The Big E – Expeditious Expedition

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192 – April, 2026

By Elaine Lessig

Yes! Expeditious is a real word. It implies being both quick and efficient. Look it up in a good dictionary. There, you will also get a greater understanding of the word. Dear readers, it is very important that you know. The tale to be shared with you will take you on an unexpected journey. Five American Kennel Club judges thought they were lost–only to find one another, and more, during a 3-day expedition. Together, with great empathy for each other, an effective, prompt, and skillful approach to return to their homes was set in motion. Without wasting any time, the five judges competently jumped into action without any hesitation or resistance. Determination is a good thing!

For me, the story begins on Saturday, February 21, 2026. I left the snow-covered wilds of New Jersey on February 18th for a four-day dog show in Madison, Wisconsin. All the weather reports estimated a two- to four-inch snowfall for our area. With three large snowstorms before this one, the amount seemed minuscule. At noon on the 21st, while at lunch, I received a text from United Airlines, which is never good news. Several others received one, too. My flight back to Newark Airport on Monday morning was cancelled. The Northeast was preparing for the most dangerous of the snowstorms this season. Blizzard conditions were expected beginning in the wee hours of Sunday through Monday morning. I rebooked my flight home for later on Monday after my flight early on Monday was canceled. By then, I anticipated the storm would be over and the runways cleared.

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192 – April, 2026

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