So here we are, between Christmas and the New Year. It’s always good to have a nice, quiet cup of coffee on a Saturday morning. Of course, there is a certain dependency on the machine to be in the right frame of mind to deliver that cup of coffee. It looks like today is a lucky day, since a push of the two-coffee button delivers the eight-ounce cup of steaming stuff that is vital to moving on with the day. The first sip is heaven and drives the demons back to their lair. The plot thickens just before the second sip. The familiar interruption of the Westminster chime signaling that another idiot can’t read the “do not ring the doorbell sign.” Tossing a bone into the soundproof room gets Twiggy and Tempeste off the ceiling chasing after it. A slam of the door brings peace back to the abode.
The security monitor shows an image of someone who looks a lot like Wile E. Coyote. A challenge through the intercom, and, long story short, he has an envelope that requires a signature. With a sigh, I start the security shutdown process.
The SWAT team needs to be put on standby. A quick text to the leader confirms that status. Also, the flight of A-10 Warthogs must be diverted. Another call to the commander puts that worry to rest. The SEAL team needs to be called off, and a call to the leader makes that possible. A call to the tow truck driver stops the deployment of an M1A1 Abrams Tank. The control panel simplifies the security system’s shutdown process. The boiling oil vats are put on standby, the turret mortars disengaged, the Trebuchet on safety, the concertina wire rolled, the Claymore mines reset, the tower Gatling guns on safety, the moat net dropped, the alligators fed, and the IEDs and shoulder-held rockets put away. The Proton torpedoes switched off. The gamma ray beams covered. The high-powered maser guns switched to standby, and Robbie’s nanorobots are chained in the basement. The Klingons are called back, and the Targ is caged. The locks are thrown, and the door is opened.
The Wile look-alike hands me the envelope and a clipboard. My signature is applied and given back to him. The Wile look-alike has a huge firework in one paw. It is from the ACME Explosives Company, leading me to believe it is not a firework at all. The other paw it open in the classic tip receiver mode. Given the presence of the dynamite, the better part of valor is to hand him a tenner. He smiles and turns to go as my front door is slammed. The envelope is from Linda Hill, and the message inside reads Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “plot.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!
To see what others have done with the prompt, visit Linda’s blog. Here is the link. https://lindaghill.com/2025/12/26/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-dec-27-2025/
Plot by John W. Howell © 2025
“You afraid of a little dynamite?”
“Yeah. Who wouldn’t be?”
“Well, for one, that is a cartoon character.”
“Yeah, but that dynamite looked real.”
“Secondly, who’s going to plot to blow you up?”
“It may not be a plot, but Wile is famous for blowing things up. I didn’t want to take a chance.”
“Okay, so it cost you ten bucks. Not much to pay for peace of mind.”
“You’re right. Speaking of peace of mind? Where’s the Uber?”
“Right over there.”
Photo bt Dan Antion
“You must be kidding me right now.”
“Why?”
“That’s a 1953 Nash Metropolitan. There’s not enough room for both of us in there.”
“We can squeeze in there.”
“It would be easier to wear that thing and walk than to ride.”
“Okay, you may have a point. How about he takes you to the pub and then comes back for me.”
“That doesn’t seem fun.”
“Maybe we can take the bus.”
“How about another Uber?”
“It’ll. cost more.”
“Yeah, but at least we’ll get there.”
“Okay. Calling now.”
“I’ll go tell the guy we are sorry.”
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Wile E. gets a tip? I think these guys are on to you, John. Of course, he would have probably blown himself up, but who wants to clean that mess off the porch — good decision to pay the ten bucks.
Have a great weekend.
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I thought so too. Why risk it?
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Ever dull on a Saturday morning there! Better safe than sorry. Whats 10 bucks at the end of the day ! ❤️
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That’s what I thought. Thanks, Cindy.
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Absolutely 💯 My pleasure!!!
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This was great, John! Have a happy weekend!
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Thank you, Kymber. Wishing you a lovely weekend, too.
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To be fair, Wile tends to only blow himself up. Probably the best person to handle explosives since nobody else gets hurt.
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But the mess. He wouldn’t be around to clean it up. 😊
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That’s why you need Acme insurance. They’ll handle everything.
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Good point
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It looks like a toy! I want one! How about I drive and you guys walk along beside me?
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Tell you what. You get behind the wheel and we’ll carry you and the car.
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😂🤣 Perfect!!!!
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What a wild way for Wile to get a tip for delivery! The Nash Metropolitan looks nice, but too tight for three people.
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That’s what I thought. I could see getting stuck in there. Thanks, Tim
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Remember this song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enqNl7tdLR4
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I do, and it was a fun one. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, John!
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I’m glad you were wise and handed over the tender. It’s not Okd Year’s Eve yet 💫⭐️
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Tenner
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Could be “legal tender.”
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Love it.
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Smile
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Where is your sense of adventure. If they can fit ten clowns in there, the two of you shouldn’t have a problem.
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You logic is very sound except those clowns aren’t as old as me. I would break with the bends required.
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Thanks for sharing this very entertaining, and again perfect story, John! I also love Dan Antion`s great car park. Best wishes, Michael
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So glad you liked it, Michael. Thanks for letting me know.
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Fake dynamite gets a tip? Go on…. and that Uber fits right in with the small car push that Trump is making. It just doesn’t look so safe -would fold like a pack of cards if it hit anything!
Anyway, Voodoo Rangers up!
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Yup. Let’s hear ot for the VooDoo Rangers.
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Talk about coincidence. At the Key West airport, I saw a guy in a zipped hoody with Voodoo Katie, Texas. Immediately thought of you and then read this post. What are the chances?
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What are the chances? It was a brew house in downtown Katy, Texas. It has already closed.
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That car looks like one of the cars from the animated move Cars. It’s cute and the color scheme is cheerful.
Good decision giving Wile a cash tip. At least it wouldn’t be on your porch when every plot he plans goes pear shaped. 🤣 💥
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Ha ha ha. So true, Deborah.
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Strange. Guess VooDoo Rangers will have a be a bit harder to find.
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No different source. Belgian Brewing makes VooDoo. Sold evey where. The brew house makes its own. Obviously not outstanding
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“the security shutdown process” haha! That car would be a bit too cozy for an Uber ride, but it would be fun to drive.
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I agree. We decided to just pick it up and carry it.
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Wile is indeed famous for blowing things up intentionally or not, so paying him ten bucks to get rid of him quickly was probably a good idea.
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I thought so, too, Thomas. 😀
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A twist on the Wile tip & a twist on the Uber this week, eh?
Had you known about the Uber you could have ordered it as Wile’s tip, to take him to take him to his next destination. There was no way that stick of dynamite was not going to explode, it had to. It’s the way of Wiles and Acmes.
It would have made a fabulous 2 fer explosion!
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A great idea. Tip Wilie with a Nash Metropolitan. 😆X. Love the 2 fer idea.
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He go boom! 🐥𝓧
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Well, a character finally got a tip! A great way to end a year. What a sweet ride, but no way will it hold three. 🙂
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We put it in our back pocket and walked to the pub. Thanks, Jan
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Smart to give Wile ten bucks. And another Uber will get you there, although it is a cool car.
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The car is very cool. It is a shame it is so small.
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