Sunday - 10/28/12
Most of the people at the retreat are staying till noon on Monday. That's the right way to do it... Give everything a better chance to sink in. A few of us, including Mary and I have things we need to go back for. We're leaving after lunch.
One of the things I've really enjoyed about this year is riding with people. You get to spend so much more time with the special people in your life if you are traveling to things with them. I enjoying the ride with Mary.
I'm already thinking ahead to next year, when hopefully I'll have a working vehicle. I generally stay to lead postures. So I leave later then the others leaving on Sunday, including Mary We might be able to have Mary ride down with me and then back with someone else. I hope so! I like the idea of continuing the social I've added this year.
I told Mary I wanted to stop and buy some lemons if we see a roadside stand with them. None of the roadside stands we've seen had lemons. She's so sweet! She took a different way to the 15 so we could stop at the one stand I used to love!
They had lemons! I bought lemons, reed avocados. Grapefruit and pomegranates! I'm thrilled! They also had this weird lemon that looks like some kind of Halloween item. They say it's grown for it's skin, not the juice. I bought one to give to Tracye. I think she'll like it as a Halloween item.
On the way up I told Mary it might be nice to stop at a Walmart on our way back, to see if they have the a3 or aw125 scooter (basically the same scooter but the aw125 was made for Walmart.). Now I've made the commitment to get a new scooter, I want to do it. She asks me if I'd still like to stop at a Walmart. I check their prices on the internet, then check prices in eBay. There's one that's cheaper on eBay! I think that's the first time that's happened! It seems to ship really slowly I guess Christina can wait I tell Mary I don't need to stop, that I'm going to buy the one on eBay.
At home I ask Mary if she wants to stay for awhile. She gets her knitting out of the car. We watch cadfael and then some Ted talks I'd wanted to show her. I cooked a green salad, rice, chana masala, and stir fry broccoli and peas.
27.10.12
Saturday - 10/27/12 - yoga retreat
Saturday - 10/27/12
I woke up at 2 this morning. I probably should have stayed up. Instead I reset my alarm for 4:20 instead of the 3:30 I'd had it set for and went back to sleep.
I fell asleep last night soon after I got home. I didn't finish packing. I'm doing that now. It's always funny to me that I seem to pack about the same amount of things for a 2 day retreat as a 10 day. I know it's because of the pillow and bedding and such. It's still funny though.
The new gate remotes I ordered came yesterday. I need to set one and leave it for the new tenants. I also need to clear some things out of their back yard. I wish I'd done some of this last night. I know I was really tired though.
I'm done and still on time. Yay! A t-shirt sold on eBay last night. I'd like to get that packed and out to the mail before I leave. So far everything I've shipped out this month has been shipped within a day. I'm hoping this will get me back my "top rated" seller status with eBay. I still don't think it's fair they took it away because I didn't ship quickly while I was on vacation, since I had my ads marked that I was on vacation. Now though I'm just in damage control. They average the last 3 months together to come up with the status. My vacation will be included in the next two status summaries. So every item counts.
I'm on my way to the garage to get the t-shirt. The outside lights are off. They shouldn't be. It's still dark. I go back into my apartment, get the keys to the work room and check the timers. The one was set wrong. Ok. Now we have lights.
I almost forgot my coat! It will be cold at night at the retreat on palomar. I'm frustrated. I'm running really late. I grab my suitcase and the remote for the garage. I'll drive down to the garage and get my coat and then head off.
I thought I might still make it on time, even with leaving later than I wanted. I think that wasn't possible I left too late I'm going past road work now. I'm definitely going to be late
I'm finally at Mary's. I'm 15 minutes late. She's waiting outside. I'm glad I got everything done that I did, but I feel horrible for being late. She takes over he driving and we head off for the retreat.
We stopped for coffee (for Mary) and gas and still made it to the retreat site in plenty of time. Thank goodness the traffic was light all the way! I'm so glad I didn't cause us to be late! Now to enjoy palomar mountain and a wonderful yoga retreat!
I woke up at 2 this morning. I probably should have stayed up. Instead I reset my alarm for 4:20 instead of the 3:30 I'd had it set for and went back to sleep.
I fell asleep last night soon after I got home. I didn't finish packing. I'm doing that now. It's always funny to me that I seem to pack about the same amount of things for a 2 day retreat as a 10 day. I know it's because of the pillow and bedding and such. It's still funny though.
The new gate remotes I ordered came yesterday. I need to set one and leave it for the new tenants. I also need to clear some things out of their back yard. I wish I'd done some of this last night. I know I was really tired though.
I'm done and still on time. Yay! A t-shirt sold on eBay last night. I'd like to get that packed and out to the mail before I leave. So far everything I've shipped out this month has been shipped within a day. I'm hoping this will get me back my "top rated" seller status with eBay. I still don't think it's fair they took it away because I didn't ship quickly while I was on vacation, since I had my ads marked that I was on vacation. Now though I'm just in damage control. They average the last 3 months together to come up with the status. My vacation will be included in the next two status summaries. So every item counts.
I'm on my way to the garage to get the t-shirt. The outside lights are off. They shouldn't be. It's still dark. I go back into my apartment, get the keys to the work room and check the timers. The one was set wrong. Ok. Now we have lights.
I almost forgot my coat! It will be cold at night at the retreat on palomar. I'm frustrated. I'm running really late. I grab my suitcase and the remote for the garage. I'll drive down to the garage and get my coat and then head off.
I thought I might still make it on time, even with leaving later than I wanted. I think that wasn't possible I left too late I'm going past road work now. I'm definitely going to be late
I'm finally at Mary's. I'm 15 minutes late. She's waiting outside. I'm glad I got everything done that I did, but I feel horrible for being late. She takes over he driving and we head off for the retreat.
We stopped for coffee (for Mary) and gas and still made it to the retreat site in plenty of time. Thank goodness the traffic was light all the way! I'm so glad I didn't cause us to be late! Now to enjoy palomar mountain and a wonderful yoga retreat!
26.10.12
Friday - 10/26/12
Friday - 10/26/12
I'm awake. The alarm won't go off for a few minutes yet. This never happens. Hopefully it means I got enough sleep last night. I know I fell asleep early. I'm laying here in bed with buster laying next to my legs, petting him a little and enjoying the quiet moment.
I finished steaming my laundry and prepared the business deposits. Now I'm rushing out the door. I still haven't managed to leave 15 minutes early (and I was thinking about it) but, I'm pretty happy that I'm leaving on time. It's the closer stop this morning!
I haven't yet replaced the blinking light that broke off the back of the backpack. I'm wearing my blinking shoes and the scooter has the light up wheels. As long as I stay moving I should be very visible. I hope I can get the light up wheels for the new scooter when it comes. It's fun and a great safety feature!
I'm at the stop. I know I left the apt on time. I feel like the bus should have been here by now though. I'm starting to get worried that I missed it.
That could be it down the street. The lights are right. It didn't stop where it'll it normally does though. I get off the bench and move over to the stop to wait for it. Oops! That's not it! It's a motor home.
There it is! That has to be it down the road! It's stopping at the right place.
We've got a different driver today. That explains why the bus was late!
We almost passed some people. Well, I guess we did pass them. The driver either didn't see them or didn't know there was a stop there. They yelled as we went by. The driver heard it and stopped for them.
At Disneyland. We just pulled up. The 43 is already here. I hope it waits. I'm rushing for it It looks like it is waiting!
Wow. I'm the only one that got on from the 460. It waited just for me! That's special!
Buying groceries at mother's market. I missed the bus. Sigh.
Fortunately it isn't that far from Mother's to Avalon. So, I scootered there.
Rented all three apartments!
Mary picked me up we dropped off my deposit at union bank, then walked around the Tuesday morning store for awhile. I bought some fabric spray paints. Maybe I'll make some t-shirts for the kids and I.
We went to pizza port for dinner. I'm disappointed that they don't have vegan cheese. But at least they can make a pizza I can eat and also have a gluten free pizza crust Mary can eat.
Now back home to my place, driving Mary's car. I'll come back down in the morning to pick her up on the way to our yoga retreat.
I'm awake. The alarm won't go off for a few minutes yet. This never happens. Hopefully it means I got enough sleep last night. I know I fell asleep early. I'm laying here in bed with buster laying next to my legs, petting him a little and enjoying the quiet moment.
I finished steaming my laundry and prepared the business deposits. Now I'm rushing out the door. I still haven't managed to leave 15 minutes early (and I was thinking about it) but, I'm pretty happy that I'm leaving on time. It's the closer stop this morning!
I haven't yet replaced the blinking light that broke off the back of the backpack. I'm wearing my blinking shoes and the scooter has the light up wheels. As long as I stay moving I should be very visible. I hope I can get the light up wheels for the new scooter when it comes. It's fun and a great safety feature!
I'm at the stop. I know I left the apt on time. I feel like the bus should have been here by now though. I'm starting to get worried that I missed it.
That could be it down the street. The lights are right. It didn't stop where it'll it normally does though. I get off the bench and move over to the stop to wait for it. Oops! That's not it! It's a motor home.
There it is! That has to be it down the road! It's stopping at the right place.
We've got a different driver today. That explains why the bus was late!
We almost passed some people. Well, I guess we did pass them. The driver either didn't see them or didn't know there was a stop there. They yelled as we went by. The driver heard it and stopped for them.
At Disneyland. We just pulled up. The 43 is already here. I hope it waits. I'm rushing for it It looks like it is waiting!
Wow. I'm the only one that got on from the 460. It waited just for me! That's special!
Buying groceries at mother's market. I missed the bus. Sigh.
Fortunately it isn't that far from Mother's to Avalon. So, I scootered there.
Rented all three apartments!
Mary picked me up we dropped off my deposit at union bank, then walked around the Tuesday morning store for awhile. I bought some fabric spray paints. Maybe I'll make some t-shirts for the kids and I.
We went to pizza port for dinner. I'm disappointed that they don't have vegan cheese. But at least they can make a pizza I can eat and also have a gluten free pizza crust Mary can eat.
Now back home to my place, driving Mary's car. I'll come back down in the morning to pick her up on the way to our yoga retreat.
Friday - 10/26/12
Friday - 10/26/12
I'm awake. The alarm won't go off for a few minutes yet. This never happens. Hopefully it means I got enough sleep last night. I know I fell asleep early. I'm laying here in bed with buster laying next to my legs, petting him a little and enjoying the quiet moment.
I'm awake. The alarm won't go off for a few minutes yet. This never happens. Hopefully it means I got enough sleep last night. I know I fell asleep early. I'm laying here in bed with buster laying next to my legs, petting him a little and enjoying the quiet moment.
24.10.12
Wednesday - 10/24/12 - Watching The Kids
Wednesday - 10/24/12
Walked Christina To School. She rode my scooter. I've been wanting to try one of the A3 scooters (bigger wheels). She will get mine when I buy a new one.
Christina is on a health kick so we stopped at Mother's.
Went to butterfly place... no butterflies until may!
Stopped at my work. Showed the apartment to one couple.
Time to take the kids home!
Tracye offered to let me borrow her car and return it tomorrow. I've debated it, but I don't want to take the time tomorrow to return it. Taking the time today to ride home on the bus is better.
I took too long leaving. I think I've missed the 54, but I'm close. I decide to get to the bus stop and then figure it out. I can always head off for a different bus stop if it has come.
There's a lady there waiting for the bus! It's running a little late so I've made it! We get into a conversation about buses and which ones run on time. She tells me there have been concerts at the OC fairgrounds the last few weekends and she's been taking the buses there. She says the last group was terrific! She's showing me the pamplet, but has to get off the bus. I'll have to look it up.
I get a chance to sit down once we get to the train station. An older lady sits down next to me and we start talking. She asks me if I know where the Hyatt is. There's a woman she met at the train station who is on our bus who needs to go there. I look up the Hyatt, it's on Harbor and Chapman. This bus stops right in front of that hotel. It turns out the woman's husband is here for a convention. She decided to go out exploring. I often get off at that stop to go to Disneyland to meet the 460. This time I'm going down to Beach Blvd, so I'm going farther. I tell her I'll make sure she gets off at the right place. Standing room only on this bus. I'm very grateful to have a seat.
At the stop for the 29, I get into a conversation with a gentleman about which buses normally run late. He rode out with me on the 54 and then took the time to go buy food at Carl's Jr, something I hesitate to do. I always worry the bus might come on time and I might miss it. He was just sure it wouldn't. He says the 29 and 43 are the worst buses about not being on time, and we are right at rush hour now. All the people getting off work make it more difficult. I tell him the 42 is the worst bus. He agrees that one is bad too. He said the main problem with that one is that it's got such a long run, with stops all along the way, it's just bound to run late. The bus is here and we're still talking. We wish each other a good day and get on the bus.
Oh no! I was so engrossed in the conversation, I forgot my scooter! It's folded up back on the bench! I'm standing and can't even reach a cord to pull to get the bus to stop at the next bus stop! I'm asking everyone to pull the cord for me! No one is moving! Finally one gentleman tells me that he already pulled the cord for the next stop. That's why no one was helping! I get off the bus and head back to the last bus stop on foot. It felt like we went quite a ways in-between. I hope not. I hope the scooter is still there! I'd be horrible to have just promised it to Christina and then to lose it! It's starting to get dark and it was folded up, sitting on the bench. Hopefully it isn't too visible. Hopefully, I'll get there in time!
I'm finally close enough to see the bench! There it is! The scooter's still there! Yay! Now to figure out how to get home!
Google maps is saying I need to wait over 1/2 hour for the next 29 bus. That's the only bus that stops here. I think I'll head up the road a bit. The bus stops here on beach are fairly close together. It will give me a chance to see a little more of what is around, and if I find a bus stop that serves another bus, it might be a better option.
I passed a few bus stops for the 29, but nothing else. I'm at another 29 bus stop. This one has lots of people at it. Google maps is still telling me the bus isn't coming for awhile. I'm thinking about taking off again when the bus comes! Oh! I forget sometimes! Google maps is trying to make a "trip" for me. So, if the later bus is the one that will (by schedule) catch the 460, it will give me that bus instead. That must be what happened here! I'm glad I caught the bus! It's standing room only, but I don't mind as I'll be getting off soon.
The 460 should have passed already, but there are probably 15 people here, waiting for it. It must be running late. That's funny! It's possible I'll be catching the same 460 I would have caught if I hadn't left my scooter on the bench and had to go back for it!
We're packed into the bus. Standing room only. I don't like standing for longer times. Mainly because I worry about accidentally hitting someone with the scooter I'm holding. There's no choice here. No one is offering their seat. Most of the people sitting around where I'm standing seem to be sleeping.
Wow! The bus has gotten more and more packed. I normally don't try to catch the 128 home because of the extra expense and the amount of time I have to wait for that bus after the 460 drops me off. Well, also, most of the times I come home the 128 has stopped running. With this bus running late I'm wondering if I could get off at the alternate exit and catch the 128. I set the scooter down on the floor, hoping no one behind me has to get off while I check google maps on my phone. It says the 128 is leaving in one minute. I don't think there's any way to catch it. We're still several stops away from there.
I'm still debating getting off. I don't know if the 128 runs on time or not. It is 1/2 mile farther to get home from the Carminita stop if I've missed the bus. It might be worth it to get out of this bus!
I talked myself into staying on the bus till my regular exit. I'm sure I missed the 128 and taking the extra time to get home seems silly. A really tall gentleman has been standing in front of me. It makes reading the sign announcing the stops almost impossible. I know we're close. So, I'm working my way toward the door now. That way I'll know when we get to my stop!
Walked Christina To School. She rode my scooter. I've been wanting to try one of the A3 scooters (bigger wheels). She will get mine when I buy a new one.
Christina is on a health kick so we stopped at Mother's.
Went to butterfly place... no butterflies until may!
Stopped at my work. Showed the apartment to one couple.
Time to take the kids home!
Tracye offered to let me borrow her car and return it tomorrow. I've debated it, but I don't want to take the time tomorrow to return it. Taking the time today to ride home on the bus is better.
I took too long leaving. I think I've missed the 54, but I'm close. I decide to get to the bus stop and then figure it out. I can always head off for a different bus stop if it has come.
There's a lady there waiting for the bus! It's running a little late so I've made it! We get into a conversation about buses and which ones run on time. She tells me there have been concerts at the OC fairgrounds the last few weekends and she's been taking the buses there. She says the last group was terrific! She's showing me the pamplet, but has to get off the bus. I'll have to look it up.
I get a chance to sit down once we get to the train station. An older lady sits down next to me and we start talking. She asks me if I know where the Hyatt is. There's a woman she met at the train station who is on our bus who needs to go there. I look up the Hyatt, it's on Harbor and Chapman. This bus stops right in front of that hotel. It turns out the woman's husband is here for a convention. She decided to go out exploring. I often get off at that stop to go to Disneyland to meet the 460. This time I'm going down to Beach Blvd, so I'm going farther. I tell her I'll make sure she gets off at the right place. Standing room only on this bus. I'm very grateful to have a seat.
At the stop for the 29, I get into a conversation with a gentleman about which buses normally run late. He rode out with me on the 54 and then took the time to go buy food at Carl's Jr, something I hesitate to do. I always worry the bus might come on time and I might miss it. He was just sure it wouldn't. He says the 29 and 43 are the worst buses about not being on time, and we are right at rush hour now. All the people getting off work make it more difficult. I tell him the 42 is the worst bus. He agrees that one is bad too. He said the main problem with that one is that it's got such a long run, with stops all along the way, it's just bound to run late. The bus is here and we're still talking. We wish each other a good day and get on the bus.
Oh no! I was so engrossed in the conversation, I forgot my scooter! It's folded up back on the bench! I'm standing and can't even reach a cord to pull to get the bus to stop at the next bus stop! I'm asking everyone to pull the cord for me! No one is moving! Finally one gentleman tells me that he already pulled the cord for the next stop. That's why no one was helping! I get off the bus and head back to the last bus stop on foot. It felt like we went quite a ways in-between. I hope not. I hope the scooter is still there! I'd be horrible to have just promised it to Christina and then to lose it! It's starting to get dark and it was folded up, sitting on the bench. Hopefully it isn't too visible. Hopefully, I'll get there in time!
I'm finally close enough to see the bench! There it is! The scooter's still there! Yay! Now to figure out how to get home!
Google maps is saying I need to wait over 1/2 hour for the next 29 bus. That's the only bus that stops here. I think I'll head up the road a bit. The bus stops here on beach are fairly close together. It will give me a chance to see a little more of what is around, and if I find a bus stop that serves another bus, it might be a better option.
I passed a few bus stops for the 29, but nothing else. I'm at another 29 bus stop. This one has lots of people at it. Google maps is still telling me the bus isn't coming for awhile. I'm thinking about taking off again when the bus comes! Oh! I forget sometimes! Google maps is trying to make a "trip" for me. So, if the later bus is the one that will (by schedule) catch the 460, it will give me that bus instead. That must be what happened here! I'm glad I caught the bus! It's standing room only, but I don't mind as I'll be getting off soon.
The 460 should have passed already, but there are probably 15 people here, waiting for it. It must be running late. That's funny! It's possible I'll be catching the same 460 I would have caught if I hadn't left my scooter on the bench and had to go back for it!
We're packed into the bus. Standing room only. I don't like standing for longer times. Mainly because I worry about accidentally hitting someone with the scooter I'm holding. There's no choice here. No one is offering their seat. Most of the people sitting around where I'm standing seem to be sleeping.
Wow! The bus has gotten more and more packed. I normally don't try to catch the 128 home because of the extra expense and the amount of time I have to wait for that bus after the 460 drops me off. Well, also, most of the times I come home the 128 has stopped running. With this bus running late I'm wondering if I could get off at the alternate exit and catch the 128. I set the scooter down on the floor, hoping no one behind me has to get off while I check google maps on my phone. It says the 128 is leaving in one minute. I don't think there's any way to catch it. We're still several stops away from there.
I'm still debating getting off. I don't know if the 128 runs on time or not. It is 1/2 mile farther to get home from the Carminita stop if I've missed the bus. It might be worth it to get out of this bus!
I talked myself into staying on the bus till my regular exit. I'm sure I missed the 128 and taking the extra time to get home seems silly. A really tall gentleman has been standing in front of me. It makes reading the sign announcing the stops almost impossible. I know we're close. So, I'm working my way toward the door now. That way I'll know when we get to my stop!
23.10.12
Tuesday - 10/23/12 - Sleep Over At Tracye's
Tuesday - 10/23/12
Greg got ahold of me. He needs money and is thinking of selling the Meissen china I have listed for him for cheaper. He's even thinking of selling it to replacements.com he says he thinks they offered him $750. That's almost nothing. He want my opinion on if he could drop the eBay price and have it sell. I think it will sell on eBay at the price it's at. It's a beautiful set. eBay is so random though. I can't tell when something like that will sell. I'm thinking of making him an offer for the china. It is a beautiful set and I do believe it will sell. I just have no clue of when. If I do buy it from him, that would be the end of my plan to buy a computer during the black Friday or Christmas sales. I have to think carefully about this.
Having not-together day.
Kind of grumpy.
Going to Tracye's later today.
460 was crowded and grouchy
On the 29 a guy made me a rose!
On the 54 there was a lady greeting everyone
Christina let me pick the movie. I picked The Princess and the Frog because I hadn't watched that one before.
Greg got ahold of me. He needs money and is thinking of selling the Meissen china I have listed for him for cheaper. He's even thinking of selling it to replacements.com he says he thinks they offered him $750. That's almost nothing. He want my opinion on if he could drop the eBay price and have it sell. I think it will sell on eBay at the price it's at. It's a beautiful set. eBay is so random though. I can't tell when something like that will sell. I'm thinking of making him an offer for the china. It is a beautiful set and I do believe it will sell. I just have no clue of when. If I do buy it from him, that would be the end of my plan to buy a computer during the black Friday or Christmas sales. I have to think carefully about this.
Having not-together day.
Kind of grumpy.
Going to Tracye's later today.
460 was crowded and grouchy
On the 29 a guy made me a rose!
On the 54 there was a lady greeting everyone
Christina let me pick the movie. I picked The Princess and the Frog because I hadn't watched that one before.
22.10.12
Monday - 10/22/12 - Trying The Earlier Bus
Monday - 10/22/12
I'm so glad I stayed home last night. It's nice to start out my early morning feeling rested!
I'm leaving the house just a few minutes late. I could probably make it to my regular bus stop. I decide not to chance it. I like that I've drawn a line in the sand. I know to go to the farther stop if I'm leaving even a couple minutes after 4:30.
On the bus, I'm sitting next to the lady from Disneyland. We talk a little about weekends and Grandkids. Then the conversation gets quiet and she dozes off.
I'm at Disneyland, waiting for the 43. I hope it comes soon. I had to stand up and move away because there's someone smoking. He's a little away from the seats. I'm sure he thinks he's moved away to keep from smoking on people, but he's upwind. There's another person smoking farther away, still upwind. There's no where to go where you can't smell the smoke. There's the bus! Yay! It's the earlier one too. I'll be to the Yoga Center early!
I'm at the next stop, waiting for the 55. Now that it's dark in the mornings I've stopped going to the bus stop I'd adopted. I don't like this stop nearly as much, but there are always people here. In the dark I think that's a good thing. With the dark I can't see as well to pick trash anyway, and I'm more worried about the bus not seeing me. I don't want to abandon that stop though. I'm trying to figure out what to do for the future.
It's almost time to go home! It's been a frustrating day of trying to rent apartments and having the people who came to view them not want to rent "right now." I know the units will rent to the right people at the right time. With the busy week I have ahead and the fact that I've got two more units coming open soon, I'd rather it be now!
I'm calling OCTA. I want to find out if the bus that never seems to come actually exists. The lady on the phone says it not only exists, but that it's running on time so far. OK. I'll make one more try at taking it. I need to get home on time tonight. I'm signing a lease there at 9:30pm. That was the only time we could work out when everyone could be there.
There's the bus! It's only a few minutes late! I should get home on time with no problems! Yay!
I spoke too soon. Two people in wheelchairs got on at a later stop, as well as one person not having change and several people futzing with their dollar bills. We should be at Disneyland by now and we're not even in Anaheim yet. I could still miss the 460! How funny is that?!
We're at Disneyland. It's 7:13. The 460 leaves from across the street at 7:14. Wow. That's just frustrating. I have no idea how late we are, but the bus that was scheduled to show up at my original stop 20 minutes after this one was scheduled to arrive here 8 minutes ago. That's why I was sure I'd be able to make it taking this bus. We have to be something like 40 minutes late. The good thing is that I know about the far stop. With my scooter I'm sure I can make there before the bus, but I'm not taking any chances. I'm going as fast as I can.
Home on time! Yay! Now to get everything ready for the lease signing!
I'm so glad I stayed home last night. It's nice to start out my early morning feeling rested!
I'm leaving the house just a few minutes late. I could probably make it to my regular bus stop. I decide not to chance it. I like that I've drawn a line in the sand. I know to go to the farther stop if I'm leaving even a couple minutes after 4:30.
On the bus, I'm sitting next to the lady from Disneyland. We talk a little about weekends and Grandkids. Then the conversation gets quiet and she dozes off.
I'm at Disneyland, waiting for the 43. I hope it comes soon. I had to stand up and move away because there's someone smoking. He's a little away from the seats. I'm sure he thinks he's moved away to keep from smoking on people, but he's upwind. There's another person smoking farther away, still upwind. There's no where to go where you can't smell the smoke. There's the bus! Yay! It's the earlier one too. I'll be to the Yoga Center early!
I'm at the next stop, waiting for the 55. Now that it's dark in the mornings I've stopped going to the bus stop I'd adopted. I don't like this stop nearly as much, but there are always people here. In the dark I think that's a good thing. With the dark I can't see as well to pick trash anyway, and I'm more worried about the bus not seeing me. I don't want to abandon that stop though. I'm trying to figure out what to do for the future.
It's almost time to go home! It's been a frustrating day of trying to rent apartments and having the people who came to view them not want to rent "right now." I know the units will rent to the right people at the right time. With the busy week I have ahead and the fact that I've got two more units coming open soon, I'd rather it be now!
I'm calling OCTA. I want to find out if the bus that never seems to come actually exists. The lady on the phone says it not only exists, but that it's running on time so far. OK. I'll make one more try at taking it. I need to get home on time tonight. I'm signing a lease there at 9:30pm. That was the only time we could work out when everyone could be there.
There's the bus! It's only a few minutes late! I should get home on time with no problems! Yay!
I spoke too soon. Two people in wheelchairs got on at a later stop, as well as one person not having change and several people futzing with their dollar bills. We should be at Disneyland by now and we're not even in Anaheim yet. I could still miss the 460! How funny is that?!
We're at Disneyland. It's 7:13. The 460 leaves from across the street at 7:14. Wow. That's just frustrating. I have no idea how late we are, but the bus that was scheduled to show up at my original stop 20 minutes after this one was scheduled to arrive here 8 minutes ago. That's why I was sure I'd be able to make it taking this bus. We have to be something like 40 minutes late. The good thing is that I know about the far stop. With my scooter I'm sure I can make there before the bus, but I'm not taking any chances. I'm going as fast as I can.
Home on time! Yay! Now to get everything ready for the lease signing!
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