Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Pore/Poor/Pour

~ John W. Howell

 

A picture of a string with drops of water- the logo for SoCSThe coffee machine is taking its sweet time producing the brew I need. Desire is like a pore that gets bigger. When the cup finally arrives, the tendency is to pour it directly down the throat. My poor body is screaming, but a sip will have to suffice. Once done, my attention turns to the clock. It is set for August 3rd, 1924. The destination is Lyon, France, and the duration is an hour. The plunger is pulled.

We find ourselves in Lyon, the site of the 1924 Grand Prix of France.

Giuseppe Campari of Italy won the French Grand Prix, driving an Alfa Romeo P2 and finishing first among 22 drivers, more than one minute ahead of Albert Divo of France. The race took place over 35 laps for a total distance of 810.09 km.

Alpha Romeo P2

We now know that Giuseppe competed in auto races until 1933. He was also a professional opera singer. Sadly, he was 41 years old when he was killed in a crash in 1933.

Just as the champaign corks start flying, our alarm goes off, and we land safely on the trusty couch. Linda’s text is waiting. It reads.

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “pore/poor/pour.’” Use any of them or use them all. Bonus points if you fit ’em all into your post. Have fun!

If you are curious about what other bloggers do with this prompt, visit Linda’s post. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2024/08/02/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-aug-3-2024/

Pore/poor/pour by John W. Howell © 2024

“Looks like you got the bonus.”

“Yup. One more lug nut for my Bentley Turbo convertible.”

“You crack me up with that.”

“We all have to have a goal.”

“Yeah, but a Bentley Turbo?”

“Name a better one.”

“Best-selling author?”

“One that is achievable.”

“How about a Voo Doo Ranger?”

“I think you have something there. Uber?”

“Right over there.”

Photo by Dan Antion

“That looks like a 1979 GMC Caballero.”

“It beats me. All those kinds of cars look the same.”

“It’s a classic. Of course, the cabin is a little cramped. Maybe you could ride in the back.”

“You would have to pour me out at the pub with my poor, very sore anal pore.”

“TMI, let’s all sit up front.”

“Good solution.”

 

 

 

 

66 thoughts on “Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Pore/Poor/Pour”

  4. My father in law used to have one of those truck cars. I’m sure his was a Ford. Might have been called a Ranchero??? I’m reminded of a couple of songs today. Pour Me by Trick Pony, and One Piece at a Time by Johnny Cash.

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    1. When I was a youth, I had a modified 1949 Ford club coupe. It was a V8 and with additional power upgrades to the engine, the suspension needed to be beefed up otherwise the car was not safe. This was in 1957 and the suspension was a very important consideration. The factory cars did have more power but you are right, the suspension was the last thing considered. I currently have a newer coupe with a full factory installed racing under carriage. It handles like a Grand Prix racer.

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  12. TMI, indeed, John. I’d just leave him in the back if it came to that. Sad that Giuseppe died at such a young age. Racing has always been dangerous and attractive at the same time.

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        1. Okay. Since you have made no announcement about where you are going I won’t ask. Reminds me of NYC though. I always had to wait for a room no matter what time I arrived.

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  18. Well done on this week’s challenge.

    Those cars… I was driving to Prattsville to hang out with Marc, and I swear, there must have been some kind of convention for owners of that style of car. I had never noticed them before and all of a sudden, I crossed path with dozens!

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  19. John, you really poured into that poor pore.

    I’m sure by now you’ve poured more than 1 VooDoo.

    Love the truck/car! I had a couple of pals who hd El Caminos. (I think that’s the right name)

    Just wondering, pouring over this comment, have you been working on a book cover?

    Okay, onto the view!

    🐂 OX OX 🐂

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      1. Lol… only one makes you “The Lone Ranger”
        Or should I say “The Lone VooDoo Ranger”!

        Okay! The cover will come!
        📕⧗ 📗𝐗 📘𝔛 📙𝛘

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