Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 26, 2023

careful there! careful!

He’s exhausted! Careful there, don’t stumble. He’s down! Oh, the humanity.

Scooter appears to be pleading with Ethel to get Chet some professional help before it’s too late.

He just better wipe his feet before going back in the house. Or he will cross Ethel.

Oh no! I see sharks! Slosh faster!

Raise the stakes and use it like a zip line Chet

Remember, Chet, practice makes perfect………….well………………..maybe not.

There’s sharks in that water.

The neighbors are taking up bets guessing how many times he’ll complete it this morning. Do you want to get in the pool?

Be mindful of the current Chet. You might be washed away downstream.

“Attempting?” Does that mean he was unsuccessful in his first two attempts?

Aquaphobia Man. At least he’s trying.

Good morning Balladeers!

Chet, make sure to calk your shoes and don’t die of dysentery

I sense there is an undercurrent brewing, even Scooter is feeling it.

i like the dog . . .

Chet doesn’t know that the river ferry job was filled.

Chet’s been wading for this moment all day.

To Ethel, it’s just another Cross to bear…

Will crossing cross Ethel’s Cross, or will Ethel cross Chet’s crossing with her Cross?

Interesting concept – an inverted ferry!

So close! : )

If The Rapids don’t get you the piranhas will, Soldier on!

Scooter’s miffed because it’s his kiddie pool, and Chet won’t let him jump in and cool off. He’s hoping Ethel will help him out, or at least hose him off.

bet chet had to pool all his resources to afford that setup…

Let’s hope he makes it this time. Ethel says it’s time for lunch.

Chet needs George Washington’s tricorne hat.

Chet pooled his resources.