Most Fleet Week interactions are, well, fleeting, but one city bus driver is getting another lucky shot at a chance encounter with a handsome sailor. Bus driver Yvonne Farrington was only able to snap a photo with the sailor near the Circle Line Pier on Friday, and had to continue on her bus route before even getting his name. She turned to 1010WINS for help, and the Navy came through with her man!
Farrington has plans to meet with Navy Ens. Larry Chester today, just a day before the Iwo Jima leaves town. Farrington, who is recently divorced, said it wouldn't even matter if Chester was already taken, telling the Daily News, "I'm gonna say all the things I didn't say in the rush to snap that picture and get back on the bus. I'm gonna tell him what a gorgeous smile he has." She said the two connected upon first meeting, and that he even bent down to give her a kiss on the cheek!
If things don't work out, any other sailors can still benefit from Farrington's sailor love. She said, "Uniformed personnel can ride the bus for free."
