Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for December 03, 2012

And Chet’s adrenaline is rising fast.

>(plop!)

And here we are….. tomorrow!At least on Ballard St it’s tomorrow, even if my brain is stuck in Sunday night.)

Wow! Narrowly avoided landing in hot charcoal!

Chet! Keep your adrenaline rushes to yourself!!

I didn’t say I needed one.

Chet, also doesn’t believe in making a leap of faith. He’d rather fate cause his fall from grace and toss him into the burning charcoals of Hell. Chet is a strong believer in metaphor !

Hey I was trying to make a little arrow…. and I discovered a shortcut for a horizontal line.-——- --------

Ooo boy, hot coals! He should try that act barefoot.

Sigh… How come it only works when I don’t want it to?

Oh, hi Linguist…. just geekin’ around when I though nobody was here….need a daiquiri?

I think Chet does.

Hellfires indeed.And I almost leapt in!

Hi Marg …. banana daiquiri?Or is it morning for you?

I’m on this side . I’m late because I had a backlog on Comics Kingdom to read through.

Oh, hi Bri…daiquiri? Fresh batch…. though I know you’re not big on ’em.

Wait a minute…..Superfrog hopped in ahead of me…. but he wasn’t here during my first couple of posts….

I saw the Linguist’s post, too, before I saw his.

Time is so elastic on Ballard St.On all the comics, but we hang out later here and an diferent times of day.For some it’s almost bedtime now; others are getting up.The Tiki Bar can never close cos it’s always Happy Hour some place.

We have to have special laws in Ballard County to allow that….can’t say bars must close at 2am when it’s never 2 am everywhere at once.

Oh…. Bev…. I just went back and invited you forward….that was quick.

Marg and I like it when Brain Bleach sales are good.If it keeps up, some day I can get a fancy house on Ballard St. too.

OH! I meant to answer you yesterday…. sorry….No! I would never use more than the recommended amounts of glitter.It’s only the x_Tech Industries Industrial Strength glitter that causes any problems, anyway…Some of yours is that, but some is x_Tech Industries Magical Moon ColorChange glitter, which never transparentizes… so accidental overuse is more easily guarded against.And in any case, I am a Certified Glitter Technician, and I am very careful!

I guess you’ll have to blame it on…. well… you know.

Oh… OK Bri…. I’ll go look soon as I serve those daiquiris, and make sure tonight’s crew is OK….Fenton’ll get you a scotch…. well scotch or something special?There’s a lot of roast yak in the fridge…. I’m gonna slice some up for sandwiches…. customers and crew…help yourselves.

I think the Monkey is coming back with more yak meat in the morning…. gotta make room.

Sure Marg…. they make those behind the bar in the regular grinders…I’ll order one up for you.We’re gonna miss you round here!

I’ve got the giant grinder full of banana ones….

And thank you, Linguist!

Ling…. I think Bev answered you there…. and then I answered her…

That reminds me…. Bev…. hope you know when I was answering you here about glitter…. forgot to say “Bev” on it.

Hi Ess – hey Chet’s contraption made me think of Roger too….it makes sense they’d be friends.

Daiquiri?Yak sandwich?

I gotta take off my apron and make a quick run over to Soup to Nutz.

Is the soup good over there? I like soup.

They didn’t have any soup!

Thanks, Bri — obviously they don’t know about Marg and Susan’s Ultra SS Brain Bleach.A potential customer!

Um…. I’m already back, Bev….no soup at ALL there! Sheesh.

Did you see my answer on today about the glitter, or on last night about Ling’s dog?

But right now I gotta go away again for a few… I’ll be back.

Hey we gotta save StelBel a seat for later in the morning, too.

I don’t think she’ll be ready for yak sandwiches but she might want a daiquiri… or six.

Yikes Essex!Don’t encourage Andy!Not only would I not go, I couldn’t even watch!

I can’t stand on a chair without trembling…. to say nothing of my being probably old enough to be his grandmother!

I hear that Munky is looking to lease a larger blender for the holiday season.

Hey, I’m here Red….Just moseying along my usual comics path and poking my head in here i case anyone comes in…

How are you?Can I get anything for ether of you?

Aw, thanks Red….Actually after mixing daiquiris for so long, I’ve usually had it…but a bit of something not so sweet actually sounds good right now…

A small single malt, or even some brandy.Whatever you’re drinking is fine… but neat, of course.

I’ll make you a sandwich…no jam, as I recall.

X — is that actually bigger than the giant grinder the Monkey bought in August?Unless he wants something other than banana (yeah right) in giant quantities, I’d think this one is enough

(but then again, what do I know…. maybe he’s inviting all the monkeys in Turdmunkestan for Christmas.)

Of course, it IS shiny….and plays a great tune….Two things that appeal to Monkeys.

The thing I noticed in that scene when I saw the movie… and again just now….is that almost nobody is actually doing the Twist.

I guess it just looked too old-fashioned to them in the 80’s.

Ooh that sounds good to me, Red…the Scotch I mean….The sandwich I prefer a bit plainer…

If you want to see a wee bit of Scotland to go with your Scotch, you can come and hunt the wild haggis with me…My sister and I do this every winter, though not as avidly as we used to.The webcams we liked best, especially the harbor in Oban, were removed, and the sites became more and more urban.This year they once again have cams in beautiful places.

the Haggis Hunt

I thought he same thing when I saw Chet’s set-up….though the coals are a bit wider than the plank, and here are a few outlying ones.

I thought the person most in danger, though, was me, leaping in sideways, as I was, from yesterday.

Morn’n all ! Hope everyone got the required amount of sleep.Today, being Monday, and me having a big ham bone and lots of ham, it’s Red Beans and Rice and Cornbread !I’m headed to the little neighborhood produce market to pick some peppers , onion, and fresh celery ( I always keep plenty of garlic on hand ). The beans have soaked over night and are ready to go….so….I’ll be seeing y’all this afternoon at the Tiki with a big ole pot full , along with plenty of rice and homemade cornbread.

Redkaycei Repoc, looks like a 2×4 which is more of a beam than a plank. But then Chet certainly doesn’t appear to be beaming. Considering Chet’s ample-tude, I think there’s plenty of risk of breaking on through to the other side (the hot coals),

I was wondering why Chet was BBQ’n all day, I could smell the charcoal but no yummy BBQ, I thought he was working on his fish collection again.

Ess I guess that whole family has their heads in the clouds. I;m just fine right here on the ground thank you.

He’s getting better. Last time he jumped into the grill after a fallen hot dog. qq1qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqaq2221111111111111qaQWQ…….Sorry, I spilled a little coffee on keyboard. It said OUCH!

I noticed that as well ;-)

Thanks again for the song link if you did not see my later messages from Sunday.

: D

Takes fire walking to a whole new level.Oh my the courage needed to do that. So X games like.Mountain Dew or Red Bull ought to sign him up.Real dare devil.And that is one stiff two by four for his weight. Really strong wood there in Ballard Street Lumber Yard and Disco.

Anybody here?Just stopping by the Tiki for a sandwich, and to see whether the Monkey’s back….

Monkey??!!Sigh…. Maybe he’s out on patrol…I just want to make sure someone checks on the day crew….he probably did but I will anyway….

Oh, hi Sheldon…I didn’t think to look in the kitchen.Do I need to pick up any bananas?

O.K. Ballardeers ! Red Beans & Rice with cornbread for all !I recommend an ice cold IPA ( India Pale Ale ) to wash it all down.It’s a little hot but for those of you who like it even hotter, I brought a big bottle of Glady’s Hot Sauce from Glady’s Cafe in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Well worth searching for .Bon appétit !

This is not quite the way I make RB&R ( I prefer to soak the beans overnight, rinse and toss in the slow cooker with everything else and cook covered on low for about 9 hrs. in about 8 cups of water, then 1 hour on high, uncovered to reduce liquid and thicken to creamy texture ) but the ingredients are pretty much the same:3-4 garlic cloves chopped3 or 4 chopped jalapenos1/4 cup chopped green peppersTony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning or salt & pepper to tasteCayenne pepper to taste 1/4 cup vegetable oil ( omit if using slow cooker )1 lb. dried red beans1 lb, Diced ham ( ham hock is optional but great if you have )1/2 lb Andoulle sausage browned and sliced in 1" rings ( optional )1 Large chopped onion1 cup chopped Bell pepper1/2 cup chopped celery.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.>>>.Soak beans in pot of water for an hour. Wash beans, add fresh water to cover beans and bring to boil. Let beans boil for a half hour, then add ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 3 hrs. Add water as needed to make a creamy consistency. Serve over hot rice.

Oh hi, Linguist!

Thank you!

I’ll set out some bowls before I leave again.

And I guess some big spoons and extra napkins.

Has anybody seen Stel?Are you OK, Stelbel?I saved you a booth in the back so you’d be comfortable…

Essex, I didn’t say I wouldn’t walk with Andy, I said I couldn’t.There’s a difference, you know.

And I think Andy might find me a little…um… mature.

And Bev….Aw…. I think he’s just one of the litter that Mabel Schnabel’s dog had in October…we have all sorts of unusual dogs on Ballard St, you know.

Im here… now I’m gone…!!! Passin thru…!!!crazy day at teh yurt… BP got teh helm (an Ling too..!!)

Oh, SS, you got the tiki (tanks!!!)

Heading straight for the Tiki and my laughing, joking friend, Fenton and asking him to please give me a Passion Fruit Juice and Vodka and to make it a triple. Dr’s do vex me and cause me endless bleeding….stupid Vampires….just remember Doc, if you are reading this…I could have given less at the donation Center!…Thank you Fenton, heres to you and me both, but more to me…SLURRRPPPPP…

my Moody Blues friend…thank you…I needed a calmative…

But really, the Doors?…I broke on thru 4o years ago…lol…

That looks like my Banana Pudding… but I am sure its something more exotic….although I do add strawberries to mine in the summer…maybe its nothing more than my usual parfait…

but it looks darn good no matter what it is….I made Tapioca yesterday….and it made me think of bread pudding…I will have to make some next Sunday….Bev, shame on you for making my sweet tooth drool…lol…

I love an adreniline rush as much as anyone, but I want it in more pleasantly exciting ways ;-DSee today’s Bliss!

Essex, no offense, but seriously, you could teach yourself more by simply observing. You are a bright lad and can compensate for any shortcomings easily. Go forth, er, walk on, ah shoot, I mean, go forward…yeah, thats the ticket, you and Chet both…gosh, I dont know what I mean any more….Fenton, I think its time for a nightcap. Please, if you will, a Kahlua and Tia Maria. And a cup of coffee…Thank you sweet doggie, I swear you get better looking each day….Such pride and dignity…You are a handsome lad, my sweet Doggie…Oh Fenton, you rock!Btw…put this on Linquist’s tab as its his beans and rice and cornbread that got me here…Thank you so much my boxer… (warning: Paul Simon reference) …in the clearing stands a Boxer and he is so cool to me….(sorry, Fenton makes me feel things)…

I have never seen Andy but I am in a committed relationship so I love to walk anywhere with my lover.

Now that I see where Andy is strolling- no way indeed! I am sure my lover would not choose to do something so risky either. The only thing we did on water this year was a boatride on the Upper Dells. Made a mess of my hair but otherwise very lovely (and NO adreniline rush). I’d rather have that in private ;-D

Essex and Linguist, sounds very interesting. I LIVE in AZ and there is NO place in the Phoenix area that carries it. Before 911 I carried a couple of bottles back from business trips in MX along with bottles of Kalua and Presidente. It was just a hassle to carry the weight but they all arrived safely back in Chicago (I used to work for Zenith corp for almost 10 years). Rumors of selling to a foreign company made me look elsewhere (as a single homeowner and mom of 4 teens). I found work at a consulting firm near my home and spent almost 10 years there before moving here in 98. I’m 75 this year (so I can at least keep my shoes on ;-P

Since at least Linguist has the vanilla I’ll post in my breakfast bar recipe tomorrow- already past my bedtime now. My lover’s computer was hacked last week and he could not Skype me tonight ;-( we got a loud message about security).

Others are forced to diet before the Holidays:

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

That must have been a really big bird:

https://cleoandcompany.net/december-3-2022/