28 sporks later...

No, it was just one spork, albeit a used one, among the Express newspapers strewn on the floor of the Metro car. It was however a 28-minute ride from Tenleytown to Shady Grove this evening, which is a long time for that amount of distance. Otherwise it was a pleasant ride and a good conductor.

Red Rider Rating: 7 (would be higher if it had been a clean car)

I am also happy to see that the blockade was removed after a week from the alternate exit in the lot behind the small garage at Shady Grove. They've been working on those gates for a while, hopefully they will no longer get stuck in the up position!