This Really happened to me yesterday. My dad (93 years old)
was visiting for the weekend and I drove yesterday to the train station for his trip home. Dad says "Peggy, I can't walk well so jump on the train and get me a good seat and save it". So I jump on the train and can't find a good seat. Then I try another car and found a so-so one. Now I always take Niki with her cape on so she mingles with people and loud noises like train engines. By the time Dad reaches us, he is complaining that the seat is facing the wrong direction and wasn't a window seat, but I knew I had to leave. I have to back off for a guy on a walker and then I realize that train is moving. Oh no 45 minutes till the next stop which is Hanford. I had no money on me so Dad is shoving 20's at me. The conductor thought it was funny. 2 and a half more hours before the northbound train leaves Hanford so I can get back. We wander around Hanford shopping and checking out the sites. It is strange how some people are afraid of big dogs even with a Therapy Dog vest on. Oh yeh, hang on to your hot dog. Finally got on the train back after Niki was entertaining everybody in the station with her tricks. On the train I decided to go in the upper level. We sat in a four seat section with a table in between us. Niki got on the seat facing me sitting up. I said "wanna play cards?' By the time we got to Fresno she had the whole car laughing. She went up and down the aisles picking up papers and things for the passengers.
Turned out a fun day. I did not tell my husband and don't think I will. I came out ahead too because Amtrak did not charge me for either way so now I have extra 20's. hahaha
Peggy
