Flight, Funnies, and Forbidden Smoke: An Airport Adventure

Security guard at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.

Walks past us. Said going to get a lighter from his friend. We both say, “Gotta quit!” He replied: “Quit already! Wife drove me start again!” I said, “Hey! Don’t give my husband any ideas! Go wash your mouth out!”

Few minutes later he walks by with his box of cigarettes and lighter hidden in his fist. I said, “Take one out, light it, I’ll give you $5 for almost empty pack and lighter. Last cigarette l, brah!”

His response was he doesn’t need money. Not a concern. Retired military, drafted army, flight training, Air Force Chinook Helicopter pilot!!

My attempt to buy cigarettes official thwarted.

Then he proceeds to light up! In front of a sign that clearly states, “No Smoking within 20 Feet!” Not 8’ 2”!

He kept bragging how he was 20’ from sign. Ah, No! I got out my iPhone, used the Measure App. 8’2”. Since I had my iPhone out, I documented his violation and joked I’m reporting him to his supervisor. He said he is the “supa-viza!”

Darn! Foiled again!

I measured 12 moa feet and said, “You stan hea!” (You have to stand way, way over here to be 20’ from the building!”)

So he grudgingly relocated.

Pic-cha to prove it!

Mahalo nui loa for making everyone laugh while waiting in the heat and humidity for their rides.