Covering the hole is good, but don’t repair it before your insurance company has sent someone to look at it. I once heard about some people who got robbed, and it took three weeks before an insurance guy came to look at the situation. By that time, everything had been repaired and cleaned up. The insurance guy said he didn’t see any evidence of a break in, so the insurance wouldn’t pay. When they pointed out that they had had to fix the broken window and clean the apartment, and that they had filed a report with the police confirming the break in, the insurance guy told them they could take the case to court if they wanted. The people couldn’t afford that, so the insurance company never had to pay anything.
Cal is too young and too far removed from the scene to be scared. He appears not to have experienced a sense of loss. And he is too young to have developed a feeling of my ‘home is my private space’ that one develops as one ages, thus making one vulnerable to loss when the space is entered illegally and with no respect for one’s possessions.
This happened to us. We were afraid to stay home in case they came back and we were afraid to leave in case they came back. It is quite a sense of violation.
Heh, I bet Calvin’s teacher and classmates will be shocked he thinks it’s cool that his house was robbed. And of course, wait until Calvin realizes they have no more TV at that time…
BE THIS GUY about 2 months ago
No one doubts your bravery, Hobbes.
codycab about 2 months ago
I don’t think Calvin minds a little near death experience.
Humerus1 about 2 months ago
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Imagine about 2 months ago
Calvin probably wishes he had been there.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 2 months ago
Burglars would have to be crazy to hit the same house the following night!
SHIVA about 2 months ago
A deli in a neighboring town got hit twice in one day. Owner has thrown in the towel!!!
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Dad really doesn’t know his own son. But it’s surprising to see such sensitivity to Calvin’s feelings.
eced52 about 2 months ago
They will get a real laugh out of that.
Jayalexander about 2 months ago
All my stuff is so old they’d be doing me a favor by hauling it away.
Purple People Eater about 2 months ago
Covering the hole is good, but don’t repair it before your insurance company has sent someone to look at it. I once heard about some people who got robbed, and it took three weeks before an insurance guy came to look at the situation. By that time, everything had been repaired and cleaned up. The insurance guy said he didn’t see any evidence of a break in, so the insurance wouldn’t pay. When they pointed out that they had had to fix the broken window and clean the apartment, and that they had filed a report with the police confirming the break in, the insurance guy told them they could take the case to court if they wanted. The people couldn’t afford that, so the insurance company never had to pay anything.
hagarthehorrible about 2 months ago
Hobbes could snatch the tv and jewelery back when the burglars were on heal.
saylorgirl about 2 months ago
Well at least Calbin feels safe and secure now that Hobbes is back.
moosemin about 2 months ago
Hobbes, did you attack the thieves the way you attack Calvin when he gets home from school?
SquidGamerGal about 2 months ago
Umm… Calvin… I don’t think you understand the gravity of the situation here. No TV mean no more cartoons!
joegeethree about 2 months ago
Not to pop his balloon, but wasn’t Hobbes hiding under the covers the whole time?
tcmrr1 about 2 months ago
The punch line is that Calvin is not scared. Youth is when disaster was an adventure – in hindsight.
tcmrr1 about 2 months ago
The punch line is that Calvin is not scared. Youth is when disasters where adventures – in hindsight.
sandpiper about 2 months ago
Cal is too young and too far removed from the scene to be scared. He appears not to have experienced a sense of loss. And he is too young to have developed a feeling of my ‘home is my private space’ that one develops as one ages, thus making one vulnerable to loss when the space is entered illegally and with no respect for one’s possessions.
GoldLions Premium Member about 2 months ago
That kid has a vivid imagination………as does the author.
Robert4170 about 2 months ago
So, Hobbes “scared away” the burglars AFTER they got what they wanted. What an imagination Calvin has.
rshive about 2 months ago
Calvin appears to be really scared.
ladykat about 2 months ago
Of course you did, Hobbes.
g04922 about 2 months ago
Hobbes… the Hero ?? Good one.
mindjob about 2 months ago
Hobbes was supposed to flash the mandibles of death BEFORE they make off with the loot
Spacetech about 2 months ago
You were found hiding under the covers… You scared no one but yourself. There is likely a wet spot…
Saurischia Premium Member about 2 months ago
This happened to us. We were afraid to stay home in case they came back and we were afraid to leave in case they came back. It is quite a sense of violation.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
They knew they couldn’t fight a tiger with their hands full. :)
wiley207 about 2 months ago
Heh, I bet Calvin’s teacher and classmates will be shocked he thinks it’s cool that his house was robbed. And of course, wait until Calvin realizes they have no more TV at that time…
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
Why would they come back? They already got what they wanted, and now the house is occupied.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 2 months ago
First time I’ve ever seen Dad show any compassion for Calvin.
serial232 about 2 months ago
My Smith and Wesson 9mm put an end to the break ins around my neighborhood. And it only had to speak twice to get listened too.