*cue Sir David Attenborough*
I am sat in a part of the eco system I have occupied now for some 15 years both at home and abroad otherwise known as an airport lounge. This particular one is in that delightfully colloquial ex colony known as Australia though I preferred Van Diemens land as it has a certain ring to it. I am surrounded by the tribe Travelus Mammalius known for their avid consumption of free food and drinks during their ultimate pursuit of the reaching the coveted status of most frequent flyer miles.
Fascinating creatures who can be characterised into several sub species:
Aural Extremis - known for their extra appendage utilised for talking to others at very loud volumes (thus causing speculation as to the need for the appendage)
Sufferes Paternalis - seen travelling with their young who unused to the system create noise and attention that may bring unwanted predators or at the least scorn from the tribal elders
Wobbilus Torsos - found circling the hot food bain marie in alarming quantities and known for their unique cry " they just put fresh food out " they can be extremely dangerous if disturbed in a feeding frenzy
Winos Gratis - a unique breed that is able to regulate consumption of fermented grape products at an alarming rate when a regulating system is not introduced
Dullis Commercialis - the less colourfull part of the tribe these strange creatures seem compelled to a never ending series of spreadsheets and power point presentations, always found to have a very ornamental dress code often consisting of a constrictive neck accessory
Confusis Retirus - often elders of the tribe this fascinating group seem bewildered by their surroundings and resort to questioning all members of the tribe about their situation
to be continued.....
