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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...
Looking to Loose Weight? Ride a bicycle!
Looking to loose weight? Ride a bicycle! This was a heartfelt comment The Flowermanreceived yesterday. “I Hope all is well with you JD, I noticed you are looking much thinner lately. Take care of yourself, you are such a busy flowerman! Merry Christmas. Stay healthy....
A True Christmas Story on the Love Bus
A true Christmas story on the Love Bus. A hockey game is what Canada needs once again to bring the country together. As usual, The Flowermanknows the actual names of both individuals in this Christmas story but chooses to use aliases. As The Flowerman turns the corner...
“Talking about Mental Health is how the healing begins”
Meet Russell Bardak Russell Bardak stepped on The Flowerman's Love Bus the other morning greeting him with a large smile and equally large button pinned to his jacket. Russell asked The Flowerman "why all the flowers?" The Flowerman simply says it's an outward...
Mylo & The Flowerman
"Mylo has been really excited lately by a bus driver he has seen around town who goes by the name The Flowerman! He researched him, learned his routes, and about all the awesome things he does for our community, and was determined to start riding his bus and...
To “Be Grateful” or “Be Kind”, it’s your choice.
To :Be Grateful" or to "Be Kind", it's your choice. As The Flowerman was driving his Love Bus the other day a young student walked up the centre aisle to ask The Flowerman a question. He was 12 years old at most. "Flowerman, do you have a pen i can borrow?" A good...
Love and Luck on a B.C. Transit Bus
A beautiful woman boarded The Flowerman's bus with such positive energy and grace, during the trip this woman informed me of her dire health diagnosis yet smiled through it all. She told me that what makes her happy is to bring a smile to someone else's face. A...
The Flowerman presents the great bicycle give away
In the spring of 2021, a much needed change was required in order to regain my physical health and consequently improve even more my mental health. Weighing in at 300 pounds, a pack a day smoker for 25 years, such poor flexibility that hiring a woman to clip my...
The Flowerman presents Shoveling random acts of kindness
Picking up a rare day shift at Transit and driving my bus in a severe snow storm, all i could see were weary valley folks struggling to shovel the heavy and massive dump of wet snow. My first thought was what could The Flowerman do to help. Later that day i approached...