We interrupt this series of DISHPATCH posts to bring you some Yosh!! -ness.
Why?
Well, it HAS been a while since we’ve done a Yosh ! post (April? Really?!?)
Yup!
We’ve been very busy with the adventures of the JEDEMI LP GANG as they temporarily relocated “over the hill” to former Suit, KATIE’s Westside abode / ‘hood.
Then a couple of things happened which triggered a…
Ding! Happens…
…followed by a “sure, why not?”
When Katie was handed her iPhone to do a FACETIME with her husband, GEAR GUY — a “Go means Go!!” throw down challenge was presented.
A gift?
Perhaps. You be the judge.
What we DO know is that Gear Guy cleverly came up with a re-direct as he has taken off on an impromptu adventure to meetup with / help out some friends.
Please to enjoy!! —The Gang
Note: We introduced “Yosh” in the post.
The Japanese word “Yosh” is used in manga to convey, “Alright, let’s go!” Or as they say in Katie’s household: “Go means go!”
Above is a short clip that says what we’re saying (and demonstrating): For sure, “yosh” is spontaneous and energetic—a verbal burst of enthusiasm or resolve. We believe if you embrace the DragonBustR Way and it becomes a Way of Life (interwoven), you may find yourself bursting with enthusiasm and resolve.
Now on with the story!
EXT. KATIE’S WESTSIDE HOUSE
Former Suit KATIE has been handed her iPhone by RC the Gremlin / Storyteller (who is kinda running block for his pals (see DISH-PATCH (046)).
GEAR GUY
Did I catch you at a bad time…
KATIE
No… I’m good. Just got back. Ready to get my snack on.
GEAR GUY
Ah! Well I’m putting a TIGER IN MY TANK and then grabbing some ice…
KATIE
Yes, and…?
GEAR GUY
AND…
He studies her face.
GEAR GUY
Tell you what… I see that look. Go eat something and then I’ll ring back and catch you up…
KATIE
Another impromptu adventure, my Guy?
GEAR GUY
You could say that…
Then the sound of FACETIME hanging up occurs.
Katie is smiling and shaking her head.
KATIE
What’s that boy up to this time?
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
As she moves to turn on the convection oven, she literally bumps into pal RC the GREMLIN.
RC THE GREMLIN
Here you go, my lady!
He hands her a wrap and a steaming cup of spurs (AKA hot water)
RC THE GREMLIN
Just a warm-up, so to speak. Got some high octane in prOcess.
He points to the coffee maker.
KATIE
Smells good!
RC THE GREMLIN
The beans… it’s the beans !!
Laughing, he leaves her after retrieving the iPhone from the counter where Katie set it down.
RC THE GREMLIN
Let’s give it a boost before he rings back…
KATIE
Thanks!
DISSOLVE TO:
INT. KATIE’S KITCHEN
Katie, having finished her snack and catching up with headlines from THE ATHLETIC on her iPad, is nudged by RC.
RC THE GREMLIN
It’s for you.
He winks and takes away her empty dish while handing her a TRIGGER MUG of fresh(ness) .
Trigger Mug…
RC THE GREMLIN
I got this. You…
As Katie answers and Gear Guy notices .
GEAR GUY
I can smell that from here… Nice!
Katie takes a sip and nods. Then she cuts to the chase (as she often does).
KATIE
So, my Guy…. You were saying … impromptu adventure… Please to share!
GEAR GUY
Glad you are energized and ready because this particular adventure involves you.
She gives him a look.
GEAR GUY
First I need you to go down to the lower metro shelving unit where we keep the rice… behind the couch.
She hesitates.
GEAR GUY
Come on now…
He’s walking around the Costco parking lot while talking to Katie.
GEAR GUY
Look down. See those round plastic containers. Please grab one.
Plastic container…
KATIE
Lid too?
GEAR GUY
Nah…. Okay… Now proceed to that metro unit behind the TV where all those beans are nicely contained…
Wall of Cambros…
KATIE
Our wall of cambros and… Why are there plastic bags? Look at…
GEAR GUY
Settle down you… This will help us whittle down the stock…
KATIE
Huh?
She is scanning the number of containers and doing mental calculations.
GEAR GUY
Burning daylight on my end. Shall we continue?
KATIE
Uh… Yeah… Sure…
GEAR GUY
Only take that red container to the kitchen with you, okay?
KATIE
Gotta put you down to…
Special blend…
Katie takes it off the shelf and balances the round cambro on top of it. Then she retrieves the phone…
GEAR GUY
Let’s get you to the kitchen. Don’t drop me.
Moving cautiously back into the kitchen, Katie places the containers on the counter, and then props the phone up so both hands are available.
KATIE
Assuming I need two hands for this part, yes?
Gear Guy nods and motions across the kitchen.
GEAR GUY
Please to grab a silver bowl… medium size from the cabinet and the scale… MY scale.
He waits as Katie moves through the kitchen off camera.
GEAR GUY
Got ‘em? Cool. Now put the bowl on the scale and hit TARE… the ON/OFF … until it zeros out.
Katie does as told.
GEAR GUY
Let’s measure ya out some beans… like 300 grams of ‘em.
The sound of sliding beans can be heard, which gets RC’s attention.
RC THE GREMLIN
What’s that girl up to?
KATIE
Woo hoo! Exact-a-mundo !! Now what?
GEAR GUY
I know you’ve been keeping a stash of my silver trays in the oven. Please grab one and set it on the counter.
KATIE
Gotcha!
GEAR GUY
Okay eagle eyes… Now you sort and dump… er… dump and sort…
KATIE
Say what?
GEAR GUY
Gotta make sure there are no rocks or rogues… If you need to, put your ear buds in and “Go for the Flo” you so enjoy.
Katie nods.
GEAR GUY
I’m going to get going. Call you from the truck.
Katie gets started and then feels a nudge. She turns and smiles as RC hands her the ear buds.
RC THE GREMLIN
Let’s get this party started!
[Black-eyed Peas SONG]
Enchanted Jukebox to ear bud…
DISSOLVE TO:
About ten to fifteen minutes later, the phone rings – FACETIME w/o the face.
GEAR GUY
Audio only the rest of the way. Did you sort the beans — making sure there were no rogues… no stones …
KATIE
No badness… Yeah I did…
GEAR GUY
Alright… Now… put them in that white container and cover with water to…
KATIE
Ah… We’re soaking… Got it.
GEAR GUY
I’ll be back for the next part…
KATIE
That INSTA-POT thing?
Insta Pot thing…?
GEAR GUY
I promised you fresh beans this week. Remembered it after I hit the road, so…
KATIE
Base. Is. Covered. Gotcha!
There’s a slight pause.
KATIE
Okay, my Guy… Enlighten me as to…
GEAR GUY
Got STATE PARK PASS, will travel…
Katie glances over to where the PASS is kept (magneted to the condiment fridge).
GEAR GUY
Retired friend booked himself a campsite… and I’m … well… it could be bad… so I figured…
KATIE
Save the day AND some catch up time AND… did you empty the freezer?
…did you empty the freezer?
GEAR GUY
A little… Won’t starve or anything.
KATIE
Coolio. Got it. Beans a soakin’ and…
GEAR GUY
How are the guests?
Before she can answer, he pipes up again.
GEAR GUY
Whoops! Hanging up now.
KATIE
Drive first! Check in later.
The connection drops. Katie shakes her head and looks over at RC.
KATIE
That’s my Guy…
RC THE GREMLIN
Yes, and… These are a couple of your house guests. Managed to tear Dossie away from the KINDLE to observe your prOcess…
KATIE
Kindle… Manga? Kong Ming??
DOSSIE
No… a detective yarn… the …
KATIE
DENTIST! Just got it. You like…?
Dossie’s read…
DOSSIE
So far…
Just then the swoop sound [SUP-DUP-A-ZUP] can be heard from outside the kitchen window as the JOBY DRONE approaches.
Sup-Dup-a-Zup…
FRANNIE
Ready to Go?
At the same time KATIE and DOSSIE reply:
KATIE
Who me?
DOSSIE
Who me?
RC THE GREMLIN
Lady Katie, you’re with me… another adventure…
RC THE GREMLIN
And YOU ladies… I personally checked out where you’re going… Expecting a full review when you get back, yes?
…Expecting a full review when you get back, yes?
FRANNIE
Review?
DOSSIE
Maybe… a movie…?
They SUP-DUP-A-ZUP away and RC faces Katie.
RC THE GREMLIN
Well, lady… What did you learn this day?
KATIE
Maybe… the the bean prOcess is actually… at least, so far… not immensely complicated IF… you focus on the individual steps as you work towards to goal of…
Katie pulls out her phone and shows RC the end game.
End game…
KATIE
He usually makes the magic happen but… I could… maybe if…
RC THE GREMLIN
Execute the various steps with confidence… Yeah I can see you doing beans in a pinch… like if you had a bean emergency or something like that…
She’s pacing about.
KATIE
Key word: confidence. Like playing golf or…
RC THE GREMLIN
Snapping out those weekly loaf of OATMEAL STOUT bread… You got that down.
Katie scans the kitchen and spies the directions from her SOURDOUGH BREAD WORKSHOP.
KATIE
I forgot. Need to feed my starter.
Feeding Session…
She races off to get the starter from the beer fridge and RC is laughing.
RC THE GREMLIN
Ya know… Speaking of confidence. You really ought to …
KATIE
I know. I know… See that LAY-FLAT?
RC THE GREMLIN
All I see is that it’s on the same page… has been for weeks.
Same page for weeks…
RC THE GREMLIN
When are you…?
KATIE
Soon…
RC THE GREMLIN
Uh huh… I believe you… NOT!!
FADE OUT.
Pencils down…
That’s a Wrap!
And that’s how Katie got a jump start… a move towards building up her confidence to take on some more kitchen adventures.
Hope you enjoyed this YOSH! break. Now we’ll return you to your regularly scheduled DISH-PATCHes.
Thanks for hanging out with us!
Don’t forget to Yosh! yourself! It’s fun. It’s energizing. It makes you smile. And…
Smiling is Contagious!!
And your walk-off tunes (as mentioned above). Enjoy!!
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