After a week of rain, we had one bright sunny day and then it started raining again. Maybe April showers took a shortcut. In any case, come hell or high water—oh, yeah, we’re under a flood watch, too—Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt must be dealt with. David and I are anticipating an easy afternoon sipping our favorite beverages and maybe a snack. The prompt:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “signa…” Find a word that starts with “signa” and use it in your post. Enjoy!
Linda G. Hill
If we were having a beer, we’d both be confused.
“Hey guys, happy rainy weekend.”
“The seventh day of rain in the past eight days is hardly reason to celebrate, Cheryl.”
“Au contraire, David. Look around this bar.”
“It’s almost empty.”
“Correct. People don’t like to come out in the rain. That means we have a chance to enjoy each other’s company. Are you boys drinking the usual?”
“We are, and since Dan treated last week when Marian was here, I will pick up the tab today.”
“Don’t worry, Cheryl. I’ll make sure he leaves a better-than-David tip.”
“Thanks Dan.”
“Not to worry, Dan. Ive used the simple math method for years. I tip twice the tax.”
“That’s your method?”
“Yes, why do you sound alarmed by that.”
“Two reasons, David. One, our sales tax used to be seven and a half percent. They lowered it to six point three-five percent several years ago.”
“Oh…and two?”
“Your method—when it was accurate—would generate a fifteen percent tip. That’s anemic, especially for a bartender as good as Cheryl.”
“Here you go. One John Howell’s special and one Modelo. Can I get you guys anything else?”
“You can explain the parking lot.”
“Excuse me, Dan. What’ to explain?”
“The signage.”
“Oh, that’s right, you park in the lower lot.”
“Well, I prefer that lot, but despite a number of empty spaces, there were none I could park in.”
“We had to reserve spaces for the delivery drivers. Otherwise, they park in the middle and block the customers.”
“So, accommodate the inconsiderate at the expense of those who follow the rules?”
“Dan.”
“Yes, David.”
“We came here to relax. Drink your beer and park in the upper lot like a civilized human being from now on.”
“You’re right, David. Cheers.”
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