Thanks Buckethead
A belated thank you to Buckethead…..My girlfriend (eventual wife) and I were living in NE Mpls in the late 70’s and had jobs in downtown Minneapolis. Being car-less, the MTC bus was our only transportation. Unlike other routes, we looked forward to riding the downtown-Nordeast route with our favorite driver, a large jolly guy with the nickname “Buckethead.”
He knew us by name, was always quick with a joke, and if he noticed that my girlfriend or I had had a particular dismal day at work he would put his hand over the toll box when we tried to pay. He was one of the last drivers who still announced the stops (”Spring Inn-M and M Bar!) and a ride with him always put a smile on our faces.
When we eventually moved to the burbs we never had a chance to say good-bye. He’s probably passed on by now, or very deep in retirement, but regardless, thank you for the memories Buckethead!
May 10th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Most routes i ride on the driver still announces the stops.