What are your hand-luggage 'must have's'

[Joolz]

I take two books and never read any! I took my lap top last time but couldnt open it on my knee. The space between me and the persons seat in front was too small... even when they werent reclining!!
I plan to take as little as possible - in my mind I have thoughts of my 6'' by 4'' handbag ha ha!! usually ending up with a large rucksack -

Absoulte essentials are:

some sucky sweets!! for take off (95% of which have been eaten before take off!! due to nerves) just about have one left at time of take off - have been known to ask others for one of theirs!!
and a bottle of water

Joolz

[E. Cosgrove]

Always carry my rescue remedy especially on night flights. If the person in front has the seat back and the lights are down I can sometimes wake up feeling a little bit claustrophobic and " panicky".
For the same reason I also carry a "vicks " nasal stick in case the air con is making me feel stuffed up and unable to breathe.
I sound like a bit of a whuss ...I'm not really, just like to be prepared! [msnwink]

[Joolz]

So whats your rescue remedy - I also feel panicky and claustrophobic in the same circumstances......may need it!!!

[E. Cosgrove]

Bachs Rescue Remedy, you buy it from the chemist, no prescription necessary, I usually get mine from Boots, you will find it with the herbal and homeopathic remedies, It's in a dropper type dispenser and you put it directly on your tongue but they have recently brought out a spray version. It says on the packaging "provides comfort in times of stress" and it works for me. Great to calm my nerves before an interview or if I have to give a presentation.
Give it a try you've nothing to lose except the cost..about £6.00

[LiesaAnna]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Joolz
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
my bag is boring! flight sox,wet wipes, driving licence, villa things/paperwork, tissues, medication, book, hubbys magazines, travel things for lauren, sweets, chewing gum, purse, brush, knickers, video camera, digital camera and the kitchen sink!
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I was reading this thread very quickly and read Leisa Annas post above
not boring at all the way I read it... wet socks and brushed knickers!!!

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CRAZY!
NOW AM LOOKING AT MY LIST I JUST KNOW THAT I'M GONNA FORGET SOMETHING AND NOW AM SCARED!!!

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by MaggieAllan

[I get really dry as well..much more than the rest of my family. Someone has told me to drink pure water only for at least three days prior to the flight and plenty of it? do you know if this works anybody? Aren't there some airline staff in the forum who could give us some tips please.

Drinking water does help a lot. On a plane we do get a bit salt concentrated because we lose more water in proportion to electrolytes. So pure water is good in this instance. (This is the opposite of dehydration due to diarrhoea and/or vomiting where we lose both water & salts and drinking pure water makes matters worse).

[LiesaAnna]

they bring around soft drinks or water, and the water ice cold is really great! well it was last time i went i took a dreadfull migraine with me, and it was so nice to drink lovely ice cold water!!!!!! headache had gone within an hour of take off!!!!!!!! (hope i dont get one this time, have got me some diazepam form the Dr)

[Joolz]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove
Bachs Rescue Remedy, you buy it from the chemist, no prescription necessary, I usually get mine from Boots, you will find it with the herbal and homeopathic remedies, It's in a dropper type dispenser and you put it directly on your tongue but they have recently brought out a spray version. It says on the packaging "provides comfort in times of stress" and it works for me. Great to calm my nerves before an interview or if I have to give a presentation.
Give it a try you've nothing to lose except the cost..about £6.00
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Wehey! I like your comment .........guess what I do for a living... I design and deliver presentationsMay be this could transform my life!!![clap]
Whats in it ?? Does it have St Johns Wort - can't take that I'm allergic to it!!!

[LiesaAnna]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by E. Cosgrove
Bachs Rescue Remedy, you buy it from the chemist, no prescription necessary, I usually get mine from Boots, you will find it with the herbal and homeopathic remedies, It's in a dropper type dispenser and you put it directly on your tongue but they have recently brought out a spray version. It says on the packaging "provides comfort in times of stress" and it works for me. Great to calm my nerves before an interview or if I have to give a presentation.
Give it a try you've nothing to lose except the cost..about £6.00
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The GP has given me Diazepam, dont know what to do now, dont like taking tabs, but would like this rescue remedy, dont suppose you could take both? incase the vallium doesnt work, would i be able to do RR?

[Joolz]

Do we have to declare medicines such as diazepam?? or night nurse?