Ode to the airport
Water, Cream, and Gels, oh my!
What we gonna do?
We can’t let that fly.
Ketchup, Perfume, Hairspray, oh my!
We’ll take it all away;
Could cause terror in the sky.
Airport chaos was witnessed first hand by yours truly this past week as I prepared to board a plane. Bottles of water, toiletries, and other products left behind on tables and in the garbage. Once thought to be essentials; now strewn aside. Expensive wines and perfumes confiscated and tossed as their owners gawk in disbelief. I had to check my own bag, which I never do because I do not trust the airline to get it to my destination. I’ve seen how they throw luggage to load and unload planes. Preciously packed garments are shaken, stirred and shoved this way and that. I don’t want my precious cargo handled by such careless people. This week, I had no choice. It was either throw away $50 worth of hair care products, make-up and other daily used items or check it. I check it and they chucked it onto the plane. (more…)