Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for September 09, 2023

Brian takes a closer look at the unexpected challenges of gardening

What Bonnie had in mind, was that he would transplant the flower rather than his head.

let’s hope such parties don’t involve the usage of gases.

Maybe Brian is trying to test the quality of the soil first. That’s the only thing I can come up with.

How is Brian going to get out of that position, without losing his seedling?

Well, first, that is poison ivy, two: that is a fire ant hill, and three he started out upright, but decided to sneak a little nip of whatever he’s got in that flask. My bathroom window looks out on that patch and I can see him if I stand on tip toe on the toilet.

Brian is checking to see if Gordon, from two days ago, has transitioned into a garden plant. He doesn’t want to plant his little friend anywhere near Gordon.

How will that trans-plant identify after the ceremony is complete?

[How does Brian identify himself?]

Brian has transplanted himself in the soil. Some skullduggery going on here.

Always nice to see people getting back to nature – some, like Brian, a bit more vigorously than others.

How did he get in that position to begin with……..

Followed by a lovely little Chiropractic Ceremony…

Transplant ☞ Transport ☞ Transfuse ☞ Transact…

Coulda fooled me, I thought this was some modern (by Ballard St standards) artistic flower pot stand.

Brian inadvertently took a dirt nap while pushing up daisies.

As a bonus, Brian finally gets that hard-to-get-at itch scratched.

Good morning Balladeers!

You mean, himself??

Which also happens to be a face plant ceremony.

Brian puts a lot of ‘sole’ into his avocation.

everyone in the neighborhood knows that brian’s potted…

Which is he transplanting? The flower he’s balancing in a pot on the sole of his shoe? Or himself?