tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post4739136242098779768..comments2023-12-28T19:27:16.537-05:00Comments on The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree: Work NotesCharley "Apple" Grabowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-17642016728478619372007-12-03T18:38:00.000-05:002007-12-03T18:38:00.000-05:00You are crazy, yup you are.You are crazy, yup you are.CountryGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001297474088654001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-71695907930417649782007-12-01T10:47:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:47:00.000-05:00Edith,I've been struggling the last two years. Wri...Edith,<BR/>I've been struggling the last two years. Writing things down helps me either put the bad things aside or have a good laugh as I'm sure it does for you too.<BR/><BR/>Rodney,<BR/>Very few people stick with my job if they don't love it. It's great to look forward to going to work most days. (I could do without the bad weather days!)<BR/><BR/>Kerri,<BR/>A book is a great idea! Maybe it would fund my retirement.<BR/><BR/>Annie,<BR/>Shhh, I'm not allowed to do any of those jobs without a master's degree!<BR/><BR/>Tina,<BR/>I'm glad your son wasn't on that bus!<BR/><BR/>I always tell people that nothing shocks me anymore but this incident truly did. I don't know if this bus had an attendant or not or if it would have made a difference. I drove one of our BOCES routes for only one year and that was enough for me. 80% of the kids were great but the other 20% taxed me to my limits. We have two great drivers in our district that are great on these runs and have done them for years but I wonder if they will look for less challenging routes next year.Charley "Apple" Grabowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193646109965731249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-65444311787104218562007-12-01T07:59:00.000-05:002007-12-01T07:59:00.000-05:00Apple,Nice post! I like hearing about your day to ...Apple,<BR/>Nice post! I like hearing about your day to day interactions :)<BR/>That gun incident was pretty scary. My son goes to BOCES with these kids and I wonder what would have happened if they had actually gotten it into the school. Both boys are out of jail on something like 25 thousand bail. The not-so-bright kid thought that even if he fired it, no one would get hurt. Ummm...hello?! But, the scariest thing of all - my kids weren't all that shocked or surprised when this happened! What is going on with our children? :(Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527514833267869251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-25028909728488005782007-11-29T01:46:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:46:00.000-05:00Wow, Apple - this was a great post- you need all y...Wow, Apple - this was a great post- you need all your skills to act as a tutor, security personnel, a social scientist and a psychologist! I wonder if those kids realize how lucky they are that you're their driver?<BR/><BR/>Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-81806723378556949282007-11-28T19:31:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:31:00.000-05:00Good grief Apple....that bus incident with the gun...Good grief Apple....that bus incident with the gun was pretty close to home! Scary!<BR/>On the lighter side, the everyday notes of a caring (and amusing) school bus driver might make a good book :)<BR/>Those kids keep you on your toes I'm sure :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-10828810688213465442007-11-28T16:06:00.000-05:002007-11-28T16:06:00.000-05:00Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoy...Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed reading that post.<BR/><BR/>It's so wonderful to hear from people that are so passionate about their work.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Rodney Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342357942917808836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20358078.post-20471476870454444962007-11-28T10:37:00.000-05:002007-11-28T10:37:00.000-05:00Oh it's so encouraging to read your work notes - t...Oh it's so encouraging to read your work notes - thanks for sharing. I agree about loving one's job - this is the first year I've struggled this much with mine. Some of your notes make me laugh - I can completely relate. <BR/><BR/>Have a blessed day.<BR/>edithEdithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904025280425788514noreply@blogger.com