Talking of ID. A few trips ago I was pulled over by a state trooper[:I] for having a broken tail light. I got a good ticking off for not having any form of photo ID. Apparently it is the law in the US that everyone has some kind of picture ID.

Using travellers checks (sorry cheques) in supermarkets, store etc., it depends on the clerk who is serving you as to whether you show ID or not.

If ever I'm in Wal-Mart I always take my passport with me as sometimes they ask, and sometimes they don't[?][?] Go figure!!!

Matt