Jobs I've Had
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Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your job history was interesting to read, Yvonne. I look
forward to you sharing more. Your words were descriptive
and made readers feel as if they were right there with you
on the bus trips. You were a rock for the school district to
drive for them as long as you did with safety always forefront
in everything you did. I enjoyed the different adventures you
shared. The one with the birthday at the ice cream store was
funny. The one with the bully was intense. The parent who
was going to take care of everyone needed to take care of his
brat first. Through all of your adventures, you remained
professional. The tornadoes would have scared me and the
loss of brakes on the bus.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Your job history was interesting to read, Yvonne. I look
forward to you sharing more. Your words were descriptive
and made readers feel as if they were right there with you
on the bus trips. You were a rock for the school district to
drive for them as long as you did with safety always forefront
in everything you did. I enjoyed the different adventures you
shared. The one with the birthday at the ice cream store was
funny. The one with the bully was intense. The parent who
was going to take care of everyone needed to take care of his
brat first. Through all of your adventures, you remained
professional. The tornadoes would have scared me and the
loss of brakes on the bus.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thank you!!!!
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Yvonne,
Good for you for making them get another bus. There should be no kids who have to stand up all the way to school, balancing themselves and their books. Whatever the school board can get away with, eh?
You must have been a darn good driver...
"The brakes went out on the bus, and all I could do was pull the gears down in "granny" gear." ... a lot of people might have panicked in a situation like that.
You would have been good as a wagon train boss back in the settler days, heading to California with umpteen covered wagons, crossing rivers, dealing with Indians and smallpox, etc. You'd keep your cool and get the job done! I know it. Instead of kids, with all kinds of temperament, you'd have foreigners from Sweden or Norway who couldn't speak English, who had no guns or food provisions. But furniture? They had loads of furniture, weighing down those wooden wheels. A lot of it was left along the way. I can just hear you telling them... "Too heavy! Throw it out!" Imagine, even pianos!
My favorite line,
"I had to look up at him, but I told him if he hit me, he'd better give his heart to God because his butt was mine."
I enjoyed your piece, Yvonne! Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Hi Yvonne,
Good for you for making them get another bus. There should be no kids who have to stand up all the way to school, balancing themselves and their books. Whatever the school board can get away with, eh?
You must have been a darn good driver...
"The brakes went out on the bus, and all I could do was pull the gears down in "granny" gear." ... a lot of people might have panicked in a situation like that.
You would have been good as a wagon train boss back in the settler days, heading to California with umpteen covered wagons, crossing rivers, dealing with Indians and smallpox, etc. You'd keep your cool and get the job done! I know it. Instead of kids, with all kinds of temperament, you'd have foreigners from Sweden or Norway who couldn't speak English, who had no guns or food provisions. But furniture? They had loads of furniture, weighing down those wooden wheels. A lot of it was left along the way. I can just hear you telling them... "Too heavy! Throw it out!" Imagine, even pianos!
My favorite line,
"I had to look up at him, but I told him if he hit me, he'd better give his heart to God because his butt was mine."
I enjoyed your piece, Yvonne! Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for the wonderful comments!
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I enjoyed your story very much, Yvonne. That had to be an interesting job and I'm sure you have many more stories you could tell us. Thank you for sharing, I loved it! Nancy:)
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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I enjoyed your story very much, Yvonne. That had to be an interesting job and I'm sure you have many more stories you could tell us. Thank you for sharing, I loved it! Nancy:)
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from jmdg1954
Yikes, 72 kids on a bus at once? God bless you and your patience.
I really enjoyed reading this piece and I want to know about the second incident. Good way to keep us hanging and needing to come back!
Cheers to the valued school bus drivers! Our communities need you.
John
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Yikes, 72 kids on a bus at once? God bless you and your patience.
I really enjoyed reading this piece and I want to know about the second incident. Good way to keep us hanging and needing to come back!
Cheers to the valued school bus drivers! Our communities need you.
John
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thank you for the lovely comments. I truly enjoyed the job.
Comment from Sally Law
You totally rock, dear Yvonne. I can't imagine you doing this and how you had your baby on board. Applause!!
You're such an inspiration, with a sassy, can-do spirit. A delightful, encouraging story.
Sending you my very best today as always.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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You totally rock, dear Yvonne. I can't imagine you doing this and how you had your baby on board. Applause!!
You're such an inspiration, with a sassy, can-do spirit. A delightful, encouraging story.
Sending you my very best today as always.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Awww, what a sweet thing to say. Thank you, dear Sally.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Everything you write is a six in my opinion, but for those of us who read so many, they just don't give us enough stars to go around. But luckily today, having managed to have one left, I'm able to reward you properly. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Everything you write is a six in my opinion, but for those of us who read so many, they just don't give us enough stars to go around. But luckily today, having managed to have one left, I'm able to reward you properly. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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How kind you are. I appreciate the compliment more than I can say.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I know I couldn't drive a bus. For one, I can hardly handle my suburban. The other, my eyes would be on the rearview mirror more than on the road. I also have a potty mouth when I'm nervous or frustrated. But I do like kids. Especially middle school and up. They are challenging and just starting to get a real personality. This was a fun read. Can't wait to hear about that 2nd incident. Gretchen
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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I know I couldn't drive a bus. For one, I can hardly handle my suburban. The other, my eyes would be on the rearview mirror more than on the road. I also have a potty mouth when I'm nervous or frustrated. But I do like kids. Especially middle school and up. They are challenging and just starting to get a real personality. This was a fun read. Can't wait to hear about that 2nd incident. Gretchen
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your review and your encouragement!
Comment from BethShelby
Wow! You were one gutsy lady for someone so small. I can't imagine driving a bus with that many kids on it. I thought about thirty-four was a bus load. Even on tour busses, I didn't think there were more than that. I love your stories and they are certainly not boring. Aren't you from Arkansas? I remember being on a bus with some young people going to a camp in Arkansas and bus couldn't make the steep sharply curved roads. We had get out and walk up so the bus didn't have so much weight.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Wow! You were one gutsy lady for someone so small. I can't imagine driving a bus with that many kids on it. I thought about thirty-four was a bus load. Even on tour busses, I didn't think there were more than that. I love your stories and they are certainly not boring. Aren't you from Arkansas? I remember being on a bus with some young people going to a camp in Arkansas and bus couldn't make the steep sharply curved roads. We had get out and walk up so the bus didn't have so much weight.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Yes, I'm from Arkansas. I truly enjoyed the years on the bus.
Comment from Pantygynt
These certainly were not boring. I found them most amusing. I loved the way you told off the guy who appeared to be about to give you a good thrashing with his belt. Let's have a few more of your supercabby tales.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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These certainly were not boring. I found them most amusing. I loved the way you told off the guy who appeared to be about to give you a good thrashing with his belt. Let's have a few more of your supercabby tales.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Thank you. I was afraid everyone would find them boring. I appreciate your encouragement.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I like what you told the 6'2"senior -to give his heart to God because his butt was mine- you were a gutsy little gal, Yvonne. I enjoyed reading this about just some of your busdriver adventures.Looking forward to reading more. Just one edit suggestion
We made (it) to our destination
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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I like what you told the 6'2"senior -to give his heart to God because his butt was mine- you were a gutsy little gal, Yvonne. I enjoyed reading this about just some of your busdriver adventures.Looking forward to reading more. Just one edit suggestion
We made (it) to our destination
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 21-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023
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Got it. will fix it. Thank you. I was afraid everyone would think its boring.
