These block party blockheads don’t realize that all their neighbors have to do is go out the front door and they are at the party. Although I think most of them will be keeping their doors locked and drapes closed that day.
The real block party happens every day while they’re on their annual trip to Florida….No special plates, napkins, food, or invitations necessary….
The air seems lighter… somehow easier to breathe. The sun seems… shinier… even if it’s raining….The flowers are brighter, and the birds sing prettier tunes.
Everybody comes outside, takes a deep breath…. and smiles at each other….
Every evening, a good time is had by all.
On the other hand….tourism in Florida is down that week…there’s a cloud over Disney World…And the alligators are grumpy.
I cannot concieve of any person who would willingly go up to the Pennys and introduce themselves. There might even be a separate page in the closing documents warning folks about them, sort of a neighborhood disclosure. And I certainly cannot concieve of the Pennys getting out of themselves enough to introduce themselves to anyone—they’re so entitled, you know.
You have to admit that hanging with the Pennys can be good for some laughs. .Plus, they are THE poster kids for the axiom: “No one is completely useless; they can always be used as a ‘bad example’.”
I just loaded emails received since I last checked and GC left a message:“Thanks for your note. Are you still experiencing this issue? Are you visiting GoComics.com from a PC, a Mac, a tablet, or a mobile device? What browser are you using? Where are you located?There was a brief issue with the site last week that disrupted the normal formatting for a short time. Please clear your cache, exit your browser, and then attempt to visit the site again. You may need to consult your web-browser’s help file for instructions on doing this. There is also a helpful website at http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache on doing this. This will likely correct this problem. I will mark this ticket as solved for the moment, but simply reply if you are still having trouble.Please let us know if you have any additional questions.”Bold is MINE; they claim no update, just an “issue” – so your guess is good as mine.
And whern the party happens, the Penny’s wll sit like two lumps in front of their own house and wait for people to come to them. Which (I hope) won’t happen. They will also eat their own food and not share. (not that anyone wants any)
The premise is that every year Ma pays for a trip to Florida, for herself, Joy and Burl, and sometimes Verl comes along…. and sometimes Jerry too.
It allows Ma and Burl some zingers, as she often threatens not to take them this year.
Sometimes we see them drive there…. sometimes they just appear in a motel.
Don’t expect to see it at the same time every year, or even for the days to be continuous, cos this is a “gag-a-day” comic, which is only occasionally related to the previous or upcoming strip.
Well, I haven’t had any problems, so I can only guess my region is next.
IN THE MEANTIME I must mention, back in the day, when we first moved into our home, in 1978, a lot of our neighbors were in their 60’s to early 80’s. We were in our mid 20’s. Our neighbors WERE LOVELY SENIOR CITIZENS and we would have A COUPLE OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES EVERY YEAR, AND A CHRISTMAS TIME PARTY AS WELL rotating houses each year. GOD I MISS THOSE DAYS AND THOSE WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL PEOPLE!
margueritem almost 12 years ago
Who put them in charge? Whoever it was should be pecked to death by ducks.
peggykb9 almost 12 years ago
And you know darn well that they wouldn’t volunteer for anything resembling work.
htownkev almost 12 years ago
These block party blockheads don’t realize that all their neighbors have to do is go out the front door and they are at the party. Although I think most of them will be keeping their doors locked and drapes closed that day.
htownkev almost 12 years ago
My comic list photo icons are different today. Anyone else?
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
The real block party happens every day while they’re on their annual trip to Florida….No special plates, napkins, food, or invitations necessary….
The air seems lighter… somehow easier to breathe. The sun seems… shinier… even if it’s raining….The flowers are brighter, and the birds sing prettier tunes.
Everybody comes outside, takes a deep breath…. and smiles at each other….
Every evening, a good time is had by all.
On the other hand….tourism in Florida is down that week…there’s a cloud over Disney World…And the alligators are grumpy.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
htown…. people are reporting various problems with the site…apparently there’s an “upgrade” going on (which may or may not be for the better.)
It seems to affect different regions at different times… but it does (so far) resolve itself eventually.
mikie2 almost 12 years ago
I cannot concieve of any person who would willingly go up to the Pennys and introduce themselves. There might even be a separate page in the closing documents warning folks about them, sort of a neighborhood disclosure. And I certainly cannot concieve of the Pennys getting out of themselves enough to introduce themselves to anyone—they’re so entitled, you know.
InTraining Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Everyone is invited… but mostly only the same folks attend each year…. ! ! !
finale almost 12 years ago
You have to admit that hanging with the Pennys can be good for some laughs. .Plus, they are THE poster kids for the axiom: “No one is completely useless; they can always be used as a ‘bad example’.”
Lep7 Premium Member almost 12 years ago
My icons changed too. More upbeat. I was just thinking yesterday that they could use an updating.
vldazzle almost 12 years ago
I just loaded emails received since I last checked and GC left a message:“Thanks for your note. Are you still experiencing this issue? Are you visiting GoComics.com from a PC, a Mac, a tablet, or a mobile device? What browser are you using? Where are you located?There was a brief issue with the site last week that disrupted the normal formatting for a short time. Please clear your cache, exit your browser, and then attempt to visit the site again. You may need to consult your web-browser’s help file for instructions on doing this. There is also a helpful website at http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache on doing this. This will likely correct this problem. I will mark this ticket as solved for the moment, but simply reply if you are still having trouble.Please let us know if you have any additional questions.”Bold is MINE; they claim no update, just an “issue” – so your guess is good as mine.
coffeeturtle almost 12 years ago
There’s a reason why people are moving out of your neighborhood.
vldazzle almost 12 years ago
Not because of me, HONESTLY!I’m not even THIS annoying to my neighbors!I think I’ll share the latest Google doodle from Kim K, tho’
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 12 years ago
And whern the party happens, the Penny’s wll sit like two lumps in front of their own house and wait for people to come to them. Which (I hope) won’t happen. They will also eat their own food and not share. (not that anyone wants any)
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Thank you, 2old!Very kind.
BTW I keep wanting to say, you’re NEVER2old2readcomics!
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Dazz, it didn’t work, maybe because it’s a tinyurl…I’m going to try again cos it’s funny, if you can see it….
You might have to click on it, though.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Nope, still doesn’t work…. oh well….
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Riverhawk…
The premise is that every year Ma pays for a trip to Florida, for herself, Joy and Burl, and sometimes Verl comes along…. and sometimes Jerry too.
It allows Ma and Burl some zingers, as she often threatens not to take them this year.
Sometimes we see them drive there…. sometimes they just appear in a motel.
Don’t expect to see it at the same time every year, or even for the days to be continuous, cos this is a “gag-a-day” comic, which is only occasionally related to the previous or upcoming strip.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Well, I haven’t had any problems, so I can only guess my region is next.
IN THE MEANTIME I must mention, back in the day, when we first moved into our home, in 1978, a lot of our neighbors were in their 60’s to early 80’s. We were in our mid 20’s. Our neighbors WERE LOVELY SENIOR CITIZENS and we would have A COUPLE OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES EVERY YEAR, AND A CHRISTMAS TIME PARTY AS WELL rotating houses each year. GOD I MISS THOSE DAYS AND THOSE WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL PEOPLE!