Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 29, 2022

So far it’s been better than usual, at least he still has both shoes and his briefcase.

And that was all done by one dog…but a very talented Ballard Street dog!

I’ll bet that’s the last time he takes a shortcut through old Mrs, Krintzinkratz’s yard…BTW she doesn’t have a dog……or cat.

It appears that not quite everything is coming up daisies.

On the one hand, there were some positives, but on the other hand…

meeting the in-laws again?

Looks like it was a team effort to slow him down.

The missus serving him that shredded wheat was an omen, Neal muses

It looks like he was accessorized by a 4 year old while he was down after the first attack.

Some hardworking and lucky people go from rags to riches….

Some hardworking and a bit LESS lucky people go from moderately OK to rags.

Commuting on Ballard street is kinda exciting.

Scooter takes his job as “The Undresser” very seriously…

It was the best of commutes, it was the worst of commutes…

It’s a long story.

Decision time… to go back and risk losing the rest to Mrs, Krintzinkratz or forge ahead and pray that the stashed set of spare clothes is still hidden behind the staff fridge.

I’ve had worse commutes…

He walked into a mostly peaceful demonstration full of good intentions. That’s where they gave him the balloons and daisies to show how much they care.

Don’t pause too long, Neal, it could get a LOT worse.

He should have taken the sign “Diamond Lil’s Leaf-Blower Testing Area” serious.

Good morning Balladeers, (((((Plods))))) and Miss Susan.

Neal knew better than to take the short cut!

At least he now has his Halloween scarecrow costume. :)

He’s still vertical, and still capable of moving forward. It could be worse!

I get the shredded clothing (dogs) but the balloons tied to his tie?

So THAT’S what’s under those ‘relaxed fit’ pants legs…

Baggy trouser legs