SHENANIGANS
“I have two (2), one’s (1) for you.”
“I have two (2), one’s (1) for you.” Ever wonder why you packed two (2) individually wrapped pieces of delicious homemade banana bread instead of just one (1) for your snack? The Flowerman wondered why. Now he knows the answer. Picking up lots of waiting passengers at...
“Can I have a hug?”
“CAN I HAVE A HUG?” Driving the Love Bus through downtown Cumberland this morning, slowly approaching a crosswalk in the distance, The Flowerman sees a young Mom with two young boys. They all look up at the approaching Transit Bus, smile and wave. Coming to a stop...
“A brown paper bag full of fresh picked flowers”
“A brown paper bag full of fresh picked flowers!” Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings and experiences. It's a form of emotional intelligence that can help build strong relationships. Attributes of empathy Taking another person's...
Comox Valley Cupid 2025
FROM THE HUMBLEST BEGINNINGS…………… TO A PROCLAMATION 5 years later! The only goal 5 years ago was to raise the vibe of positivity, to spread Joy & happiness, show the LOVE to all. From dressing up as “COVID CUPID” during the Covid pandemic on Valentine’s Day 2021...
Charlie
The Flowerman- “Stay right there, don’t move. I have something for Charlie!” Pet parent - “Charlie? I thought you meant me?” Laughter erupts! After Comox Valley Cupid , The Flowerman had some left-over Darford Dog grain free heart shaped cheese treats that Woofy's pet...
A Secret Admirer?
A SECRET ADMIRER? Just not in the traditional way. After a very long 14 hour day yesterday The Flowerman walked over to his cycling-clothes-drying-rack looking forward to the bicycle ride home to clear his mind. From a distance he notices a little object full of...
The FLOWER of Nepal
“नेपालको फूलको सन्देश” Translation: A message from the FLOWER of Nepal. Q- What’s In a name? A- The ability to make a connection between two people that were once a very distant world apart. मिठो मुस्कानका साथ फुलवालालाई भनिन्, तिमीलाई थाहा छ मेरो नाम कुसुमको अर्थ फूल...
Respect
“BEST WAY TO EARN RESPECT……………………….. BY TREATING OTHERS WITH RESPECT!” Last night as the Love Bus pulls into a busy bus stop The Flowerman heard a deep yet youthful voice calling out: “Hey, JD THE FLOWERMAN ” Opening the front service bay doors to let all the waiting...
Let the writing resume!
Let the writing resume! Money so well spent. When you need help, hire the right professional. The Flowermanhas done all of his writing for his book on his incredibly old iPad. After years of updates that was taking up more and more memory, combined with a 50,000 +...
“Here Fishy Fishy Fishy” (Sesame Street)
“Here fishy fishy fishy” (Sesame Street) A CONTEST LIKE NO OTHER IS NOW CLOSED After reviewing the letter submitted by the winning family’s mother, the panel of judges all agreed that we had found the winning family. Below is the Mother’s winning submission: “Hello, I...
“A contest like no other”
A contest like no other. Sponsored by: Comox Valley Fishing Mentors “It’s all about the kids” as quoted by Comox Valley Fishing Mentors. Feel free to share this post to anyone you think may be deserving and up for a great day on the ocean. This one is all about FOOD...
“My favorite flower is the Orchid”
“My favorite flower Is the Orchid!” Quote from Mr. Fitzgerald Never judge a book by its cover! EVER! Driving multiple #1’s back to back, back and forth, round and round yesterday The Flowermanstops to pick up a young man soaked to the bone carrying lots of gear. He...
HIT THE RESET BUTTON!
Is it…………..TIME TO HIT THE RESET BUTTON? A New Year has 365 days to see the sunrise. A New year has 365 days to see opportunity. A New Year has 365 days to start a new. A New Year has 365 days to heal. A New Year has 365 days to learn. A New Year has 365 days to grow....
CAR-LESS………….couldn’t CARE-A-LESS!
CAR-LESS……………………couldn’t CARE-A-LESS! The Flowerman is being tested on his resilience ONCE AGAIN! When The Flowerman rode a B.C. Transit Bus up to Campbell River last March he was filled with excitement and anticipation because he had gone without a car to drive for 1...
CURDS FROM HERDS
CURDS FROM HERDS! (Teachings from a world away) Herds of buffalo that is, water buffalo of Indian descent The Flowerman has taken inspiration from to find the simplest form of culture (the cultivation of bacteria) rooted deep in Indian culture (the customs, arts,...
EVERYTHING BY BICYCLE
EVERYTHING BY BICYCLE! EVERYTHING! Today a huge grocery shop (thanks Heather Crozier) with both bicycle panniers overflowing and The Flowerman’s large water proof backpack filled up to the top, admittedly The Flowerman was certainly worried about the rear wheel of his...
Here, Take me trash bin.
“Here, take my trash bin!” Calling someone a "dumpster fire" is a negative slang term that means they are in a situation that is disastrous, out of control, and unlikely to improve. Definitely NOT a “dumpster fire” but rather a beautiful person with a heart of gold....
Motor Coach Industries C.E.O. places his order for Flowerman Merch!
- - - - - - - - - - - NEWSFLASH - - - - - - - - - President & C.E.O. of New Flyer industries has placed his order and will be proudly wearing a: Flowerman LOVE BUS t-shirt! 90-Year Legacy behind this corporation. New Flyer was founded in 1930 in Winnipeg and is...