The bar isn’t busy today, but it’s been a busy week around here, and apparently a busy week at Stream of Consciousness Saturday & JusJoJan headquarters. Here’s hoping Linda G. Hill has a less busy week ahead. As for our crew, we’re catching up on yesterday’s JusJoJan prompt (Phantom by Tuba). You can visit Tuba here. We’re also going to work phantom into Linda’s SoCS prompt. In addition, we’re going to toast Linda – tomorrow is her birthday!
“Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 21st and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: ‘count on it.’ Use the phrase ‘count on it’ somewhere in your post. Enjoy!”
So, if we were having a beer, we would be ready to relax.
“Cheryl, what’s wrong? You look frazzled.”
“I am frazzled, Dan. Skippy unloaded the liquor order and nothing is where it belongs.”
“Dan and I are here. Right where you’d expect us to be.”
“Very funny, David but one of the things that isn’t where it should be is the John Howell’s Bourbon I ordered. Who knows where he put that.”
“The Shadow Knows.”
“That’s not helping, Dan.”
“Are you sure it’s the Shadow? I thought it was the Phantom.”
“No, David. It’s definitely the Shadow.”
“OK, if you’re sure.”
“You can count on it. I grew up listening to my brother’s maniacal laugh and that statement.”
“If you are in a phantomy mood, David We have some Phantom Butterscotch Brandy.”
“I’d prefer you continue looking, Cheryl. Butterscotch brandy? Why on earth would you have that?”
“We’re stocking up for some candy-themed drinks for Valentine’s Day.”
“That sounds intriguing, Cheryl. Do you think I could get a beer before you restart your search?”
“You’re going to drink without me, Dan.”
“He is. Here you go, Dan, a nice cold Modelo. David, I’ll be right back. Wish me luck.”
“Cheers, David, and my apologies.”
“I’m guessing Skippy hid the bourbon to get back at me.”
“I don’t think he would do that, David. Then again, you do pick on him.”
“He brings it on himself, Dan. Every time he says ‘no problem,’ I want to grab him by the neck and shake him.”
“I found it. He put the liquor away alphabetically by brand name, instead of in groups by type.”
“So, ‘W’ for Willet Pot Still Reserve?”
“Of course not, David, ‘J’ for John Howell’s – it was sitting next to the Johnny Walker bottles.”
“You see, Dan. It really isn’t my fault.”
“Here you go. One glass of bourbon, a snifter of seltzer, a glass of ice and four cherries—extras for making you wait.”
“That’s nice. Thank you, Cheryl.”
“No problem!”
“Sigh.”
“Now that I’ve found the liquor, do you boys want something to eat?”
“I’d like some wings.”
“Dan, David’s having wings. Are you going to join him?”
“I think I will.”
“Oh, Dan, I forgot. I brought my copy of your latest book for you to sign.”
“OK, but keep it away from that barbecue sauce.”
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