Friends and family of a Colwick woman celebrated for penning a humorous bus blog have splashed out on a surprise banner for her birthday, which is now being displayed on the side of her favourite mode of transport.
Jennie Wiseman has been an enthusiastic bus fan for some years and started a blog all about her favourite bus service – Red 44- a few years ago, much to the amusement of her friends & family.
They say Jennie’s blog has always kept them entertained with fun posts and humorous updates – especially during Covid when there wasn’t a lot of fun to be had.
The hashtag #buseswithjen, made popular on the blog, features on the birthday banner.
Friends and family say Wiseman has no knowledge of the birthday surprise which has caused some concern from her mother, Ruth, who said: “I just hope she notices it as she’s getting on and off her beloved bus”.
Elaine Flegg works with Jennie at the Windblowers music shop on Derby Road in the city centre says she always enjoys reading the blog.
She said: “Buseswithjen is hilarious, affectionate and familiar to all us fellow travellers.”
And she’s not the only one who thinks this is an appropriate gift – school friend Nikki Murphy added “Jen’s always been a fan of an easy rider; it’s a very fitting way to celebrate her milestone birthday.
“I hope she loves this as much as we all love her”
The bus banner took to the road on Monday (August 29) and will be on display for two weeks.
Enjoy your birthday Jennie!!! What a great way to celebrate!
Brilliant! Well done everyone – Jen is the new ‘ Bus Influencer’ x