Buses move out. The whole scene is like some sleeping colony of huge worker bees buzzing awake. Bus No. 9608 makes the run heading out State Road 40, then turns deep into horse country and loops back, picking up Forest High School students. Frankly, your columnist wasn't aware Forest students came from that far away. The total run is 54 miles.
Some kids live right on the line.
If they crossed the line, they'd be in Dunnellon High School. Today, the driver is a substitute. She'd rather not be named. This is not her regular route. She'll be Lady Driver.