Couple more things for my amigos:

1. GETTING TO THE AIRPORT
The question came up at our last Mx08 meeting: can people who live closer to Dulles go straight there rather than meet here at the building? Good question. Upon reflection and with consultation with others, it seems like a good idea. Such a good idea, in fact that I’ve decided to eliminate the ground transportation to Dulles and home from BWI: each of us will need to arrange our own ride to and from the airport. This is a change of plans, so here is a summary:

• You’ll need to get yourself to Dulles Airport NO LATER than 5:30am on 3/15. Terri Morstad will be in front of the Southwest ticket counter with your tickets and luggage tags beginning at 5am. Plan on arriving between 5 and 5:30.
• You’ll also need to arrange a ride home from BWI on 3/22. We land at 6:55pm. I recommend teaming up with another family who lives near you. Why not make a great memory: meet at baggage claim and then go out to dinner and tell Mexico stories!

2. SOUTHWEST INFO

• Limitations: liquid containers 3.4 oz or smaller packed in a clear quart ziplock bag in your carryon bag (larger containers can go in checked luggage).
• You may carry on the plane: 1 carryon bag (50 lbs. or less with dimensions 24 x 16 x 10 inches…which is the dimensions of the overhead compartments) plus 1 personal item: purse or laptop (etc.)
• You may check 2 bags for free (each bag must be 50 lbs. or less)
• Additional bags may be checked at $25 a bag (limit: 9 bags per person). Bags 51-70 lbs. additional cost $25. Bags 71-100 lbs. additional cost $50.

3. TOOLS
A note from Gary about tools:

“As Señor Whitacre told us last week, we are in need of some tools and a way to get those tools to and from Mexico. Please let me know if you believe you will have room in your baggage to bring some small tools. I have several tools that I will need help in transporting, but if you have (and are willing to bring) either a nail puller (preferably 12″ or less), a cordless drill (with screw bits), or any tool you think might be of help, please contact me (Gary).”

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