Samson Went Back To Bed, Not Much Hair Left On His Head

[ZoNeSeeK]

I've travelled thousands of miles across the land,

Before I crash, then greet you by hand.

What am I?

[Kevin]

Comet?

Play on words on the met part, as in when you meet someone you wave or shake their hand?

[ZoNeSeeK]

Comet isn't correct but you've worked it out anyway :) The answer is Wave.

The bantam goose is yours!