Pete C. wrote:
> 3oz only applies to carry on. You can pack larger liquids in checked
> baggage, though I would recommend repackaging only the quantities you
> will need in good leak proof Nalgene bottles and packing those inside
> big zip lock bags.
>

We fly to San Juan in 12 days. Since the Nigerian BVD-Bomber escapade,
we will wait and see TSA's new flight restrictions. :-( Flying just
isn't fun anymore.


Becca

"Steve Pope" wrote
> brooklyn1 wrote:

>>>In the case of an extended visit to Hawaii, grocery prices
>>>are definitely worth looking at.
>
>>Checking prices where one shops regardless home or away is
>>a lot different from bringing groceries from home when vacationing

> Hawaii is a unique case because there are sky-high prices on
> shelf-stable grocery items that you could easily bring with
> you... so why not do so?

Steve, don't let Sheldon spin you up. He's having fun at your expense
(deliberately) and logic will never work with him.

> I will say I've never shipped ahead food while traveling...
> I've sometimes shipped ahead some items that were for
> whatever reason inconvenient to haul onto an airplane,
> and the basic concept of shipping ahead food items does
> not seem strange to me as it does to you.

He's had a limited view for a long time. When we moved back from Japan,
there were quite a few spices it was legal to 'mail to myself stateside' but
the packers were not allowed to pack due to Japan regulations.

It was cheaper by far to mail them to my home here, than buy them again so I
did so.

So you started with looking for local prices. Google for the grocery flyers
yet? I wouldnt ship rice or staples ahead, but if you have a fave product
that is light weight and the flyers show they either may not have it, or
it's real expensive, it's reasonable to ship ahead if it exceeds carryon
levels.

Oh, do check carryon levels. A second bag under 50lbs might only be 50$ and
it will cost more to ship that weight than carry with you in checked
baggage.

cshenk > wrote:

>"Steve Pope" wrote

>> brooklyn1 wrote:

>>>>In the case of an extended visit to Hawaii, grocery prices
>>>>are definitely worth looking at.

>>>Checking prices where one shops regardless home or away is
>>>a lot different from bringing groceries from home when vacationing

>> Hawaii is a unique case because there are sky-high prices on
>> shelf-stable grocery items that you could easily bring with
>> you... so why not do so?

>Steve, don't let Sheldon spin you up. He's having fun at your expense
>(deliberately) and logic will never work with him.

Not a problem, it cost me nothing to spew out these replies. :-)

Steve

"Steve B" wrote

> Some of the ones here who so vehemently oppose it are either nut cases or
> haven't traveled much, have never even been to Hawaii, or just didn't read
> the post. I am going for an extended period of time, and therein lies the

Bingo. Hawaii's population doesnt grow enough food to sustain itself and
some crops just don't exist there either due to lack or room, or climate.

> difference. If you have ever been to Hawaii, you know a large bag of
> Lay's potato chips is $8. Other things likewise. There ARE local bargains
> on some items. There is fresh seafood for the taking. Store seafood is
> very reasonably priced. It would be worth the flat rate Priority Mail to
> just ship a heavy box of rice for $7 or $8, or whatever it is for a 70#
> limit. At those local prices, that's about $300 worth of rice.

Hehe I wouldnt ship rice. It's not that bad there for that one.

> Anyone who is opposed to saving a few hundred dollars over a period of
> time can just pay retail or eat out at the overpriced restaurants with
> marginal food. And, if you're a cook, it's nice to have the stuff you
> like to use.
>
> I would also ship ahead a few knives and kitchen "essentials".

Yup!

On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:16:20 -0800, Steve B wrote:

> "Steve Pope" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>
>> Hawaii is a unique case because there are sky-high prices on
>> shelf-stable grocery items that you could easily bring with
>> you... so why not do so?
>>
>> I will say I've never shipped ahead food while traveling...
>> I've sometimes shipped ahead some items that were for
>> whatever reason inconvenient to haul onto an airplane,
>> and the basic concept of shipping ahead food items does
>> not seem strange to me as it does to you.
>>
>> Steve
>
> Some of the ones here who so vehemently oppose it are either nut cases or
> haven't traveled much, have never even been to Hawaii, or just didn't read
> the post. I am going for an extended period of time, and therein lies the
> difference. If you have ever been to Hawaii, you know a large bag of Lay's
> potato chips is $8. Other things likewise. There ARE local bargains on some
> items. There is fresh seafood for the taking. Store seafood is very
> reasonably priced. It would be worth the flat rate Priority Mail to just
> ship a heavy box of rice for $7 or $8, or whatever it is for a 70# limit.
> At those local prices, that's about $300 worth of rice.

maybe you could finance the trip with a little black marketeering.

>
> I'd also take a couple of quarts of Cajun roux and make a big pot of gumbo
> and invite the neighborhood. Now the group has me interested in Hawaiian
> chicken. Maybe get a fresh bird of another species, as rooster makes
> outstanding gumbo if you cook him all day.
>

....or introducing exotic cuisine.

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:56:42 -0600, Becca wrote:

> Pete C. wrote:
>> 3oz only applies to carry on. You can pack larger liquids in checked
>> baggage, though I would recommend repackaging only the quantities you
>> will need in good leak proof Nalgene bottles and packing those inside
>> big zip lock bags.
>>
>
> We fly to San Juan in 12 days. Since the Nigerian BVD-Bomber escapade,
> we will wait and see TSA's new flight restrictions. :-( Flying just
> isn't fun anymore.
>
> Becca

it's never been 'fun.' now, it's just painful.

your pal,
blake