[weegee]

Must be special blades, bringing them to a friend in Houston. Just can't buy that kind here I guess.

[Calvin Locke]

Might I postulate that he was waiting for the blades to rust so he could make "crystal" radios?

Last time I was in Houston, I was dying from the heat and humidity. Probably going there to speed up the rusting process.

[patriciaruth]

Must be special blades, bringing them to a friend in Houston.

So, pack them in your checked luggage. That is a totally bogus argument.