Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
Note: This visit to the bar is also part of Linda G. Hills Stream of Consciousness Saturday challenge. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: ‘vol.’ Find a word with ‘vol’ in it, and use it in your post. Have fun!” If we were having a beer, we would soon be missing Cheryl.... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you’d be picking on my photo library again. “So, I see you’re back on Flickr.” “I never left Flickr.” “Yeah, but you did that whole ‘private’ thing which left me staring at a ‘WoodWrkr hasn’t posted anything yet’ message. By the way, where did you get that stupid name?”... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you’d be interested in the casino story. “Have they started building that casino yet?” “Which one?” “Sigh…” “Well, they will finish the one in Springfield next year. They haven’t started the one across the river.” “That’s the one I meant. I also meant to ask if you’re upset about... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you’d be in a foul mood. “I have a bone to pick with you.” “Great. Save it for a while, we’ll order some wings later.” “No, this is personal.” “Oh geeze, before you guys get into it, could I interest you in an adult beverage. I hear it's ok... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you’d be amazed that the bar is empty. “Where is everybody?” “I’m here. Cheryl’s here. I have a tab open. Who else do you need?” “Well, I’m glad the tab is open, but the parking lot is full. I had to park on the street. I was expecting a... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, the conversation starter would be obvious. “Holy crap, what happened to you?” “I fell.” “You fell? That’s like Bill Gates saying ‘I made some money in software’ what did you fall from, or into?” “I fell at home, in the bathroom. The exact details are less than clear.” “Yikes,... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, everyone would be upset with me. “You know, there are other empty stools. You don’t have to sit next to me if you don’t want to.” “What? What’s with you?” “I just thought you might want to sit next to one of your friends.” “Uh oh, trouble in paradise?”... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you would be moaning about having to drink alone for a couple of weeks. “Look, I know you were at your mom’s funeral and stuff, but I don’t think you should miss two Saturdays in a row.” “Sorry, the timing wasn’t my idea.” “I wouldn’t have thought you’d want... Continue Reading →
“Do you still own a pickup?” “I haven’t owned a pickup since 2002…why” “I need to move some stuff out of one storage area into another one.” “And, again…why?” “There’s a new place that just opened up, and they have two year rates that are $10 lower than what I’m paying now.” “Why don’t you... Continue Reading →
