Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for September 13, 2013

I can understand Neal wanting to keep his glasses in place but holding his nose up is going a bit too far, even for Neal !

If he were English, he’d being trying to keep a chin up.

Nancy’s pronuscius looks like it could use a little lift itself.

OMGosh…. it IS Friday the 13th….no wonder things are a little strange tonight….and rats, I missed Bev again….

The thing is, Neal…. that there are NOT plenty of fellows who wear those devices….I mean, there was that fly-by-night “clinic” over on Ross Street that tried to sell something similar as a …. well… a device…. that cost plenty but didn’t work…. especially with all those strings attached….

Now, I fear, that no matter what you tell Nancy….or yourself ….There’s only you, Neal.

Ever since the falling spaghetti incident at the Vet’s Hall, even the Ballard Men’s Lighter-Than-Air Club now only admits owners of vehicles, planes and devices capable of lifting 100 lbs or more….

So Neal…. there’s only YOU.

Neal’s brain-matter is lighter than air.

Neal got the idea from an article on Jimmy Durante that he was reading in an old Ballard LIFE magazine that he found at the Ballard Barber Shop and Barbecue Sauce Outlet.

But, you’re right, Susan…The Ross Street Nose Lifters, over at, well, you know….Ross Street…did go out of business fairly quickly, which was surprising…seeing as how (how can I put this delicately?) there are soooo many HUGE schnozzolas on Ballard St.

Neal is quite… festive! It’s a good look for Friday the 13th. (I think Nancy’s just a wee tad bit jealous that she didn’t get to the ‘accessories’ drawer first.) Neal’s display makes Nancy’s earrings and headband (chosen oh-so-carefully) look positively ho-hum.

Those “other fellas” (and Neal) are members of “The Pretty Far Out There Club”.

Usually it is into the ear canal that the lighter than air thingys are inserted

A fancier replacement for the nose tapes.Much more cosmopolitan.

I agree with Ling – good idea for the glasses (not so much for the nose). If I put on glasses to see fine detail on my illuminations, they slip down my nose (if it is warm and I perspire).

Anything else on the nose would be WAY too distracting and I’d rather just increase the light (go outdoors or closer to a window) if I need it to read. I WILL eventually have to wear glasses regularly (unless, like many friends, I go the lasik route.

For those of your Ballardeers who suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia cheer up. If nothing bad has happened yet, it probably will later.

…all she can think of is that nice gentlemen with the brick……..

I went looking for “funny balloon art”, and found this.Just for fun.

Chill out this weekend, like this lil dude!

Here are some Senior Citizen sayings:I am smiling all the time because I cant hear a thing you are saying.I am the life of the party….even if it goes till 8pm.I can open any childproof caps…….bring me the hammer.I am awake for a few hours before my body allows me to get up.I am beginning to realize…..aging is not for wimps.God Bless Us ALL(and recycle please…….. especially Congress)And for us AmericansIts one nation UNDER GOD or you can bite my butt and leave.(For me its whatever GOD you perceive…its all one path)

@Happy, I have to wonder whether that ship weighs next to nothing or the balloon has helium to support it. Interesting hat in any case but looks to be lined in (faux?) fur and with heavy jacket is strictly for cold weather.

@Happy, happy, happy!!!Ahyap, bejeesum, I’m guessin’ they let old Aunt Mahitabelle out o’ the funny farhm down Maine thar.Kinda looks like she’s gahn up in tonnage a bit. Usta use her fer lobstah fishin’ as ballast, don’t ya know.She always did run herself full masted but she’s always been might light in the spars..Kinda looks like a light bulb in her crows nest, don’t ye think ?

I must be lighter than air…I am invisible. Good night high flying zBsllardeers. ( you know what I meant)

The Wrath of Cleo?

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Keeping his nose aloft.

Good morning Balladeers and Tigressy!