My blinking SOS with my eyes had no effect on the clerk. WTF went through my brain as the clerk handed me my temporary membership card. Making faces and rolling my eyes did nothing to alert the clerk that my condition was SOL. Jessica grabs my arm and pulls me away from the desk. “Let’s get to the statue,” she says through her teeth. Seeing that the clerk will be no help, there is no choice but to enter the store.
My mind is racing as the checker waves us on. The only thought that comes is to stall as much as possible. Pointing in the direction of the last row clear across the store, we start moving in that direction. Wishing the opportunity to grab someone and scream bloody murder would come up, my objective is to move as slowly as possible.
“Quit stalling.” Jessica seems to be on to me. We pass the clothing displays, and Jessica does not appreciate me pointing out the terrific saving on bib overalls. We come to a woman holding a tray of cream cheese on cracker samples, and again, Jessica takes exception to my offer of trying one. She grips my arm with enough pressure to turn my hand black. “I’m not afraid to use this gun right here. Unless you want to be DOA, my suggestion is you get to the statue proto.”
A sigh passes my lips, realizing that my goose is now in the oven. Wait, an idea pops into my head. All that needs to be done is to go to the rotisserie oven and grab a couple of hot birds. Tossing them at Jessica and the big guy might be enough of a diversion for me to start screaming like a girl and get some help. With the plan in mind, I steer them toward the hot chickens. Grabbing two birds and flinging them catches both Jessica and the big guy off guard. Jessica starts swearing. The big guy decides to start eating my contribution is a scream that could crack the crystal.
A security guy comes over, and both the big guy and Jessica book for the exit. The security guy looks at my membership card and lets me know there is a message from Linda Hill. He shows me the message on his iPad, and it reads; Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “acronym’.” Choose an acronym and use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
If you want to see what others have done with this prompt, visit Linda’s blog. Here is the link https://lindaghill.com/2023/07/07/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-8-2023/
Acronym by John W. Howell © 2023
“SOL? Do you think anyone will know what that means?”
“Yeah. So Outta Luck.”
“That is the family blog meaning. I mean the real one.”
“We’ll just leave it at that.”
“DOA is Dead on Arrival, right?”
“You got it.”
“We all know WTF.”
“Yes, and no need to expand that one.”
“So where did this throwing chicken idea come from.”
“Where most of my hair brain ideas come from.”
“You know I feel a little cheated with that solution.”
“Come on, the whole idea of being hit with a lemon pepper chicken is pretty funny.”
“I suppose, but I expected some kind of gunfight or something.”
“Well, think of the chickens in that context.”
“That’s a stretch.”
“Think of something else then.”
“Like the Uber arrival text.”
“There you go.”
“That’s him over there.”
“In a Good Humor Ice Cream truck?”
“It’s the discount fare vehicle.”
“Can we fit?”
“Yeah, but you need to ring the bells.”
“Figures. Not a direct trip, I’ll bet.”
“Well, just a few stops.”
“OMG.”
“Nice.”
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Firstly, that is the most exciting Costco, like . . ever.
Secondly, WTF happened to all those Good Humor trucks? I know I’m sounding like an old guy but really, they were so much fun!
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I just had to throw that one in there since I loved them too.
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Nicely done, as per.
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Your such a clever fellow JWH…what an entertaining ride this morning. My question…we’re those chickens flying VFR or IFR? Regardless, it was a great flight, thanks John.
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I think VFR for sure. Thanks, Jim.
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I think flinging chicken is a West Virginia pastime. Good one, John!
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The Producer would agree. Thanks, Jill. Happy Saturday to you *sung to the tune of Are You Lonesome Tonight by Elvis.
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Extra credit with the acronyms, John!
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Oh thank you, GP. 😁
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Why did I not see the ACME rescue coming. Accelerating Chicken Mayhem Escape… oh and be careful when you go out to the parking lot. Jessica does not give up so easily. Then again she might go for the Good Humor transport to the Voodoo Ranger dispensary.
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All good advice, John. 😊 (fun too.)
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Good use of the available resources, John. Big guys will always stop for a minute to eat some flying chicken. What’s next for Jessica? Maybe an ice cream sandwich. I hope you have a great weekend.
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I think Jessica went into the produce section. Thanks, Dan.
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Good Humor dessert finishes off a flying chicken main course nicely.
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Indeed it does. Thanks, Tim
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Nicely played! I loved the bit about chickens as weapons.
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When your back is up against a rotisserie it is the best alternative. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John. 😀
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Such fun to read, John. You get this week’s SoCS prize (yeah, there isn’t one really, but if there was, it would be yours!) Great job!
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I’m glad you liked it, Maggie. Thanks for letting me know. Love to hear when something works.
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It was so much fun to read.
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Two things, John: 1) I will think of this post if I ever get in trouble with a nefarious big dude at the grocery store…fling hot chickens at the perp. 2) My cat Gibbs wants you to know that wasting chicken in this manner is a sin and he would always be happy to intercept big juicy birds from your hands prior to the throw.
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I think there might be enough to toss one to Gibbs. Hey Gibbs go on out, here comes the long throw. Nice catch. Thanks, Mary.
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Every time I go into our Sam’s (same thing as Cosco, I think) and see people lined up to get their roasted chickens, I am going to have to steer my cart away to gain my composure. What a hoot this was!
And yes, Sam our Good Humor driver when I was growing up, always let us ring the bells. The stuff dreams are made of. Happy weekend, John.
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Thank you Lois. Costco and Sam’s are similar. The whole idea of rotisserie chicken makes me laugh, so I can see how you would crack up too. I loved that good humor truck
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I see nothing wrong with riding in an ice cream truck. As long as you can get some free treats.
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I agree.
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Masterful, John. Laughed out loud at this one. Have fun ringing the bells this weekend. 😄
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I could almost hear you laughing.
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There’s a title for you: “Death By Rotisserie Chicken.”
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I like it. Thanks, John
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Awesome job, John! Your story put a smile on my face.
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I’m glad Monika. That is a day making statement.
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Ha ha ha! That’s quite a pickle you’ve gotten yourself into…
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Yes it is. Notice I chickened out though.
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Definitely a fowl choice.
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🤭
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This was terrific, John. DOA and flying rotisserie chickens. How you got the message from Linda was rather brilliant. Me thinks Jessica is not finished with you…
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I hope so Jennie. Thanks.
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You’re welcome!
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This certainly sounds like the guy I saw at Costco yesterday. Actually, everyday I’m there, it appears someone is being dragged around. Yea, it may have been you. I was too busy to help. The TP was moving fast and I had to dash to that section. I think it’s called the ‘ring’ where Costco’s best fight for every last stinking sale item…me, too.
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😁
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That’s just… wow. Hope you don’t get the bill for Jessica’s dry cleaning.
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Ha ha ha.I think that would be the least of what Jessica could do.
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Nice finish!
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Thank you, Traci.
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Excellent as always John it’s good to be back 💜💜
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Thank you, Dear Willow. 😊
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Ha ha ha … well done, John!
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Thank you, Marie 😊
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Egads, the p.butter and tofu is stronger than I thought.
I thought acronym was an anagram. Was going crazy looking for anagrams.
I know better!
Well at least the horror is over.
HA! Turns out Jessica & the big guy were nothing but a couple of chickens.
The Good Humor bells? Good luck! You’ll need Voodoo!
🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ 🔔ꭓ
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So many laughs in the comment, Resa 🍪X 🤣X 🌺X 😘X
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Oh goody!
Laughing is healthy …. usually!
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Unless you are in a car and just finished a 32 oz drink and just passed a sign that says next rest stop 100 miles. 😮X 😵💫X 😬X 🫣X
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Quick thinking to use rotisserie chicken as a weapon 🙂
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It would have been less messy with bowling balls but there weren’t any around. Thanks, Denise.
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Bowling balls would have worked too…lol
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Thank you for the link, Traci.
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A lemon pepper chicken barrage. LOL.
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Watch the eyes. 😁
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Sorry I’m so late! I had a big day on Saturday and then did a lot of SFA on Sunday…
SOL – the PG-13 version, of course.
Great idea on the chickens!
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Thank you, Dle. You are never late. Delayed maybe but certainly not late.
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You are always so gracious! 💞
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Being really gracious would be not doing a typo number on your name.
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Hahaha! I would not fret, were I you 🙂 xo
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Enjoyed this, John
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I’m glad Audrey. Thanks for letting me know. 😁
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Hahaha, I can just see those flying chickens. A very novel idea.
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Lemon pepper is the key.
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