Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for December 24, 2012

And here I thought Francis was trying out one of StelBel’s world famous flying carpets, from her Yurt and Carpet Wholesale Emporium and Upholstery Shop.

You can never be sure where the feng shui is coming from.

Stel and Bev got a shout out in Rogue today.

If you keep just one favorite chair, you lose the will to get out of it.

My ex-wives were not necessarily my favorite things, but they were all definitely,a bit unsettling !

Dr. Sheldon Cooper would be appalled if he were to be apprised of Francis not maintaining one and only one favorite sitting space ad infinitum.

I’m fresh outta life force at the moment.My landline and internet both went down tonight. ..I’ve been messing with it to no avail, so I’m hoping it’s my service providers lines.

<>Not sure whether it’ll be fixed by Christmas. .. though maybe of course.

I’m posting this from my android phone, but it’s pretty tedious. …Had a pic to post but it’s my computer. . Sigh…

so if I’m scarce you’ll know why. Maybe if I sat in a different chair. ..?

“Francis maintains his life force by periodically choosing a different favorite chair.”+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Is that the only thing keeping him alive?Thank goodness he’s discovered the healing properties of my line of magic carpets, huh Linguist ? By the way, StelBel’s Yurt and Carpet Wholesale Emporium and Upholstery Shop will be closing early tonight at 5pm, to allow our dedicated staff to enjoy the holiday with their families. In fact, all my businesses will be closing at that time, and will resume regular business hours on the 26th. This includes:Stel’s Wonderful World of Inflatables and the Costume AnnexStelBel’s and Mel O’Dell’s Real EstateandStelBel’s Canine Hotel and Antique Browser Store

BUT , if you need a last minute gift, these are available at all my stores today:

Last minute gift suggestions…

A little something for all the Ballardeers.Merry Christmas Everyone Click on my rabbit, please.

Merry Christmas Balladeers and Ballard Street Denizens…God Bless and Keep You All…

Yes, A Very Merry Christmas to all! I will be cooking the black beans for tonight’s party in a bit. Daughter puts things off more still than I; They got soaking from yesterday noon, but she has not picked up the sweet peppers- shopping today early for the rest of ingredients. (and for all my makeup – totally left back in AZ and never gave a thought at my lover’s house).

I just saw Santa over at Momma cartoon, looking for a toddy – anyone making them at the Tiki? I will be using restraint at tonight’s party (I know I was drinking too much) and it will please my lover if I cut back, so even tho’ he will not attend . . . I always want to please him; he has much better judgement (and control).

Without even consulting Donald O’Connor!I have no idea why a talking mule was the first thing I thought of

Everyone have a safe and happy day. AS far as the chair goes. It is the MAN throne. You know the “other” throne. He is simply expressing his rule by bringing out a new throne. He may not rule the roost but the throne is HIS!

I expect most people will be here tomorrow, on and off. Can’t stay away, eh? I shall be coming and going. It’s mostly just another day for me – no family except for the other half’s and there’s too many kids for my liking. Great nieces, nephews etc. In all, 7 that are in favour. .My dad had the best idea….“Ring bell, leave present, bu@@er off”.

Marry Krismus everbuddy!!! Gonnaput a prime yak rib rost on teh smoker at teh tiki..!! Drop buy layder an pull up a stump an Ahl persnally fix Mah speshul nanner dakeri in teh grinder… An ah mite even play a lidle on mah geetar..!!! Everbuddy welcum…!!!

Ah awlways new yew had gud taste Ess..!!! An it makes it eezier to spy clean up under teh tree to…!!!! May yer day be full of Lottsa Ho-Ho-hos’es….!!!!!

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To everyone here…

Here’s a card from our house to yours:

click on the tree —

from StelBel and Max…and Ernie, too!

To those here who celebrate:

Charles Brown: Merry Christmas Baby & Please Come Home For Christmas

Etta James – This Time of Year (When Christmas is Near)Santa by Lightnin’ Hopkins

The Drifters – Santa Claus Got The Blues

Garfield is introduced to his inner Odie.

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

A very Christmas-worthy puzzle today:

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What I said yesterday. :-D