I have just remembered another comment that a reader made when this 1990 strip was reprinted four years ago. A reader said, “I thought that the plan was always to cause havoc whatever the weather.” That reader seemed to have missed an important point. Neither Calvin nor Hobbes usually plan to cause havoc. The havoc usually comes as a result of Calvin doing what he wants without thinking of the consequences. That is the opposite of planning.
After watching Calvin remove his shoes in the first panel, I could only think “Gee, I hope he took his socks off, too…” when I was reading the second panel.
Once upon a time in my hometown in the suburbs, in the 1970’s there were small spaces of greenery. By the 1980’s these nature strips were developed with house and driveways.
dadthedawg Premium Member 3 months ago
All…..or nothing at all.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 3 months ago
Other than jumping in the river to stay cool.
BigDaveGlass 3 months ago
Love Hobbes and his dainty toe dipping……
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ 3 months ago
Ⅰ love it when a plan comes together
— Hannibal Smith
snsurone76 3 months ago
That’s quite a beautiful area where they live. Betcha the nearest neighbor is miles away—a fact for which the neighbors are eternally grateful, LOL!!
Calvinist1966 3 months ago
I have just remembered another comment that a reader made when this 1990 strip was reprinted four years ago. A reader said, “I thought that the plan was always to cause havoc whatever the weather.” That reader seemed to have missed an important point. Neither Calvin nor Hobbes usually plan to cause havoc. The havoc usually comes as a result of Calvin doing what he wants without thinking of the consequences. That is the opposite of planning.
Troglodyte 3 months ago
The best plan is to have no plans!
rockyridge1977 3 months ago
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”…………..It is gonna be like that the rest of your life!!!
WariokartDoubleDash 3 months ago
Enjoy it while there’s still time left.
SquidGamerGal 3 months ago
Hoo-boy… His parents are NOT gonna like the end results…
NRHAWK Premium Member 3 months ago
Ah, the lazy days of Summer. I absolutely love being retired.
sandpiper 3 months ago
That’s a plan I have followed from time to time but needing to buy, fix, install something always interfered.
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) 3 months ago
Technically, splashing around in a creek is doing something.
Jhony-Yermo 3 months ago
Super Comic. Beyond excellent.
MitchellTimin 3 months ago
Very few families live where the kids can walk to a creek.
rshive 3 months ago
Fortunate indeed, Calvin.
Wren Fahel 3 months ago
This is the second comic that made me feel bad about having grown up as a city/suburban kid.
Count Olaf Premium Member 3 months ago
Feeling that way when it is cold is great, too.
BJDucer 3 months ago
After watching Calvin remove his shoes in the first panel, I could only think “Gee, I hope he took his socks off, too…” when I was reading the second panel.
djtenltd 3 months ago
Good plan, Calvin. You stay out of your folk’s hair that way.
mindjob 3 months ago
Sounds like yesterday. And today
hagarthehorrible 3 months ago
Cal is blessed to be in such beautiful place. Bill must have lived in serene environs.
Sun 3 months ago
Nothing is just like music to Hobbes’ ears.
ArcticFox Premium Member 3 months ago
Temperature notwithstanding.
lnrokr55 3 months ago
Me too Calvin, Me too !
willie_mctell 3 months ago
That’s always been my goal.
PaulLeckner 3 months ago
Once upon a time in my hometown in the suburbs, in the 1970’s there were small spaces of greenery. By the 1980’s these nature strips were developed with house and driveways.
g04922 3 months ago
Love the way Hobbes is "testing’ the water before wading in the creek. Great scene with Calvin.