I tend to shovel enough to expose the concrete so the sun can do the rest of the work. Black absorbs heat, so if it be sunny, I would expose it as much as possible.
I always liked the story of the boy who would do something similar, and his father pointed out the nice job their neighbor’s kid had done clearing the entire walk. The son pointed out that the other kid’s father paid him five dollars and said, “That’s the difference between free enterprise and dictatorship.”
BE THIS GUY 9 months ago
Dad can use the exercise, especially since he can’t bike.
codycab 9 months ago
Dad already puts in enough effort as it is, Calvin.
Sugar Bombs 95 9 months ago
Looks like it’s Dad’s turn to build character.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 9 months ago
I’m sure making a Hopscotch game would be more fun than just shoveling.
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 9 months ago
A shovel could have helped him though.
STEPUP 9 months ago
Have him do it again, the right way!!!
Imagine 9 months ago
But it’s called a walk, not a jump.
sirbadger 9 months ago
Walk in the steps of large extinct dinosaurs.
Concretionist 9 months ago
Where was Calvin standing while he shoveled??
snsurone76 9 months ago
Now, if Hobbes had to shovel the walk instead of puny Calvin, there wouldn’t be this problem.
Of course, there wouldn’t be today’s strip, either.
californiamonty 9 months ago
You could have more fun by making it a maze, an unsolvable maze, Calvin!
Jayalexander 9 months ago
Very conservative.
figuratively speaking 9 months ago
Dad’s gonna jump all right; just stay where you are.
VegaAlopex 9 months ago
I tend to shovel enough to expose the concrete so the sun can do the rest of the work. Black absorbs heat, so if it be sunny, I would expose it as much as possible.
Prescott_Philosopher 9 months ago
That looks guaranteed to put dad flat on his back.
jagedlo 9 months ago
Your laziness being spin-doctored, Calvin?
SquidGamerGal 9 months ago
Nice try, bucko! You’re not coming back in the house until you do it right!!
txmystic 9 months ago
Efficiency measures like this lead to door bolts pooping out on planes mid-flight…
sandpiper 9 months ago
Cal pole vaulted his way to the step.
rshive 9 months ago
Sadly, Dad can’t jump right.
Just-me 9 months ago
He’s training his dad in the basic moves of Calvinball.
Vgrift85 9 months ago
why doesn’t dad just park in the garage?
jconnors3954 9 months ago
Effective and efficient!
eLLuoresima 9 months ago
Work smarter not harder I guess
mindjob 9 months ago
I wonder how dad practices in the off season
ladykat 9 months ago
Shovel the walk properly before your Dad hurts himself, Calvin!
mistercatworks 9 months ago
I honestly think Calvin has had a decent epiphany here. You dig a whole bigger than a step, step into it and dig the next hole. Brilliant!
Of course, it won’t work on windy days. However, for still weather after a snowfall, this is a great labor saver. :)
formathe 9 months ago
I’m guessing no one here ever saw a 6 YO shovel snow. I have. It was not like this.
John Jorgensen 9 months ago
The closer together you put those step holes the less likely Dad is to complain.
Calvins Brother 9 months ago
“White Men Can’t Jump.”
hagarthehorrible 9 months ago
That way dad saves few dollars and Calvin builds character. Good for all, except for the precise strides to be taken by dad.
nsr60 9 months ago
I always liked the story of the boy who would do something similar, and his father pointed out the nice job their neighbor’s kid had done clearing the entire walk. The son pointed out that the other kid’s father paid him five dollars and said, “That’s the difference between free enterprise and dictatorship.”
howesolem Premium Member 9 months ago
Wait! Where are Calvin’s footprints?
Curiosity Premium Member 9 months ago
Work smarter, not harder!