In around 1993 I flew to Florida to buy a bunch of Peruvian Red Tail Boas. I flew down there with two carry on bags as that is what was allowed at that time. These were two full sized giant suitcases.
I bought some Peruvian Red Tail Boas. A bunch of them. So many that those two bags each came in just under the 70 lb. weight limit for each suitcase! As I carried in these two suitcases I was really struggling! IT was a relief to end up in the line to wait and to catch my breath. I was a lot younger and stronger back then, but that was still a lot of weight to be walking along with. I think my arms grew in length after that long walk!
I believe this little girls grandmother was one of those Peruvians way back then.
When I hoisted the bags into that stainless steel ledge for the ticket guy he really struggled with those two bags! He actually look angrily at me like I had these heavy bags just to cause him grief. He asked, "What are in these bags? Beach sand?"
I must admit I was really nervous at the time. Of course I would never try that today. I have no idea what would have happened back then, but I'm thinking if I pulled that now I might end up in one of those back offices getting searched thoroughly!
Ah... the good old days...
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Jeff Ronne Sr
The Boaphile
Director USARK
Originator of Boaphile Plastics
The Boaphile Boa Site
