Today’s treat is a steaming cappuccino made right here in the kitchen. The whole milk is steamed, and the shot of espresso is delivered, and here it is. A couple of shakes of cinnamon and a sip of the foamy goodness turns my mind to the clock.
In a discussion with Resa McConaghy, she mentioned that returning to July 27th, 1940, might be interesting. Looking up the date, it is when Bugs Bunny made his first appearance. I asked Resa why we should visit that date, and she said, “Just do it.” So the clock is set for the date, and the time is set for 7:00 PM. We will stay a couple of hours. The cappuccino is drained, and we are off.
™Warner Brothers
So we arrive at the movie theater in West Orange, New Jersey. The crowd has just started to go into the theater. It now occurs to me why the CEO of Warner Brothers gifted the clock. It was so we could go back and enjoy the Bugs Bunny debut. Let’s all relax and enjoy Bugs’ big moment. Thanks to Resa for the idea.
The alarm goes off as the lights come up, and I’m sitting on the couch with an empty cup. A text comes in from Linda Hill. It reads. Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 6th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “Just do it.” Use the phrase “just do it” somewhere in your post, or write a post in the spirit of the phrase. Enjoy!
If you want to see what others do with the prompt, visit Linda’s post
https://lindaghill.com/2024/01/05/the-friday-reminder-for-socs-jusjojan-2024-daily-prompt-jan-6th/
Just Do It by John W. Howell © 2023
“That was fun.”
“I agree. It was good to see Bugs in his first feature.”
“He certainly has had a career, hasn’t he?”
“Yes, he has. He is the most popular Warner Brothers character.”
“It is hard to believe he has been around for almost 83 years.”
“I don’t want to say anything, but it is hard to believe the author of this blog has been around for about the same time.”
“Yeah, I think we should leave that one alone. Changing the subject for a minute, I noticed the prompt is “Just Do It.”
“Yup. That’s what Linda came up with.”
“A company had that as a slogan. Which one was it?”
“It was Nike.”
“Oh yeah.”
“How about you and I just do it and get to the pub?”
“Uber is sitting over there.”
“Wow, that’s a 1940 Ford Deluxe. What a beauty.”
“I thought you would be pleased.”
“I don’t know where you find these Uber drivers, but I’m not going to complain.”
“Today, that is.”
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Not a bad you done it. Not bad at all.
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Thank you, John.
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You be stylin’ on the way to the pub. Love Bugs – Have a great weekend, John.
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Thank you, Dan. Have a great one as well.
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Yes, another great Uber ride!!
Funny but I adopted that slogan, “Just do it” a long time ago to get me up and movin’ to do things I once found difficult; certainly not any affiliation or love of Nike!!
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Obviously it worked. 😁
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Don’t make a wrong turn at Albuquerque. 😁
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Ha ha ha.
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Nice woody. Enjoy your trip to the tavern.
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Thank you, Craig. 😁
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This was wonderful! Of course the time clock was so that you could see Bugs in his first movie. And what an Uber car!
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It was a terrific show. Thanks, Jennie.
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Yes, it was. You’re welcome, John.
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Bugs sure brings up a lot of good memories. That Ford would be quite the ride, I think. It sure looks to me like a preview of models to come later.
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I think so. I think the first model change was in 1949.
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I was thinking of today’s SUVs. They’re more modern today, with a lot less wind resistance, though. 😀
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Yeah, and they don’t rattle like a 40 Ford deluxe.
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🙂
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Uber drivers in 1940 would be something. LOL I had no idea Bugs was 83 years young. 😉
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I know right? Time flies. Thanks, Sue.
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Looks like the day is beginning well. Enjoy the ride, John – at least in your dreams. 😊
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Yes that would be very accurate, Gwen. In my dreams
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Bugs and Elmer Fudd never get old.
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They sure don’t. Thanks, Lois.
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I am revisiting old cartoons with the grandson but have not seen that one! And this week a woodie! Woo-hoo. The kind of car that was old when I was in my teens and quite prized by young drivers.
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Those woodies are very rare. I’ll bet the price is out of sight.
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They are. I did a check on them!
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I’ve always been a Bugs Bunny fan. You’ll be stylin’ on your way to and from the pub today. Nicely done, John!
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Thank you, Deborah.
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I’d take that Uber! lol 😀 I’m a big Bugs Bunny fan. Some of my best memories include my dad, and the Bugs Bunny Road Runner Show on Saturday mornings. 😀
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I have always loved Bugs. Thanks, Kymber.
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Watching that Bugs Bunny cartoon just made my whole day! He is such a smart aleck–and poor Elmer Fudd is such a dolt.
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So true, Liz.
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Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd… pure genius…
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Bugs is the man!
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yes he is. Thanks, Bruce.
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Love the car! I also loved the cartoon. My how the times have changed.
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They certainly have, Pam.
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YAY!!!
What a fab shout out treat, John!
I loved watching that cartoon.
I just knew all that watching of Bugs Bunny would come in handy one day. Finally!
You topped this one off in deluxe style with a 1940 Ford.
Enjoy your VooDoo!
🐰❌ 🐰❌ 🐰❌ 🐰❌
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I’m so glad you liked it, Resa.
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(Bugs would be proud of us!)
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Now THAT is a ride!
Watching that Bugs Bunny reminded me of a time way back, with my first husband, we went to a Warner Brother’s/Bugs Bunny Festival, I guess you could call it. In the beautiful Rialto Theatre. Can you imagine five hours of that theme music between each cartoon? Hundreds of them! And all because we were supposed to see Bugs’ penis? Was such a blip, we pretty much all missed it! Jeez. The things we do!!
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I think that would be a hoot. Sorry you missed the penis. 🤣
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It grated on the most positive nerves after a while. Seriously, I think it was just a lure to bring us all in 😉
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I love it. Thanks for sharing.
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🙂 My pleasure, mon ami!
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😁
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83 years and still going strong!
Yeah, this is one of the best Ubers yet.
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I think we could get that number for about $115K. 🙄
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It is a sweet ride.
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No air, rattles, drafty, AM radio. Yeah , sweet.
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Bahahaha!
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83 years is a long time. That would have been during WW2.
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Yes, about 18 months before the US entered the War.
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I am loving your clock adventures, John. How cool to see Bugs Bunny’s first screen appearance. And congratulations on your 83 years!!
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Come May. Thanks, Jan
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The ‘Bugs’ theme always makes me smile not to mention an episode! Cappuccino sounds like a terrific beverage on cold days. Don’t mind if I do! ☕️
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We have decided to use the feature on our machine. It is really a great thing with a little cinnamon sprinkled on top
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Stop, I’m salivating all over my keyboard! Seriously though…good for you.
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Saturdays only. Don’t want to overdue it.
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Can you really overdue good coffee?
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Yeah, good point.
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