Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 31, 2024

now imagine this fella is your contractor

They look more like dog poop.

Lyle should mix a little portland cement and water with the sand.

Lyle’s “area” should be at the beach.

The suit and tie DOES lend a certain panache.

Early efforts before Lyle cemented his success

Pavement pancakes.

Like sand in pavement piles, so are the days of Lyle’s life…

Sorry Lyle, sand castles aren’t going to stop your mother-in-law from coming for the week. Perhaps you could excavate a man cave and hide out until she goes.

Great to get rid of certain piles…

Lyle is months before his time. This winter he will be greatly appreciated.

Gallant effort, Lyle.

A sandy Lyle, much like the golfer.

They do look a lot like cow pies, perhaps with a bit of coloring Lyle could add a bit of rustic farm to the neighbourhood.