Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 22, 2011

It’s New Year’s Eve all over again.

Methinks it is a rare occurrence.

“Dinner” means dining, not making a din.

Greg won’t be winning anything else for a long while.

I told you it was the cherry pie.

These people are never normal, are they?

There are probably normal people on Ballard Street, but Jerry only shows us the eccentric ones. Or the normals are shown trying to avoid the eccentric ones.

Claude and Clara seem to have found an artillery range.

That’s OK, Greg, Gloria has celebrated the last 3 wins in a similar manner. It’s your turn.

He better enjoy it. It’ll be his last.

No free range here.

Greg, do you really need to rub it in?

Well, we all know Cleo’s choice:

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…and then there’s the open range.

Welcome, Cleo pals and wandering appliance shoppers…

to a world of new kitchen technology…

in the January 22nd, 2021 “Cleo and Company”, …on Sherpa.

I’m not so sure about this product range…

Sure, maybe Cleo wants it…

and maybe it even helps protect you in home invasion crimes.

They may even advertise… “Bam! Dinner’s done like a shot!”

But … but … what if it’s voice activated, like so many of these newfangled “smart” appliances?

Imagine:

You’re stuffing the Christmas bird…

when it slips, and almost falls off the platter.

Ever mindful of your visiting auntie, grandmother or grandchildren…. (depending on your age) …

instead of your chosen expletive, like, say (pardon me) “@#$%!!”…

Reflexively, you say “Oh SHOOT!”

BOOM!

Your goose is cooked!

Claude & Clara might consider the Within Range (think of Russian nesting ranges), or the Firing Range (built in the back yard out of large stones arrayed in a circle) which comes with a complimentary cord of wood.

It’s best to have a set of ground rules before the argument starts.

I’t so you don’t have to manhandle a big roast or turkey out of the oven. We all know how awkward that can be. Just aim the stove at the table, fire, and your meal is served!

Good morning, Ballardeers! Q Date: 315.98659.65 National Blonde Brownie Day. I’ve had those, but I think it was because I left them on the counter too long.

A little too enthusiastic there, Greg. That’s gonna come back to bite you.

5! … 5 puns in one …. Ha ah ah

Y’all find a blonde to get some brownies for ya. (((((Hugs!)))))

I like Claude’s idea. I could go for that one.

I noticed Claude and Clara didn’t bring Cleo with them. Could it be …………….

Cleo would have loved that range and would have loved it even more if it was free. Have you checked with comics kingdom to see if they would put Cleo on there? They added another comic today. I think they would love to have Cleo on there.

Apropos of nothing except Bassets.

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