Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #299 by Keith Channing

February 16, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 67 Comments

In Keith’s words.

“Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here.

Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries next Monday.

The photo.

Buffet by John W. Howell © 2021

“Hold on, everyone.”

“I can’t see my feet.”

“Looks like they are running out of shrimp.”

“Did you honestly just sneeze?”

“Where’s the help around here.”

“All you can eat for a buck?”

“Harold, you said this was an exclusive place.”

“Has anyone seen my wing?”

“Chicken wing.”

“Nah, stupid. My wing.”

“Hey, you there. That’s my serving.”

“Get your foot outa of mine then.”

“Where’s the manager?”

“Right here under y’all.”

“I’m never coming back.”

“Don’t let the door smack ya where the good Lord cracked ya.”

“Waiter. Wheres my wine?”

“You are kidding, right?”

“Yeah, make it a birdbath.”

“Anybody want to swarm after the meal?”

“Excuse me, madam. Take your wings off me. I’m not your husband.”

“You sure look like him.”

“I’ve been told that a lot.”

“Who wants dessert?”

“Is it included?”

“Yes.”

“What is it?”

“Suet paired with sunflower seeds.”

“Oh, yes, please.”

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67 comments

Keith Edgar Channing · February 16, 2021 - 4:34 am ·

And then the murmur became a murmuration. Great polylogue, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:32 am ·
  
  Great term, polylogue, Keith. Then the murmuration became a motivation.
  
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  1. Keith Edgar Channing · February 16, 2021 - 7:46 am ·
    
    Background – that was less than half the total number of starlings that descend on our garden regularly. For reasons I can’t begin to fathom, it seems always to happen shortly after Clare has scattered a couple of handfuls of mealworms around.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 8:19 am ·
      
      Hahahaha.
      
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Dale · February 16, 2021 - 4:56 am ·

It does look like a feeding frenzy, doesn’t it? I swear, it was that bad at the buffet in Punta Cana. Like no one had eaten in days. Ugh.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:33 am ·
  
  Many years ago I vowed to never eat at a buffet again. So far I’ve kept that promise to myself. Thanks, Dale. 😁
  
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  1. Dale · February 16, 2021 - 4:14 pm ·
    
    I have to tell you I am not a fan. Bummer when you go to an all-inclusive, though. It’s mostly that! 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 5:43 pm ·
      
      Yeah that is true. 😊
      
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Jill Weatherholt · February 16, 2021 - 5:14 am ·

As someone who has been watching the birds devour our seed, I loved this one, John! Great job. I hope your power has been restored. xo

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:36 am ·
  
  Still off this morning until 6:30. They are doing rolling blackouts to conserve energy. It’s 9 degrees F right now. We are gals to see the power in time for coffee. (Yes, our needs are down to the basics.) Have a good one. 😂
  
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GP · February 16, 2021 - 5:45 am ·

haha, I shouldn’t have read yours first because now I can’t come up with anything – yours is perfect!!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:37 am ·
  
  How about 20 birdies baked in a pie? 😂
  
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  1. GP · February 16, 2021 - 1:25 pm ·
    
    So now you have 2 over me!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 3:04 pm ·
      
      cha-ching
      
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Liz Gauffreau · February 16, 2021 - 5:54 am ·

Ha ha ha! This is hilarious!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:45 am ·
  
  Glad you liked it, Liz. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · February 16, 2021 - 5:20 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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Dave Williams · February 16, 2021 - 6:03 am ·

Fun chatter among these hungry birds 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:45 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dave. Was fun to write too. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · February 16, 2021 - 6:44 am ·

Time for the “Sold Out” sign on the blackboard.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:47 am ·
  
  Good solution.😁 Thanks, Craig.
  
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Mae Clair · February 16, 2021 - 7:29 am ·

Just when I think I’ve read your best you come up with something even better. This is now officially my favorite yet. Notice the “yet” part?
Absolutely hysterical, John, and so very, very clever. I loved every word of it!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 8:18 am ·
  
  I’m so glad, Mae. Thank you. 😁
  
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Charles Yallowitz · February 16, 2021 - 8:01 am ·

I think I can hear that picture.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 8:20 am ·
  
  Hahahaha. Love this comment. 😁 Thanks.
  
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srbottch · February 16, 2021 - 9:11 am ·

This is so funny, and creative. Nice work!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 10:07 am ·
  
  Thank you, Steve.
  
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  1. srbottch · February 18, 2021 - 7:32 am ·
    
    John, are you being affected by the terrible weather in Texas? The news reports are daunting.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 18, 2021 - 7:52 am ·
      
      Yes we have hd temps as low as 7 and power outs. We are currently three hours on two off. We are doing okay but a lot of folks are having real problems with broken pipes etc. Thanks for asking.
      
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    2. srbottch · February 18, 2021 - 8:04 am ·
      
      Can you share your email with me? Mine is stephen.bottcher@gmail.com
      
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    3. John W. Howell · February 18, 2021 - 11:45 am ·
      
      Done.
      
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Gwen M. Plano · February 16, 2021 - 9:58 am ·

One of your best, John! I loved it! 😂 I needed to laugh and who knew a swarm of birds could evoke it. But in the hands of a clever writer, anything is possible.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 10:00 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. It was fun to do. Who is the clever writer you mention? I’d like to read their stuff. 😂
  
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Debbie · February 16, 2021 - 10:04 am ·

Something tells me this is going to look like every restaurant in town once the pandemic is over! Great dialog to accompany a most satisfying photo!

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 12:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Debbie. 😁
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · February 16, 2021 - 11:23 am ·

It does remind me of a couple buffets I’ve been to. Good one, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 12:15 pm ·
  
  Yes and why I swore off of them. 😁
  
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B R Chitwood · February 16, 2021 - 11:54 am ·

You’ve won the day with this one…you may extend your bourbon rounds to three tonight! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 12:12 pm ·
  
  Thank you Doctor Bill Ray. Can you write me a note?
  
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  1. B R Chitwood · February 16, 2021 - 2:52 pm ·
    
    I’m partial to the Western ‘C’ note… 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 2:56 pm ·
      
      Hahahaha.
      
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Dan Antion · February 16, 2021 - 1:42 pm ·

Great job, John. I love the dialog. It looks like you have enough birds for a pie.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 3:02 pm ·
  
  I think so too, Dan
  
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Book Club Mom · February 16, 2021 - 3:30 pm ·

OMG I’ve never seen such a frenzy except our boys at dinner time! Great story, John. I could just imagine those conversations actually occurring. I hope you are doing okay with the snow and power outages. Take care.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 4:14 pm ·
  
  We are doing well, Barbara. Thank you.
  
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  1. Book Club Mom · February 18, 2021 - 3:06 pm ·
    
    Oh I’m glad 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 18, 2021 - 3:31 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Baydreamer · February 16, 2021 - 6:14 pm ·

Too funny, John, and one of your best! 😁😁

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:57 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Lauren. 😁
  
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petespringerauthor · February 16, 2021 - 6:14 pm ·

Time to put the “No Vacancy” sign.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:56 pm ·
  
  I think so. Or we are sorry but COVID rules say 50% of you have to leave.
  
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Sorryless · February 16, 2021 - 6:46 pm ·

I’ll never look at a birdfeeder the same way again.

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1. John W. Howell · February 16, 2021 - 7:54 pm ·
  
  Hahahaha. Thanks. Marc.
  
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  1. Sorryless · February 16, 2021 - 8:00 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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markbierman · February 17, 2021 - 5:57 am ·

I think those birds need to practice some ‘social distancing’. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2021 - 7:31 am ·
  
  Yes, and get masks for heaven’s sake. 😊
  
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  1. markbierman · February 17, 2021 - 12:13 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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Jennie · February 17, 2021 - 6:31 am ·

Hahaha! Well done, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2021 - 7:41 am ·
  
  😁
  
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circadianreflections · February 17, 2021 - 10:30 am ·

LOL! My word, that’s a popular feeder! Great take on the challenge, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 17, 2021 - 4:51 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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Jan Sikes · February 17, 2021 - 8:49 pm ·

Hi, John. I’m glad to see that you are still able to keep your blog going. Sadly, I have not. But I hope to be back home by Friday and I’ll be back in the swing of things. This was entertaining!

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1. John W. Howell · February 18, 2021 - 7:32 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jan. Yes, I have a personal hot spot that works well. I try to get everything scheduled while the power is on since the hot spot doesn’t have the bandwidth to handle photos etc with any speed. Stay warm. I hear Oncor has stopped the power-outs. 😁
  
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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · February 17, 2021 - 10:48 pm ·

Oh my goodness I got the best chuckle from this story.

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1. John W. Howell · February 18, 2021 - 7:36 am ·
  
  Always good for you those chuckles. Thanks for letting me know. 😁
  
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  1. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · February 19, 2021 - 10:28 am ·
    
    ♡
    
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Kreative Kue 300 – Keith Kreates! · February 22, 2021 - 3:00 am ·

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