Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for June 25, 2023

now go out there and … hurt yourself … what else!!? o_O

Larry is wondering where Scooter is, he told him to be there at 8:00 sharp and it’s now a quarter to 10:00.

Propulsion, Larry. Propulsion is what you need.

Where to go first, the Model Rocket Club and the Pulley Club meet on the same night this week.

Check the Acme catalog again. You’re missing a part,

Take it to the top of Leadbedder’s hill and strap yourself in!

I tell ya, Larry, I can think of a few things.

1) Helmet

2) A sail of some sort.

3) Aerodynamics 101

4) Intervention

Now what do you suppose Larry is hoping to do with his latest contraption? I think his safety belts are for show only. They couldn’t possibly fit around his girth. Maybe he is looking for volunteers? Put your hand down Shirley!

Let’s head off to Kittyhawk

Check the oil level, Larry – the pompadour looks a bit dry…

Now what, indeed.

What you need is a steep hill.

Having rejected the cliff-jump method, Larry suddenly hits on the solution: A fair-sized Sikorsky should provide enough lift under this wing to get me airborne…

Go back inside, Larry, it’s not worth it…

Larry may have just created the worst umbrella ever.

Agnes… you forgot Agnes, you promised her the ride of her life last night right after she gave you.. well, you know.

Good morning Balladeers!

I’m guessing a cliff hanger?

You shouldn’t have thrown the instructions away, Larry.

The fun was in the creating!!! I don’t know if it will be in the ride!!!

Oh, yeah. “Hold my beer!” :)

Cliff note: Larry is going over the edge in so many ways

I love how these cartoons often use pulleys. They look like they would work as designed (though the devices, like this one), often seem questionable. It’s amazing what one can do with pulleys, especially if they are used in multiple-pulley devices.

Step 1. Find a horse. Step 2. Reign horse in. Step 3. Fasten your seat belt. step 4. Yell YEE HAW and hope the horse runs in the correct direction. Step 5. Pray you have your phone with you to call 911 for an ambulance ride to the nearest hospital.