On Apr 1, 2005 4:33 PM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Francis" > Subject: Re: I'm surprised that this one didn't attract a single bid > > > frank theriault mused: > >> > >> So, I have my driver's licence for the photo ID part > >> (even though it's expired, the photo works, and it shows my birthdate) > > > > Good luck! An expired driver's licence is not acceptable > > according to the current TSA guidelines (from my own experience). > > A valid drivers licence is, apparently, as I just came back from a short hop > into South Dakota, using only my drivers licence as ID. > The real problem is that the TSA guidlines are not necessarily followed, and > if you get a jerk border guard who is running his corner of the planet as > his own private fiefdom, the rules don't matter, cause he is making his own > up as he goes along. > > > > > I'd strongly urge you to get that passport, and be certain. > > > > > > See above. >
I understand all that. The driver's license will only be proferred for the photo. The birth certificate will be the proof of citizenship. I know that to be on the safe side, a passport would be nice. We'll just have to see how fast they process it. <g> Here's hoping... Besides, I'll have Dave Brooks in the vehicle to vouch for me <vbg>. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson