Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for August 22, 2016

I just read all the posts from last nite! Looks like y’all had a great time!Thanks Susan for saving me a piece of that amazing cake. It was delicious!Bev, I’m sorry I didn’t get any apps (not even my own), but they looked so good.<space<StelThank you for everything (you know)!

BevI have some cookies that would fit that description and they are actually the best I’ve had in a long time. They are from Sift Bakery in Portland OR.They were Oregon Trail Cookies with Cranberries, Hazel Nuts and Sunflower Seeds!

Sparky actually belongs to the Dog Fedora and Tree Sniffing Club. They meet on Wednesdays at the corner of 8th and P Street.This is Louie, he is the Club Secretary, he is responsible for leaving ………well, lets just say, he is a very responsible dog.

This is Reginald he is part owner of the Doggie self wash and Fan Tan Parlor. He fancies himself a Debonair Dog about Town, but in reality he loves netflix and Kettle Korn!

The President of the Club is Freddy, Freddy doesn’t look threatening, however several citizens around town have scars on their ankles. He is also the Treasurer and keeps the money close. Real close.

@beviekBon appetit.

Sparky definitely gives off a Sam Spade sort of vibe. Does he solve crime and defend dames?

Gosh…Sorry I didn’t get back to the Monkey’s party before the turn…I thought I’d be there in daylight, but I’ve been having a very busy weekend…I see that the guest of honor hasn’t shown up yet…well, he’s been very busy too, you know…stopping crime (and permit violations!) doesn’t allow for birthdays off.

Anyhow…Monkey….I wanted to bring your present earlier, but at least I’m here before you missed it….

Just the traditional one…I mean, how would you know it was your birthday, if I didn’t bring you socks?

A dozen pairs in blue…Six in red….

And a couple of pairs of these….They plug into the USB port, and keep your toes warm, while you’re pretending you know how to use the computer.

Happy Birthday (again)!

You know, Sparky is very very particular about hats.

When Bob dared to suggest a new look…one that would be a change of pace from their classic fedoras, Sparky told him exactly how he felt about that.

He tries so hard to be the traditional, masculine dog-about-town….just like Reginald, his idol.

Meanwhile…. Rose, you’re quite welcome!

You know, there’s a TON of food left from the party….

Monkey, there’s some of just about everything, wrapped just for you…in the fridge, with your name on it….but there’s also more of most of the stuff too.

And we’ll all be back, I’m sure, to wish you a happy birthday again…and to eat more cake, and banana treats.

G’night, all…..

I like it.

Completely not apropos to todays comic.I just figured that certain people found of wordplay and puns might like this.

@Sheirf(It’s Never Too Late To Get Old )MunkyBluz

As for the cartoon, I have a fedora I frequently don, but I don’t swagger. The puhlice keep stopping me and giving me drunk tests.

Happy day Munkey…..late as usual….looking for muh hat….cant be a trooper without muh hat.Oh there it is…..some one has sat on it…….oh well…..wear it anyway….its policy.

Any man can wear a Stetson and look good, but it takes a real woman to wear a Fedora !

You never saw me in a Stetson…..it don’t look good….I don’t look good wearing hats.Now a military helmet……I rock those.

I love Ballard street, where the comments are as clever as my favorite cartoon!