Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 21, 2015

And Winifred can’t understand how the bottom of his trousers are always mildewed.

When he does spend time on profitable endeavors, they are useless things nobody wants to buy.

Go back and look in the fountain for heaven’s sake.

Martin thought of this whilst standing in the General Ballard Fountain down by the Ballard Fabric and Hook Store.

Winnie is so proud of her man’s artistic talents!

Some of Martin’s inventions are better received than others.

Martin’s time in that fountain might be a darn sight more profitable if he’d just wait till nobody’s watching…then bend over, stick his hand in the water and and feel around on the bottom.He could probably grab a few handfuls of coins that people have thrown in.

Now, don’t get me wrong…he should NOT take any if there’s a sign saying the money goes to a charity, or is picked up for some purpose, like the fountain at the zoo that raises money for veterinarian care.

But last time I went past there, on my way to buy some sky hooks, there was no sign of any sort…people just throw coins in fountains for luck….

waitaminute….MONKEY!

Put down that paint and that white cardboard….NO!! No more bogus charities to send monkeys to tropical islands! I mean it!

It could be profitable if people throw coins in there.

Good morning everyone.April is more than half over and it is still a chilly morning here. Maybe it’ll hit the 60’s today. Peace.

It’s not profitless…..he suffers from dry cracked feet.This is therapy.

Splashing in a fountain is much more fun if you have someone with you

Is he wearing penny loafers?……………………………….

Poor Martin does appear to be down in the dumps. I’m not sure how much good a prophet would do him.