Waiting for the number 1 bus. by seanoneill

Waiting for the number 1 bus.

I popped up into the village earlier to run a few errands.

This is where I spotted this old lady, with her dark round glasses making her look like Ozzy Osbourne's gran. Over her left shoulder is Heat, our very good local curry house. Over her right shoulder is a vacant shop, but I did spot someone I know talking to a builder outside earlier, so maybe it won't be vacant for long.

OK, onto the title of the shot. The number 1 bus has plied its way between Loughborough and Nottingham since time immemorial. My uncle Alan drove the number 1 in the mid to late 70s. The kids take the number 1 to school some days when Dad's Taxis are too busy elsewhere.

Thank you for the great response to my shots from Asfordby church yesterday. They took me rather by surprise.

All in all a very busy day workwise today, starting some major projects off took most of the day. I took a call from Ben's surgeon earlier, his next operation is confirmed as on Tuesday Feb 11th, and it will definitely be keyhole. Fingers, toes, everything crossed that it works for the lad.

Ben started piano lessons tonight, so I am just getting to put my feet up with a glass of red wine at 8pm.
Ozzy's granny is awesome!
January 15th, 2014  
@bobfoto she's a bit pissed with her grandson because he's sold his soul for rock n roll.
January 15th, 2014  
Lol @ Ozzy,s Gran
January 15th, 2014  
Ozzy's Gran looks like she's wondering what you are up to.
January 15th, 2014  
@markp she was a bit paranoid Mark!!
January 15th, 2014  
lol Sean...
January 15th, 2014  
Great shot! I love your "Ozzy's Gran" reference. It made me laugh!
January 15th, 2014  
LOL.
January 15th, 2014  
Your village photos make a great bit of social history - love Ozzy's Gran.
January 15th, 2014  
Love the contrast in this. And her glasses are very cool!
January 15th, 2014  
She's definitely giving you a bit of a look! Hope Ben enjoyed his piano lesson and good to have the date booked in for the op, will have everything crossed for Ben on the 11th.
January 15th, 2014  
It's great to capture the local characters, she looks like someone not to be messed with!
January 15th, 2014  
Good take. She is definitely giving you the look. How do you get to have buses in your village, I think it's 2 a day here!
January 15th, 2014  
@jennywren Luck I think Jen. Our village has a population of 6000+ and is on an historic bus route. We actually have 2 bus routes, the number 1 an dthe number 63, though I am not sure where the 63 goes to or from!!
January 15th, 2014  
fun candid
January 15th, 2014  
Love this pic and thank you for sharing a peek into your word with such a nice description. You have so much on your plate and I so appreciate how you seem to have such style and grace. Thanks for another wonderful shot and .... cheers !!
January 16th, 2014  
A lonely, rather gritty, street photo. Nice that you have good public transportation. We have none here.
January 16th, 2014  
I like all the rectangles in this, nicely composed and the lady stands out well.
Feb 11th, not too long to wait but an eternity at the same time! Still, you do have a date now which must be some relief.
January 16th, 2014  
There is quite a lonely feel to this shot Sean and its beautifully done.
January 16th, 2014  
Interesting candid, Sean - sad feel to it.
January 16th, 2014  
The south notts No 1 a great bus service as it goes past Trent Bridge ,very useful in the summer.
January 17th, 2014  
That's brilliant. You think it's a row of nondescript buildings then you see that wonderful lady!! :)
January 17th, 2014  
This was one of the first photos I saw ever on 365. A v v familiar sight. We watch a lot of no 1 buses!
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank they should still be blue though!!
March 27th, 2014  
They should. Seen lots of photos from the early days of the bus company. The founders nephew has lots we have seen. Another reason I love photography capturing life for generations to come to see.
March 27th, 2014  
@newbank I came on holiday to East Leake from my home town of Southampton in 1973 and rode all day on my Uncle Alan's number 1 bus! One of the happiest days of my childhood!
March 27th, 2014  
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