Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for November 17, 2014

Charlotte wishes he’d disappear, already.

Ah…the crisp Monday morning air…no one else is up…

The roosters are crowing in the pre-dawn light….

OK, you’re right…who am I kidding…..it’s 10pm ish here in Western Ballard County…But I’m setting foot in tomorrow’s forum.

Like making footprints in fresh snow.Well, it would be, if I didn’t type so much that Brian posted before me.

Hi Bri!

She seems pretty matter of fact about it though…Like most of the spouses on Ballard Street, she’s seen whims and phases, fads and fancies…This is a little better than the crocodile suit, she sighs…. and safer than the Ballard Street Seniors Bungee-ing Off Buildings and Flagpoles Club.

Hi Bev… I’m on my way to work at the Tiki…. wanna come?

I’m gonna make a big grinderful of banana daks,,, you can have the first one!

And Scooter would agree with the “he’s a wonderful wizard” part…as long as he keeps conjuring up the liverwurst cubes.

UBgone —

Is that today’s strip?

Wonder whether Jerry knew it was really going to be the 50th anniversary strip!

Hi back, back, Bri!

Nana dak?Bev?I… er.. UBgone?

Of course…

And a quick antidote to your earlier picture….

Wouldn’t you rather look at this??

Susan! Hi, I smell bananas, could there be daks in the offering? I’ll have one please.There seems to be lightning inside George and Beulah’s house! Don’t know what that is all about, except I notice you sold that xxl witche’s costume the other day. I guess George is taking his little hobby to the next level. Remind me not to go to the meeting of the Ballard Crochet and Post Hole Digging Club next Tues. It’s at their house. Creepy place, have you been inside?Ah, my dak, thanks, you’re a peach!

Why does he do that, Bev?Spend time looking for a picture, post it, and before most have seen it…HeBgone?

Susan could I please get a nail appointment tomorrow at, oh, 2:36? Mine are so long I keep hitting the wrong keys. Thanks

Oh gosh, 2Old… I kinda have to go to that meeting.

I’ve made 2 and a half of the nice set of posthole covers I’m crocheting for a Christmas present…I wanted to finish them, and try them on one of your postholes, to see how they fit.

I haven’t made any postholes yet to try them on at home.

2Old… I may not be quite finished with my 1:48 haircut by 2:36…though it’s Rory and he’s usually in a hurry.Just to be on the safe side…is 2:43 OK?

Thanks, Bri… I haven’t gotten far in my queue…but I guess it must really be the anniversary of the strip, and the other cartoonists must know about it,’

G’night, Bev!

Susan, any daks left?

Good morning everyone. :) Peace.

I’m off to see the wizard….no wait….I’m just off…..

Happy Anniversary Wizard of Id- GoComics strip w/ WoI cross overs - Wizard of Id Scary Gary Ballard Street Pickles Speed Bump Momma Garfield B.C. Shoe Off the Mark The Barn Pooch Cafe

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It is a crime what that kitty is wearing on his head! Hope they are clean!

How did the ballerina do magic like that? She is magical!

Hi Susan and Bri. Mind if I join you in a banana dak? Well, not IN it, but have one with you?

Happy Anniversary, “Wizard of ID”!

It looks like someone on Ballard Street thinks HE’s a Wizard!

@Happy, Thanks!I have never worked in retail except for selling hot dogs while my youngest was in kindergarten. I did the whole lot there (even drawing brochures) but I went on to my “real career” in engineering. I still respect all real workers.