and pulled me off the line and took me to the back to play 20 questions. (Indianapolis Airport) Not one person there had any common sense. Missed my ride yada yada yada.......Just doing what my agency said to do. Not at any issues doing the same thing at other airports.
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Sounds like you have an attitude problem, no wonder they pulled you aside. I bet you were running your mouth the whole time. :/O
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Sounds like you have an attitude problem, no wonder they pulled you aside. I bet you were running your mouth the whole time. :/O
No, I nicely asked her to hold my ID like I have at several airports accross the county (and still do) and this nitwit went off. And no I did not give her any static because that is ticket to me not having a job. I enjoy things like food and shelter. Just wondering what made you think I had a bad attitude with the crazy lady at TSA? I even said that was the only place that had given me an issue.
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Might have been a random search. They do select passengers at random for additional screenings.
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Why would you ask her to hold your ID.? I'm confused. Is that part of the procedure.?
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I think this is not so much a passenger problem as a TSA problem because TSA should have learned by now that at least 30-50% of the passengers aren't really frequent flyers, and for them every time they go there's a different regulation. That puts people on the defensive, plus many are nervous about fllying anyway. They shouldn't jump out at a poor woman who thought 3oz meant how much was left in the bottle of cologne--I've seen them verbally abuse a woman about that--no cause other than that. I've also seen TSA personnel w/ the people skills of a barracuda in heat--just no call for it, please & thank you, and "I'm sorry but" go a long way to calming a bad situation down--but it's rare, too rare to see a TSA agent utilize such simple skills--what did their Mama teach them anyway, not to mention the TSA! :x! :x! :x!
Then there are the really nice one's, I've seen them tell a nervous passenger, "Take your time, just take some time, no need to rush." Disarmed a bad situation quickly. O0
I've seen TSA stations where they keep a supply of one quart bags, others where they just toss everything if the passenger doesn't have the bag.
There are in actual life very few bad guys traveling, enough to be very careful, but not enough to act like storm troopers. And I see far too many storm troopers out there, and I travel a lot. They need to model off the few really good agents, who are on the lookout for our safety, not on the lookout for a fight.
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Why would you ask her to hold your ID.? I'm confused. Is that part of the procedure.?
Not my normal ID Just my Law Enforcement one. When stuff is placed in the tubs they get lost stolen and stolen on occasion during the X-ray and screening process. In order to maintain control of the ID most times I walk up to the Metal Detector and ask the agent to hold the ID Wallet with the Badge because it will set the machine off and then I walk through. The Agent will look at the ID and Badge to check for what ever they need to and off I go. I Just don't like the idea of some evil doer getting my credentilals and doing bad stuff with them. If that means I have bad attuide...well I guess I do.
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Might have been a random search. They do select passengers at random for additional screenings.
True Schroman, and good point. O0
If you are selected for additional screening it's for a reason. You should comply and follow the officer's instructions without complaining.
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saintc, I could spar and go on and on with you about this, but I'm not going to waste my time.
It's futile, and you sound very biased to me.
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Might have been a random search. They do select passengers at random for additional screenings.
True Schroman, and good point. O0
If you are selected for additional screening it's for a reason. You should comply and follow the officer's instructions without complaining.
I was selected for a random search several years ago at the Oakland Airport, no biggie.
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saintc, I could spar and go on and on with you about this, but I'm not going to waste my time.
It's futile, and you sound very biased to me.
No sparring wanted or sought out, it's just my experience as a frequent traveler. No organization is perfect, it could be the result of overwork or poor training, even poor personnel selection. The system isn't doing what it's supposed to do, that has been repeatedly demonstrated. It's not meant as a personal affront to anyone.
Oh, and I and my family have been selected for a random additional searchs, and those aren't bad, they haven't been rude and obnoxious as I've seen far too many times in the general line. Maybe they have the more qualified personnel back there.
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It's something about US airport security. There seems to be a requirement for TSA Agents to be rude, loud, and condescending during the entire process.
I've flown through Europe at different times and in different areas (big and small airports) and the security agents were never as rude as they were in the US. They were more polite in Mexico too. And I didn't feel any less safe.
I understand that in managing security for large amounts of people in an airport like Dallas or Denver that you need to be louder and more concerned with moving people through the line, but the way in which it is currently conducted doesn't seem to enhance security.
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I was going through security at a small airport one time and this lady agent was VERY rude to me. She kept barking commands, "I SAID, to RAISE your ARMS!!!!" I saw another agent look at her like "who peed in your cereal this morning?" I thought it was funny that the other agent recognized how rude the lady was.