Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for July 31, 2013

You have at least five more shear marks then adelaide does.

I cut what’s left of my hair like this. Set the guard to 2, stand in the shower so as not to make a mess, and have at it.

i think Susan is about break in here with cutting word or two.

Cut for cut you can’t beat Adelaide for shear strength.

shear lunacy

Arthur’s ill advised use of stud combs has put him at a disadvantage. Arthur begins to wonder if he was fleeced at the Top Gun Shearer school. But then Arthur and Adelaide Shearer have always been quite competitive.

‘Wooly Wednesday’ is always fun.

Oh my!

Well…. I guess I wasn’t “about to” break in, X …. cos I’m so late tonight. But you were quite right in thinking I’d have something to say!

Extension cords in the damp grass!Hair clippers in the hands of the untrained!(And that so-called “degree” from the Top Gun Shearer School is about as….um… faux … as the faux sheepskin it’s printed on.)

As a licensed cosmetologist — not to mention dog groomer, and animal handler…. AND an XTI certified Glitterologist (almost Level FIVE!)…

I implore the Schearers to leave the clipping to trained professionals, and enjoy a Whimsical Wednesday instead….and save the sheepskins for Fleecy Friday.

Brian – I hope you’re using the tub cos it’s easier to sweep or brush up the hair that way, and not cos you’re letting it all just wash down the drain.

Even short clippings can get trapped by soap residue and other things stuck to the inside of pipes, and eventually create an awful blockage.

Hair eventually ruins both plumbing and vacuum cleaners… much better to put it in the garbage.

On carpet, the best way to gather it up is with a comb. Works better than a broom and can’t clog and burn like a vacuum cleaner motor.

My thanks go out to everybody for all the birthday wishes. It was a nice steady ordinary day (my favourite kind) with a take-away meal. Not the one we ordered and half an hour late but it was interesting..@Number Six: everybody said it was your b’day, so I just went along with it.

Better electric clippers than hand shears!

pcolli…. Glad to hear it was a good day.

And I hope the people who got it enjoyed the birthday dinner YOU ordered…

This is the church.And this is the steeple.Look inside andSee all the sheeple.

I know some boys out in Ozona, Texas who would not loose at shearing.He is rolling up his sleeves for another foray into the fray. He really needs to up the game to industrial strength shears. Diesel powered for torque.In the mean time the Sheep dog and Wolf continue their antics over on Looney Tunes. Time to check in for the next shift.

I don’t understand that shearing game, so NC.

The only place locally that I’ve bought take-away is Havana (when a bunch of the kids were visiting and I did not want to spend the day cooking) I decided to have a Cuban meal (like I used to cook for their father). That place makes their black beans just like my own and they had deep fried croquettes and fried plantain chips too all with roast pork. They don’t deliver but it’s not a long drive.

@Susan, vacuum cleaners have a problem with hair? who knew? I save the long pieces every time I trim my own (I can use them for hair adornments in my period costumes) I still have not done a long braid (hard to piece together from small bits) These are sewn to a linen band that snaps in the back – I pin a veil to the band at the top. Cuddles and I had some of her young admirers at a Baronial Yule party. That one was at an Elks lodge but my gin was served in my own hand blown glass.

Arthur is looking a little “sheepish”.

Can’t pull the wool over your eyes can we Arthur.

They are both sheep dips..

They both live at the south end of Ballard, People are more sane up at the north end where I live….just sayin’

It’s hard for me to say witch is my favorite.All of them are put together so well.

Their motto is: “shear and shear alike”.

Number Six…hey…. I think I know that guy……

Happy — yikes!

And yeah… Logical duck…. I like that too!

Bev! Stel!

Arf! Arf!

It’s me! And Elvis!With yak sandwiches and banana bread!

Yooooo hooo!

(This was obviously taken driving through Albany….)

Yooo hooooo!

Arf! Arf!

YAYYYYY!!! Susan’s here!!!

And with yak sandwiches!!

two kinds…. roast yak and my special yak salad!

So good to see you! I’ve been missing you guys…. I’m glad Elvis is so fast….

Yay!

Hugs all around….

:)

And yeah…. shhhh…. daiquiris….

No yak in the deli????

is the lake water safe for Elvis to drink?

Didja bring the little monkeys?

No yak in the deli?? Where is the deli???

I hope they dont consider him an unleashed dog…. or make him stay in the parking lot.

He wants to play with Hendrix!

I do have a leash for him in the trunk…. he hates it. but maybe I should leash him, if there are signs about dogs.

I’m ready for another daiquiri!

One more sandwich and I have to hit the road….. gotta go all the way back to Santa Rosa for the Wednesday market….

Elvis has to drive on autopilot for a little while…. though I only had one daiquiri….I’ll leave the jug with you guys….you can bring it back with the yurt.

How IS the yurt working out?Is it behaving itself?

By all means….. leave that jug!!

… and the sandwiches! ….and the banana bread!

Of course…. I have plenty more back on Ballard St….

I’ll be getting tomatoes tonight…. I’ll save you some….

Happy!

I HOPE that’s not a relative of anybody we know!

Oh well…. time to leave….sorry to go….

I guess I’ll see Candi before you, Bev….. Have fun!

Am I hallucinating? It looks like a yak….wait…it’s a monkey…a yankee….no….monkyak? I’ll have another daiquiri!!!

Just Because

Ain’t No Fun

second best base line ever

Bye Stel…. bye Bev!

See you soon!It was fun!

Bye, Susannnnnnnn………!!! See you tomorowwwww!!!

C’mon Elvis…. good dog! Good car!

best base line ever

Aww…. Bev…..Elvis is wagging his tail!

See you later!

@M2MM“This strip just keeps getting weirder. :P”It’s been further into the outer limits of wacky before, such as then and then.(Hope those links work this time!)

Arthur had pushed first for demolition derby; Shirley said no, too expensive. Lawn darts were also rejected. Stan and Bette were pulling weeds, no fun there. Ned and June were having a pizza parlor cook off and pork pull, so that was already taken. Walter and Lynn were having a movie marathon, Arthur wanted to go but Shirley said no. Rita was politicking for free form dance, but last year was such a disaster, she was quickly ignored. Dog walking, croquet, lawn washers, tree trimming, roster revisions and bridge were all considered and rejected. In the end polka dot madness lead the field; Arthur bought the extension cords; Shirley was in her hay day.

Man o MAN is thet a UGKlee lookin YAK…!!!!

gud travels StEl an BeV…!!!!

more dakerys when ya git back frum yer wild aventshur..!!

All bunnys are horny.Some are just more so than others.

Darn, I just missed Stel & Bev. Well Hi anyway.

I be right over.Meanwhile referring to the strip and not my current activites…Here’s the music the Schearers play for their Wednesday romp.Dirty Deeds Done With Sheep (G rated)

We’re on approach now but your docking facility doesn’t appear to be in the best of condition.Over

Far to many comments to keep up for me tonight.Hello and Good Night Ballardeers. I wish I were feeling well enough to stay. What I did see of the comments was very funny.I WAS going to say that today’s strip was “SHEAR MADNESS” but “Shear Lunacy” wins the prize.Have a fun night everyone.

Okay, time for plan B

A very Happy UNbirthday to you and you . . . and this is the Disney one to all and Good Night!

Night all.

So they do this every Wednesday? Must cost a fortune in sheepskins.

Isn’t that cheating?

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Good morning Balladeers and Tigressy!!