Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for December 04, 2024

Russell prepares to skate on thin judgement

lil adventures won’t hurt i guess (or so I hope)

Edna has already called the Ballard St. Emergency Room and Pool Hall to be prepared another visit by Tough and Rumble Russell.

I’m concerned that Russell may not have a long enough approach to gather the requisite speed. If he has to cross any grass, or even dirt, it’s going to drain all his momentum. And fasten that helmet, soldier! Safety first.

TODAY’S LIMERICK

There was a young fellow called Russell. Who was sick of the ‘hustle & bustle’. He was happier by far, When he gave up the car, Until he pulled all of his muscles!

He could just skate through life, but he chooses to build challenges for himself.

The barrels look a little small for a gentleman of his caliber. Super size ‘em !

“BARRELING THROUGH !!!”

Ramp it up pal

Russell never did listen to his doctor’s caution on the side effects of his medication…

Good morning Balladeers!

A dangerous endeavour, Russell.

Meanwhile, his wife is calling their insurance broker to up his life insurance.

Things seem to be ramping up.

Which will he be, Evel Knievel, or Super Dave Osborne? Dave is here! ☺

Russell is the kind of neighbour… nobody wants. Along with the din of all that construction, those ambulances showing up at all hours with their sirens, do lower property values.

The ER on ballard street is an happening place

His neighbors refer to him as the “nut”……

I’m concerned that Russell will “forget” to return my borrowed hammer after his “little experiment”.

A rough-and-tumble uninsured little life.

an’ the fun part is, the barrels are filled with gasoline, which he lights up, and then takes a run at it!… (might wanna make a preemptive call to 911…)

Evel Knievel… the later years….

Ayone would jump at that chance.

The rough part is the nails he left lying on the ramp. You know what the tumble part is.

russell’s always wanted to be a drum major…