I totally dig the State of Colorado.
It is worthy.
Likewise, I absolutely love the City of Denver.
Very Book.
However, when it comes to the Denver International Airport (DEN) …
I am so not a fan.
It’s not the people there that have caused my disdain,
They are always pleasant as one could be in such an environment.
Likewise, it’s not the John Holmes, phreakishly long lines at the security checkpoint.
Nope.
Annoying, yes, but they move faster than one would expect.
(Tip – if you are flying Frontier out of A Terminal, take the Bridge to A, the wait for security there is not bad at all.)
It’s not even the irksome flight schedules one has to deal with when flying home on a west to east trajectory which require you to be at DEN for an early flight shortly after the bars close the previous day,
Or for the late flight,
A few minutes before midnight the next day.
Heck, one would think I would love DEN because of the whole alien conspiracy story thing it has going,
Not to mention the civic pride I have because it was my hometown peeps that were brought in to solve their original baggage delivery system dork-up when the airport was first built.
Yay Hometown.
I do concede,
A little bit of my issue with DEN is because I think associating it with Denver is a bit misleading considering it was built so far from Denver that it is actually in Utah.
Seriously. 
Though I really do suspect the real source for the sore spot I have for DEN is because of the fake Rocky Mountain snow tops positioned above the terminal,
And parking lots,
And exit gates,
Right behind Blucifer.
For some reason,
Whenever I see them …
I get annoyed.
It might be because when I do see them …
The first thing I think of is …
Circus tent.
Which does not inspire aviation confidence in one,
At least not in this one.
Weird,
I know.
*shrug*
However,
I mention this because …
The gods of Irony still do like to amuse themselves with the comings and goings in my life,
As I have spent more time in DEN waiting for flights,
Than I have in every other airport of the world …
Combined.
And soon,
I will once again be spending a bunch of time in DEN,
Waiting for the late flight which leaves a few minutes before midnight the next day,
Because,
My friend TroopLeader and I are meeting up at DEN,
Tripping to Estes Park, Colorado,
And going ghost hunting at The Stanley Hotel.
Yikes !!!
(I’m a complete wimp when it comes to such things, so I’m betting that I will end up spending every night sleeping in the rental car, too scared to stay in any of the rooms there.)
Though considering I’m going to be spending upwards of a day again at DEN in the near future,
At least Amynews.com will be getting some love.
First in Feb….sadly….the second time around….
Yeah! 2012. Happy Year Year from California.
Happy New Year Meg !!! Happy New Year All !!!
First…..in December, the second time around
oh, that’s a good one! I wish I’d thought of it…
If she’s been working on it for this long, one has to wonder… Is Amy’s next post going to be available on Kindle? I’m not sure I can sit in front of my computer for long enough to read something that took this long to write!!
Have a nice turkey day Amy
Let’s face it folks, the Amy has forsaken us…..
Absolutely not. I’m punching away !
She speaks! We wonder what she is punching away at. It’s not so amazing that real life intrudes on our fearless heroine from time to time.
Amy,
Love the new photo! I didn’t see it earlier.
Meg
Oh dear. I’m afraid this might turn into the biennial post! I of oh so little faith.
Glad you’re still smiling Amy
)
that was intended to be a regular
twenty, twenty, twenty four hours to gooo…
no pressure!
Take care Amy
Just a few more days! I can hardly wait for Amy’s annual post.
We’re coming into the final stretch. Less than two weeks to the annual posting. Woohoo!
I know, right!!! EXCITING
Seriously though Amy. Hope you’re well!
Well, hmm, I guess I was first in October!
Congratulations Meg!! Sometimes it’s nice to be first
Hope you’re well Amy.
Just over a month to go now!!
Only one and a half months until the 2011 Postaversary!
Is everyone ready?
Yeah, last in September!
Oh, um, yeah, I guess I should have waited a few more minutes to be first at something for once!
Yeah, last in September!
Oh, um, yeah, I guess I should have waited a few more minutes to be first at something for once!
First in September!
I do miss the understanding and vicarious living your writings offerred
And to think, you were in my hometown at some point. Again. I knew I should have had the missile launchers on standby recently.
First on June 16th!!
First in July!
First in August!!
Hope all’s well with you Amy…
Six month mark! Only six more to go
Coincidentally my name change came through today!!
Very pleased…
Hope you’re well
Awesome Heidi !!! Congrats !!!
First in June!
First in May!
I was expecting maybe an April Fool’s Day post or something
Hope you’re doing well up there Amy 
Help me Amy-wan
When I try to read the “comments” they almost disappear to micro writing that I just can’t see.
Is it my computer? Is it a programme thingy? Is it your end?.
Amy I needs my fix.
You gotta do something.
K
Hey girl … seems to be fine on my end. I checked it in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Explorer (latest versions of each).
If it doesn’t clear up, send me an e-mail and we’ll figure it out. If anyone else is having problems, please let me know. I did do some css tinkering yesterday morning, so I might be to blame !
I just saw the Banner at the top of the page! How sweet are you?!
You made me smile
I like the title of your imminent post! Sounds fun, Thank you for the Birthday wishes… I sleepy today!
Hope you’re doing well
Happy Birthday Girl !!! Birthday posts coming today !
Hey lady ! Still working on the birthday post. Might be pushing the limits of time zones in order to make it on your birthday.
One will be posted by St. Patrick’s day AM though … title of the first one is “FAQ #8 – The High School Reunion Question”.
37 minutes left until amy’s next post!!
holy freeholy!
turn my back for like a minu…. day…. ok ok a month! (normally that’s safe!) and Amynews changes completely! I’m stuned! looks good, very ah… modernish.
Hope all’s well with you
Yay!! hope your year is going well.
My Birthday is the 16th… Any chance of a post?
Definitely ! And I’ll have some before your birthday post on the 16th too !
First in March!
Hey girl ! I will !
Amy
WOW!
Everything Looks Different.
Everything except the phreaking Tumbleweed that is.
C’mon Ames, give us something.
Please.
First in Feb…for what it’s worth
Hi Amy !!!!
Well it wasn’t going to be Amy, now was it?
20
First!!! in 2011
Ooooooh faux pas, sorry!! hope you had a nice regular holiday then
Definitely an update planned imminently, I have been busting my butt to try and give ya’ll what I hope will be a nice holiday treat. Actually Amymas is April 22, and I would like to think it’s an international holiday ! *snicker*
Any chance of like an end of year highlight reel or something? Hope you got a break for Amymas. Is that a recognized holiday nationally or is it just local.
objection non-responsive
A local DEN friend clued me in on how to avoid the freakishly long cattle line through security….if you go upstairs where the restaurants are, there is another security entrance with far fewer occupants.
Good to see your annual post! =)
First! in December 2010
Hmmmm, good question ! Me like.
While your in the mood to answer
… aside from being comfortable with yourself what is different?
Amy
I absolutely love the “lowlights” and I thank you very much for the “heads-up on DEN but Amy: Look at me Concentrate
AMY!!!! PAY ATTENTION.
Thank You.
“Chickfight”
Remember what you said.
I just can’t wait another year.
Luvya.
Ah, now we can wonder what next year’s post will be like.
It’s funny, I always figured the original pic was taken waiting outside a court room, an airport never occurred to me.
Also that should be throws. It’s a good thing I come from a country of convicts and such, or my ability to spell and punctuate (or lack there of) might matter
I am so proud of you that you didn’t have to sleep in the rental car! We only had to sleep with the light on. HA! SO much fun this past weekend. Must do it again soon. It’s not everyday that we get to flirt with and get hit on by ghosts (Lord Dunraven in particular).
Yay! postage
Glad you’re doing ok…
That’s a serioulsy disturbing horse! That photo makes the whole place look like an evil version of Cirque du Soliel!!
I would have thought being a Jedi, you could sense the location of unused outlets and wouldn’t need to “know” where they are
… WTH! this throughs my whole understanding of being a Jedi out the window!… (good to hear from you)
I know ! Considering I will be spending another 12 hours there in the near future, I will blow away the deadline !
Yeah, wasn’t that phreaky? I have lowlights in my hair now, and had a backpack on my suitcase instead of a briefbag, but other than that … pretty similar.
The key is knowing the location of an outlet that no one else uses so you can recharge your electrotoys !
Yay! beat the deadline by like 10 days!
The similarities between the photos is freaky/cool
For me, totally. Scary ride at times, still, downs and ups, but it was certainly the right decision for me. And not a stupid question.
thanks for the update… Stupid question after all these years.. was it worth it?