Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 17, 2012

Where can I get one of those?

It’s a brown thing.

Um…. does he really mean “acclimation”…. which is American English is usually called acclimatization"?

He might, in that it could be something that gets him used to the workday, submerged in it before it starts….

But somehow I think he means “acclamation” with an A…. a round of cheers or applause, a verbal sign of approval, or even a voice vote…

He starts the day with a show of approval…though it does look pretty much like self acclamation.

Maybe he needs a statue of the mayor or the president…or his wife….

Anyway…. I passed by the Tiki on my way to the salon….

Thought there wasn’t much going on.Was I wrong?

I’m not in town for long….I was away on the weekend, came home so tired I fell asleep before I got to Ballard St. last night…

Looking for a nightcap now…. and leaving again tomorrow.

After tonight, there’s a chance I won’t be able to post before Sunday

Well, sniffle … some of you COULD hold down the cheers till I’m actually out of earshot, you know….

I’m thinking Bev should be back soon…. maybe tomorrow…StelBel not till around the time I get back….

Storm, Marg and Lady Lavender have pretty much been holding down the distaff side the last couple of days…Oh, I guess I posted Sunday night…I mean, the way we drink around here, who can remember?If I actually drank this much when I’m back at the California end, I’d be falling over.

to hug or not to hug is the question

Hi Red! (Waves back)…and I think the statue was meant to be cheering….Cheering Ted on, that is…albeit silently.

I want my acclamation statues (about 6 of ’em) to do the Mexican wave as I drive past.That would be nice.

Roses are redViolets are blueYou love meAnd I love me, too

Fear the front of the statue.

Are there no pigeons on Ballard Street?

You know it’s gonna be a bad day when your Statue of Acclimation sic¹ moons you.¹yeah, that i should be an a.

Hate to hug that thing. Talk about the cold shoulder!

This work is really the curse of the drinking class !

Stoners on Ballard Street?That would explain it all.Self serving edifice. He is his own best friend! (Spaceballs)Brown Delivers!The sign on the statue says;“Come give Uncle Ernie a hug” (Fiddle about Fiddle about)No pidgeon has the desire or inclination to ever consider that a worthy target. It is bad enough as it is.Is he wearing “taps” on his shoes?Where am I? Am I who I am I think I might be but no it was the margaritas fault.Presidential DebateI am formally voting for pcolli. Love his beard.Formal listing of candidates on The Argyle Sweater. Adding SusanSunshine to the list as Secretary of Energy. (She can keep a light on those guys)As the leader of the Penguins of Madagascar said“Smile and Wave boys. Smile and Wave”

Thank you Linguist.I make a good taster. Been there done that. What is that food? Hey Veteran take a bite. Sure. (Chew chew, choke back gagging, get control) Smile and say its good, eat up. Then slowly walk away.Always up to the challenge. No Fear. No common sense. (did I say that out loud) Survived on C-rations circa 1950 packages and this was in 1972.Did add you to the list at The Argyle Sweater. I said " You know the guy with the parrot that drinks too much." HEhe!

!!!! EMERGECY CITIZENS’ ALERT!!!!!!A Gorgon is on the loose in the city and turning people into stone. If encountered DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT engage.Let the Sherriff take care of it, as he is already stoned.

Just stopping by to say farewell for a few days in case I don’t get a chance to post…No, I am NOT promising NOT to post…. sheesh!I won’t be near a computer but I’ll have my phone.Sorry I was too late for brunch, Linguist….would have loved to.

Um…. Monkey…. will you be in good condition to … you know…. hold down the fort?If you get the munchies (why do I think you might?) you can get a loaf of banana bread out of my freezer at the salon.OK two…. but leave the rest for when I get back, OK?(I don’t know whether I’ve ever seen such a long animation, btw!)Veteran — I’ll be happy to serve…but keeping these guys in line is a full-time job!

Red, since you’re off work… maybe you could kinda…um….watch the Sheriff watch the county?

Happy trails, all!

Too late to post in yesterday’s thread any more, but thanks Veteran and lɹıƃɹǝpunuʍop for the Brand New Key lyrics. It wasn’t quite how I was seeing the story unfold from the cartoon scene onwards, but hey, why not? This is Ballard Street; it could happen.

Good night, everybody!

Massachusetts by the Bee Gees

Good night from Cailfornia

East Bound and Down on 24 headed for Ballard St with a load for the Tiki Hut.

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Good morning Balladeers, (((((Plods))))) and Miss Susan.