Entry 7: Gillette to Home

My way home has been very interesting. All went well with Carol taking me to the Gillette airport at the two hours early suggested time only to be the first person checking in for my flight. That was all good because it gave us a chance to squeeze in a few more minutes of our never-ending visiting. Finally they opened the security area so Carol left and I headed through what I thought would be a no problem security check.  I was surprised with a complete pat-down, a hand search of my carry-on which resulted in the relocation of the hot sauce Carol had sent home for Doug. The security people were very nice about everything, even taking the hot sauce to my checked bag. Oh well, not so bad but they also thought I was trying to sneak my computer through security because with everything else going on I forgot to take it out and place it on the conveyor belt. I guess after all these years of flying I just had a brain fart about how to get through without a hitch. But now I'm in the Denver airport, found my gate, had a sandwich, plugged in my electronics, and prepared to wait the 3 hours before the last leg of my homeward bound flight. Let's make that a 4 hour wait, the flight has been delayed an hour making it much later. On the bright side of things it gives me a chance to write this blog and visit with people. I've met a gentleman who works for the VA from DC going to DM. He seems nice, I now know he has 3 kids and they are going to SD for their vacation in a few weeks. I pointed out a few things that I think are a must see. I really don't think he cares, lol.  Always interesting people to visit with.
I'm home at last, so good to see Doug and have my feet on the ground. Flying is a great way but it sure can make a long day. 
The Gillette Airport is small but beautiful. It has one gate, a little snack bar, 2 bathrooms, one luggage conveyor belt, and stuffed animal displays. I have to say it is the smallest airport I've ever been to but it is the most unique with the nicest people.

I finally got to see an elk.

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