Dear Judy- Clearly, you are not an Elf, as one who shall not be named (Wolfy) has asserted. You are a Dwarf. Dwarves are noble creatures, but this is a hard time for them, as they are given a ruthless measure of doo-doo by the airlines when they want to fly with their little axes. Do not give in Judy, bite the air marshall in the knee. Leave him stunned on the floor of the departure lounge, and bring your little axe. It will fit beneath the seat in front of you, never fear. Just watch out for take-offs and landings, it will have a tendency to shift. Shift happens, you know.. Alexandra in MA [Posted in FML issue 4771]