Aztec Driver
Line Up and Wait
There are some things you don't really think about when you are on a charter to another destination that you have never been to before.
I had a charter today that afforded me the opportunity to have about 10 hours of sitting time before the passengers were to return. I am not a sit around and do nothing sort of person, but I did manage to wile away a few hours in the morning until lunch and then have some lunch.
I brought a change of clothes along for a little walking, since the airport has a lot of woods around it. Decided a nice long walk was in order. Quite a sunny day, so I walked along the edge of the woods in the shade for a little while until I reached the end and saw there was really not much more to see except roads. I heard some noises in the woods and decided to walk into the woods to see what might be there. The first thing I came upon was a hawk, screeching at the top of his lungs at me. Followed me for some time just screeching down at me. A very cool sight. Unfortunately, a bit distracting for the next bit of surprise.
As I took another step I heard the leaves rustle near my foot. Lo, and behold, there was a rather large Copperhead snake, coiled up and ready to strike. Thankfully, he held off while I slowly backed off. I decided that maybe I should just go back to the FBO and wile away some more time while I waited for my passengers.
Wouldn't want to have to explain to the boss why I needed him to pick up my passengers.
I had a charter today that afforded me the opportunity to have about 10 hours of sitting time before the passengers were to return. I am not a sit around and do nothing sort of person, but I did manage to wile away a few hours in the morning until lunch and then have some lunch.
I brought a change of clothes along for a little walking, since the airport has a lot of woods around it. Decided a nice long walk was in order. Quite a sunny day, so I walked along the edge of the woods in the shade for a little while until I reached the end and saw there was really not much more to see except roads. I heard some noises in the woods and decided to walk into the woods to see what might be there. The first thing I came upon was a hawk, screeching at the top of his lungs at me. Followed me for some time just screeching down at me. A very cool sight. Unfortunately, a bit distracting for the next bit of surprise.
As I took another step I heard the leaves rustle near my foot. Lo, and behold, there was a rather large Copperhead snake, coiled up and ready to strike. Thankfully, he held off while I slowly backed off. I decided that maybe I should just go back to the FBO and wile away some more time while I waited for my passengers.
Wouldn't want to have to explain to the boss why I needed him to pick up my passengers.
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