Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

Dirty Beach

 

In about eight hours we will be able to bear witness to the holiday celebrations. Next week is the fourth of July. Since the fourth is on a Wednesday, we here on the coast have two kinds of vacationers. The first will arrive Friday evening and stay through Wednesday. The second will come on Tuesday and remain through the weekend. In each case, they will haul their fireworks, wood, Keystone beer, and extended families. What this means to us is sleepless nights, wood smoke-filled days, and plenty of trash. When the holiday is mid-week, the mayhem goes on for at least nine days. A Monday holiday only destroys four.

We never look forward to a relaxed holiday and are joined by 3000 of our neighbors who look forward to the day after labor day. I can hear you now. “If you don’t like it, John, then move.” I guess that is pretty good advice. I think I will try to make the best of it and stay in my room. Ha ha ha. Today’s John Ku describes me well.

Grumpy Old Man by John W. Howell © 2018

Sitting on the porch,

Choking on fire starter fumes. . .

Wishing it would rain.

 

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I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

59 thoughts on “Friday John Ku – AKA – TGIF”

  1. “Grumpy Old Man” is a great John Ku. You need to add your copyright emblem because this one belongs in a magazine. Truly. You’ve captured the festivities, the local frustrations, and an old man on the porch. Love it! 🙂

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  4. I know a good many fishing guides, bird watchers, and boaters who have already made plans to be nowhere near the coast for the next seven to ten days. I did my grocery shopping yesterday, just to be done with it before the hordes descend. It’s like storm preparations, except I don’t have to gather up my important papers or secure the outdoor furniture.

    Be of good cheer. This, too, shall pass!

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  6. Funny. People vacation to where you live to enjoy the holiday, but you’d like to vacation to get away from it. I’m sorry your home will be invaded soon. Try to focus on the peacefulness you have the rest of the year. (And I don’t think you’re grumpy.)

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  9. You wouldn’t have to be so “grumpy” is people would just act right and be respectful. But, somehow that seems to be a lost art. Here’s to survival! 🙂

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  11. Your Johnku has me laughing. I am a fan of winter ocean visits and having the moment to myself. I visited my daughter once and we went to the beach for the 4th…craziest time I think I’ve ever had on that holiday…lol. At least only one boat was set on fire…Happy 4th I hope its peaceful!

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  13. Ah, ha, ha, ha! I love it, John! There’s a mean streak in you. 😉 xx Hopefully it won’t be as bad this year. I’m crossing my fingers and toes. Have a happy Friday and weekend!

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  15. How are your dogs with the fireworks? Maddie is a mess, and we are about 1/2 mike from where the town sets off the large scale display.

    I hope you get done rain 🙁

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  16. I live in a tourist town that undergoes a transformation from May to September. I completely understand,L OL. Sounds like it’s time to hug the home heath for the next week at least 🙂

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  17. Well, Grumpy Old Man, what you have in your backyard is the vacation that others seek. So knock nine days off and you’re still way ahead of the pack. Just trying to give you a different perspective. 🙂 I loved the haiku. Happy Fourth!

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  19. It’s too bad the visitors can’t pick up after themselves. That is frustrating for any destination – how they think they’re beyond it. Hang in there, John, and Happy early Fourth!🎉⛱

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  20. That’s really why we left Florida. Perpetual vacationers and retirees (the snowbird species) made it rough to live a normal life. And crime in DB was getting ridiculous. I hope you are surprised this year with not so much mayhem. Be well John.

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    1. Well, we had to call the police last night. Some idiots were exploding things on the beach at 11:00 PM. Loved seeing the blue and red flashers on the cruisers.

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