One evening years ago, back when I had a dog, we were relaxing on the couch. I had a glass of porter and my pipe going. All was right with the world. At some point my dog jumped up, frantic. I was confused. Then I smelled burning hair and saw a wisp of smoke coming off of her back. a burning ember jumped out of my pipe and landed on her.That is why Leon distrusts Louie.
I knew it would be… it’s so late….in fact, I was going to just stay at the salon and go to bed, but I thought I should check on Fenton and the grinder and all that….
How’s it going Fenton?Oh, it was busy?Good….but I missed them all, didn’t I… sigh….
I had a lot to do…Is anybody hanging around back in the corners?
Well, now that my secret is out in the open, I can confess that sometimes when I’m late it’s cos of Benny.
Getting him settled down for the night can take a while…
Bev…. you asked about getting one…well, they are a handful… Right now it’s like having a 2 year old kid…one who can fly around the room and breathe fire.
(Trying to teach him to control both, but we’re not there yet….)
Still. he sleeps a lot more of the time than a human baby…And it’s fun to watch him do magical things….
So we can talk about it, when Benny’s old enough to breed…I’m not sure how what age dragons have to be….Hey…. maybe Red knows.He’s familiar with dragons.Red?
The site seems to be having some trouble today (can’t see Susan’s toast, and the line space did not work at DS this morning (I don’t like to make a statement that long w/o a space).
I’ll see:I tried to get myself assigned to be head of maintenance department there in Chihuahua soon after this photo (as my fluent Spanish made it easy for me to lead the crews on projects, and it WAS within normal job description to do so.
Once again, Rusty Boy has elevated the intensity and shown Leon what a well trained and disciplined dog can do. Skilled, aggressive, and shrewd, Rusty Boy has the entire household off balance and cautious. This is his territory; he rules in his domain, other may enter at their risk. Leon doesn’t like being treated like a tenant, but what choice does he have now? He started it and now wonders what will become of it??? Shirley is in the bedroom with the door closed, refuses to be bothered with such foolishness. Men and their dogs, you would of thought they would have grown out of it by now. But no, they had to stay on Ballard Street and have one more session.
Leon apparently is still collecting checkerboard shirts…just his little way of reminding everybody that he held the Checkers Championship Title at the Ballard Checkers Club and Coupon Clippers for three years running — ‘78, ’79 and ’80.
Louie thought that he could trust Leon to feed him. After all, wasn’t he wearing a checkered tablecloth? But he soon realized that it was a checker board and only Shirley was allowed to play on it.
The pink tie was for Shirley- when it was to the right, love was in the air, but to the left meant a cold shoulder. Hanging straight down was the worst, and Louie knew it. Combined with the orange fireproof vest, it could mean only one thing.
Leon was going to put his pipe out on Louie’s back! Louie determined that if he couldn’t eat dinner off Leon’s chest- he’d eat Louie!
Ahm outta hear…!!! Gots band praktis…!!! Gonna dew sum new toons!!! Gottanuther big gig in may… jus firmd up a slot inna blooze festival in Septimber… woot woot!!!
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member over 11 years ago
One evening years ago, back when I had a dog, we were relaxing on the couch. I had a glass of porter and my pipe going. All was right with the world. At some point my dog jumped up, frantic. I was confused. Then I smelled burning hair and saw a wisp of smoke coming off of her back. a burning ember jumped out of my pipe and landed on her.That is why Leon distrusts Louie.
margueritem over 11 years ago
Perhaps Leon’s sartorial splender may have something to do with it…
RogueSymmetry over 11 years ago
Where can I buy pants like those?
Downundergirl over 11 years ago
I’m drinking to the end of daylight saving time and the start of not having to wait all night for Ballard Street updates!Hi guys.
Downundergirl over 11 years ago
Hi back atcha’. Actually, I think I might indulge in a Black Russian tonight:3/4oz TiaMaria or Kahluha1 1/2 oz Vodkamixpour over ice.
repeat until you cannot stand up.
Downundergirl over 11 years ago
Just found this online for Black Russian Cake!http://www.tartineandapronstrings.com/2013/01/26/black-russian-coffee-cake/
x_Tech over 11 years ago
Not surprising considering the incident Last Week
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Peeking in the doorway at the Tiki….
Pretty deserted…
I knew it would be… it’s so late….in fact, I was going to just stay at the salon and go to bed, but I thought I should check on Fenton and the grinder and all that….
How’s it going Fenton?Oh, it was busy?Good….but I missed them all, didn’t I… sigh….
I had a lot to do…Is anybody hanging around back in the corners?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Well, now that my secret is out in the open, I can confess that sometimes when I’m late it’s cos of Benny.
Getting him settled down for the night can take a while…
Bev…. you asked about getting one…well, they are a handful… Right now it’s like having a 2 year old kid…one who can fly around the room and breathe fire.
(Trying to teach him to control both, but we’re not there yet….)
Still. he sleeps a lot more of the time than a human baby…And it’s fun to watch him do magical things….
So we can talk about it, when Benny’s old enough to breed…I’m not sure how what age dragons have to be….Hey…. maybe Red knows.He’s familiar with dragons.Red?
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
And he already wants to learn to be helpful…Not much he can really do yet.
The other day I let him make toast with his flames….
The experiment was not altogether successful.
But when I finally get him settled down…he IS awfully cute.Good thing children’s sleepwear is required by law to be flame resistant….
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago
Meanwhile…X…. Before I opened the comments, I was browsing through the past week, looking for that strip to link to…than I saw your post.
Thanks….
It must be a lot of fun living with those two.
Vet Premium Member over 11 years ago
Louie has learned a terrible secret.Can you keep a secret??(LEON FANCIES CATS!!!!)Leon is holding the newest Cat Fancier magazine.
vldazzle over 11 years ago
The site seems to be having some trouble today (can’t see Susan’s toast, and the line space did not work at DS this morning (I don’t like to make a statement that long w/o a space).
I’ll see:I tried to get myself assigned to be head of maintenance department there in Chihuahua soon after this photo (as my fluent Spanish made it easy for me to lead the crews on projects, and it WAS within normal job description to do so.
vldazzle over 11 years ago
Worked that time.
Storm F-1/4 over 11 years ago
I told Leon not to drink out of the toilet. Louie don’t like to share.
Lefty2 over 11 years ago
Once again, Rusty Boy has elevated the intensity and shown Leon what a well trained and disciplined dog can do. Skilled, aggressive, and shrewd, Rusty Boy has the entire household off balance and cautious. This is his territory; he rules in his domain, other may enter at their risk. Leon doesn’t like being treated like a tenant, but what choice does he have now? He started it and now wonders what will become of it??? Shirley is in the bedroom with the door closed, refuses to be bothered with such foolishness. Men and their dogs, you would of thought they would have grown out of it by now. But no, they had to stay on Ballard Street and have one more session.
Vet Premium Member over 11 years ago
And you are not drunk if……….you can hold onto the floor.(Dean Martin quote)
pcolli over 11 years ago
Dragons….oh yes….St George is no friend of mine.
jack fairbanks over 11 years ago
if he hits me with that paper again, i’m gonna bite his other ankle… if he bites me again, i’m gonna hit him with this lead pipe disguised as a paper
StelBel over 11 years ago
Leon apparently is still collecting checkerboard shirts…just his little way of reminding everybody that he held the Checkers Championship Title at the Ballard Checkers Club and Coupon Clippers for three years running — ‘78, ’79 and ’80.
Louie chewed up Leon’s trophies back in ’99…
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
Louie thought that he could trust Leon to feed him. After all, wasn’t he wearing a checkered tablecloth? But he soon realized that it was a checker board and only Shirley was allowed to play on it.
The pink tie was for Shirley- when it was to the right, love was in the air, but to the left meant a cold shoulder. Hanging straight down was the worst, and Louie knew it. Combined with the orange fireproof vest, it could mean only one thing.
Leon was going to put his pipe out on Louie’s back! Louie determined that if he couldn’t eat dinner off Leon’s chest- he’d eat Louie!
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
susan, your baby dragon is so cute! I’m sure he will get the hang of toast soon enough. Meanwhile, I like burnt toast, so I’ll take some.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
Hi DAZZ! It was nice to see your mural again today.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
Hey bev! Got any snickerdoodles lying around?
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
susan, did you decide not to curl my Lynx’s ear tufts after all? I’m sure he wouldn’t mind. Maybe wax them, like a mustache.
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML over 11 years ago
Ahm outta hear…!!! Gots band praktis…!!! Gonna dew sum new toons!!! Gottanuther big gig in may… jus firmd up a slot inna blooze festival in Septimber… woot woot!!!
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML over 11 years ago
Ahl cheq inta teh tiki layder…
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
(I won’t say anything, Munkey. Mum’s the word.)Thanks for the tip on the snickerdoodles! Toodeloo! Have fun at band practice.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
Oh, and congrats on the big gig and the slot in the blues festival, Munkey. That’s really good news.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 11 years ago
Shutting down early guys. Have a good evening!Good Night Ballardeers.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 11 years ago
DAZZ, Left a comment for you at CD.
x_Tech over 11 years ago
Here’s a song about Louie.Butt Scootin Doggie
Tigressy over 1 year ago
Maybe they are audible, too…
https://cleoandcompany.net/april-9-2023/
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 1 year ago
And a lot of creeping around on little cat feet. But don’t call it that in front of Louie.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good morning Balladeers and Tigressy!