He scratched his head and patted his belly, as if playing that kids’ challenge of combining two different motions. Obviously, he wasn’t convinced, so I redoubled my efforts.
“Some will be saved,” I said.
“Like Noah and the Ark,” I said.
“The waters will recede,” I said, “And the earth will be cleansed.”
“Praise the Lord,” I added.
A long silence followed, in which he shuffled his feet awkwardly. At last he said, “I think Noah had a bigger boat. An inflatable isn’t going to cut it.”
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Friday fictioneers is a weekly challenge set by Rochelle Wisoff Fields to write a 100-word story in response to a photo prompt. You can find other stories here
Neil MacDonald Author 
Optimism and pessimism neatly woven into a bit of irony.
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Thanks so much, Jilly
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The cats though… there’s enough room for the cats.
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One cat or one dog, of your choice
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Dear Neil,
I don’t foresee elephants on the inflatable. 😉 Enjoyable read.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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He really hasn’t thought this through
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Any boat in a storm, eh! Great story! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Bear
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His concerns seems valid. Good story
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Thanks so much, Vartika
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You have to speculate about his beliefs here. It is an enormous task to save the world; not everyone will make it. So, be assured an inflatable boat is sufficient.
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If the elect are very very few
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Not much room for the animals on there either.
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Sod the animals.
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A little light relief on what I sense may be a serious week of stories 🙂
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I’m glad it provided you that
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Even if the animals came one by one instead of two by two he’d have a problem!
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There might be room for a small rodent
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If trapped on an inflatable with one of them, I’d rather be trapped with her/him (the religious one.) She/he shouldn’t let him stop her/him from going.
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I don’t think he’s very stoppable. He’s got a plan
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He’ll need to be very selective on the animals he saves. Definitely, needs a bigger boat.
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Or smaller animals
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I wouldn’t be so sure, Neil. Apparently, the Noah’s Ark display in Williamstown, Kentucky was damaged by rain. 🙂
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Ironic
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Hey! Hope springs eternal.
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He’s a trier
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reality does bite. 🙂
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Uncomfortably so
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This story is subtly funny! But let’s face it, the people who watched Noah build the ark were probably scratching their heads thinking it was a bad idea.
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Thanks so much
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Tonight I am deflated, I need a puncture repair kit.
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Thanks, Michael
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Hahaha oh dear, yes I’m not sure the facilities will be large enough here. At least he’s hopeful. A fun story.
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Thanks so much, Laurie
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He might need a plan B… Good story 🙂
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Thanks so much, Fleur
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He was right 🙂
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Thanks so much, Bernadette
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LOL! Oh dear, talk about unrealistic visions.
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He’s an ideas man, not so big on execution
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