I usually have several pounds of large chocolates lining my coat pockets and take them out after the weigh in.One tip is to wear a bunch of layers and your heaviest shoes. Take off the heavy shoes and switch to sandals on the plane.
Now that makes me sad. I guess all good thing come to an end.Just a note that West Jet is changing their baggage allowance as of January 19, 2011. You will only be allowed ONE 50lb checked bag and a 22lb carry on plus a personal item. ALWAYS check what their allowances are as most airlines are changing their policies.
A side note when travelling with West Jet is that they allow a "humanitarian" checked bag at no additional cost. Just make sure you don't have your personal belongings in it
I just came back from Toronto, with two 50lb checked bags and the 50lb Humanitarian bag with no trouble at all. But this time because of the holiday season I informed them ahead of time that I'd have the humanitarian bag. (usually I just show up with it).
OK Thanks for the info. No matter how you look at it, there is always stuff I give away. (Really)is a bag that contains items you intend to give away. Clothes, shoes, toys, small household items, tylenol etc. Now I have been known to pack clothes for myself but say I'm giving it away hehehe and I've never been questioned about it. I just make sure that what is in the bag doesn't LOOK like it belongs to me. That way I get to take WAY more stuff home with me. I know not completely honest but hey what can ya do.