Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for July 15, 2015

Ah, yes, I know the feeling well, unfortunately in about 5 minutes she will be asleep, just like me….

May I recommend “2 Buck Chuck”?

Chip has a bigger tolerance than Lois and myself. And I don’t usually burn a hole in my tee shirt, not anymore anyway.

If you pour the olives on that table….no more messy juice!

But if you fall asleep there, it won’t convince anybody when you say “I was just resting my eyes!”

Shika… Glad you finally saw your party….

And before the food was put away and the cake eaten!Time is so pleasantly elastic on Ballard Street!

Bev… oh no! The Monkey must not feel well at all!He had to have spent a long time with those bananas in his hands…and he didn’t eat them!

It’s beautiful work….but it worries me.

Monkey!!

Hope you’re doing OK!

Good morning everyone. Busy day here,there and everywhere,for Spot [vet appt.:( ] and me. Have a great day all. :) Peace.

Metal mesh tables are taboo are here. I end up wearing more than I eat myself with no help from anyone else. At least the table can be cleaned with a hose though.Good day to all.

So ended the polite conversation over the quality of the wine.

Obviously, Tuesday Wine Tasting Night at Little Guido’s Trattoria and Tonsorial Parlor wasn’t a hit with Chuck and Marcia.Chuck’s feeble attempt at dry humor did not go well with the 2013 Chianti . Marcia found both distasteful. And we all know that Marcia isn’t one to hold back, especially after she’d sampled several varieties of vino veritas !

“When I said ‘You have a nice set’, I meant the outdoor table and chairs!”

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I am feeling well enough to appreciate the humour of this sight gag.You say it isn’t a gag? Oh dear!

Hi bev. I agree. both you and Stel did a good job with Pluto. I like the sign, “I am TOO a planet!” So ridiculous to “demote” a planet. They ought to have a union or something!

Thank you, Stel for the marvelous birthday card for me.I hope that everyone saw why I forgot to announce my trip. a lst minute job interview blew all other thoughts out of my mind.No word yet on the job.

Happy, Happy, Happy!!! http://www.gofundme.com/z6x6×4vs GoComics PRO Member said, 5 days agoI made it!No shikamoo?Wow?Well, ill bet shika shows up later.Always a little late…____________I beg you pardon. It is FASHIONABLE to be late.isn’t it?

Be back later. I tire easily lately…

beviek GoComics PRO Member said, about 3 hours ago@HappyOh, you prefer carrots, huh?_____________beviek, is there someone masquerading as the Madame Beviek? Your shapely carrot shocks me. Even if it IS fashioned after Venus De Milo or some other famous sculpture.

As for my party:Bev Grumpy Cat ate my card! So glad you left so much great food.Stel- Your B.D. card is magical (of course), and the one with the white cat touched my heartJP Steve Loved the Lynx card. Thanks!2 Old-the real deal Great crowd of cats on my card, and thank you for the butterfly wind chime- I love it.More to come…

susan, the cake was purrfect! Such a cute tabby and paw prints all around it. Delicious too. ;-) And thanks for the multiple marmalade cat card.Linguist, was that in Spanish? I know you said “Happy Birthday Shikamoo” in some language. ;-)Veteran, I need to practice my “cat strut”, lolDry, that white cat remonded me of Mua too. And Snowball and Spooky, our other white cats.Nighthawks, I am so happy that Cleo dropped by, and thank you for the painting of a cat in moonlight.Grog, Happy, Happy, Happy, x-tech, Bri-no-mite and Redkaycei Repoc—thanks so much for your wishes.A shout out to miscreant who said hello, and best wishes too.

Too anyone I may have missed, I blame it on the excess of libations, hic!I loved all the references to cats. How did you guess that I would enjoy them all??And now I know why I call you all Ballard Dears! Next year, I will try not to miss my own party. ;-)

The light bulb just lit up…HAPPY BIRTHDAY VETERAN!You are a star in my eyes, a hero of all that is good. Thank you, (and your orange minions too)!

Update.No visitors to my campaign today.Im discouraged, but refuse to give up hope.Its still new.