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Pons and Ned meet at different locations

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Comment from Ulla
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Hi Bill, they are just too funny. You're getting very good at the clever guy and the extremely daft guy. You really do have a great imagination. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 27-May-2018


reply by the author on 27-May-2018
    Thanks, Ulla. You?re very kind. Bill
Comment from brenda faye curtis
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Pons and Ned are always a good read. It couldn't have been easy to find a way to tie that in with your mantis theme, so that makes it even better!

 Comment Written 26-May-2018


reply by the author on 26-May-2018
    Thanks, Brenda
reply by brenda faye curtis on 26-May-2018
    You're welcome, Bill. :)
Comment from Ginnygray
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So now we meet the mantis as a costume visiting a dojo! Someone asked their class to meet in class with suits that matched their disciplines, so Ned shows up with a mantis outfit! He had a seamstress see his mantis costume since he was larger than most costumes. Bed decides a belt in the martial arts is better than one for a fool! Creative Bill!

 Comment Written 25-May-2018


reply by the author on 26-May-2018
    Thanks, Ginny
Comment from judiverse
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I'm sure Ned will be a shining light in Kung Fu class. His get-up is going to be an attention-getter. He always tackles something new with such enthusiasm. Fun comments about Uncle Zed and his drinking. Ned has a great last line about getting a belt in Kung Fu and talking about the belt his mother used for punishment. Really funny. Pons is the perfect straight man. judi

 Comment Written 25-May-2018


reply by the author on 25-May-2018
    Thanks, Judi. I base Ned and Pons on my brother and me. One is smarter and one is dumber than these chacterizations. You can guess which is which.
reply by judiverse on 25-May-2018
    You're welcome. I wouldn't have thought it. judi
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi Bill,

These two are great foil for one another in a very classic tradition of the straight guy/funny guy. Lots of word play. Great stuff.

Should that be Martial Arts Studio in the title?


 Comment Written 25-May-2018


reply by the author on 25-May-2018
    You?d think. Now it is.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
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Lovvve Ned's costume. He'll win every time--opponents will fall over laughing.
I didn't know these guys were cousins. That explains it. Pons puts up with Ned out of family loyalty... or maybe his uncle pays him to do it. :)

 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Thanks, Phyllis. Ned just makes everyone else feel like Einstein.
Comment from lyenochka
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Another fun exchange between Pons and Ned. Sounds like Ned is in for a rude awakening. Is it KungFu they are learning? For karate, the word would be 'gi' for the uniform and for taekwondo, "dobok."

 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    They spelled it gee for Judo on my 1973 college syllabus. Ed-ja-kay-shun, huh?
Comment from royowen
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Another hilarious adventure with the two prize patsies in Ned andvPons, they really are not very bright. I wonder how Ned could get "disciplines" get mixed up with wearing an adjusted praying mantis, Well done Bill, a most enjoyable read, blessings,, Roy

 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Thanks, Roy
reply by royowen on 24-May-2018
    Welcome Bill
Comment from nomi338
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Sounds like Ned has already sustained a severe blow to the head. I certainly hope that his insurance is current because something tells me his is going to paying a visit to a nearby clinic very soon. Poor guy.

 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Ned has insurance on his car, so if he's hurt bad he'll get in and drive off a cliff.
reply by nomi338 on 24-May-2018
    Ouch!
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This tells the dialogues in conversation between Pons and Ned about someone and how to appreciate it for another act of learning at a Martial Arts Class; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR

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 Comment Written 24-May-2018


reply by the author on 24-May-2018
    Thanks, ALD