In response to my own question, I took Kim's advice and followed it to the letter - went through the security precheck line (ended up getting wanded because apparently my Pandora bracelet worn on the same wrist as my watch set off the alarm....) and right on in to my gate. The gate agent never even looked at our bags. Personally, I think JB runs a sloppy ship but this time it was in my favor. Otherwise, a great flight and met a delightful man from Morocco traveling to the island for the first time.

Funny thing is, I was concerned about being over by 1.5 inches total dimension and I saw people coming on with full-sized suitcases. Our flight was completely full and the last group of people were really upset with the baggage situation so there is definitely something to be said for paying for those up front seats as the early boarding pretty much gives you the pick of the plane. Both rollaboards went in the overhead and both knapsacks under the seat and we were off! After they finally got all the excess baggage stowed, that is.

And so we're here. And exhausted. The simple fact of traveling used to be such a pleasure but IMHO, not anymore but it's the price we pay to e here, right? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />