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Wild Goose on Fly–Jalapeno Peppers & Beer Part 2

August 23, 2014 by Carol 18 Comments

11042023.jpg nachosFlash frozen on my bar stool I couldn’t hear a sound.  My ears were vibrating like a tuning fork.   Just as I was preparing to crawl under the nearest table, the bartender slammed a bat on the bar.

“Goll dang it Floyd!  You are such a friggin’ nuisance.  Gimme that stupid gun.”

Meekly Friar Tuck handed over the gun, “Sorry.”

” Sorry doesn’t put frost on my beer  mug.   Let’s  hope nobody calls the sheriff.  Last time I had to give him a keg of my best microbrew, which you still owe me for.”   With each word the bartender jammed his bat against the big man’s chest.  “And this time you call Pete to fix the ceiling.  Pronto, ya hear.”

My disjointed thoughts jumped around like leap frogs.  What last time?  Was this a regular occurrence?  On the bright side at least I didn’t have to test my bum knee to see if it would bend  enough for me to dive under a table.  I downed a deep swig of beer and melodramatically wiped my mouth with the back of my hand.  It seemed like the appropriate action for the situation.

Hands on her hips and kohl ringed eyes blazing, Cheryl stood in front of Floyd hissing, “Your sucky behavior drives me CRAZY.  Why would I want to be with someone who doesn’t trust me, just because now and then I don’t come home at night?  Sometimes I like to spend a little time with other men.  If you would watch Dr. Phil like I ask you to,”  Cheryl’s voice was increasing in volume.  ” You would know in today’s world a woman has to actively build her self esteem.  It’s a gift to her man.”

Cheryl’s tone dropped to low and silky. “It’s so easy for a girl to be smashed  flat by a big manly steamroller like  you.  You wouldn’t want me to get all flat would you?”  She licked her finger and ran it along his cheek, as she pressed her body against him.

Floyd stoked her shoulder with his mammoth hand. ” No, I don’t want you to get all flat.  I like you all nice and round and warm.  Aw Cheryl, let’s just go home and make up our special way.”

I leaned forward.  Realizing I was in the presence of a profoundly talented manipulator, I didn’t want to miss a single word or gesture.

Out of the corner of my eye, I spied the young man quickly edging along the perimeter of the room toward the door.  His face as white as the jasmine rice at Bobby Chang’s and the front of his tailored slacks was wet.  His departure was unnoticed by Cheryl and Floyd, who were now slow dancing suggestively on a miniscule dance floor to music only they could hear.  Grey man was still at his post at the end of the bar and the bartender was sweeping up chunks of ceiling tile.

Cheryl whispered into Floyd’s ear.  Drat I wondered what she was saying.  Whatever it was, it caused Floyd to light up like a Las Vegas marquee.   Scooping her up he whirled her around.

I tipped back my head to take another sip of beer.  The bottle was empty.  How did that happen?  They must be making the bottles smaller.

“Bartender, I would like another beer please.  And when you make those nachos, add the jalapenos.”

Just like that I started eating jalapenos—another never crossed off my list.

With my third beer I saluted my own image in the mirror behind the bar.  Here’s to you Babe.  Continue to cross those nevers off your list.   And just a thought to consider, before you drink that third beer it might be wise to find out if there is  a motel in this town for the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. addie | culicurious says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Great story, Carol. I read both part one and part two… what an interesting experience! 🙂 Highly story-worthy!

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  2. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Thank you Addie. I am glad you liked it. Except in real life it was a transmission that went out and was waaaaaay more expensive and took several days to fix.

    Reply
  3. Debra says

    August 27, 2014 at 2:05 am

    Several days? So there will be a Part III and IV?

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  4. Carol says

    August 27, 2014 at 7:59 am

    It wasn’t on my mind to do that Debra, but you know that might be a good idea.

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  5. marcie says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Great story, Carol! And crossing nevers off of the list is always a great idea. I need to remember that! 🙂

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    • Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Actually it’s kind of fun. A bucket list in a way. But sometimes the ‘nevers’ aren’t that easy to do, but can be so rewarding.
      And then there are ‘nevers’ that will NEVER happen. Like for me that would be sky diving—unless I had to do it to save one of my kids.

      Reply
  6. Pam says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Wow! What an exciting day at the bar… I wonder if Floyd and Cheryl are still together.

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    • Carol says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:42 am

      You know Pam, they are probably the couple who break up and get back together multiple times, but in the big picture are always together. Not too many choices in a town like that actually.

      Reply
  7. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    August 27, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Hey, I’m with Debra — we want more of the story! Really good stuff — thanks.

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    • Carol says

      August 27, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Geez—maybe. There is more.

      Reply
  8. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Wonder story! I really love your writing. Can’t wait for the next part 😀

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    • Carol says

      August 28, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      I wasn’t planning when I wrote about this incident to say anymore about the place. But maybe I will after all. Thanx for your comment

      Reply
  9. Christie says

    August 29, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    I wish I was able to write like that. My posts are only rants and vents or food talk.

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    • Carol says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      I like your posts—Lol. Everyone has a different style. However, thank you for the compliment.

      Reply
  10. mjskit says

    September 1, 2014 at 8:44 am

    have you ever thought of writing a book of short stories? You’re a GREAT storytelling! I went back and reread the first half to get the full atmosphere. A very interesting experience – one in a lifetime that you will remember for a lifetime (and so will I :)).

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    • Carol says

      September 1, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Thank you for the compliment. I plan to have stories woven thru my blog on a regular basis. So stayed tuned.

      Reply
  11. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    October 1, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Carol, you have a great imagination. So entertaining!

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    • Carol says

      October 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Thank you Peter. I think you have a great imagination too. It expresses itself in the wonderful culinary creations you share with us all.

      Reply

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