Post 1638. Wednesday March 21
How 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…
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Too right!
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Lovely jaunt through the mountains Keith
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It was going so well then…! Cheers Iain
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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. 😉
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You are probably right Christine!
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Teehee! Your MC got lucky today, Keith. Nice humour that had me smiling.
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Mission accomplished! Thanks Penny
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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..
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A perfect comparison Jilly! Cheers
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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.
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Pleased you liked it Varad.
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You’re not usually goofy, Keith. A fun read, a different side to your personality 🙂
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That’s what you think! Thanks Granonine
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Foolishness can be entertaining! Well done.
Scott
Mine:https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/heres-your-sign/
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Indeed it can! Thanks so much.
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UR Welcome
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Ha… could we say that Darwin might have been right?
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I think we’ve proved it! Thanks for the photo.
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This man does need a keeper.
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I think you are right! Cheers.
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That was most fun, Keith!
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I’m delighted you enjoyed it Dale, thank you.
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Dear Keith,
First one I’ve read this morning. You started my day with a smile and giggle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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…and you’ve made my day! Thanks, Rochelle.
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Haha! I can imagine this so easily, Keith. Nicely told
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Funnier to imagine than to experience I guess! Cheers Lynn
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My pleasure
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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 🙂
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I didn’t think killing the narrator was a very pleasant thing to do! Thanks Anita
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I wonder how many others will join him in the stream now that he’s knocked the sign over? 🙂
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There’ll be quite a party going on down there soon!
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They say ignorance is bliss.
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Indeed they do! Thanks Jane
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🙂
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O sometimes it pay not to be quite so demonstrative
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Too true Larry! Cheers
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Such are the travails of the ignorant traveler.
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Perfectly put Alice!
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I feel I may have met this man. Unfortunately.
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Not sitting in that stream I trust Sandra!
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I love the subdued humour in this, he just didn’t get the meaning of the signs, perhaps there are many more.
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I suspect that’s the story of his life James! Cheers
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Should have gone to Specsavers!
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Haha! I’ll send a copy to their advertising agency! Thanks Liz
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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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
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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.
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ahhh and I think you were correct in your prediction…
Cheers Keith
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What a cheerful romp of a story Keith- your man seems remarkably unconcerned by his tumbling down the mountain. Most entertaining.
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It’s probably just another day in his accident-filled life! Thanks WWM
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This was funny 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Vivian
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🙂
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It’s Mr Bean on an adventure! Ha. Fun story Keith.
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It could very easily be him! Glad you liked it.
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I could almost hear this daft little fellow whistling as he walked. Thanks for the laugh.
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My pleasure Alicia
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Ha ha ha ha ha, all the sign’s fault, I tell you.
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Yep, blame on the sign! Thanks Anurag
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Ha ha!!! A very amusing tale and a wonderful character 😃
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Delighted to have amused you Anna! Thanks for reading.
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This tale made me laugh. He might not be the smartest but I love his enthusiasm!
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You don’t need to be smart to be happy! Thanks so much.
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care free and fancy free, but a bit bumbling…. lol
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…putting it mildly! Cheers
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See? The sign was put there to warn you!
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I thought it was a greeting, not a warning! Never mind. Cheers Ann
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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
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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!
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Hehe. I love the ending of the tale.
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I’m not sure he did! Thanks, Patricia.
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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 😎
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That sign could be taken a number of ways as this week’s contributions show! I’m delighted you enjoyed if Isadora.
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I can picture myself screaming as my hubby – who would ignore the sign – drives right over the edge. LOLOL
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That was fun. Great ending too.
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Cheers Russell
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Hahahaha. Such a fun story!
Thank you for the laugh.
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My pleasure Moon
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LOL. I enjoyed your story Keith.
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Thanks so much Irene.
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After a tumble like that I’d refuse the “High Five” too. Fun story Keith.
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I can think of more fitting hand gesture in that situation! Cheers Dan
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There is that danger of tripping when your head is in the clouds 😉
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Too true! Thanks Subroto
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What a numpty!
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Perfectly put! Thanks CE
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Fun story!
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Thanks so much Dawn
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Bahahahaha a great fun piece Keith
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I had a feeling there would be quite a few dark stories this week so I thought…FUN! Cheers Laurie
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Love a bit of fun!!
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Very good and funny too.
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Very kind of you, thanks.
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Haha down low.. too slow
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Thanks for dropping by.
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lol
Yes, another interpretation of the sign. Well done, Keith. Thanks for the laugh. 🙂
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There certainly have been quite a few! Cheers Sascha
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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. 🙂
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Climbing mountains is not without its dangers! All together now….!
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No getting him down. He’s either a perpetual optimist or high:) Well done.
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…or both! Cheers.
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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Muchas gracias. ?Como puedo iniciar sesion?
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