Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for May 05, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, X-Tech! I got you 2 cases of giant economy sized Brain Bleach!

Happy Birthday, x_Tech!

Let the party begin!

Oh wow, a party for me?

Happy birthday, X!

Do you know any other x_Techs?

Gorgeous Stel!

Yayyy……..he’s here!!!! Right off the bat!!

I got my dancin’ shoes on…and my hat, too!

Did you know that today is Founder’s day, out a tXTI?

They celebrate x_Tech’s birthday every year…I chartered a bus again so we could go out there…

Jump aboard….

(Links in case the invitation/announcement “disappears”.)plain, unglittered invitationGLITTERED invitation

Susan…………….. ARE WE THERE YET??

Nice JP Steve….we can always start calling him H-Tech.

Almost, Stel…. almost….it’s waaay out there….

@x_techI baked you a cake, I was going to put a nice sentiment on it, but my hand cramped from all the piping!

You are the reason I can even post pictures, Thank you, I’m now addicted!

Look….we’re getting near….

Beautiful, Stel!

Ok…..

Here we are…

Refrrshments, anyone?

I suppose you wonder why we’re gathered here…..

Well, every year the staff of X Tech Industries (XTI) honors x_Tech on his birthday….

A toast….

x ,,, I’m sure you know that the city of Oakland is honoring you today as well…

Some schools are even closing!

The Grand Lake is showing Free movies….all day on your birthday.They’d like you to choose the three….

@x_Tech!

OK…..what’re the movies? Whatcha got in mind?

Hey, Bev!! Got any music???

And here on Ballard Street…Today is the day we dedicate the brand new Ballard Technical High School..Made possible with the generous support of X Tech INDUSTRY!!

Thank you, x_Tech!!

XTI Foundation was formed to share some of the profits of XTI with the community that, in turn, supports its work.

And those glitter emissions, I assure you, are XTI edible glitter….delicious!

Sure, Bev…. if it’s OK with X we can all go in the afternoon…or whenever….we have the bus till the Tuesday turn.

Stel…. is it the Lego part or the computer part you don’t believe Bev did?

BatPug says Happy Birthday, X!

Looks loke this party’s already on the internet.Anyone see themselves?

X ….I picked this chair up for you at the Ballard Bazaar and Barbecue Supply House. Good thing it seemsroomy…I can’t get the cat off of it!

And in honor of your birthday, I did all the ladies’ nails who wanted to drop by today….

Wave your fingers, girls!

And to go with the shoes on your invitation, I’m wearing my new dancing shoes…

Bev, Bev…. I didn’t say I was skeptical….

I’m suuuure you can build a computer…just follow the recipe …um…. instructions … on the box.

What? Fingers…….huh?……ohhhhhh…yep! I’m wavin’em! Over here…. look!

Great job on the music, Bev!

And right, Stel…. just rub it in…toddler.hmmmphff.

Meanwhile, over at Citizen Dog…

And out in front of the Tiki…

@ SusanHere are my nails! I think you did your best work on me!

you must be exhausted!

Bev…. I really think you should stop buying that disappearing flour.

I know it was on sale, and you wanted to make lighter treats….

But they just don’t stick around…and they’re not satisfying, somehow.

see you all later on…..! I need to catch a few winks. Happy party day, X!!

I’m sure everybody’s been waiting for the cake…sorry….I’ve been having technical difficulties….

I wanted to make something…. you know, kinda high tech…for x_Tech….but the problem is I needed x-Tech to help me…and I couldn’t exactly ask him, could I?

So… then, X ….I was going to make you a cake out of Legos… but they’re a bit hard to chew… not to mention slice….

So I’m going to post the “real” cake…technical difficulties and all…and hope I can rewire it tomorrow…

Goodnight, StelBel and thank you.

Happy Birthday, X!

Good night everyone! I’m not gonna eat any breakfast so I can have some of Susan’s Amazing Cake! Night x hope you have/had a great birthday!Bev, can I get a ride home?

X … when I designed the cake, I was thinking of your library, out in the original wing at XTI.

I just love spending the afternoon there, when you say it’s OK….

Goodnight Bev, thank you for the music and beer, et al.

The Ronettes

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, X-Tech!!!!

I’m suffering a little stiffness so I got lazy and only retrieved these cakes.

BIRTHDAY !

And only 1/2 my code worked (figures- my back hurts too much right now).

And Bev – I’m glad I didn’t pick THAT cake (with the neon on top) because I would have had to do a lot of clean up to remove the copyright (and my back is too painful).I’ll be back after breakfast to see additions.

All the neet stuff happens when I got to be at work… : (

Susan, Stel, Bev, and heck, everyone! You have outdone yourselves yet again!! Man, the talent here is incredible!I will take a piece of that cake for later if you dont mind….

dont ask which cake, you will notice pieces missing from ALL of them…

Roger just thought of another use for clamps…

Bext wishes on you birthday!

You need some relief…?

(hmmm….Bev, didn’t you say, “Glittery emissions are the best kind!” last night???I asked you if I could quote you…….)

I’d just like to say to Bev and 2old …and anyone else who’s thinking of it….every single time I do a picture that includes group avatars, there’re always a few who decide that’s the day they’re going to change their avatar! Not that I’m naming any names, mind you…

Well, if you’re going to do it, do it now, and I’ll make changes to the globe tonight. Also, if anyone that I may have missed wants to be included, please bring it to my attention!

Thank you! Carry on……

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope that belly doesn’t burst. The party is exceptional – great work everyone! All I have for you is a big THANK YOU for all the laughs you have given us. Best wishes for many more years of laughs.

StelBel – the invitation and the ‘world’ were great. The Wonderful World of Comics!Beviek – the food was to die for. SusanSunshine – great cakes.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, X-TECH!

SORRY! I GOT A BIT CARRIED AWAY WITH THE CANDLES!

I beg your pardon. I happen to be the world’s leading Clamper of the South! I have clamped with the best of them and come out on top every time! I………have no idea what I am talking about. MEDS!!

Sorry, I clicked on the wrong place. You know I think you are the funniest! There are days I’m the Grumpy Cat. Saw him on TV – he’s really a sweetheart.

That big belly guy reminds me of when my father’s tropical fish were pregnant.

Okay, I now need some of that Brain Bleach, please! :-D

…as well you should!!

You bet I do!Thanks Stel, Bev, and last but not least Susan.And thanks to everyone who came to the party (or gets here later), whether it be for my birthday, Cinco de Mayo or National Cartoonist Day.

Happy National Cartoonist Day Jerry Van Amerongen.

@Essex and x_Tech

Thanks for the nice words. I’m happy everyone enjoyed the party!!!!

Boy, when Essex wraps up he does it to a fair-the-well.Thanks Ess.

Try Stamps instead Roger.

Hey everybody…. I know it’s late for some of you….

Sorry, X, to have missed so much of today…but at least I did get the technical issues fixed in your cake…

I had to get some help from the techs up at XTI…of course, I couldn’t go to them before, especially on the weekend…

So…. get ready….

Happy Birthday, X!

Essex 60 THANK YOU VERY MUCH! NOW I CAN SLEEP TONIGHT WITHOUT NIGHTMARES! LOL!

AND ONCE AGAIN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY X-TECH!

Sure, Bev…all the glitter you want.

Do you want little lights?

Without your cake, Bev?

Oh…. Ess! Did you go?

I wanted to get some stuff to get ready for Essex appreciation day.

Um…. when is it, again?I seem to have…er… forgotten.Yeah…. forgotten, that’s it.

Cos I’m sure I knew….

And….finally….Happy Day After Your Birthday, x_Tech! It was a fine celebration and I think everyone had a wonderful time!

I wish that the coming year brings you of all the best that life has to offer….happiness, good health, prosperity, love, fun, good friends and good works…in any order! You’re the greatest!!