Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 17, 2022

Which is why the Finkenstines are speeding up.

I’m hiding behind this bush, have they gone yet?

And she is dragging poor Irwin along for the ride.

…. that lady seems high

Good thing for the Finkenstines she has Irwin to slow her down.

I’ve known people who were kind of like that. Not quite so out there, but still waaaaay beyond me and most of the people I know.

She’s anxious to get to The swap meet. She hopes for a good trade

Irwin has hearing loss for which he is grateful.

She’s dying to show the neighbors Irwin’s new slacks.

Reminds me of the British show, Keeping up Appearances!

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

“Don’t look, Ethel!”

But it was too late, she’d been schmoozed…

The other couple: Darn, it’s that lady stalker and her paramour!

There used to a “super friendly” fad in table service at cafes in college towns. I was at one place where the waiter sat down at the table and asked us what we wanted. My companion started chatting away with him before he excused himself after a full minute.

“How long have you known that guy?” she asked me.

“Never saw him before.”

Overbearingly gregarious, even.

Since the stranger has a briefcase, he’s on his way to work. Sandra would make him really late, but he’s been warned about her motor mouth and is walking faster.

Does everyone in Ballard St look old and in retirement age!

Not yet & today is not the day for it!!!