Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for September 21, 2015

[Click on the links below, just in case the birthday announcement above “disappears”.]Unglittered version of Bev’s Birthday Announcement 9-21-2015

Glittered version of Bev’s Birthday Announcement 9-21-2015

Happy Birthday Beviek!

Birthday greetings from BatPug!

(“…now where’s the card game at?”)

Got some cards for you, Bev

Lunch is being prepared at the Tiki’s outdoor kitchen. Click image for larger view

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(Is it too late to slip these into the cake batter, Stel?)

I was having trouble getting Ballard St to open!

But now that I’m here…

Romanian Deviled Eggs Sorry, no snail soup today.But, don’t worry, there’s plenty of bread.And grab some of these sausages (Mici or Mititei) before they’re gone.Beef, Pork and Lamb (No Rabbit) I hear they go good with beer.

Let’s check out the Bulgarian table.Try this Bulgarian Kavarma with beef or veal meat. Or if you prefer Kavarma with Pork And some other tasty snacks.

I mmade some of my special honey glazed chicken wings

And of course we’ve got some prime yak roast on the grill

And, here’s a few more platters and some Tiki beverages, as well… Party Cocktails

Fancy Party BeersFruit And Veggie Bar

Meat And Cheese Platters

Sandwich Platters

Mexican Grilled Shrimp

Summer Terrine

Cheese-stuffed Pickled Okra

Yak Ribs

MinionsNO!! no, no, no, no, NO!!!…. NOT Minions! (They’re the clean-up crew!) Jeeeesh!

How do you like your roast yak…rare, or medium…well done only if you BEG, of course…

You can have a big slice…or we’re also making some little roast yak tenderloin sandwiches….

Stel, the invitation looks gorgeous!

And “X” ..is that all Romani food?

JP Steve… the fortune teller card is beautiful!

But yeah… I make the cakes!And I just had to get a crown last Spring for a broken tooth …. so… um… no.

the WWOI Chickens’ Happy Birthday song

Bev…The cleaning crew got together to sing to you. They only know one verse.

It’s Your Birthday!

is it time for cake?

I think it must be….

But first a toast….Happy Birthday Bev!

The Fireman and I made up a drink just for you….

The Nannerita!

Cheers, Stel!

Steve…. I used to have some fortune telling fish just like that bacon.Kinda thin cellophane stuff.Not too good on a BLT.

Thanks, Stel!Lotsa blue icing… not a very natural-looking color, I know… but XTI sparkly colors are all 100% safe.

@SusanYes and no. Romanian Roma tend to eat Romanian food while Bulgarian Roma lean toward Bulgarian dishes and Italian Roma Italian. And so on. Or what ever they can get a hold of.

Bev, remember……..

Rose…. no big deal… don’t apologise!I just wanted you not to miss them!Or this!

I got Fireman to carry them for me……..dig in!

Hey, Bev! You may have some big competition with The Akinator !

The Akinator Knows All

Bev, happy birthday!

Stel, x, JP, Susan – you are all so clever and funny! Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of us!

Now how are you going to wake up Beviak?

Since we are eating Al Fresco, no not Al Fresco the hardware clerk!

Pasta Salad

Pear and Lime Jello Salad

Corn on the Cob

Bev always does the cooking, so I thought I would treat her!

Fruit Skewers

Sangria

Aw… thanks, Dennis…

Bev won’t be here for hours…. so meanwhile, have some cake!

That reminds me…. remember everybody…we’re cutting the cake from the back side so it still looks nice for Bev in the morning.

Our Last Party on the Patio before the cool weather!

Bev… hope you like the little table the cake is on…. it’s for you.It doesn’t look like some of their other stuff, but it’s MacKenzie-Childs.I thought it would look nice in your little fortune-telling shop.

And the cards on the cake are copies I made of the ones in the set I got you for your birthday….

International Beers

The rainbow fruit looks pretty,Rose!

Domestic Beers

Here are some of the cards…. some of these are on your cake….

I dunno whether your skills extend to changing outcomes….but at least maybe these will help you predict the Royals’ standings!

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Well, I’m done in for now….it’s 3:15 a.m., here in Massachusetts! It’ll take me all week to recuperate from staying up so late!I’ll be back later today!

Good night, Susan, X, JP Steve, Rose, DennisinSeattle and whoever else pops in now!

Party on!

X …I forgot to say how much I love that card for Bev!An amazing job you did!

Susan Oh my, that is your best cake yet! I’m speechless!Also I didn’t make all that food, GC posted it twice, AND out of order!x Your food looks so good, I’m going to have to fix a plate right now.Stel a beautiful invitation as always, you just keep getting better and better!

Hi Rose….The double posting is usually only for your own comments, if you click “refresh comments” without refreshing the page.It’s a mirage…. no one can see it but you.

Deleting one deletes both… the “extra” will go away by itself when you refresh the page.

If you see EVERYbody’s comments twice, it’s usually from a double click on the link to show the rest of the comments (past the 1st 15.)It can be almost imperceptible when you do it…a tiny quiver…. but they load twice.

BevA little present for you,,,,,,McKenzie-Childs Sun Glasses!

I agree with Stel, even though I am on the west coast. Got livestock (dogs) to care for in the AM.

Wow, Rose… those sunglasses seem to make everything really dark!

Glad you like the cake!Hope Bev does.

Of course you can, Tony!Bev won’t even be here till morning.

But don’t drink that stuff!It appears to be perfume…

Carl would be more exalted if the comics were on time.

X … Carl may have a long wait.Sigh…..

I sure hope this isn’t the new and improved start time!

I don’t suppose you want to try a nannerita, X?

I knew as soon as I got to the comments page that it had to be somebody’s b’day. Not even 5:00 AM and 74 comments already. Happy birthday, Bev. Exalt in the life you’re living!

Hi Liverlips….

You’re just arriving… and I just came back to say goodnight.

Goodnight, all….2am on the West Coast … Busy day tomorrow, so I may not be back till evening….But …

Happy Birthday, Bev!

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, BIRTHDAY, BEV !

Drinks at the Tiki today are all on me in honor of your natal anniversary…

FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS

birthday

@nighthawks

Among Madam Cleo’s many other talents and abilities, I never could have predicted that she is also an all-knowing fortune teller……..BUT, I bet Madame Beviek knew….!

It’s good to see Madam Cleo here for the party! How ever does she have the time ??, what with all the ANIMATIONS she stars in EVERY FRIDAY in Cleo and Company on SHERPA!

[Sorry! One of us couldn’t bring HIMself to shamelessly plug Cleo and Company on Bev’s birthday party, and one of us has absolutely NO shame at all!]

pant pant (huff)….. pantSARI AHM LAYTE..>!!!!HAPPY BIRTDAY bEV!!!!SHur glad all teh uDDers are payin a tENSHun an gots all teh fud an kakes maid UP fer ya…!!!Of Corse its awl in YER FAVER…!!!ENJOY!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV! An amazing invitation, great cards, scrumptious food, and that exceptionally delicious looking cake – how could you not have a great birthday. Enjoy your day.

Always fashionably late…..Happy Birthday Beviek!!!!!!!!!!!!!Actually I am late due to celebrating your special day.Been out serving search warrants.Just love to brighten some ones day by knocking the door off the hinges with a 90 pound ram.Poor guy was right behind the door trying to hold it closed.Made a sandwich……him, the door, the battering ram, and me.Next time just open the door. We are going to come in anyway.

OH NO Not another birthday, Bev. Well, since you can’t stop it – Make it a happy one! I will have an extra helping of dessert in your honor.

For those of you who don’t know what Bev looks like:That’s actually her altar-ego, Superbev.

If I were in Carl’s position, I might be inclined to exit the life I’m living.

Happy Birthday, Bev

Happy Birthday Bev!

Exalt in??? Do you mean exult in?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEV!

Hi Beviek! I wish you a wonderful birthday!Three cheers for Beviek for she’s a jolly good fellow!

A pleasant day to all my friends.-—————-What an awesome Birthday Party Beviek.-—————-Be happy and healthy everyone.

haY RED…!!!Hay ESS er…. Mrs HIGGLEPOODER!!!and hay ther #6…!!!!Y’all git head of lion privledges fer bEVs kayke an Dakerys!!!

I went to the bakery to get Bev a nice birthday cake and I brought it home.I forgot what happened after that.Happy Birthday Bev!

bev Of course you can open them. There is something in each and every one! One has a small diamond worth several THOUSAND DOLLARS in it, unless SUSAN got to it first! I saw her “eyeing up” those boxes earlier! You have to watch her, she’s a tricky Gal, she is!

All my best, Lady Bevington!