Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for May 31, 2018

I can see myself in this predicament.

Well, Howard is discovering that you’re not really any better off if you take it heavily.

Okay Howard, it’s time to put in some railroad ties and plants on that slope. Set up a drip watering system while you’re at it — It’s hard work, but you’ll thank yourself later.

It’s those dang cardboard pant inserts.

I’m.. Howard is a little broader in the beam than usual… must be the deluxe 15 oz ones.

I’ve never been inclined to take it lightly.

Must’ve tripped on the pencil.

You been hosed.

There is an old joke about someone being entertaining only after being pushed at the top of a slope or set of stairs.

Bouncing all the way down.

I just can’t recall exactly how it goes.

Looks like he has been side swiped.

He’s getting slopey with his yard work, again.

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During one of the tranquil air-time moments, Howard tries to remember if the length of the hose is less or more than the distance to the thorny hedge…

I always found yardwork to be a slippery slope. That’s why I avoid it.

Missouri farmer: Tie on a safety rope for when you fall off the field.

Howard just can’t make the grade !

The slope is fun for sledding in the winter, and pretty in the spring and summer, but you can’t beat the fall.

Especially when wet.