This memory has got to go back some 20 years and I still smile when I think of it.
I was waiting for my aircraft at the gate in LGA. As usual, the gate was packed with travelers, nearly every seat was occupied. I leaned against the window and began to “sight-see”. The usual businessmen reading their newspapers, etc. Well, this morning, everyone was transfixed on the DOLLAR BILL sitting on the floor. I kept watching and wondered why a dollar bill had everyone’s attention. Soon, I found out. A passing traveler noticed the dollar bill and bent down to pick it up. As soon as the traveler reached for it, the dollar bill magically FLEW AWAY and with that, everyone in the boarding area LAUGHED. The passing traveler soon realized that the dollar bill was attached to fishing string and was, “had”. I, too joined into the anticipation of another victim. Boy, I had a good time that morning, laughing at a practical joke. What a UNIQUE WAY to enjoy a few moments before boarding. And what a UNIQUE MAN who created a moment of JOY.