There is a school bus driver here with a history of somewhat antagonistic behavior toward people on bikes (at least, toward my kid and me).
We encounter her everyday on our ride to school, and she never fails to honk after we pass each other. Why, IDK.
Today, she added "sticking her tongue out at us" to her routine, and it was all I could do to not fall off my bike laughing.
You win this round, angry bus driver lady.
We took a box of cupcakes to our favorite horn-honking-raspberry-blowing bus driver today, along with a card thanking her for brightening our mood with her daily greetings.
Is she actually trying to be funny when she sticks her tongue out at us? Will the cupcakes help her see that I'm just an ordinary mom trying to get her kid to school safely? Will my refusal to recognize her antics as a sign of aggression just make her angrier?
I honestly don't know.
This morning we were greeted with a tongue, but no horn. Not sure if that's because of our peace offering or the new sign on the front of my bike that says, "Honk if you love bicycles!"
Hehehehe! Clever!!
@DrTCombs I wish there was an encouraging honk button because I always want to cheer on people cycling when I drive, but I know honking will not be interpreted the right way.