Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for July 09, 2016

Stephen is retired from his job as Plant Manager.

Ok, everybody….

StelBel had to go to bed…. so she asked me to post this:

(Right click on image and choose ‘Open in new window.’ to view the version of the birthday announcement, and still not lose the Ballard St. page.)

Wheeze, puff puff wheeze….I’ve been blowing up balloons since Thursday!The party is in the Riverview Room. When you come in the front door, turn right and go to the end of the hall.

Happ;y Birthday, Richard, today, Saturday and Shikamoo, tomorrow… Sunday!

We weren’t sure whether either of you could be here this weekend…but we didn’t want to miss your birthdays.And since they both fall on the same strip….we decided to have ONE BIG PARTY!!

May your birthday be wonderful Richard!

Wow, Bev…. I knew I shouldn’t have eaten anything today…or yesterday….

That look swonderful!

And Rose… that room has never looked nicer!

I know Bev will be here any second with a delicious array of goodies. In the meantime here is and appetizer. to tide you over

Gosh, Bev…those carvings are wonderful..but…um…where will they keep them?

Not everyone has a yurt like mine, with all the room they need inside.Or even a huge farmhouse like yours.

They’ll need to consult Stel about buying property before they take delivery…..hey!Did she put you up to this?

Happy Birthday Richard!

Shika, I hope your day is wonderful!

Wow…. food and more food!

My kind of party!

Hope Shika and Richard do stop by…meanwhile, we could party till they do, with all his food…even if it’s Wednesday!

As long as it gets rotated into the fridge, of course.

Is it too early to post the cake?

Bev? Rose? x_Tech?Where did you all go?

Sorry Susan, I was over at Agnes.

Then I went to Brewster Rockit, so what were you saying.

Bev…. wait!!

Here it comes!

Everybody was gone so I stepped out…but here it is!

It may look kinda smaller than some of my cakes…but that’s cos I made FOUR of them…..one to post tonight, one to post tomorrow….well, I mean later today…Saturday….

A fresh one for the Sunday strip…and one to save in case Shika doesn’t get here for a few days.

I wonder whether anyone will point out any differences.

Sheesh… it’s like herding cats!

Oh, of course Rose!There’s plenty of cake..and everything else.Make a big plate!

And the balloons look beautiful!G’night….

OK…. just in case you get here soon….

Dunno whether to post Shika’s yet or not….It’s too early…but what if she shows up before I get back and not afterward….sigh…..

Hmmm… it’s been about an hour and no one else is here yet…

Of course, the East Coast will be waking up soon….so…whenever you get here….even if it makes this a day early….

Happy Days to Richard/Veteran and Shikamoo.

Stephen looks to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys with those knee and elbow pads. I want to party with THAT dude.

Un, Richard, I know you’re kinda busy right now, but at least stop by for some food. Save the drinks till later, and we’ll all get together to toast you.Getting older ain’t for sissies. So we ALL know you’re staying at 29.Stay safe, and have a good BD.

Better late than never……us old folks get to use that for an excuse. Things are well or at least a bit better.It was a quiet night last night here in Fort Worth. I was assigned an over watch on the rally. I was watching the parking garage across the street while another officer watched the one I was on.Wonderful spread there on Ballard Street.Thanks to everyone.Have a great day or night wherever you are.Hug the ones you love…..don’t miss the chance.

Unfortunately for Stephen, their neighbor’s name is Flora…

Happy Birthdays Richard and Shika!

SHIKAMOO!Many happy congratulations to you for your Birthday tomorrow!

To the comic: Stephen truly takes these outings to be black tie affairs. I did notice he’s slipping as he forgot his pocket protector.

Happy Birthday, Richard and Shika!Susan, beautiful cake!

Happy birthday to Veteran & Shikamoo!

As for the comic: Does Stephen also fall on his elbows to examine the flora?

Here’s a badge for Veteran: …………………………(HMS Veteran was my Dad’s ship in WWII. Sank a U-boat in the Battle of the Atlantic.)

Wow, Richard (PS you should go back to Veteran – us oldies don’t do well with change), that’s quite the story about your Dad. Hope you’re getting lots of OT pay – in spite of the tragedy.

I just don’t seem to have the time any more to enjoy the weekend birthday parties like i have in the past.Guys, i wish you the very happiest of birthdays. Both of you!I went through some old photos and i found these two.I know that i made the first for Shikamoo, and I’m kinda sure the second one was for Veteran.And, if not, it still looks like a tasty cake.

Well, gee, I forgot all about this! My real life gets in the way sometimes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VETERAN AND SHIKA!

Richard, I am glad you found your celebration on Ballard Street before it was over! ,Bev, I will respond re: the police assassinations after the parties are done.

The Coasters made a big impression on me starting when I was under 10. Talk of Yaks always reminds me of this one:

Yakity Yak

Mongolian fortune cookies:

Bev!

Did you leave?

Dennis?Dry?

Happy, yours was two hours ago… I do’t suppose you’re still here?

Anyway…. gonna put out a fresh cake just in case Shika shows up….should look just like the first one….

Susan, I just posted a few things to keep the party rolling, butI think we need Shikamoo to show up tomorrow to get this party lively again.

This part of the yak is not as pretty as some, but it doesn’t need to be rubbed with olive oilt to tenderize.

Dennis…. I sure hope that’s the tenderloin.

Well, of course it is… right?

I mean, I can’t think of anything else it could be,not anything else you’d think was appropriate for posting here.

Ballard St. knows how to celebrate birthdays! Happy Yesterday Birthday, Richard!!! And, Happy Today Birthday, Shika!!!

Great food, great drinks and amazing cakes!! (and, no, Susan…..I tried and tried, but I just can’t spot anydifferences between the cakes! Are there any??)

@Shikamoo

Happy Birthday, Shika! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day. It’s impossible not to when you have friends like us.

The card’s recycled, but the wish is fresh!

I’m starting to get the impression that Shikamoo likes caracals….or at least we all think she does…and doesn’t like birthday parties….… sniffle.

Oh yeah… and that Ballard Streeters like cake…

I’ll post another one later if this one is gone….so eat up!

Stel…well, no…. not unless YOU see something.LOL…

love the pig!Oh…and BEV… that dog licking yoga-lady is funny!

Hey everyone! I was out of town for my birthday, and didn’t know about my party, well, I didn’t think you would remember, er, Gee, I feel terrible. The cards, the Cake(s) and all those cats , Lynx and Caracals (Is that a cat too, Susan?)Belated Happy Birthday to Richard, Veteran Richard!!

And thanks to all who dropped in, sniffle, (tears of happiness).

Thank heavens Bev thought to ask me after all this time if I knew about the party. It took me ages to scroll back 4 months…Thanks, Bev.Thanks Stel and Susan for the joint effort. And Happy, Dry and Dusty, Grog, Six, Three, Last Rose, JP Steve, Dennis in Seattle, Mr_Sherman, Richard, X_Tech, Munkeybluz, and, and… I’ll have to go through again. I am just overwhelmed. Food, drinks, cake, cats and dogs and Glitter too! Sigh. You guys are just great. <3 Love you to bits.