Random thoughts this morning while waiting for my flight....

Its been two months of traveling back and forth from York to Milwaukee. I have to admit its getting old. However, to keep my sanity, I tend to observe others while I file through the normal process of flying. Here are my observations:

1. Is it bad that I have no remorse for the security ID clerk that had to work 6 days in a row? Um, hello, you check IDs. Do the photos talk to you after a while? Are you looking for remorse? I am sorry, I have none to sell.

2. I truly believe people do not have mirrors at home. Since when did the Amish beard look come into fashion? When is that acceptable wear? What's next? walking around in PJs? Wait, they already do that, at least when shopping at WalMart. You know its bad when there is a web site dedicated just for this.

3. Do people know what metal is? Keys are metal. So, it does mean you take it out of your pocket to go through security. And yes, it is worthless to complain even If you try. The beep verified it. If you want to continue to argue, we can run you through the space pod that flicks air at you. I don't know what they are checking. Maybe its the pod hitting on humans? Hey, big boy, love your bone structure....ok.

4. If you don't like checking bags, why would you bring two 32 ounce shampoo and conditioner with you if all you have is a carry on? Is that special blend formulated to your hair? Did the OCD kick in and you cannot use one without exhausting the other?

5. Knee high socks do not go with sandals. I don't care how old you are. Don't even talk to me about the hole in the toe of the sock when you know you are heading to the airport and have to take off your shoes. Come on, you didn't know you had to take off your shoes?

6. All people are opportunist. How can a senior run pass me and yet be allowed to board with people with needs? What is the need? To piss people off? It worked on me. Note, I am cranky before having some kind of caffeinated drink and having limited sleep the night before.

7. If you use a badge to work, it doesn't make you important once you are out of the office. So take it off George from Maryland/Delaware. I don't need to see your picture when I can see your face.

8. When will someone create the kids airlines? If you are traveling with more than 4 kids and 2 of them are already yelling before you board, that's not a good sign. It’s like cracking the egg to make an omelet and a beak falls out. It’s a sign. A sign to pack the 6 pack into the car and drive. Seriously, you can stop on the way out there and yell when needed. Cant do that on a flight.

9. Women, if I wore a police uniform, then you may think I am a cop. That's assumed. So, forgive me if you wear 6 inch heels, tight leather clothing and half your body hanging out that I would believe you are a hooker. That's the uniform they wear. At least that's what I am told. And no, I didn't ask.

10. I am not sure of the date of invention but I know there is such a thing as deodorant. So that smell you are sharing can be covered or eliminated. Don't get me started on that one.

Ok, enough for now. Boarding the plane.