Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 05, 2025

Back in the saddle again

and a broken back

Carlyle, the ape man of Ballard St., strikes again.

And the tree branch is glad to get rid of that “burden”.

Mr. Gilroy will never know what hit him.

Good morning, Ballard Dears!

You would think the hat and briefcase flanking the sidewalk might have given him a clue.

Oh fer…Higby is at it again. Who sold him rope? You all know there is an Ordinance forbidding that! And is that old Mr. Katzenlouper in the Pricklebush?

Always wondered what happened to Eric Burden after his stint with the Animals back in the 60’s. I see he did get ‘Out of this Place" finally, though changing his name and jumping out of trees in Ballard’s Park de Landfill is not what I had imagined.

TODAY’S LIMERICK.

There is a young fellow called Dennis,

Who’s not only mad but a menace.

He makes people flee,

By jumping from trees,

Hang onto your hats and your chemise!

After this one, he’ll chalk “Gilroy was here” on the sidewalk.

And Mr. Gilroy was just thinking how his job was giving him an aching back…

Look out, Mr. Gilroy!

He is heavy, and he ain’t my brother.

Good morning Balladeers!

HAHAHAHA!!!!

it appears he has cushions strapped to his knees and chest, so, to be fair, he’s trying to minimize his impact… (he may be nuts, but at least he’s thoughtful… lol!)

From the limb damage under his feet, it’s obvious that this isn’t his first rodeo.

The addition will likely result in division.

“Look at the bones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” :)

mr gilroy is about to bough out…

Inspired by the Australian drop bear, the Drop Boor of Ballard Street spots another target…

At a minimum, Mr. Gilroy is about to be hatless.