Hello!
Just wanted to report that my case got to the BVI and back without incidence. I was able to carry it on all legs but the ATR over to Beef Island. They forced me to valet at plane and I did all I could to board late and keep my eye on it. I placed a TSA lock on it even though I carried it on. Even though over the limit in linear inches it fit very well in overhead compartment on AA 757.
Now pictures I took, that's another story, see post "Many Kudos!"
--Chris