Suckfest Ride Home Averted

I now have a large plastic bag in my backpack for the next occassion when it rains.

It was pouring rain when I left to catch the bus. I walked the bike across the street and tried to stay dry by standing under a tree. It wasn't really helping. The bus came along in no time. But as it approached, I saw the rack was full. The next bus was about ten minutes away. I ran back to work and stood at the door of our garage watching for the bus. When I saw it, I raced across the street and thank the Lord, the rack was empty.

I was not looking forward to the ride once I got downtown. I was considering taking one of the northbound buses when I noticed that the sky over downtown was clearing.

When I got off the bus, it appeared as if the rain had totally missed downtown. I happily peddled home and arrived about 15 minutes later than ususal.

There is a new bike rider on the bus today and as such, Jasper gave up his space to allow her on. I noticed a bike rider at the Valley Mall who wanted on the bus. So the competition for rack space is increasing.