My cup runneth over mainly because an accidental hit of the brew button brought three instead of two 5 oz servings. Luckily the machine has a drain, or the tsunami of caffeine would be on the floor. So the absorbent mat that is in reserve will not be necessary. Sipping the life fluid reminds me of last week’s arrival of too many Warner Brothers look-alikes for comfort.
The grey rabbit said there was going to be a circus. An inquiry to the city assured me that no permit was necessary if it was held on my property, and no entrance fees were charged. We met in person so that the possibility of talking them into a restraining order could have happened. The mutt of a compliance officer refused to prevent what will no doubt become mayhem.
In deep thought, the thirty-story falling piano crash of the doorbell jerked me back to reality. It also set off a round of barking, cracking every mirror in the house. A toss of my old baseball mitt causes Lucy and Twiggy to think a sheep is loose in the place and brings the silence of chasing the lambs.
“Who is there,” is the inquiry through the Ring doorbell.”
“C’est Moi. Phiil Harris.”
“Baloo?”
“Bon mot. The very same.”
“What do you want?”
“Your friends Dan and Tom said you needed a ringmaster for the circus. Also, I have some mail for you.”
“Hold on.” The security shutdown procedure takes a few minutes, and the door is thrown open. Standing there is Phil Harris. “I thought you were dead.”
“This is fiction, right? Here take this and point me to my dressing room .”
Phil shoves an envelope into my hand and then pushes by me. I open the envelope, and it is a message from Linda Hill. It says, Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “mat/met/mitt/mot/mutt.” Choose one or use them all, any way you’d like, in your post. Have fun! Also, there is a note from Tom and Dan. Good luck is all it says.
To have fun, visit Linda’s blog and read how easy it is. Here is the link.
https://lindaghill.com/2023/03/10/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-march-11-2023/
Mat/met/mitt/mot/mutt by John W. Howell © 2023
“Not bad.”
“What?”
“You got all the words of the prompt in that intro.”
“Thanks.”
“One problem, though.”
“What’s that.”
“Your readers want a circus with all those characters. So you’re on the mat to deliver.”
“The objective will be met.”
“A fine mot ‘objective'”
“What are you, a linguist?”
“Mitt skämt.”
“Huh?”
“Swedish for ‘my joke.'”
“How about Swedish, for you are a mutt?”
“The same, ‘mutt.’ Du är en mutt.”
“Well, we’ve pretty much killed this one.”
“We all want a circus.”
“Fine. In the meantime, how about a pub visit.”
“Hello, Uber. Already place the order, and Helmut is on his way.”
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Well John it sounds pretty busy your end I think I might skip the circus and meet you at the pub ….mines a Sharz please 💜
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Good idea, Willow. Is Sharz a drink or something out of Hogwarts?.
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Lol no it’s a massive typo I meant Shiraz ….🤔😂😂😂😂😂
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Okay then. That’s much easier. 😁 🍷
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I’m with Willow, John. The circus sounds a little crowded and I’m not sure I want to be that close to Pepe. Bring some popcorn to the bar. I’ll slip you some bonus points.
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Sounds good, Dan. This could get out of hand real quick.
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I hope the little guy from the end of Rocky and Bullwinkle shows up with his trash can and broom.
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I will have to consult the union rep to see if that is in his job classification.
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Bribery and corruption 😱🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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🤣
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Looks like the bar is going to be crowded today with you, Willow, Dan and I getting away from the circus!
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I think I’ll send in the clowns to keep you guys company. 🤡
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We can enjoy a circus from a distance, but it’s all the more engaging with a drink in hand. Great job on the prompt, John. 😊
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Thank you, Gwen. Glad you liked it.
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Excellent job, John!
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Thank you, Maggie. Twas tough.
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Linda out us to the test this week.
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She did.
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You get extra bonus points for including all the words in the intro. If you include all the words and the circus in the intro of the next SoC Saturday, the Bentley is yours.
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Thank you, Madam chairperson of the Bentley for Howell Committee. 😁
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Heh, heh . . . 🙂
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😁
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What’s a circus without a beer stand?
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Gotta include that too.
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Nicely done, John! Was Phil standing on a large wooden box?
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No he was on his feet.
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This was funny. Wonder how long you can delay writing the circus. 😀
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You noticed. I’m not sure. Have you ever written yourself into a box?
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Many times. It never ends well.
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Ha ha ha.
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A circus sounds like the recipe for disaster in a John Howell fun way. Just make sure there is plenty of popcorn and cotton candy for our viewing pleasure, okay?
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I have some on order from Amazon Prime.
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Awesome.
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😁
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I’m with Willow I’ll meet you at the pub and skip the circus.
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Okay then. Enjoy the clown show over there.
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Phil Harris was funny in his own right, but he and Jack Benny made a good pair.
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Yes they did. Thanks, Steve.
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Good work, John. Educational, as well as entertaining, for this old mutt. 🙂
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Thank you, Tim. 😁
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That one was challenging, John. But I’m not surprised that you pulled it off. Well met!
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Thank you, Diana.
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You need a bigger coffee ☕️ mug, John, lol. Thanks for the Swedish lesson 😊
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Thanks, Jacquie. 😁
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🤣 It sounds like the circus is just beginning and there are far more 🤡 than I’m comfortable with, so I’ll have to pass this time. I was gonna join you at the bar, but on second thought, I think I’ll take a nap so I’m ready for the neighborhood tour tomorrow! You guys have fun, though!!!
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We were counting on you to join us in Karaoke. Maybe next time.
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Awww … I’m sorry to let you down, but your ears will thank you! Yep, next time for sure!
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This was great, John!
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Glad you liked it , Jill. Happy Saturday to you * sung to the tune of Save The Last Dance For Me by the Drifters.
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This is like a grand slam between the intro and the back and forth pre-pub!
You have met your mutt, I mean, match!
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Ha ha ha . Thank you, Dale.
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😉
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Ha ha ha! I swear there is a permanent smile on my face when I start reading your posts. You never disappoint. Now I’m curious about what comes next… C’est vrai!
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Le chaos sans aucun doute 😁
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I started cracking up reading your dialogue with the (late) Phil Harris 😉 Boy, does that bring back memories!
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I know right?
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Hmm. I don’t know about a circus in your backyard. Might be a little much. And I agree with everyone else; you may need a bigger coffee mug. 🙂 Great response to the prompt, John!
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Thanks, Jan
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You have met and exceeded all expectations, as per usual Boss.
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Ah thank you, Pilgrim.
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Love this Boss
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😁
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I really enjoy these little Looney Tunes scenarios. Just fun! Hugs and have a good weekend, John!
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Thank you, Traci.
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Hysterical!
I want a circus!
Cartoon Circus!!!
🎪🐂🎪🐂🎪🐂🎪🐂
The circus oxen have arrived!
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You shall have it. 🤡 🐂 🤡 🐂 🤡 🐂 🤡 🐂
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OX OX OX OX
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🫣🐂 🫣🐂 🫣🐂 🫣🐂
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🐂OX🐂OX🐂OX🐂
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😊🐂😊🐂😊🐂😊🐂
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🤗 + 😘 = OX
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🤗😘 X 4
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Thanks for sharing my post, Traci.
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A circus sounds just about right and I will enjoy it… from a distance!
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Smart person you are.
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Hi John, a circus with all the Warner characters sounds A1. Jolly good use of the prompt words too.
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Thank you, Robbie. Don’t know how it will work out but we will see.
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Exactly 😁 we want that circus 😂
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Of course you do. Well, come back next week.
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I am definitely looking forward to a circus!
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It’s here.
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Hooray! I’ll be there shortly.
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😁
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