Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 01, 2022

Six to one he abandons the roller blades within two blocks.

At least, this time, she’s above him, not below him. She still has bruises from THAT disaster.

I…cant…look.

Don’t worry Clara, once he lets go of the porch post, he will be on his butt.

No one on Ballard St. has the ankles for roller blades.

Claud’s inner child once again has sway.

2022 marks the official beginning of Claude’s Second Childhood…and likely the end as well, but we’ll have to watch, giggle a bit, and see – Happy New Year, All!

Time to check the insurance policy.

Claude’s center of gravity has changed somewhat since the 1970’s.

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Well, it’s better than when he was wearing his Claude-Hoppers…

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Offhand, Claude looks a bit nervous as well and is very likely reconsidering the new him.

This is the time of year where emergency visits double with adults trying out their childrens’ sports toys. Last year about this time, my neighbor took his son’s motorized scooter to the market. The brakes were not designed for 240 pounds. He’s only started walking without a cane in the last couple of months.

Doesn’t look like it’s doing a lot for his either.

If Claude succeeds at this new resolution, he’ll be the first on Ballard St without pencil legs.

Claude’s new persona just needs to be broken in. This should be accomplished in 3,2,1…

Perhaps you should look into that 9.95 Insurance plan?