Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for May 30, 2023

Mr. Beeblebaum warned Garrett three times about mowing before 9:00am.

Garret wonders if this one is real or just another….

Bertrand Beeblebaum is a Menace and scourge on our neighborhood. He set old Mrs Veeblemeister’s closeline on fire because he took umbrage to her James Dean sheets. ( I couldn’t see the reason why you would want to sleep under a movie star on a Harley, but that’s just me)

Sorry that should be ‘clothesline,’ I’m still outraged.

Even more surprising, it’s a fast-moving grass/lawnmower fire.

It looks like it swerved to specifically hit the mower – a targeted attack?

“Huh, I guess the gas cap is important”.

Torched a recalcitrant Lawn Boy years ago. Cast magnesium deck. Put on quite a show after it lit off; even though it was raining at the time.

Only Garrett would try to mow astro-turf…

Oh dear, Garrett’s aspidistras have gone to flame. I hope his arborvitae is safe.

Quick, get the hose and chase it!

Nothing is surprising when it comes to Garrett.

Ever ignite Cottonwood fluff?

Garrett suddenly remembered his neighbors advice….”get your lawnmower serviced!”

How in blazes did that start?

Good morning Balladeers!

Boy, that is one vengeful gopher!

Those are the worst kind, tricky buggers.. and this one appears to be aiming at Martha’s bloomers hanging on the wash line.

I hope his gas tank is empty.

A fire is more likely to start from the mower.

I’m guessing by looking at his physique that yelling “Run” would be a waste of breath?

My new lawn trimmer has a fire/spark repressor to prevent fires. Garrett’s mower must be much older.

Garrett is totally enflamed by his rotten luck!!!