Re: New here, a question about traveling via plane

[Guest guest]

>Hey, Amy

I would contact the airline and ask for their assistance. They should

be able to give you some ideas. Where I come from guys do alot of

hunting and then fly home with their kills in coolers. I think they

just check them, but you may want to get one that can fit under the

seat in front of you if possible. I would also get small icepacks to

wrap around each jar for insulation and protection or at least

styrofoam in between the jars and icepacks around the outside of the jars.

I can't wait til we get to the point we are eating big bowls of yogurt

for breakfast-it might be cheaper than buying 10 dozen eggs a week-LOL!

Mandy

> Hey folks,

>

> Just want to introduce myself My name is Amy and I am a mom to 2

> boys, aged 4 1/2 and 1 1/2. The 3 of us are on SCD and have been

> for 7 months or so. I love the diet, feel great, and have no real

> questions about food and stuff.

>

> The issue, in November we are going to Disney World. We are not

> staying in a place w/a kitchen, but we are getting a fridge. I am

> not at all concerned about eating at Disney as we went last year and

> the chefs go out of their way to accomodate dietary needs. But, I'm

> trying to figure out a way to get my yogurt to Disney safely. I'm

> thinking for breakfast we'll do huge heaping bowls of yogurt (like

> we do here), for lunch I'll make sandwiches (so I'll need to pack a

> couple of loaves of cashew bread), maybe some lettuce leaves for me

> and hubby w/some chicken salad or something. Or maybe I'll just do

> pb & honey to cut down on bringing so much food, lol.

>

> Anywho, I'm flying Jetblue if that makes a difference, but I'm

> looking to be bringing down 8-10 mason jars full of raw goat milk

> yogurt.

>

> Any ideas?

>

> Thanks

> Amy

>

[Guest guest]

Amy,

For the trip, I think you will need to travel with the yogurt in

plastic. I know that may not appeal to you, but I don't think any

airline will take responsibility for a cooler packed full of glass jars.

But the airlines do allow you to take a cooler and check it in as a

piece of luggage. All you need to do is clearly label the cooler and

duct tape it shut. (So, don't forget to pack the duct tape so you can

tape it shut on the way back.)

You can pack it full of ice and yogurt. Most airlines have a 50 pound

weight limit on checked luggage. So, be sure to weigh it before you

get to the airport.

You can pack frozen baked goods or anything else in the cooler with

your yogurt too.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

>That is a good point on the glass. I would get containers with screw

on lids still if possible-the change in pressure may tend to pop off

snap on lids. Also leave some space at the top of the container for

expansion. This may not be an issue but better safe than sorry.

Mandy

> Amy,

>

>

> For the trip, I think you will need to travel with the yogurt in

> plastic. I know that may not appeal to you, but I don't think any

> airline will take responsibility for a cooler packed full of glass jars.

>

> But the airlines do allow you to take a cooler and check it in as a

> piece of luggage. All you need to do is clearly label the cooler and

> duct tape it shut. (So, don't forget to pack the duct tape so you can

> tape it shut on the way back.)

>

> You can pack it full of ice and yogurt. Most airlines have a 50 pound

> weight limit on checked luggage. So, be sure to weigh it before you

> get to the airport.

>

> You can pack frozen baked goods or anything else in the cooler with

> your yogurt too.

>

>

> Jody

> mom to -7 and -9

> SCD 1/03

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy:

You're right about the Disney Chefs--they're great.

When we went to Disney last year, I had transported all my pre-made diet foods

in an insulated rolling cooler, which was a carry-on! It was perfect. It had a

retractable handle and was a softsided big square cooler. I didn't bring yogurt

and we were staying in the Fort Wilderness cabins so I had a full kitchen, but I

packed that thing full of frozen chicken soup, pancakes and waffles, and about

300 cookies, among other things.

It was important to me that I not have to check the bag, so be sure of the

measurements of your airline's carry-on rules.

Since goats milk is not readily accessible on Disney property and your yogurt

needs would not keep pace with making batches down in Florida, my first thought

of just making it there wouldn't work for you, unless maybe you have the extra

jar. But then you'd still be without it for at least a day....never mind.

Ok, stick with the rolling duffel cooler. Most importantly, pack it as full

as possible with cold or frozen foods or ice packs.

Have a great time.

Oh--very important. I don't know if your children have been diagnosed with

ASD but if you have a note signed by a medical doctor saying your child is

disabled by ASD and is unable to wait on long lines, you can take that original

note on the doctor's letterhead to guest relations at the first park you visit

and they will issue you a pass that enables your whole party to treat each ride

like its a fast pass ride and the pass is good for as long as you're at

Disney--use it each day at any park. If the ride is fast pass, just get on the

fastpass line. If its not fastpass, just show your pass to the attendant and

you will be magically whisked away through places you never knew existed

and--poof--you are at the front of the line. Or in the case of the haunted

mansion, you are in the room where the walls stretch just seconds prior to the

regular guests entering! So cool. It's probably the one time ASD is a benefit

in life! LOL

Wish I was going too!

Tracey, mom of Clay, 4, ASD, scd 11 mos

Queen Iris wrote:

Hey folks,

Just want to introduce myself My name is Amy and I am a mom to 2

boys, aged 4 1/2 and 1 1/2. The 3 of us are on SCD and have been

for 7 months or so. I love the diet, feel great, and have no real

questions about food and stuff.

The issue, in November we are going to Disney World. We are not

staying in a place w/a kitchen, but we are getting a fridge. I am

not at all concerned about eating at Disney as we went last year and

the chefs go out of their way to accomodate dietary needs. But, I'm

trying to figure out a way to get my yogurt to Disney safely. I'm

thinking for breakfast we'll do huge heaping bowls of yogurt (like

we do here), for lunch I'll make sandwiches (so I'll need to pack a

couple of loaves of cashew bread), maybe some lettuce leaves for me

and hubby w/some chicken salad or something. Or maybe I'll just do

pb & honey to cut down on bringing so much food, lol.

Anywho, I'm flying Jetblue if that makes a difference, but I'm

looking to be bringing down 8-10 mason jars full of raw goat milk

yogurt.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Amy

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