Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 16, 2014

I know that Bev will be showing up with WAY more food but in addition to the cake I made I found THIS - As Susan and I live where weather is now lovely, we can do this: and there are places where we can set the table for all the friends here to have a seat:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN SUNSHINE

Hey, everybody! Come and join the party!!

Happy Birthday, and best wishes, Lady Susan!

I recently saw a post by Susan where she said something like she like Anchovies on her Anchovy pizza, so please bear with me…

These anchovies were caught in Sicilian waters, and salted by Ghezzi, a Tuscan artisan fish processor. This handsome 5 kilo (11 lb.) can should last you a day or two.

Wow… amazing!

Thank you, everybody!

Very Rare Item

G’night all!

Leo Fatcat uses Anchovy Paste

for all his envelops, stamps,

scrap booking,

etc.

I’m overwhelmed!

The invitation is gorgeous, Stel!

Nice work, Dazz, too!And thanks, Brian…

X …you continue to amaze me! And Bev, as ever… you’re the BEST cook!

That rack of lamb is exactly what I wanted for my birthday!

Something to nush on.

Have few more. They’re small.

Bev! OLDER???? You didn’t tell me that was part of the deal!

Is it too late to back out?

Happy Birthday, Susan. Just sensational Sunshine.

Thanks, Superfrog.

And yeah, X, what IS that Norwegian angry about? Bev…. I hate to mention it…but one of the appetisers has little….red…. er…. bugs on it.

I think it’s the 2nd one…..sorry….

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Wow, thanks, JP Steve….

Time for cake yet, everybody?

X ..there’s no picture there…

Oooh Stel…. cake??

The Sampler

Happy Birthday, Susan! Many happy returns of the day! What a lovely party!

here it is Susan…….MAKE A WISH!!

Or Anchovies with a Peruvian favor?

@ Bev and X

I think I’m the one hallucinating! I swear there was a large comment box posted by X with a little square with an “x” inside of it, which is why I said there was no picture. Now, there’s no comment box!

Sorry.

The Sheriff needed someone to work the grinders tonight.BatPug volunteered. I thought he was wearing one of the cakes for a minute…

Sorry I’m late, I had to stand in a loooong line to get here! Any way, Happy Birthday Susan, you make us happy when we are sad! you are our very own:..

Oh WOW! STEL!!

That’s quite a garden…. I mean CAKE …. er…. garden cake……

Anchovy Teabags (w/ Kelp & Pollack powder)

Bev…. I didn’t know… I mean…. I thought maybe you didn’t know….butif you put them there….they’re um…. beautiful….and er…edible, right?

I baked you a cake too, can’t have too many cakes!

Don’t be puttin’ down my anchovies, Bev!

I looooove anchovies.

And lox and pickled herring and other fishy fishies.

Aww, 2Old…. thanks.

And a bouquet of yellow roses for our Sunshine Girl! We all love you lots!

to Susan (from another Ballard St. dog)…

Oh wow!

I can’t keep up….

Thank you. 2 Old…and Bev…for the cakes….

Bev, did you mean that little dog baked that cake or you did?

And Stel… but you did a beautiful job! You must have worked on that forever!

I think that’s enough on the Anchovy meme.Anyone for Lox?

Thanks Affi…..and thanks for not asking….all I will say is…not that many fewer than yours!

Love the ol-timey pie truck! Hope there’s no Anchovy Birthday Pie!

Thanks Eldo!And sure X … never too many fishies….

Stel…. my invitation…. it just…well, it just burst into fireworks!

Kinda like spontaneous combustion!

Oooo Stel…. anchovy pie!Mmmmmm….

I love anchovy focaccia ….

Wow… the whole site went down for a few minutes…

I was afraid my birthday overloaded it! The weight of all those years…..

I’m hoping it stays up now…. but if I disappear, that could be what’s happening.

Here are links for the glittered invitation, cakes and fireworks invitation…just in case they disappear…

Glittered InvitationCake With CandlesFireworks Invitation

Thanks Stel!

Stel, I was thinking anchovy pie would be like a shallow quiche…. full of onions and garlic…. with anchovies on top, under an egg glaze….Mmmmm…

Wow…what a beautiful ride! The scenery is gorgeous and I love the new interior. But, you must have gone through a fog bank, because I don’t see the truck caravan…..?

Anybody got some chips?I’ve got some Tomato & Anchovy dip around here some where.

Hold it….hang on……there’s a special report coming in on the TV….what now? Oh, I thought it might be a report on the killer fog…

Wow, Bev…for me??

Actually, I can’t see the picture of the outside….and when I try to go to the image location, it says it’s in Gmail.

You didn’t try to link to a mail attachment, by any chance?

Cos that doesn’t work, unfortunately…

Hey, a couple of those other pictures look strangely familiar…

Oh! I know where it….Aye-yi-yi!You’re going to drive that thing on Highway 1???

Um… Stel…. kettle cooked sushi?

Okaaay …..

Not to worry, Bev! These parties are always chaotic!

Very chaotic….I apparently replied to Bev ages before she posted what I’m answering….

I must be clairvoyant, like she is….

Essex…. not me…. I’m very very busy…and useful….

and stuff….

You wouldn’t put me in there….

would you?

The site went out here too, for a minute I thought GC dropped everything to come to the party, but I guess not. I’m turning in, I’m so full of cake and anchovies,,,good thing I have a bottle of Pepcid.

Stel… I have enough Costco generic “Pepcid” for everybody!My contribution to the party!

But, of course! I’ll never get rid of that anchovy and garlic taste anyway…

Bev saying she was 37 reminded me….and…um…. right, Bev….

Some of those number candles are molded to look the same on both sides…not backwards if turned over..

When my Dad turned 73, there was a party for him….He noticed that the big “73” on his cake read “37” from behind…So he went around the table to have his pictures taken from THAT side.

StelBel…. it’s something about it being my birthday….

it’s somehow through the looking glass…I expect the White Knight to come riding in out of nowhere, at a crazy angle, any minute….

Well, Bev… if you’re (cough) … only 37, I doubt you want to stand on the 73 side anyway!

Sure, there’ll be plenty of cake…I’m sure the Monkey and some other people will want some too…thanks for everything!

Thanks to YOU, too, Stel….my goodness…. you did so much work!

I can’t believe you’re still awake….if you’re still awake….

So, Susan, can I buy you a bday drink at the Tiki?

Ooh thanks X … I’d love that.Could I have a wee Glenfiddich, please?

Neat, BTW…. but the little monkeys know that….and I see Fenton came in to help too… thanks Fenton.

Cheers!

Cheers, X!

Wow, Stel!

It happened!

We really are on the other side of the looking glass!

I knew Ballard Street was special!

Thank you, Stel!

Goodnight!Come by the salon for coffee tomorrow!Great amusement park, BTW…..

Larry is still miffed that he wasn’t invited to Susan’s party.

I’ll bring my Mango Cheesecake with a Lilikoi glaze. I guess I should bring more than one.

Here’s a little something I did up for ya, SS!

Happy Birthday!! I know it looks like you have salad stuck in your teeth. Sorry, I got a bit happy with the colors.

Oh … X … will you go invite him?OK, maybe you shouldn’t do it at this time of night….tomorrow, OK?

I don’t want anybody miffed!

Especially when he’s already upset about his new gold shoe(s).

Wow, Derrick!Thank you!

I’ve been art-ified.

And thanks, Chefwen too…

My first attempt didn’t turn out so well. Must’ve been in a non-Sunshine mood that day!

Well, it was sweet of you, Derrick…. thanks!

I love this amusement park!

And thanks, X! You’re a really good shot with that squirt gun…and those darts!

Yikes…. I gotta admit…that one would have scared me, Derrick!

Thanks Six!

And cheers!

Keep those birthdays coming, Susan…..

Have you had your birthday spanking, yet, Susan? I volunteer….

Happy B’day Susan.I wish you the very best. It snowed last night and i’ve got around 4" of solid rain covering my motorcycle,out back.

Happy Birthday, Susan Sunshine

Since I’m at work, I’m surprised that I can see as many pictures as I do. Usually a lot of the content is blocked. But that food looks incredibly good. I think I’ll grab some breakfast. I’ll hold off on the champagne until after work.

Happy birthday, Susan. I have no pictures, but I did make you a homemade Cherry Blossom!!

Your birthday cake from me.I decided to stay in theme with the comic.And, what girl doesn’t like shoes?

HBD SS!!!!.…is Rod Serling the webmaster for this site?

Everybody, let’s dance for joy for the Birthday Girl!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN SUNSHINE! Wow almost 200 comments (and I think some were lost) What a party!! I got here late and there’s just crumbs and party favors all over the floor. Maybe the 2nd round will come in soon. Loved the picture of the lady bug appetizers. And in keeping with the comic – I’m sure Larry will let you chew Gene’s other shoe in honor of your birthday. Have a wonderful day. You are certainly loved at Gocomics.

To SuSun:…..HAPPY BIRTDAY!!!!!So sary ah cant be at teh TIKI tuday… stuck at cussedems in Turdmunkistan…. (harumph)Buttah did git an express shipmint of anchovie jerky flyd overnite to BS Internashional Airport and Septic Repair…StEL is supposed to be pickin it up fer ya….!!!SAVE ME A PEACE OF CAKE…. an pye too!!!Dont nose wen ahl be back….OH… take the nite off SuSun… yew deserve it!!!Munky :())

Bippy Hirthday!…..Hippy Bareday…..uh…Burrpy Hoppy…..you go girl!

I have given up. I can only load 15 comments at a time. Could be because I am on my work computer, but I think you guys are going to crash the sight! LOL!

Happy Birthday Susan!

Flowers:

Food:

and Drinks:

(I hope none of these were already posted!)

Good Morning Everyone! The Pepcid did the trick and I’m ready for the next round! And I’ve brought Breakfast Pizza, with eggs, bacon and anchovies (hair of the dog, doncha know)! Enjoy!‘’’

Some coffee cakes (sorry the box tipped over on the way here.

And coffee (just in case there are any hangovers, not that I’m accusing anybody of imbibing a little too much, but when I left there were some people under the big table out in the patio, (no names)

Amazing. I’ve never seen so many comments or such a great party.Happy Birthday Susan!Your’e the wealthiest person on Ballard Street.

Happy Birthday, Dear Susan,You truly are a “Holiday”!

I know (or used to know) that guy on the horse…...He was the singer in a local band back in the late 60’s and the band filled in when the top billing couldn’t make the venue. We got our money back. The name of the band was J*e ****’s Revolution.

Over 200 comments at the moment! Not surprising, considering what a wonderful party it is. Great pictures, all, and Happy Birthday to Susan!

pcolli sorry about the meat not being cooked “well done” to your liking, but since I had trouble getting the comments and BS kept freezing up, I had to hurry. Must have been my work computer because on my laptop I see them all now, so I’ll mosey into the kitchen and see what other kind of meats I can find for you.

OH WAIT, STILL TOO RAW! BACK TO THE KITCHEN, PCOLLI! With all this food here, though, you should be okay until I am done. :-D

OMG … Dry!That roast is perfect!

Had to stop you before you put it back in the oven!

Just how I like it.I have English friends and they all like their meat the way pcolli does…..

IE… take a juicy tender cut and roast it till they’re convinced it’s truly dead….But pretty please…. could you save me a big rare slice first?(Or two?? )Thank you!

Meanwhile….(had to take care of first things first…. LOL)

Wow.I am totally and completely overwhelmed by the turnout, the work involved, and all the birthday wishes in this party! THANK YOU!

Bev and Stel …. you have outdone yourselves! I am truly grateful.

And everybody…. wow…. people I never even see on Ballard Street….

I’m floored.And NOT just because of a little Glenfiddich last night…. and whatever else I don’t remember….

Oooh…. coffee drinks….I need one…pastry and cake make a healthy breakfast, don’t they?

especially with fruit and roast beef and breakfast pizza….and heaven knows what else….

I know I’ve said it before…but Wow!

Thanks, IngSoc…

and so many others I haven’t had a chance to mention yet…

Six,,, again….

Essex… pcolli…. have I thanked you yet?

Monkey! Thanks for fitting that in…. and for the day off….though I’ll probably be at the Tiki later anyway.where else would I spend the evening of my birthday?

Wow…. again…Lots of you stopped by after I went to bed….and I’m not up in time to reply.

Red… glad you stopped by…..

Storm, I know that was hardfor you, and I appreciate it.Thanks, PerkyCat, and No. 3!And Annette, I like your idea!

Thanks, for the dance, Bubujin!

And thanks to so many others: LadyKat, Finale, FinnyGirl, NyukNyuk, BaconBoy, CrackofNoon….so nice of you all!

Mr. Sherman… how sweet!

If I left anybody out, I’m sorry…I’ll be scrolling back through…Right now my brain is exploding…and I get interrupted by phone calls.

But know that I love you all, and this is the best place EVER!

I could never thank StelBel, or Beviek, or x_Tech enough…. you guys made my day…or my year!

PerkyCat and pcolli…. indeed….

Bev and Dry…. I appreciate the thought, Bev…. but if you guys want to fight over Fabio, please….be my guest…though when you want a good look at him, he’ll get in line before you.

When I see him, I do get an urge…but it’s to get my hands on his hair… Touch up his black roots, and trim the over bleached, ratty ends….I LIKE long hair…. but his looks like a bad wig.

I know I typed Doh, and Varnes…. but I don’t see your names in my comment…. On this keyboard the cursor jumps and I type over things…. maybe I did that…but thanks to you guys, too.

And Varnes… does that mean I get to spank you, for my birthday?How generous!

It’s the cocktail hour for Gene as he limps to the bar and opens a bottle of…

Don’t worry folks. We are NOT out of Anchovy Sauce.

All right the Anchovy Jerky is here. Thanks StelBel.Dig right in.

Well pcolli, SUSAN says the roast is PERFECT, and since this is her day sorry Buddy! *BUT when your day comes around, you let me know, and I will cook your meat to your PERFECTION! Do we have a deal?

A good Standing Rib Roast should be pink and juicy on the inside.

GEE BEV, I don’t know anymore. Susan took the fun out of it with our HUNKA HUNKA MAN! (Unless that’s her EVIL plot to keep him all to HERSELF! GEEZ! Oh well, SHE IS THE BIRTHDAY GIRL! )So, I will acquiesce, for NOW! Come my next BD I want that motorcycle ride! :-D

And with that, Goodnight! HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY SUSAN!

(note: I deleted the previous post of this image, and the accompanying link and music video, due to technical difficulties)

Happy Birthday, Susan. It was so good to see lots of old friends at your party.

Night all…

Thanks Gweedo….

Hey, I was sure I posted to Dogsniff and Grog, way earlier…. but I don’t see it…. sorry guys…. Thank you!

Nice to see YOU, Miss Scarlet…. and yes, so many friends from other forums.

I’ve scarcely had a chance to even get to any other comics today… or eat…. or anything…. Gonna take a short break now…. and I’ll be back.

Thank you everybody!

X…. Wow! All those anchovies!

I didn’t know they’d all be open…. need to get some of those special crates from XTI….

the ones that can be hermetically sealed.

It’ll take me weeks to eat all of those…probably.

Stel…. why did you disappear the Hollies?

OMG this has been wonderful….I’ll be back soon.

I disagree- first one is more masculine! and the bike takes more effort.

@Dry- I agree with Susan that red and rare is the way to go (just not cold) and Fabio – Uuugh! I’d rather my new man any day (-or- and night).

Sure Bev…thanks.I’ll be there right after the turn.:)

Thus ends another ordinary day on Ballard St.

And so, to bed.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSAN!ANYONE KNOW WHOSE LEATHER UNDIES THESE ARE UNDER THE TABLEé

Creepy!

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Good morning Balladeers and Tigressy!!