Hohoho
I am back in the saddle as it were. Anne Marie and Debra (the dears!) did the job. The Krampus doesn’t sway for love or money but the threat of these two Warrior Women was enough to scare the living bejesus out of him to release me from my wicket basket. He gave me a sharp kick in the backside and told me get the heck out yesterday.
The Board of Directors Here at Spo-reflections was not as enthused to see me as I hoped. In my brief absence they wasted no time in starting to redo The Board Room which now looks like a diner. I has a new orange and blue sign hanging outside the hall:
“Heorot Johnson”
Stipulation #24 in my contract says if I return from the dead 48 hours after a demise the contract continues. Although TBDHSR grumbled some I think they were actually pleased to see me. In the spirit of Yule I graciously conceded to let them keep up the sign and retain the new name of the hall. In my munificence they get to eat all the fried clams in the freezer.
Urs Truly in the height of fashion for the party
Tonight is the annual office party. I did not attend last year so I am happy to go this year. Yesterday The Bosses told me I am getting a nice monetary Christmas bonus. Better yet: they are raising my salary! I am pleased as punch. Usually what they give me is a 100$ bill, which I immediately spend at the liquor store on a good bottle of booze (no rubbish) one I am too cheap to buy myself but with a Ben Franklin in my britches I get a wish whisky. I research my purchase months ahead of time. This year is no exception. Funny how the mind works (my mind anyway). I was glad of course for the bonus but I also felt a bit disappointed and perhaps alarmed I may not get the one-hundred dollar bill now. I was tactful not to ask if I was still getting it; I will find out tonight. bI suppose I still could go straight to Total Wine after the party as is my wont. However it doesn’t feel as much ‘fun’ to merely put the purchase on a credit card.
Another matter of mirth: half the time I run home with my treasured bottle and put it on the shelf and then I forget all about it. I think it was April or May I was rummaging through the shelves only to discover last years’ $100 Christmas bottle (a Highland Park 18yo) which I had never opened. It’s a good thing my hummingbird mind works as it does or I might develop a drinking problem.
Good scotch isn’t fun to drink alone (Someone hates the stuff). I want a drinking companion with whom to share it. Spo-fans are invited to come by this holiday season for a snort. As a fabulous parting gift you will receive a bag of frozen clams. We have heaps.
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December 7, 2019 at 10:12 AM
Robzilla In CA
I don’t think I’ve ever had scotch, but I’m game. Maybe I should throw in my own C-note so we can upgrade?
December 7, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Urspo
what a delight that would be!
December 7, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Bob Slatten
Carlos would join you in the scotch, but I am more a tequila man myself, and have browsed many a liquor store aisle for the Right Reposado or an Amazing Añejo to imbibe!
Glad to hear all is back to whatever poses as normal for you! I read Anne Marie’s remarks and they scared me straight…well, my rendition of straight, anyway.
December 7, 2019 at 11:09 AM
anne marie in philly
I like you just the way you are; SMOOCH!
December 7, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Urspo
You are a dear !
December 7, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Urspo
I like a good tequila too. Reposado is my favorites type.
December 7, 2019 at 11:01 AM
RurslBeard
Need a single malt drinking buddy? Well as its been sung by troubadours throughout the decades…..I’m your man. Now, I’ve just got to get to Arizona!
December 7, 2019 at 11:11 AM
Urspo
You are welcome any time. Bring vintage tupperware.
December 7, 2019 at 11:03 AM
anne marie in philly
I am not a scotch drinker; gin’s my game. and don’t you look festive in your holiday frock; wear that to the office party tonight! and I LOVE HoJo fried clams!
December 7, 2019 at 11:12 AM
Urspo
I remember HoJo fried clams – I wonder if they are still available?
December 7, 2019 at 12:34 PM
anne marie in philly
looks like the answer is no. https://newengland.com/today/living/new-england-history/howard-johnsons-restaurant
now if I want fried clams, I have to go to friendly’s. lucky for me there’s one in mah hood.
December 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM
Old Lurker
I am glad the Krampus didn’t eat you. But I suppose this means no Poetic Eddas?
December 7, 2019 at 12:32 PM
Urspo
Thank goodness you are here. TBDHSR were so moved by your qualifications mentioned in your comment yesterday they want to make you an honorary Board Member! They don’t know how to contact you to drop buy for the blood rites to solidify the past. Please provide them your information. I’d advise you to lock up the liquor before they show up.
December 7, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Sam
My kids like whiskey (the two over 21)-I just an a vodka girl, The sticky stuff doesn’t work for me.
December 7, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Urspo
It seems brown stuff booze is not as popular as I thought
December 7, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Lori
How festive you look!! Enjoy the party.
December 7, 2019 at 2:54 PM
Urspo
It’s always a little awkward to schooze with the bosses. But mostly it is jolly good fun.
December 7, 2019 at 3:01 PM
Todd Gunther
Good to see you back! The shirt looks fabulous. Hope you had a good time at your party! Frozen clams? What are we waiting for?
December 7, 2019 at 8:47 PM
Urspo
The party was fine – and I got my $100 😊
December 7, 2019 at 3:46 PM
Linda Practical Parsimony
I love yourshirt. It is so festive! I only ever drank vodka, and now only celebrate with Coke. I might put orange juice in my Coke. Now, that is festive for me. It is good to see you are loosed and none the worse for wear.
December 7, 2019 at 8:47 PM
Urspo
Thank you
December 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Debra She Who Seeks
So glad Krampus decided to spit you back out! And congrats on the raise, too — that’s wonderful Christmas news! I even wish God Jul to TBDHSR, despite them calling me a harridan (of all the nerve!) Enjoy your office Christmas party tonight!
December 7, 2019 at 8:46 PM
Urspo
They probably don’t even know what it means they hear things said to them and pass it on
December 7, 2019 at 9:03 PM
David Godfrey
So I need to get to Phoenix, good single malt is a thing of beauty. I have some rare single barrel bourbons if you come this way, I am willing to share. Clam Chowder for lunch today, it was so good.
December 7, 2019 at 10:38 PM
Urspo
All sounds scrumptious
December 7, 2019 at 11:11 PM
wcs
Oh, if it were only practical, I would drop by. I have an unopened bottle of scotch (it may or may not be rubbish, but I liked it when I tasted it at someone’s home, so I bought one) in my collection. We could do a taste test.
December 7, 2019 at 11:13 PM
Urspo
How nice that would be for you to stop by or vice verse. I want that to happen someday. Let us hope so! 👍🏻😉
December 7, 2019 at 11:21 PM
Parnassus
You can tell that your readers were having abandonment issues. If we all turn out delinquent, it’s your fault!
–Jim
December 7, 2019 at 11:25 PM
Urspo
Pish posh I say. Only weak things like kittens and small children can be abandoned 😝
December 7, 2019 at 11:45 PM
Parnassus
You’ve probably just drawn the wrath of Debra again, right after you managed to appease her!
December 8, 2019 at 6:18 AM
Urspo
😱
December 8, 2019 at 4:04 AM
Pornstalgia – Old Lurker
[…] Dr Spo (the dear?) directed me to get in touch with The Board of Directors Here at Spo-Reflections. He said that TBDHSR wanted to make me an honorary board member (?!) and that furthermore that they […]
December 8, 2019 at 4:10 AM
Blobby
I’d stop by for company and perhaps cookies (though I’m off those right now), but would pass on any brown liquor. I’m with Someone on this.
December 8, 2019 at 6:18 AM
Urspo
Please stop by regardless. You make marvelous company
December 8, 2019 at 5:27 AM
Moving with Mitchell
What a kind invitation… And clams!!! But, I think I’ll pass on a trip to the US this Christmas season. It’s depressing enough. Besides, it would be pointless to waste good Scotch on the likes of me.
December 8, 2019 at 6:17 AM
Urspo
Perhaps the good stuff would make you a believer
December 10, 2019 at 8:46 PM
Ron
One of these days I may take you up on your invitation!