Tuesday night

 I like to stay up for a little bit after I take my pills so I'll do a quick blog.  

Work was OK.  I saw Buddy.  The bus was full of fruitcakes.  When I ride I will say hello when I get on, give him some candy if I have it.  As far as I know he is still unreached and I think it's important.  And even if he did get saved I'd still give him candy just because he's a good man and a hard worker on a thankless, awful, route.  

So I did that, and sat down.  He didn't say anything to me.  Now and then, riding, I might make a general remark on something to open the door to conversation if he'd like (maybe 1 in 3 or 4 rides).  He doesn't talk.  I respect that.  

So I rode in silence.  He is still my favorite driver because he has a very smooth driving style and he very seldom gets annoyed.  He did have an awful passenger get on who was cursing him out, etc.  Buddy handled it very well I felt.  

I had a very nice box from work, I think the cats will enjoy it.  My boss said it is OK to take that kind of box if I'd like I just can't take the "break pack" (store issued reusable, we are charged for each one) boxes.  Very reasonable.  

I know tomorrow is his "off" day and I also know he likes to work overtime on his off day.  So, when I got off I said, sincerely "I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow, even if you work".  

"Thanks!" he said, surprised.  "Wait a minute, what's in that box?" with a killer grin.  

Oh, I would do a lot for that smile.  [sigh]

I told him "Stuff from work, the box is for the cat".  He made an affirmative to that and I got off and caught my other bus.  

My other bus driver is probably 180 degrees different; he is very gay, married, talks about his husband a lot.  He is a different race.  He talks about "Those bitches" a lot which I find hysterical.  I love him to bits and he knows that.  I asked him to bid again on the route and he's thinking about it.  I think they bid in a couple of weeks.  

And Buddy - he has said he may not bid again.  I would miss him.  I shudder to think about my rides home.  But it would be less complicated.  I can see both sides.  

I do hope he bids again..  

That's it for now.