Airport Adventure

MEGAN: I slept all the way and, two hours later, unloaded my huge suitcase at the North Terminal of the Detroit Airport. I tentatively approached the check-in area, and sure enough, just as I had predicted, my bag was overweight. Sighting wearily, I unloaded my suitcase in the middle of the airport and after about 10 minutes had removed enough items to make the bag sufficiently underweight. After checking in, the airline agent said that I was not scheduled on the flight for which I was attempting, unsuccessfully, to print out a boarding pass. After another 10 minutes, that problem was also resolved and I was on my way through security. I then proceeded to walk the entire terminal in search of Einstein Bros. Bagels. Sadly, it was in another terminal which would require another adventure through security- which was not going to happen. So, I settled for a white chocolate raspberry scone- Yum! I finished the last of my AP bio note cards and boarded the plane. I enjoyed a turbulent flight, leaving a half hour behind schedule. So, in order to make my connecting flight, I was escorted directly from 1 plane to the other. I felt like a VIP- better not let it go to my head! Then, after a very quick flight from D.C. to Westchester next to an interesting WWII veteran who told me many stories about his time in New York, I got my luggage and Heather Ward (she took over the barn from Lendon) drove me to Sunnyfield. I strode quickly into the Hunter Barn, calling Simba’s name and he answered (either happy to see me or in anticipation of my treats) with nickers. After thoroughly checking Simba over, grooming him, taking him out for grass and a bit of handwalking, I began doing laundry. Due to the fact that both Annie and Rachel were away at shows and the other working students were trading off days to watch the competition at Gladstone in New Jersey, not much laundry had been done the past few days. About four loads later, I finally set out for home. After lugging my suitcase up the stairs, I unpacked and changed out of my travel clothes and into running stuff. I did a workout and after showering, had a bagel, apple, and granola bar for dinner- needless to say I wasn’t very hungry. Four boxes later, all of my food was set out on the kitchen counter and I was ready for bed! What a day!

SIMBA: I spent my first night in the Big Apple wishing for apples from my Mom- but all I got was hay and a bran mash! The whole day was passed in my stall, looking curiously out the window and waiting for someone special to come see me. Then, just as I was ready to resign myself to the fact that Mom had abandoned me forever, she brought me treats! (OK, maybe I was a little excited to see her too- but just a little.) Then she groomed me and took me out for grass, my first trip out of my stall since arriving. I am so happy that she didn’t abandon me- you never know, with the way the world is these days! Even better, she didn’t ride me. I am still a bit drowsy from my trip, so I appreciated the extra time off. As you may know, excess amounts of energy are not really in my job description. Ah, well, that beauty rest is calling me, so I’m off for a nap. Munch with you later!