Mine was dreadlock lady. She'd walk up the hill on the school run while I was walking down the hill on the school run. One morning I opened my curtains and she was looking up so we gave each other a spontaneous/overly enthusiastic wave. Then later that morning we just so happened to be at the same baby group and had an awkward "we've already said hello this morning" conversation. She's now one of my closest friends!!
There's also bag lady. Carries a massive Ikea size bag everywhere. We greet each other like old friends in the morning.
Catholic Church lady. I see her on her way to church every morning and worry if I don't see her. I once asked her for a cup of tea and she said no (I think she's a bit of a half nun and can't socialise but I'm not sure if I've made that up or she told me when she said no)!
Patsy who is gregarious and totally lives up to her name.
Nice American lady who stopped me once to tell me her mother in law had died that morning. I think she just needed a chat. She passes us on her bike and I know I'm REALLY late when I see her coming towards me on her bike having already dropped her kids.
Man with twins. When his wife has them she doesn't say hello but we always do!
Finally the mum that never says hello. Three years of school runs. Every single day we and still nothing despite my most forward attempts! I've watched her daughter grow up!!
Local campaigning mum who wears jazzy leggings. She comes in the opposite direction and crosses at the lights at the same time. If they get there before us we have less time to wait because they've already pressed the button for the green man,