I was rushing back home from Honolulu, so I could walk Elvis before dark. Security was everywhere, wow they moved us through fast “Wiki Wiki style” (quick quick). I’ve never seen that before.
As I put on my belt and slippers (flip flops) my nose was, alerted by the unmistaken aroma of McDonald’s Special Sauce, “A once a year indulgence” and right by security.
WHAT! closed, why? Who closes an Airport McDonald’s at noon? I watched as plenty Mc staff walking around but still closed.
Now I’m sitting in 19b, hungry, the Captain comes on and says we will be delayed 25 minutes due to in coming traffic. Believe me this never happens here.
True I’ve read a few Clive Cussler books, watched Air Force One ten times and all the Mission: Impossible movies ten x too. So, when Air Force One [US Presidential Aircraft] goes flying past by 19b’s window with three black OP SUV’s tailing in high speed, my mind goes into action.
The captain NOW informs us that the President Donald J Trump has landed, and we will have to wait until he departs. Immediately I realize I’m in a small space with mixed opinions about the man. Amazing how much some love him, others not so much. “Oh My Donald” from the visitors behind me ” ”f,,,, him”, next to me “we have to wait for this?” from across my aisle.
So, what’s the President doing in Honolulu and not going to the Hickham Air Force Base Passenger Terminal with tons of military security a mile away?
My fellow passengers speculated why he was in Hawai’i which fired up my super spy mind. Korea summit, refueling, golf, touring Kilauea Volcano‘s glory ??? What could be happening?
Would the bad guys attack here? Should I be ready? On alert? It was hot in the cabin with lots of whispering, not a word from the pilot. Are we sitting ducks?
Then as quick as he came, Air Force One took off past 19b. I swear I smelled fries.
Aloha Happy Hump Day!