i waited , figuring he was joking , but when he said nothing else , i realized he 'd meant his words . `` the place you have to be . and not staying long sounded great . i kept making mistakes , slips ... one after another . all we can do is wait for that cranky old bus to return going the other way ! everyone 's gone except me and a few cultures . were going to still camp out with you tonight , beth . but if she makes pumpkin or blueberry , that 's another story . '' 