Oh the things you can find if you don't stay behind! Dr. Seuss

Almost left behind!

 

The beauty of the Nexus pass! We love the fact the our Nexus passes get us into Canada in no time at all.  There’s nothing like the feelings of grandeur that come from cruising over the bridge with no cars in front of you. But air travel with it, is the best! We don’t mind all the checks, if that’s what it takes to keep us safe. It’s a minor inconvenience considering what’s at stake. But let’s face it, no matter how many times I repeat, “Embrace the journey!” it’s Hawaii! The faster we get there the better! So Nexus you are our hero! While our fellow passengers are standing in line, shoes and belts off, we are cruising through security tossing the common folk a sympathetic smile as go by. (So sorry but we too once had to take our liquids out!) The whole process was great; everyone was more than friendly and helpful as we sped our way through all the check points… until….. CALAMITY strikes! Lou’s boarding pass had a big red X on it. The guard motioned the 3 of us on but said to Lou, “What did you do??” We cleared the check point and tried to wait for him but were politely yet firmly told to move on.  We waited at the end of security but no red FDNY red hat came out! We nervously paced and worried. (Yikes is it the way I packed?  I knew I shouldn’t have packed so many shoes!)  Finally I checked with an official looking woman in heels that clearly said she had some kind of power. I was told it wasn’t a security issue but a customs issue and it could take anywhere from 1-3 hours to resolve! Did I say YIKES yet!!! I was going to miss him, (sniff, sniff) but let’s be practical, it’s Hawaii!! We had an hour and a half to boarding! Eventually we spied the red hat coming through the gate. It seems his passport had been reported stolen! (Phew it wasn’t the shoes!) After many attempts to explain that he had not report it stolen, he realized he was getting nowhere! “Computers don’t lie sir!” (Always polite) End result was he was let through sans passport! Confiscated!! We’re told his Nexus pass will get him back into the US though. I don’t mind saying, I’m a bit worried and I’ll miss him if not. Check back to see if Nexus comes through for us again, but I’m sure he can live with my sister Mary Ann if not! There’s a killer-great Italian bakery down the street from her house.  See you on the other side! (Hopefully Lou will be with me!)