A guy about 300 pounds and six foot four unties me while Jessica stands, pointing a gigantic handgun at my nose. “Okay, wise guy, “she says. “You said you knew where the statue is, so now’s your chance. Get up, and let’s go.” She waves the gun in the direction of the door. The big guy steps aside to let me go first. “You wouldn’t have a spare cup of coffee, would you?” My words sound like that kid in a forgotten product commercial where he holds up a bowl and asks pitifully for some more food.
Jessica tells me to shut up and to move through the door. The bright sun renders me a temporary Mr. Magoo and absolutely clueless about where to go. The big guy grabs my arm and drags me to a big black car. He opens the door and unceremoniously shoves me inside. Jessica slides in on the other side and doesn’t have to say much about making any false moves. The cold steel against my temple says all there is to say.
“Now, smart ass. Tell the driver where to go before you’re sporting a third eye.”
Not wanting to abort my living being status, my mumbling vague directions will hopefully buy me a little time. Jessica asks the driver if he understands where to go, and a surprising nod causes my breath to let go. Jessica gives me a jaundiced look like she knows a stall when she hears one. “You get one chance, dipshit. No statue, and you’ll enjoy a long dirt nap.”
Looking out the window, a strange sight appears in the sky. It is one of those biplanes, and it’s pulling a banner. It looks like a message from Linda Hill. It reads, Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “starts with ‘ab.’” Find a word that starts with “ab” and use it in your post. Enjoy!
If you visit Linda’s post, you can see how other bloggers respond to the prompt. Here is the link. Also, please ask her to send help.
The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS June 24, 2023
Starts with AB by John W. Howell © 2023
“Well, you have me absolutely confused.”
“About what?”
“The abnormality of the airplane.”
“Why are you using odd words.”
“Caught the prompt fever.”
“Well, you can stop now. We have enough AB words.”
“So, explain the airplane.”
“I think it’s obvious. I needed a way to deliver the prompt, and Jessica Rabbit and her cohort were not the way.”
“Cheap trick,”
“Or clever plot element.”
“We’ll see what turns up in the comments.”
“This is hard work. I think we need a VooDoo Ranger.”
“Uber is here already. There he is.”
“That long black car is Jessica’s.”
“No, the Uber driver is behind that one.”
“On the John Deer tractor?”
“There’s a trailer for us.”
“Absurd.”
“It’ll be fun.”
“Appeals to the bumpkin in us all. Okay, let’s go.”
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A biplane with the prompt… I didn’t see THAT coming! Good one.
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It sorta popped in there. Thanks, Priscilla.
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You do have unique stories, John!!
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Thanks, GP. At least you won’t see my stuff on every corner. 😁
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Ye-haw!
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Need some hay for the ride.
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I thought maybe you’d already had a Voodoo or two…good one, John!
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Jill. Happy Saturday to you *sung to the tune of Tossin’ and Turnin’ by Bobby Lewis
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Some of my favorite childhood memories are of riding in a wagon behind a tractor on my uncle’s farm. I hope you know where to tell that driver to go.
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Welll he seemed to understand my mumbled directions so for this week I’m going to assume I made sense to him.
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Absolutely abhorrent…it sounds like 🐳BigTuna🐳 has gone to the dark side! What an abysmal turn of events.
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Ha ha ha.Thanks, Jim. Glad you liked it.
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LOL! The biplane was clever! I hope you have a great week-end and the heat has abated somewhat.
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You as well, Deborah.
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John snap out of it. You are in a Toon surrounded by Toons with a Toon gun. You are probably absolutely safe. You just need a get out of Jessica Jail Card from Linda. After all she knows everybody. If anybody can get you out of this desperate situation it is Linda. I just sent her a note by carrier pidgeon. Actually it is a very young singing vulture who is fond of bumble bees. But I am sure he will get the note to Linda. By next Saturday. Relax everything is probably absolutely just fine.
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Let’s hope the vulture has some sway and that Linda is not allergic.
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You are in a tight spot, John. But I’m betting that gun isn’t real. Go for it – literally!
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You can say that from where you sit. I’ve felt the cold steel. It’s real alright.
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Mmm. Maybe sic Twiggy on their ankles!
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Might work. 😁
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Ha ha ha! I wanted to be witty but I couldn’t stop laughing. Where will we go next?
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Some of us don’t know where we go next but there is a week to figure it out. Thanks, Pam
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Whoa! Held at gunpoint by Jessica is stunning and riding a trailer pulled by a John Deere for some beer is absurd! I absolutely will tune in for the next episode. 🙂
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Yes it is hard to concentrate knowing that gun could go off any minute. Maybe the trailer can be an inspiration for a traveling party. Have a super weekend, Tim.
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You too, John. 🙂
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Thanks,
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Can you escape Jessica and her sidekick 💜💜💜
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I’m going to have to figure something out. Her cologne is killing me.
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Oh! My goodness is it 4711?
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Not sure and am afraid to ask
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4 7 11 is a cologne perfume… Very old fashioned my elder sister used to wear it 💜
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I’ll ask Jessica if she ever puts that gun down.
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😆😆😆
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It’s too classy for that gal 💜💜
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So far the stall is working but you best be careful. Jessica sounds like she means business! Happy VooDoo night!
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I think she does. Her cologne is really strong in this car. Making me sweat.
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Oh dear. Overpowering perfume is the worst!
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Perfume and a gun. No reason to be nervous.
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No, no… none… gulp!
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No none. Ha haha
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😀
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Well done on the prompt, John. An ABsolute cliffhanger, and a ride on a John Deere. Too bad ABout the coffee. 🙂
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I know. I still have a caffeine headache.
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😅
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😁
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Hi John, your writer’s wriggle room is getting smaller with this one 😁🌹. Flowers for the dirt cap 🫣
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You are so right about the wiggle room, Robbie. Thank you for the flowers. 😁
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This is a six-pack abs post, emphasis on the six pack (Voodoo calling). But seriously Boss, I’m all about the intrigue of your prompt deliveries and then the way in which you unfurl the challenge. You’re a professional in every sense of the word. Now hand me a bottle, will ya?
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Here take the bottle with my thanks for the lovely compliment.
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Salud!
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A trailer pulled behind a John Deere tractor takes Uber to a whole new level, John. Great use of the prompt, but now I’m worried about how the Jessica Rabbit debacle is going to play out. 🙂
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Yeah it is going to be tense. If her perfume doesn’t kill me we should find out next week. Thanks, Jan
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John, I don’t know how you do it, but you have a knack for unique and clever takes to the prompts. I’m also envisioning you guys on the trailer. Cheers!
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Maybe some folks will join us as we head to the bar. Thanks, Lauren.
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If I were in the area, I would! 😁🍻
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Yes indeed.
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Hey! Who’s that driver with the knowing nod?
What’s going on here?
Alright, I’m down with the tractor trailer, but that’s only because i’m from the prairies.
Have a great VooDoo!
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The guy works for Jessica. I don’t know who he is. The tractor should be fun. We could pick up some hay and other folk and have a good old fashioned hay ride. Love that OX artwork. 4(🌺X)
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He works for Jessica…hmm…. still he understood you?
Well, I sent in the BIG OX. Thought you might need some muscle over there!
4(🦊-f &X)
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I was amazed too that he understood me. I’m grateful for the BIG OX. He night be able to help.8(🦊-f &X)
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Hmmm…. 12 (🦊-f &X)
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12 (🦊-f &X)/3 ((🦊-f &X)
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Let’s see…
So that’s 15 OXen?
16 x ⏰🕰⏲ – cl & X
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The equation is 12OX divided by 3OX = 4OX
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Oh-no! Hope you can escape Jessica!
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I do too. Her perfume is killing me.
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I’m going with “clever plot element,” definitely.
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You are to kind, Liz.
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I like how the plane popped into the story! You have me on the edge of my seat waiting to see where this goes.
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I loved the old private eye Raymond Chandler stores. My riff here. Thanks, Denise.
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Thank you for the link, Traci.
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