Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for July 25, 2023

And his dirty sock can kill more than just the conversation.

Richard, there are more polite ways to tell guests that they’re overstaying their welcome.

Richard’s friends should move over to the table with the champagne.

it’s a trick to not pay

Hurk…..

Are you trying to say the steak was as tough as shoe leather?

Somebody just shoe him away from the table.

Ew, ugh.

Gross, Richard, just gross!

At least he didn’t spill the wine. Richard may be gross, but he is also frugal.

In the middle of dinner?? Really???

Good morning Balladeers!

It’s a gift .

Really? Anyone? On Ballard Street? ☺

And after years of this crap, his wife is going to get a “quickie” divorce!

Life socks, then your sole cools.

Not the kind of thing done when fine dining.. but, when you have something in your sock that’s hurting your foot it needs investigating. However, Richards gonna be sorry when he finds Béarnaise sauce has ruined his best Italian Ferragamo shoe.

NEVER ask him about his socks!

Banned from another restaurant. His wife will kill him for this!

Signalling “I’m finished!” :)

Richard seems somewhat unaware of the consequences of his actions.

Richard follows his nose in these situations, which inevitably leads him to his socks.