Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for July 22, 2022

A lot to complain about

Larry’s comfort is everyone else’s discomfort.

Close your eyes, Ethel. Don’t look. Sherriff!

Larry is currently comfortable in the Ballard City JaIl and Liquor Warehouse.

sheesh things gonna be sticky afterward

Don’t ask where Larry keeps his wallet.

Phil, in contrast, is decidedly UNcomfortable.

“Please take your shoes off the counter, Sir!”

Apparently “No Shirt, No Shoes” didn’t mean “No Service” for Larry.

Larry doesn’t like anything artificial: No artificial colors, No artificial sweeteners, No artificial flavors. Larry likes everything au naturale.

Umm waitress? Does he sit on the same stool or is it a different one everyday?

Can I have the bleach please?

The shoe heel cleat is a nice touch. Used to wear those on our parade boots.

I just pictured that in my mind of a big fat guy eating nude in a diner and grossed myself out. Ew. BTW, I’ve nothing against portly people. :-]

“Do not engage this man in conversation. Do not make eye contact. Back away slowly. And by no means allow him to make what he likes to call his ‘Counter-Point’…”

Is that an ear ring in his right ear?

Comfort is just west of San Antonio on I-10.

And what happens if he spills his hot coffee?…

He had shirt and shoes when he went by me outside. Inside I heard there was a rather comic strip.

He doesn’t want to get his clothes messy. :)

Just be careful with that coffee, Larry.

And Larry is the reason why I stopped eating at the Ballard St Diner

At least Larry’s not at the Ballard Street Al Fresco Cafe. Things could get ugly.

Larry’s comfort makes everyone else uncomfortable.