great times were had last night- good book discussion, etc.  By the time I made it to the bus, though, it was after 10:30, a time that I'm usually asleep or close to it.  Nonetheless, big deal, right?  I was one of those annoying commuters, talking on my cell phone.  I waited 'til the first trip was half-way there, and spoke quietly, etc.  That second bus was an uncomfortable one.  I still talked on the phone (it was a sort-of business call, so I didn't feel too bad)... and a couple of rowdy guys got on.  I think they were drunk.  Loud and obnoxious.  two of my least favorite traits that can be found in a person, and there were two people like that.  Others chuckled or at least found some humor in what they blabbed about.  I did not make eye contact or listen to them.  I tried to focus on the phone conversation.  hard to do.  at some point, a fight broke out.  not sure if those guys started it or not, but they were part of it, and people were holding the two involved back, and the driver stopped the bus and the county police came.  it seemed like the longest trip ever.  even when we were moving, it felt like 5 mph!  it wasn't the scariest trip, though, 'cause my friend stayed on the line- even 'walked home' with me.  Overall, public transportation is worth it.  I'm just grateful to have not gotten caught up in the fight.