Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

I honestly don't think it wise to let either one of those guys use power tools of any kind under any circumstances. This ought to prove quite interesting. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019

Thanks, MA.

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Ned is hilarious! I enjoyed this write. Loved the history of floats. I didn't know that, despite growing up in the West Country in England, which is a big carnival area. I look forward to reading the next instalment

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2019

Thanks, Sarkems. Maybe being in a school environment is paying off.

Comment from Rikki66

Excellent

It is going to take quite a bit to get the float built unless these three have some more intellectually qualified personnel to assist them. Are there females around, taking a leak in the woods?
Rikki LXVI

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019

Yes, Ned wouldn?t be my first choice. I may send him to help a rival school?s float. Ned would only whiz in a she-free area.

reply by Rikki66 on 30-Aug-2019

Ned is full of mirth and that often is worth more than ability.
Rikkki

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Okay, just so you know, I cracked up at the 'chain saw' part.... lol! ;) A great one for our wonderful cuzzins, Sir Bill -- thanx for that Friday Smile!! ;) :) Yvette

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019

Thanks, Yvette, for giving this a look. Bill

Comment from susand3022

Excellent

Hi Bill, I sure have missed these guys... Ned and Pons are two of my favorite characters on this forum. They are always so very entertaining! I just love them to death! They are always good for a good chuckle, no matter what time of day it is. :)

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019

Thank you so much, Susan. I?ll pass on the kind words to the boys. :)

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Well Bill. You made me laugh out loud again. There are some funny thoughts in there but the one that got me wound up is: "I missed my homecomin' parade on account I was home schooled." That cracked me up. Great job entertaining me again. Robert

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2019

Thanks, Robert, for the positive review. Bill

reply by Robert Zimmerman on 30-Aug-2019

You're welcome!

Comment from Sallyo

Excellent

A variation on the backwoods hick tale... Gomer Pyle maybe. I was home-schooled and will try not to draw comparisons. I'd like to know where this is going. Is Ned really an idiot or is he playing them?

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2019

Pons and Ned are an ongoing collection of scenes.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

oy, Ned doe not seem to get much smarter with the passage of time. It's a wonder he hasn't blown himself up or something. Oh well, I guess it's better to be lucky than smart in some cases and in some places.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2019

Ned is apparently super lucky.

reply by nomi338 on 29-Aug-2019

Yep. aren't we all.

Comment from brenda faye curtis

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this, my friend, 'causer you haven't had a Ned and Pons story for a while. I must say I'm surprised that Flack is surprised by Ned's lack of understanding. Maybe he's just a standard smartaleck teen.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2019

When I was a kid I never thought my elders could be dummies.

reply by brenda faye curtis on 01-Sep-2019

Ditto.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Bill,

This always terrifies me. I hate to consider a world where people like Ned walk around - safely. Loved the puns, as always. You never fail to bring a smile. Thanks!

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2019

Thanks, Robyn