10,000 uses for test strip cannisters

I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.

I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
projects.

Any others??

they go into the garage here for sorting out small screws, nuts and washers
the kidlet uses them for the eensy specialty pieces of lego for building a
kit
i find they are handy for earrings and rings and the like when i'm
travelling
that's about all (anything that we used to use film canisters for)

kate

"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
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>I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
> test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
> cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
> I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
> My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
> projects.
>
> Any others??
>

"Tiger Lily" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:5g6qefF3ef9g3U1@mid.individual.net...
> they go into the garage here for sorting out small screws, nuts and
> washers
> the kidlet uses them for the eensy specialty pieces of lego for building a
> kit
> i find they are handy for earrings and rings and the like when i'm
> travelling
> that's about all (anything that we used to use film canisters for)
>
> kate
>



When our 2 boys were small, as in about 2 years old, a cousin of my wife's
babysat for them one weekend while my wife and I were away. When we came
back, the cousin told us that the kids had taken long naps every afternoon.
We wondered how they had done it, since our kids were finicky, at best, when
it came to naps.

This was in the middle of summer. The cousin pulled up a chair on our lawn,
about 20 yards (and four steps up) from where our car was parked. He put a
pail of water next to his lounge chair. He gave each of the boys a little
film cannister and told them to wash the car, which they were thrilled to
do.

So all morning the two ran up and down, filling their film cannisters from
the pail and running down the stairs and 20 yards out to pour the water on
the car, and then back. No wonder they were tired!

Jay

ray <ray@zianet.com> wrote:
: I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
: test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
: cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.

: I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
: My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
: projects.

: Any others??

You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)

Wendy

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:48:51 -0400, J J Levin wrote:

> "Tiger Lily" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:5g6qefF3ef9g3U1@mid.individual.net...
>> they go into the garage here for sorting out small screws, nuts and
>> washers
>> the kidlet uses them for the eensy specialty pieces of lego for building a
>> kit
>> i find they are handy for earrings and rings and the like when i'm
>> travelling
>> that's about all (anything that we used to use film canisters for)
>>
>> kate
>>
>
>
>
> When our 2 boys were small, as in about 2 years old, a cousin of my wife's
> babysat for them one weekend while my wife and I were away. When we came
> back, the cousin told us that the kids had taken long naps every afternoon.
> We wondered how they had done it, since our kids were finicky, at best, when
> it came to naps.
>
> This was in the middle of summer. The cousin pulled up a chair on our lawn,
> about 20 yards (and four steps up) from where our car was parked. He put a
> pail of water next to his lounge chair. He gave each of the boys a little
> film cannister and told them to wash the car, which they were thrilled to
> do.
>
> So all morning the two ran up and down, filling their film cannisters from
> the pail and running down the stairs and 20 yards out to pour the water on
> the car, and then back. No wonder they were tired!
>
> Jay

That is GREAT!!

Mine are fillin the landfills

Loretta

On 18-Jul-2007, "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:

> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)

Hi Wendy,

I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.

Will, T2

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"Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote in message
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>
> On 18-Jul-2007, "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>
>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>
> Hi Wendy,
>
> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>
> Will, T2
>


I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you try
to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want to
know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft anymore
with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want to see your
name on the Rx.

In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?

Jay (aka The Paranoid One).

"J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote:

>I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you try
>to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want to
>know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft anymore
>with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want to see your
>name on the Rx.

I had no problem as recently as June of this year. I travel with a
7-day pill sorter that contains dozens of loose prescription meds. No
one has ever commented on it. On the other hand, I have one Rx that is
a yellow powder. I used to carry that in a zip-loc bag but no longer
do so.

On 18-Jul-2007, "J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote:

> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you
> try
> to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want to
> know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft anymore
> with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want to see
> your
> name on the Rx.
>
> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?
>
> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).

You make a very good point, Jay... When I travel overseas, I don't even take
vitamins that way, because I don't want to have to answer a bunch of
questions. Being detained and watched like a bug under a microscope is not
very much fun, in a foreign country. That happened to me in Spain one time,
only for a short while, though. Lucky for me, everything checked out, and
they found nothing in my luggage that was a problem ;-)

I was thinking of local driving mostly... and only vitamins and those things
for which I have a prescription, like my blood pressure pills and metformin
(until fairly recently). I may be going back on the metformin next week,
after my bloodwork... We'll see.

Will, T2

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J J Levin <jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote:
: "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote in message
: news:1184777299_1649@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
: >
: > On 18-Jul-2007, "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
: >
: >> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
: >> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
: >
: > Hi Wendy,
: >
: > I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
: >
: > Will, T2
: >


: I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you try
: to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want to
: know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft anymore
: with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want to see your
: name on the Rx.

: In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
: around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?

: Jay (aka The Paranoid One).

Well, if I were planning on flying or crossing a border might give it a
thought, but fo rhaving pills I need when eating n a restaurant or at a
kiddush, a little film container is much smaller than a med bottle.

Wendy

"Loretta Eisenberg" <sassybklynlady@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:28945-469E4080-9@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net...
> Mine are fillin the landfills
>
> Loretta
>

Most of mine are too, though I do keep a couple around in case I want a
small used-lancets container -- smaller than the spice-jar I usually use.
bj

"J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote in message
news:RArni.7849$ip4.6162@newsfe12.lga...
> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you
> try to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want
> to know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft
> anymore with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want
> to see your name on the Rx.
>
> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?
>
> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>

For travel, yes, at least if you're going through any kind of screening.

But just *try* to get an extra, smaller, labeled container from the
pharmacy. They act like they think you're asking for a controlled substance
or something. I haven't even asked my m.o. pharm for one. Some of my
prescriptions come with 90 pills in a container that could hold several
hundred! Even my 270 Prandin pills used less than a third of the space.

I do have some old small containers, saved from when I started a med & got
only a 30day supply. I'll use those if I have to.
bj
(also a bit paranoid)

On 7/18/07 7:38 AM, in article pan.2007.07.18.14.38.53.877871@zianet.com,
"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote:

> I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
> test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
> cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
> I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
> My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
> projects.
>
> Any others??
>
For gardeners, they can be used to save seed from one year to the next.
Those who are truly ardent and like to hybridize, pollen can also be stored
in them. They seal well and can be safely put in the freezer without
worrying about moisture getting in and will keep for several years. I give
mine to such people. Me---I'm too lazy.

Martha T2 Canada

ray wrote in message ...
>I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that
most
>test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm
film
>cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
>I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing
equipment.
>My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
>projects.
>
>Any others??

Mine come in a box, and on to the recycle barrel. :-)

Cheri

On 7/18/07 10:24 AM, in article x1sni.6090$ct5.1067@trnddc06, "bj"
<bjones44@bellatlantic.net> wrote:

> "Loretta Eisenberg" <sassybklynlady@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:28945-469E4080-9@storefull-3231.bay.webtv.net...
>> Mine are fillin the landfills
>>
>> Loretta
>>
>
> Most of mine are too, though I do keep a couple around in case I want a
> small used-lancets container -- smaller than the spice-jar I usually use.
> bj
>
>
I like your idea. I was wondering what to do with my used lancets, when I am
in Australia later this year. You have solved my problem. Thank you.

Martha T2 Canada

W. Baker wrote in message ...
>Well, if I were planning on flying or crossing a border might give it
a
>thought, but fo rhaving pills I need when eating n a restaurant or at
a
>kiddush, a little film container is much smaller than a med bottle.
>
>Wendy


I use those little film containers for carrying cream for my coffee
when I'm out. Never had a leak yet. :-)

Cheri

On 7/18/07 9:54 AM, in article RArni.7849$ip4.6162@newsfe12.lga, "J J Levin"
<jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote:

> "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:1184777299_1649@sp12lax.superfeed.net...
>>
>> On 18-Jul-2007, "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>>
>>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>>
>> Hi Wendy,
>>
>> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>>
>> Will, T2
>>
>
>
> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me. I know that if you try
> to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want to
> know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft anymore
> with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want to see your
> name on the Rx.
>
> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?
>
> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>
>
>
I carry a one week sorter filled with pills, but I also have the
prescription bottles with me. I never have any trouble.

Martha T2 Canada

"ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
newsan.2007.07.18.14.38.53.877871@zianet.com...
>I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
> test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
> cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
> I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
> My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
> projects.
>
> Any others??

Remarkably, those cannisters are just the perfect
size to store one (T2) serving of chocolate cake.

cheers

Paul

"Cheri" <gserviceatinreachdotcom> wrote in message
news:MIadnZJU2PRj8APbnZ2dnUVZ_hudnZ2d@inreach.com. ..

> Mine come in a box, and on to the recycle barrel. :-)

Mine too. Now the foil pouches...

A "kiddush" ?


"W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> a écrit ...
>
>
> Well, if I were planning on flying or crossing a border might give it a
> thought, but fo rhaving pills I need when eating n a restaurant or at a
> kiddush, a little film container is much smaller than a med bottle.

Excellent idea, martha !


"MI" <quilchenapark@shaw.ca> a écrit ...
>
>
>
> For gardeners, they can be used to save seed from one year to the next.
> Those who are truly ardent and like to hybridize, pollen can also be
> stored
> in them. They seal well and can be safely put in the freezer without
> worrying about moisture getting in and will keep for several years. I give
> mine to such people. Me---I'm too lazy.
>
> Martha T2 Canada
>

** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?

Does it hold for travel outside US ?
I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
but I thought it was limited to the US territory.



"J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> a écrit ...
> "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote ...
>>
>> "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>>
>>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>>
>> Hi Wendy,
>>
>> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>>
>> Will, T2
>
>
> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me.** I know that if you
> try to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want
> to know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft
> anymore with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want
> to see your name on the Rx.**
>
> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?
>
> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>
>
>

" Frank t2" <a@b.c> wrote in message
news:469e84a2$0$2964$79c14f64@nan-newsreader-06.noos.net...
> ** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?
>
> Does it hold for travel outside US ?
> I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
> but I thought it was limited to the US territory.
>

Some friends of ours went to Turkey. They were warned to have not only their
original bottles with pharmacy labels, but also letters from their doctors
stating what the meds were for, with the precise dosages.

Jay










>
>
> "J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> a écrit ...
>> "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote ...
>>>
>>> "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>>>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>>>
>>> Hi Wendy,
>>>
>>> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>>>
>>> Will, T2
>>
>>
>> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me.** I know that if
>> you try to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and
>> want to know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft
>> anymore with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want
>> to see your name on the Rx.**
>>
>> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
>> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy
>> details?
>>
>> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>>
>>
>>
>
>

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:25:03 +0200, " Frank t2" <a@b.c> wrote:

>
>A "kiddush" ?
>
>
>"W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> a écrit ...
>>
>>
>> Well, if I were planning on flying or crossing a border might give it a
>> thought, but fo rhaving pills I need when eating n a restaurant or at a
>> kiddush, a little film container is much smaller than a med bottle.
>
>

Hi Frank,

It is a small ceremonial Jewish worship time before
shabbat and Jewish holidays at which a small amount of kosher wine is
consumed in a prayerful setting, at which certain scripture is read
and prayers are said... Nothing is eaten or drunk on Friday night
after the sun goes down, before Kiddush is made. Then there are
really nice meals and a number of good traditional recipes that many
people enjoy with family and friends who may attend. A Kiddush can be
a really nice occasion.

Wendy can probably tell you more about how she does it. I do not
consider myself Jewish, but it does run in the family, so to speak, so
I am well acquainted with many of the customs and observances. Right
now, I have one grandchild and two nephews in Hebrew schools.

Will, T2

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:38:53 -0600, ray <ray@zianet.com>
wrote:

>I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
>test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
>cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
>I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
>My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
>projects.
>
>Any others??

My wife takes a very small dose of daily aspirin. I break a
300mg soluble aspirin tab into six pieces to get 45-50mg
doses.

However, we found that soluble aspirin deteriorates quickly
in humid atmosphere. I found that old test strip containers
are perfect for long-term storage of the broken tablets
because of their moisture absorbent caps.


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:48:47 -0400, "J J Levin"
<jjlevin@optonline.net> wrote:

>" Frank t2" <a@b.c> wrote in message
>news:469e84a2$0$2964$79c14f64@nan-newsreader-06.noos.net...
>> ** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?
>>
>> Does it hold for travel outside US ?
>> I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
>> but I thought it was limited to the US territory.
>>
>
>Some friends of ours went to Turkey. They were warned to have not only their
>original bottles with pharmacy labels, but also letters from their doctors
>stating what the meds were for, with the precise dosages.
>
>Jay

I carry all the pill packets, but it's impossible to have
unopened ones when you travel in a way that crosses
international borders multiple times over a few weeks.

So I also carry:

a 7-day dispenser container;
an open prescription form for each medication signed by the
doctor, both as proof of need and in case I need a refill
en-route; and
a doctor's letter detailing my various ailments and
pharmaceutical needs.

I've only needed it once in over thirty international
flights; but that once, in a US airport, was worth it.

I take almost all my meds in my carry-on bag in case the
checked bags go missing but I also have a "spare" set of
meds in my checked baggage just in case an over-zealous TSA
twit confiscates the carry-on meds. It's my Irish ancestry;
to be sure, to be sure.



Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:01:44 -0600, "Paul L"
<kbtrans@qwest.net> wrote:

>
>Remarkably, those cannisters are just the perfect
>size to store one (T2) serving of chocolate cake.
>
>cheers
>
>Paul

Nice one:-)

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--
http://loraltraveloz.blogspot.com/
latest: Mossman Gorge in the Daintree Rainforest
http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/
latest: Self-Testing and Type 2 Management

On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:30:12 +1000, Alan S
<loralgtweightandcarbs@gmail.com> wrote:

>I take almost all my meds in my carry-on bag in case the
>checked bags go missing but I also have a "spare" set of
>meds in my checked baggage just in case an over-zealous TSA
>twit confiscates the carry-on meds. It's my Irish ancestry;
>to be sure, to be sure.

You know what they say about the luck of the Irish, Alan ...

It is always wise to take precaution and to be skeptical when things
seem to be going too well....

Will, T2

ray wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
> test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film
> cannister, but much heavier duty - some I've seen are a bit smaller.
>
> I use some for storing computer screws, and some in my fishing equipment.
> My daughter took several last year for sorting out beads for crafts
> projects.
>
> Any others??
>
Accu-Check Aviva cannisters nicely hold six glucose tabs.

Also, they make a great inhaler for stuffy noses. Drill one hole in the
bottom, and one in the top. Fill the cannister with cotton laced with
eucalyptus oil and/or mentholatum.

On 7/18/07 2:22 PM, in article
469e84a2$0$2964$79c14f64@nan-newsreader-06.noos.net, "Frank t2" <a@b.c>
wrote:

> ** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?
>
> Does it hold for travel outside US ?
> I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
> but I thought it was limited to the US territory.
>
>
<snip>
When I travelled to Boston last year nobody on either side of the border
paid the slightest interest in my pill bottles. Mind you they didn't look at
much else except my husband's belt buckle and our shoes.

Martha T2 Canada

ray wrote:
> I wonder if anyone has creative ideas for using the cannisters that most
> test strips come in. Some of them are about the same size as a 35mm film

I don't know whether this is creative, but I work for a
health care provider. As you can imagine, there is a bit
of paranoia concerning nything that has touched blood.

So any strip I use at work goes into an older container,
clearly marked USED. When I can't pack any more into it,
I take it to a clinical area and let a nurse dispose of it
"with extreme prejudice." :-)

--
Wes Groleau

Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, and cut with an axe.

Thanks; Will, (a mine of information, as ever).

That sounds ... "really nice" ...



"Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> a écrit dans ...
> " Frank t2" <a@b.c> wrote:
>
>>A "kiddush" ?
>>
>>"W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> a écrit ...
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, if I were planning on flying or crossing a border might give it a
>>> thought, but fo rhaving pills I need when eating n a restaurant or at a
>>> kiddush, a little film container is much smaller than a med bottle.
>
> Hi Frank,
>
> It is a small ceremonial Jewish worship time before
> shabbat and Jewish holidays at which a small amount of kosher wine is
> consumed in a prayerful setting, at which certain scripture is read
> and prayers are said... Nothing is eaten or drunk on Friday night
> after the sun goes down, before Kiddush is made. Then there are
> really nice meals and a number of good traditional recipes that many
> people enjoy with family and friends who may attend. A Kiddush can be
> a really nice occasion.
>
> Wendy can probably tell you more about how she does it. I do not
> consider myself Jewish, but it does run in the family, so to speak, so
> I am well acquainted with many of the customs and observances. Right
> now, I have one grandchild and two nephews in Hebrew schools.
>
> Will, T2

You don't say whether it was found necessary that they took
all of those precautions.

I've been to Turkey several times Istanbul (2) and Antalya (2),
and I was never asked about my meds, clearly visible through
the Xray scanners.
In fact, I ran out of one med while I was in Istanbul, staying with
a friend, went to a pharmacy with just the notice inside the box
describing the molecule etc., and bought another box - in France
this would not have been possible as the med was on a restricted list.

So, no, Turkey have never been a problem for me ...

What about the US ?




"J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> a écrit ...
>" Frank t2" <a@b.c> wrote ...
>> ** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?
>>
>> Does it hold for travel outside US ?
>> I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
>> but I thought it was limited to the US territory.
>>
>
> Some friends of ours went to Turkey. They were warned to have not only
> their original bottles with pharmacy labels, but also letters from their
> doctors stating what the meds were for, with the precise dosages.
>
> Jay
>
>
>> "J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> a écrit ...
>>> "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote ...
>>>>
>>>> "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>>>>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>>>>
>>>> Hi Wendy,
>>>>
>>>> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>>>>
>>>> Will, T2
>>>
>>>
>>> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me.** I know that if
>>> you try to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and
>>> want to know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft
>>> anymore with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want
>>> to see your name on the Rx.**
>>>
>>> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
>>> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy
>>> details?
>>>
>>> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

Frank t2 wrote:
> ** ... ** Is this phrase (labeled below) true ?
>
> Does it hold for travel outside US ?
> I know that US is almost psychotic about travelling with medecines,
> but I thought it was limited to the US territory.
>
>
>
> "J J Levin" <jjlevin@optonline.net> a écrit ...
>> "Will, T2" <wmmckee@cox.net> wrote ...
>>> "W. Baker" <wbaker@panix.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> You could use them as I use film cannisters, for carrying pills in my
>>>> handbag. You mght want to use a pocket :-)
>>> Hi Wendy,
>>>
>>> I use them for carrying pills in my briefcase.
>>>
>>> Will, T2
>>
>> I always wonder about carrying unlabeled pills on me.** I know that if you
>> try to cross borders with unlabeled pills, Customs will stop you and want
>> to know what you're carrying. You can't board a commercial aircraft
>> anymore with unidentified pills, and for international flights they want
>> to see your name on the Rx.**
>>
>> In these crazy unsettling times, wouldn't it make more sense to carry
>> around meds in containers that are duly labeled with the pharmacy details?
>>
>> Jay (aka The Paranoid One).
>>
>>
>>
>
>

You're absolutely correct, Jay.

Anything that is going to be ingested should never be stored in a test
strip canister (or a film canister, for that matter). These types of
containers are not food grade plastic and chemicals can leach from them.
Some test strip canisters (OneTouch) have the drying agent right in the
lining of the canister.

One type of plastic isn't all plastics, and some plastics are rather
nasty. After all, you don't still use margarine containers in the
microwave, do you?

Vicki

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:59:42 -0400, percy <vbeausoleil@nowhere.bum>
wrote:

>Anything that is going to be ingested should never be stored in a test
>strip canister (or a film canister, for that matter). These types of
>containers are not food grade plastic and chemicals can leach from them.
>Some test strip canisters (OneTouch) have the drying agent right in the
>lining of the canister.


Good food for thought, Vicki. So much for the pills in the briefcase
idea... Maybe that's why I have been feelin a little sluggish lately.
Hmmm.

Thanks,

Will, T2

percy wrote in message ...

>Anything that is going to be ingested should never be stored in a
test
>strip canister (or a film canister, for that matter). These types of
>containers are not food grade plastic and chemicals can leach from
them.
>Some test strip canisters (OneTouch) have the drying agent right in
the
>lining of the canister.
>
>One type of plastic isn't all plastics, and some plastics are rather
>nasty. After all, you don't still use margarine containers in the
>microwave, do you?
>
>Vicki

I've been using the film containers for my cream for many years,
though it's always used within an hour of leaving my house.

Cheri

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:59:42 -0400, percy
<vbeausoleil@nowhere.bum> wrote: