Yesterday was my first day this week not blogging, and that’s a subject of discussion at the bar. We’re here for a well-deserved rest and to get in out of the rain that will be with us for the next seven or eight days. While we’re here, we’re going to deal with Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt.
“Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is ‘yes.’ Find a word that starts with ‘yes’ or use the word ‘yes’ as is. Bonus points if you start your post with the word you choose. Enjoy!”
If we were having a beer, you’d be confused when you arrived.
“Yesterday, David.”
“Hi Cheryl. What do you mean? Yesterday, what?”
“Yesterday. Dan was here with Gary for lunch. You missed him.”
“Is he not coming in today?”
“Yes, I’m coming in today. I can come in two days in a row, can’t I?”
“Anything’s possible, Dan. I mean you blogged twenty-five days in a row.”
“Six.”
“Six what?”
“I blogged six days in a row, David.”
“Oh. I guess it only seemed like twenty-five.”
“Thanks.”
“So, what brought you in yesterday? You don’t usually come in on a Friday?
“Gary was golfing on Tuesday.”
“I took the liberty of bringing you your usual drinks. A John Howell’s bourbon for David and a cold Modelo for Dan. Is that OK, guys?”
“That’s OK, Cheryl, as long as the rest of my drink is coming.”
“I’ll be right back with the seltzer, the ice and a few cherries, David.”
“While you’re at it, can you explain why Dan was here yesterday?”
“Sure, ‘cuz Gary was golfing on Tuesday.”
“Dan, what does Gary golfing on Tuesday have to do with you coming to the bar on Friday?”
“Well, I was in Massachusetts on Tuesday.”
“Yes, yes, I know. You met Jennie and her students. I have to say, I’m a little jealous. But I still don’t see how this factors in.”
“I called Gary on my way home, to see if he wanted to join me for a beer, but…”
“He was golfing. I get it. Still, how does that turn into lunch yesterday?”
“He didn’t answer on Tuesday, and he didn’t check his voicemail until yesterday.”
“So, when he checked, he thought you wanted him to meet you for a beer, yesterday.”
“Yes. Exactly.”
“Why didn’t you explain what happened?”
“’Cuz I didn’t answer my phone. He left me voicemail that said, ‘That sounds great, I’ll see you there around noon. Maybe we can have lunch.’ It was already quarter of, so…”
“What’d you have?”
“A Wisconsin burger.”
“Lemmie guess, made with cheddar cheese.”
“Yes, and lettuce, tomato, mayo, barbeque sauce and served on toasted sourdough bread. I added pickles and onions.”
“Geeze Louise, that sounds delicious.”
“It was.”
“And it had the added bonus of keeping you from blogging again.”
“Well, only some people consider that a bonus, David.”
“Should I call for a show of hands, Dan?”
“No. I don’t think that’s necessary.”
“I thought I might trick you. All your answers have been ‘Yes’ up ‘til now.”
“I do listen to you when you’re talking.”
“Then listen closely. What say we get a couple of those Wisconsin burgers and another round of drinks? Can you handle burgers two days in a row?”
“Yes!”
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Good morning Dan I loved to see and read about your visit to Jennie and her class it was great I bet you enjoyed it!
Two burgers in two days …..well as my mum would of said “God bless your tummy!”
Those f photos are absolutely glorious this week even the wet ones.
Have a good week and I hope the weather is not too bad .💜
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Our forecast for the next week includes a lot of rain, Willow, but I’m sure we’ll get through it. The visit to Jennie’s class was the highlight of spring. I had so much fun. I’m still catching up on blog posts, but that’s a good thing to do on a rainy Saturday.
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You’re so right about blogging on a rainy day it’s all very cosy. Plus you sound like you had the best of times at Jennie’s.
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I did. It’s a good day to stay inside here.
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I do like being home on a bad weather day💜
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Wow… a burger sandwich…
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That was delicious.
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I’ll bet it was… 🥰
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I thoroughly enjoyed your class visit, and your photos show spring’s arrival. I don’t even have lilac leaves yet, so I’m enjoying yours for sure. Happy weekend, Dan.
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Thanks Judy. The visit to Jennie’s class was such fun. I’ve volunteered in classrooms before, but never one like this. The Aqua Room is a special place.
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Double bunnies and a perfectly pushed Smokey. All is right with the world…
😉
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Lot’s of bunny sightings this week. I stocked up because of the rain that’s coming. I think I have you covered. Smokey will sneak out in the rain.
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As though it wasn’t hard enough seeing that beautiful sourdough burger, you had to add the pickle! Good pickles make life go. What a great portrait of life as it should be! The entire dialogue today had me missing the Marx Brothers. The photo of the Beauty of Moscow is wonderful; those are serious buds and they surely promise some gorgeous photos to come! Of course I also loved the photo of the railroad trestle through the spring rain; I always stop at that for a little while.
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This restaurant hasn’t had pickles since 2020! I’m not sure why, but the pickles they like weren’t available. When the bartender told us they were back, we each added them on the side, so we could savor them. There is something special about a good pickle. I think of you when I pass the trestle. Those trees are slow to fill out. Maybe I’ll be able to see it all summer. I hope you have a great weekend.
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I’m always up for a good shaggy dog story!
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Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, Dan.
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I’d say Yes to all of that too, Dan! Two days in a row never hurt anyone, plus that burger did sound outstanding, Yes!!
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It was delicious, GP. I almost asked them to hold the BBQ sauce, but I liked that. Just enough to add a little zip, but not messy.
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Oh no, the messier the sandwich, the tastier it is!!
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YES! You aced the prompt!
Sand Cherry bushes and lilacs are stunning, and the Beauty of Moscow Lilac is a beauty already.
I’m so glad you and the Editor had the foresight to install “squirrel seats” on the deck posts! Lol!
Particularly love this photo of the trestle bridge.
Lunch looks absolutely mouthwatering!
And Old Glory looks magnificent in the spotlight!
Have a lazy, carefree weekend Dan, and stay dry!
Ginger
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Thanks Ginger. Smokey also appreciates that the porch roof extends over the posts for the railing. Keep those peanuts dry.
The trestle is looking good. I need to ride my bike or walk up the path and get a picture from the other side.
The flag has looked good all week, but this was the first day it wasn’t being blown all over the place. I thought it looked good at rest.
If you’re getting our rain, I hope you can stay dry and relax.
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Two burgers in a row, and they look sooo good! Sounds like it was a good thing Gary didn’t answer on your way back from school. Yum! Thanks so much, Dan. 🙂
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It’s funny, Jennie. He travels to MA often, and he calls me on his way home asking if I want to meet him. I thought it would be good to turn that around. The burger is very good.
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It was a perfect turn-around! Meant to be for the blog post. Isn’t it interesting that moments like these just ‘happen’ and are perfect for a blog post? Yes, I want that burger.😀
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They do tend to work out that way fairly often.
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Yes!
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Jennie–your post about the visit from Dan was such a treat! I’ll bet the kids loved it, too.
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Thank you, Lois. Yes, the kids absolutely loved it!
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The first ‘brats’ I had was at a July 4th parade. Wisconsin makes great sandwiches…and beer, in portions that make your eyes bug out.
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These are in the food group of summer. It was good timing.
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A Wisconsin burger? Hmmm…replace the sourdough with a regular bun and BBQ sauce with ketchup, and that would be more akin to the state. Then again, too many places are adding fried egg and other “gourmet” ingredients to their burgers that I’m not sure what a WI burger is anymore. I like fried onions and sautéed mushrooms on mine. Mayo or mustard.
Anyhow, I applaud your blogging consistency. I would have been posting today except yesterday was all about helping a friend with yard work, trying a new Mexican restaurant, tequila old fashioned, a nighttime walk, and collapsing on the couch. Fun day!
Have a wonderful weekend, Dan, and I will be around on Monday fir the first day of the door writing challenge.
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Thanks Mary. I love fried onions, but they make the burger slippery. With the BBQ sauce and the mayo, I’m lucky I didn’t wear most of this one home. I also like sautéed mushrooms , but those are only available on a different burger. I wish they had a “make your own” and not worry about the chef’s ego.
I look forward to having you join the challenge. I always enjoy your writing. Still, after a day of yard work I’d be more ready for Mexican food than my keyboard. We have a group in town who have been opening a Mexican restaurant “soon” since October. I could have driven to Mexico and back.
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“Anything’s possible, Dan.” Great line. :) So many sweet photos! I love the playground with all the trees.
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It is a good line;-)
The playground looks good in the shade. And I’ve started to see people bringing their children out to play.
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You’ve captured wonderful signs of spring, Dan. Our area is in bloom as well. Have a great weekend!
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Thanks Gwen. Spring is busting out around here everywhere we look.
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Guess I have to put you in my list of what not to read while drinking coffee (for laughing) Love the pine bough cones best of course. Takes me to my favorite hangout ❤️
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Yes, not responsible for coffee on the keyboard ;-)
I really like it when water and/or ice forms on the pine needles.
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Oh, gosh but David was in rare from today. Or maybe it’s just regular form for him, but I got a special kick out of the dialogue today.
Your Beauty of Moscow lilacs are really beautiful. They remind me of our crepe myrtle–but still…I wish we had lilacs. Even the name is pretty.
I read Jennie’s post about your visit to her classroom. That looked like such a good time. Have a great weekend, Dan.
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David was on good behavior last week because we had a guest. When it’s just me, he’s unfiltered. The Beauty of Moscow lilacs work up to full bloom slowly, but they are so pretty.
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unfiltered..😂🤣
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I had so much fun visiting Jennie. Best teacher on earth.
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Hi Dan, you have had a very busy week. I really enjoyed Jennie’s post about your visit to her school. So nice of you to visit and show the children your tools.
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Thanks Robbie. That visit was so much fun. I thought I had left busy weeks behind when I retired, but life still gets crazy sometimes.
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That really was a busy week, Dan, and you deserve to take it easy. I really enjoyed your visit with Jennie and her class. I almost miss those week-long stretches of rainy days. It’s been about two month since we’ve had more than a sprinkle — and that only a couple of times.
The gallery is splendid. I particularly love the train trestle photo. Hugs.
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As I sit here listening to the rain hitting my window panes, I can hear the wind. It’s cold and miserable but my day is brightened by the beautiful flowers you’re showing me. Mother Nature is such a tease!
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She is 🙂
But she brings us a lot of beauty.
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Burgers fit for blogging, hey! Despite a spat of sunny warm days, our lilacs are still not feeling it!
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Oh my. What’s wrong with those slackers?
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That burger does sound delicious! I’m doing protein shakes for lunch for awhile…need to drop those winter pounds! 😀
The trees have really leafed out over there. We’re in the flowering stage on the trees, and I see gardens with Daffodils in bloom here. We’re having a warm spell this week-end with a high of 78 degrees and Monday it gets cool again dropping to the low 50’s on Tuesday with rain. That scuttled our plans to put out the cushions. Maybe the week after that we will?
I hope your week-end is going well!
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It’s been raining all day, but it’s in the 50s. It will be a wet week. The new plants like it but I’d like some warm dry days.
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A nice break between showers is nice!
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Great photos, and that Wisconsin burger looks terrific.
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Thanks John. That burger was great.
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Looks like it.
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A clever use of the prompt, Dan. And my favorite photo today is the sun coming through the apple tree!
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There’s always one picture I wonder about including. That was the one today. I’m glad to hear that you like it.
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Oh God, my head is spinning. Cheddar burgers, beer and more blossoming trees! I love that light shot with the red bursts! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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I’m going to continue to show the spring trees, as long as we have them, Cheryl. Many blossoms are fading, but some haven’t started yet. That burger was soooo good.
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I look forward to every one, Dan. I’m so ready for a burger!
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Being from Wisconsin, I’m not sure we call those burgers Wisconsin burgers. They’re more like a California burger with cheddar cheese and barbeque sauce. We have fans in WI that like fried cheese curds and onion rings piled on our big burgers. Go big or go home I guess. Washed down with fries and Leinie’s. 🤣🤣🤣
Even if you’re having a lot of rain, it’s so nice to see the signs you see – the lilacs blooming is a good indication spring is officially here!
I hope you have a great week, Dan!
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Thanks Shelley. I wasn’t sure if this would fly in WI. Marketing, I suspect. It was good, though.
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You’re welcome. Oh, yes, it’s all about the marketing to keep us eating delicious food creations! Glad to hear it was good to eat!
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I liked the sun through the tree shot as well, Dan. Not much sun here the last couple of days, but we need to catch up on some rainfall amounts so we’ll patiently wait its return. Burger = Good.
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I liked that shot, too, Bruce. That burger was good.
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Those burgers look unreal, especially with the toast!
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That burger was very good. I love sourdough.
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