Post 1638. Wednesday March 21
Ho
w nice. ‘High five’ I shout as I slap my palm against the welcome sign. Unfortunately, my gesture is a little overenthusiastic and I send it tumbling over the edge and down into the stream. Sorry, I mutter. I carry on round the bend singing my favourite song.
‘Climb every mountain, ford every…’ (sorry, that ‘s a bit out of tune!)
On I plod. I crane my neck to watch a soaring eagle, or is it a sparrow? Whatever, it’s beautiful. Then I trip.
Oh-oh-woo-woo-ooh-bumpity-bumpity…splash!
There’s that ****** welcome sign again. ‘You could have warned me’ I yell as I refused it another high five.
A little bit of nonsense for this week’s Friday Fictioneers which is once again hosted by Rochelle. This weeks picture is provided by Björn Rudberg
Not the smartest bloke, I take it…
Too right!
Lovely jaunt through the mountains Keith
It was going so well then…! Cheers Iain
Gave me a chuckle, but I think your fellow shouldn’t be wandering in the mountains alone. If he can’t tell the difference between an eagle and a sparrow, he might easily mistake a curious cougar for a tame tomcat. 😉
You are probably right Christine!
Teehee! Your MC got lucky today, Keith. Nice humour that had me smiling.
Mission accomplished! Thanks Penny
I was laughing from beginning to end. What a plonker! I could just see him tramping along happily singing out of tune, probably a couple of tin cans rattling outside his backpack a la Terry Scott in Carry on Camping..
A perfect comparison Jilly! Cheers
Was it a bird, or some poor guy who toppled over the edge because our hero here had high-fived the sign over the edge? Nice fun here, Keith.
Pleased you liked it Varad.
You’re not usually goofy, Keith. A fun read, a different side to your personality 🙂
That’s what you think! Thanks Granonine
Foolishness can be entertaining! Well done.
Scott
Mine:https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/heres-your-sign/
Indeed it can! Thanks so much.
UR Welcome
Ha… could we say that Darwin might have been right?
I think we’ve proved it! Thanks for the photo.
This man does need a keeper.
I think you are right! Cheers.
That was most fun, Keith!
I’m delighted you enjoyed it Dale, thank you.
Dear Keith,
First one I’ve read this morning. You started my day with a smile and giggle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
…and you’ve made my day! Thanks, Rochelle.
Haha! I can imagine this so easily, Keith. Nicely told
Funnier to imagine than to experience I guess! Cheers Lynn
My pleasure
Fun one. Thankfully, the fall wasn’t deadly and he survived.
Now the sign can be restored back to its spot where it can warn others 🙂
I didn’t think killing the narrator was a very pleasant thing to do! Thanks Anita
I wonder how many others will join him in the stream now that he’s knocked the sign over? 🙂
There’ll be quite a party going on down there soon!
They say ignorance is bliss.
Indeed they do! Thanks Jane
🙂
O sometimes it pay not to be quite so demonstrative
Too true Larry! Cheers
Such are the travails of the ignorant traveler.
Perfectly put Alice!
I feel I may have met this man. Unfortunately.
Not sitting in that stream I trust Sandra!
I love the subdued humour in this, he just didn’t get the meaning of the signs, perhaps there are many more.
I suspect that’s the story of his life James! Cheers
Should have gone to Specsavers!
Haha! I’ll send a copy to their advertising agency! Thanks Liz
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hahah
he could have ended in demise but you kept it light and fun
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dusts off – whistles on way back
As soon as I saw this week’s photo I had a feeling there would be a lot of dead bodies lying around which is why I hit the humour button! Cheers Prior.
ahhh and I think you were correct in your prediction…
Cheers Keith
What a cheerful romp of a story Keith- your man seems remarkably unconcerned by his tumbling down the mountain. Most entertaining.
It’s probably just another day in his accident-filled life! Thanks WWM
This was funny 🙂 🙂
Thank you Vivian
🙂
It’s Mr Bean on an adventure! Ha. Fun story Keith.
It could very easily be him! Glad you liked it.
I could almost hear this daft little fellow whistling as he walked. Thanks for the laugh.
My pleasure Alicia
Ha ha ha ha ha, all the sign’s fault, I tell you.
Yep, blame on the sign! Thanks Anurag
Ha ha!!! A very amusing tale and a wonderful character 😃
Delighted to have amused you Anna! Thanks for reading.
This tale made me laugh. He might not be the smartest but I love his enthusiasm!
You don’t need to be smart to be happy! Thanks so much.
care free and fancy free, but a bit bumbling…. lol
…putting it mildly! Cheers
See? The sign was put there to warn you!
I thought it was a greeting, not a warning! Never mind. Cheers Ann
Keith, he should’ve gone to Spec Savers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYtE-rbhKPQ
I feel bad admitting to laughing at this poor guy’s expense, but it was funny. Reminds me of my character from last week who tried committing suicide in a fairly shallow pond. That had people laughing too. There were also some very witty comments. A great read. Well done.
Best wishes,
Rowena
Rowena, thanks so much for that link.There were several I’d forgotten and a couple I’ve not seen before. Laughing at others misfortune goes way back to Laurel and Hardy and is the basis of slapstick.All together now – hahaha!
Hehe. I love the ending of the tale.
I’m not sure he did! Thanks, Patricia.
Funny … Funny … Funny … I thought of a high five too when I saw the photo. Then, on further viewing I realized it could be there for something else. I so it was. You showed teh danger perfectly. I love that he landed right where the sign did. Gracious, he should have been pleased the sign didn’t carve his head open. Good write …
Isadora 😎
That sign could be taken a number of ways as this week’s contributions show! I’m delighted you enjoyed if Isadora.
I can picture myself screaming as my hubby – who would ignore the sign – drives right over the edge. LOLOL
That was fun. Great ending too.
Cheers Russell
Hahahaha. Such a fun story!
Thank you for the laugh.
My pleasure Moon
LOL. I enjoyed your story Keith.
Thanks so much Irene.
After a tumble like that I’d refuse the “High Five” too. Fun story Keith.
I can think of more fitting hand gesture in that situation! Cheers Dan
There is that danger of tripping when your head is in the clouds 😉
Too true! Thanks Subroto
What a numpty!
Perfectly put! Thanks CE
Fun story!
Thanks so much Dawn
Bahahahaha a great fun piece Keith
I had a feeling there would be quite a few dark stories this week so I thought…FUN! Cheers Laurie
Love a bit of fun!!
Very good and funny too.
Very kind of you, thanks.
Haha down low.. too slow
Thanks for dropping by.
lol
Yes, another interpretation of the sign. Well done, Keith. Thanks for the laugh. 🙂
There certainly have been quite a few! Cheers Sascha
I sure thought I had commented, Keith! I remember reading and enjoying your story, because singing “Climb every mountain” is what I’d be doing, too! But hopefully, I wouldn’t go tumbling down. 🙂
Climbing mountains is not without its dangers! All together now….!
No getting him down. He’s either a perpetual optimist or high:) Well done.
…or both! Cheers.
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