Another Saturday and another opportunity to do precisely nothing all day. The coffee machine reached an agreement with me to produce two cups each morning with no hesitation. In return, I agree to ensure the water tank is filled and the beans are replaced. Oh yes, there is another fine point. The toaster needs to be moved closer to the machine and left overnight. Not wanting to know stuff that I would need to drink heavily to forget, there were no questions asked.
With my hands around a steaming cup and the laptop powered, the preparation for a relaxing stroll through the daily emails is all but assured. Before opening the first email, some idiot rings the front doorbell. In order to do so, they would have to move the sign that says “Please Do Not Ring the Doorbell “away from the button. Lucy and Twiggy hit the equivalent of high C in the barking world. Immediately grabbing my phone and bringing up the image on the Ring camera. The phone projects a huge sign being held by someone with hands that can only be described as cartoon character white gloves. Whoever is behind the hands is not visible. The sign is professionally lettered and says,
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “starts with pro.” Find a word that starts with “pro” and use it any way you like in your post. Enjoy!
If you want to enjoy, visit Linda Hill’s blog and read how easy it is. Here is the link.
https://lindaghill.com/2023/02/17/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-feb-18-2023/
Starts with Pro by John W. howell ©2023
“So, who is holding the sign?”
“I guess you’ll have to wait until next week.”
“Why do you do this? You protecting someone?”
“No, I just ran out of time. I proffered too many words in the intro.”
“Proffered? That sounds like a legal term.”
“Probably. It seemed to fit.”
“And it started with ‘pro.'”
“I don’t care what they say. I think you are pretty proficient.”
“Who are they?” Promulgaters of hate?”
“Don’t get sidetracked. You were on a roll.”
“Promiscus spreaders of lies?”
“Try and come back to reality. Protect your mind from these evil thoughts.”
“I think we are out on a limb with the ‘Starts with Pro’ thingy.”
“Time to think of something more proactive.”
“Yeah, like a Voo Doo Ranger prompt.”
“Stop. Just call Uber.”
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Thanks for sharing, Michael. 😁
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Very entertaining! Thanks for sharing, John! Enjoy a beautiful weekend! xx Michael
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You as well, Michael. Thanks for the lovely words. 😊
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Haha – I can see it now, John. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “starts with VooDoo.” Find a phrase that starts with “VooDoo” and use it any way you like in your post. Enjoy!”
I hope yo have a great weekend.
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I think I could manage that. Thanks, Dan
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🙂
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Some profound messages today, John. 😄 Great post!
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Thank you, Gwen. Great word ‘profound.’
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Thought you might like it. 😊
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😊
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Good one, John! Happy Saturday!
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Happy Saturday to you, Jill * sung to the tune of Handy Man by Jimmy Jones https://youtu.be/CKpbNvDg6zY
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My mother loves that one!
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I Thought she might. Was in the top 100 for 1960
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Sorry John, I just had to say.. “do that voodoo that you do so well”..
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Love it, GP. 😁
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Are we the only two old enough to know that song?
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I think so. 🤣
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Stretch the prompt as far as you can. I’m assuming the toaster keeps the coffee machine warm at night. It gets cold once the sun goes down.
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Sounds like a good explanation to me. Thanks, Charles
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Good one, John! You’re definitely a proficient professional. 🙂
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I am proud to know such a prognosticator. 😁
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🙂
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😁
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There are pros and cons to that! 🙂
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Ha ha ha
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Nice work. One might call it professional.
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Thanks, Craig.
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LOL! Well played, John!
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Thank you, Deborah.
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I am guessing Mickey or Minnie Mouse at the door, but will wait until next Saturday for confirmation.
In keeping with the prompt, you should ask for a Provision beer from Belgium at the bar. They probably don’t have it, but it’s the thought that counts.
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Good guess, Mary. I could throw them by ordering a Rochefort 10. Not even sure at 11.5 % ABV it’s legal.
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Clearly, you should receive bonus points for this one!
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Aww. Thank you. Liz.
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You’re welcome, John. 🙂
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😁
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Good one, John 🙂 Can’t wait to see who is behind the sign.
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Me too. (Just kidding) 😁
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🙂
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Uber should be on standby at your place every Saturday. And a budding romance in the culinary section? Properly attired of course.
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Yes. Attire is key. Thank you, Pam. The Uber stand-by is a great idea.
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Wonderful.
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Thank you, Molly Shea.
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Darn intruders that ignore signs! You did Linda proud this week as usual!
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Thank you, Maggie
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Ah, now I am wracking my brains to think which cartoon figure it could be.
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A week goes quick. Thanks, Robbie.
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Properly proffered proof that VooDoo Ranger is the way to end all proclamations of discord…. or something like that 😉
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Well done, Dale. 😁
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Tee hee… did require quite a bit of effort 😉
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I’m sure.
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Sebastian Maniscalco (he’s all over YouTube) said that calling Uber was like hitchhiking with your phone…
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I like that.
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White gloved hands… Bugs bunny or Mickey Mouse! …great post John… But keep that toaster away from the coffee machine 🤣😂🤣
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I think you give good advice Willow. Those two could be trouble.
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Yes indeed John with all the talk about AI. I would definitely be careful 💜💜💜
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Yes indeed. Sad thing is the toaster is not as smart as the coffee machine.
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Oh! Heck!!
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I know right?
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Nothing like using a zillion ‘pro’s in the prompt. I hope you won! Now, who is wearing the white gloves… I will be there next week to find out.
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Yes please come back. 😁
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You can count on it, John.
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Good one, John, and I understand so well about the doorbell thing with the doggies. Although, Copper barks in a low E and shakes the roof. Can’t wait to find out who’s holding the sign. 🙂
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Thank you, Lauren. We will find out next week.
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I proclaim, you sure had fun with this one, John!
How’s this, dahling?
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More good work by the fabulous Resa. Loved Pr🐂 Pr🐂 Pr🐂 Pr🐂 y. pr🦉 pr🦉 pr🦉ler
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Ahh, pretty crafty yourself!
OX OX OX OX
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😳X 😊X 😊X 😁X
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😳MG! An entire Pandora’s box of oxen has opened up.
A Boxen!
That should last us awhile! 💋💋💋
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A boxen. I love it. 💋💋💋💋💋💋
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💋💋💋💋💋💋
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🤗😘 🂤 🐑
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Ahh, took me a minute! Hug, kiss for ewe!
… 4 🐑 2!
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🙏🏻
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Promiscus is going in the Melville Files! You never fail to amaze.
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That is a good one for the file. 😁
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On it!
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😊
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