So this homeless dude got on the bus yesterday.
I knew he was homeless because he smelled of alcohol and seemed to have difficulty keeping his eyes open.
Normally the bus drivers don't let people on if they're really smashed, but this guy was borderline and had his pass ready so he got away with it. He started talking to the man sitting behind him; they were both Eskimos and most of them are cousins here so they are always pretty pally with each other.
Anyway, Homeless Dude was telling his "cousin" about how he was nice and warm the previous night because he was dressed in lots of layers. I particularly enjoyed his observation that went like this "You have to dress for Winter; well I do- I'm homeless!"
He also made the profound comment "I'm almost 50 now; I can't work any more..."
Going on that logic I only have 5 more years of slaving away at the office before I can retire, but if my retirement home is to be the Great Alaskan Outdoors I'd rather continue with my career such as it is, thank you.......
Also going on that logic, it sounds very much like Homeless Dude actually CHOSE to be homeless???!!!!
I mean I really DO like my home comforts, and although it is true that alcohol always seems to be in plentiful supply for the homeless people I've seen, there does seem to be a serious lack of hot water, soap, internet and nice hot cups of tea, so I think I'll stick with my job....
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