My retina specialist is no longer using offices in nearby Clyde and I had to go to Sylva, about 20 miles away. The bus company requires that I be ready to leave the house an hour and a half before my appointment. Luckily I was ready early and was about to sit near the living room window when the bus pulled into the driveway at 9:06, nine minutes earlier than I expected. The driver and I exchanged about three sentences, and then came 20 miles of silence. I was at the office an hour early and was taken quickly The eye injection was easy, the unusual thing was having bubbles float to the top of the eyeball rather than sink to the bottom.
When I called the bus company to be picked up, no one answered. I left my name and went blank when I was supposed to supply my phone number. How embarrassing! I mumbled an apology and immediately called back. Injection day messes with my head!!
The bus arrived shortly. I never thought to look to the back of the bus, assuming since I had been alone before, I would still be the only passenger. The driver replied to my comment, then I thought he said “good morning” to me. Why? Who was he talking to? Was someone greeting him through his connection to the base? I ignored it, and another 20 miles of silence ensued. I was shocked that we got off the highway near Walmart and meandered through residential streets. The driver pulled into a driveway, got out, and opened the rear door. I could tell by the sounds that he was lowering the platform. Only then did the other passenger come into sight, as he used his wheelchair to get to his house!
I told the driver then how surprised I was that someone was in the back. I said next time I’d look both ways before boarding. He laughed and said not to worry about it. He said the man said “good morning” twice after I boarded. Aaauuggghhhh!
I realize now that my hearing aids are aimed forward. I always turn my head toward someone speaking to me, but I didn’t know to turn toward the back of an empty bus!
Mehrling Muse 
Maybe you’ll get another chance to greet him someday.
At least you wear your hearing aids! Someone we know finds any excuse not to wear his. 😐 It does get annoying having to constantly repeat myself, but I’m sure I annoy him too sometimes. 😂
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I’m alone most days and wear the hearing aids from the time I get up until bedtime.
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Well you listen to your doctor! More than I can say for my significant other. 😜
(he says they hurt his ears.)
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My hearing aids don’t hurt, but they fight for ear space with my glasses.
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Oh, yeah I can believe that! I have the same issue when I wear a hat and sunglasses!
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At least the trip seemed timely with no long waits! Too bad you can’t get them nearby anymore.
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I’m thankful the injections are every 8 weeks and not once a month.
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Oh well he might have thought you rude but then maybe he will have forgotten all about the rude woman on the bus……lol
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Yes, I hope the man will forget about me.
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We all have our ups and downs. If it isn’t one thing, it’s another!! lol
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So many things to think about, but at least the bus gets you there safely and back since you are unable to drive on injection days. Good thing you were ready and waiting since he showed up earlier! It’s always something!
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That is quite funny! I hope the man in the wheelchair understood. xo
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Since I’ll be going back to Sylva on a regular basis, maybe I’ll see my snubbed friend again.
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Hi Anne, it’s been a long time since I have blogged. Happy to see you are still writing.
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Welcome back to blog-dom!!
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