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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now 
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rapid rewards rushing to gate thirty-eight heels strike wet treacherous tile arriving to discover a surprisingly short line going through security had become a mundane chore stripping away all layers striving to stop terrorists the blonde's red cowl necked sweater traveled outward as she stooped to remove black knee-high boots flashing pale skin to strangers the officer's silver badge sparkled as did his wry smile anticipating his swift signal to single her out he stood silently starring longing for a self-guided tour while his female coworker performed the routine pat-down once released she said to him don't you just love this airline you racked up rapid rewards and you never left the ground Janette *a rewrite* always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
 good one Janette |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
The Lady - I always fly SouthWest airlines. (their rapid rewards program - ya gotta love it) Thanks for reading me, again. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Readers PLEASE NOTE: Please know that this piece was meant to add humor to a subject that is NOT funny. I know that TSA officers have a tough job, one in which I honestly appreciate, and the practice of "profiling" passengers to determine whether they pose a security risk is often times too politically correct. I do NOT fit the profile - blonde and very fair. I think there is no room left for blind politically correct procedures that ignore this reality — our wonderful country does have enemies. And I want the FAA to focus their efforts on improving security in a balanced and rational manner that is open to public scrutiny and consistent with our constitutional rights. But most of all I want us all to fly SAFE. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Janette~ I thought the piece was adorable, cute and humorous too~ It simply underscores the fact that even such a serious job, as air safety, can and does, have it's perks~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Marge, thank you for laughing with me ... "perks." *wink wink* always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
the blonde's red cowl necked sweater traveled outward as she stooped to remove black knee-high boots flashing pale skin to strangers and all that is exciting that happens when I take my shoes off at the airport is the sudden arrival of the Dr. Scholl's patrol, and when I am not wearing socks...a polite averting of the eyes at such a sad sight... |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
steavenr - surely your toes are not that unsightly, are they? *wink wink* "Dr. Scholl's patrol" .... oh you are clever ... Hahahaha! Thanks for the read and the laugh! always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
loved it  |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
James and passing shadows - thanks for stopping by and for the toothy grin. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Blairsvilleman Junior Member
since 2007-02-05
Posts 35North Georgia Near Murphy NC |
Janette, interesting piece.  I will be flying for the first time since 9/11 next month. Oh joy! If only i were so lucky to have a TSA like you.... |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
you capture the utter innovation of man's experiences, both good and bad how would you have liked to have been in Phila Airport yesterday? The kiosks were not working and people who were flying with US Air, missed their flights? Fantastic write... |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I loved this, Janette. |
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