Pickles by Brian Crane for June 26, 2013

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    EarlP2  over 11 years ago

    I know that drill — all too well! “As long as I’m down here, is there anything I can do for you?”

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 11 years ago

    Nothing like an aging spine.

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    Llewellenbruce  over 11 years ago

    Next time color on the table Earl. You’re nospring chicken anymore.

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    skydancer11  over 11 years ago

    Ooooh, I feel his strain.

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    poppy1313  over 11 years ago

    Bin there

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    gary4160  over 11 years ago

    been there, done that!

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    emjaycee  over 11 years ago

    Been there, done that, taught myself a whole new language whilst trying to raise myself to vertical via the coffee table, the couch, the side table, a very sturdy dog, and the wall, all with the knees, hips, and back putting Rice Krispies to shame in terms of bodily vocalizations snap snap crackle pop pop pop day-yum!

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    mkd_1218  over 11 years ago

    Been there…………done that!

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    emptc12  over 11 years ago

    Every day this strip shows something that I’m going through. As regards today’s topic, I remember when I could leap onto my feet from a supine position like in martial arts. If I tried that now, it would be martial “smarts”!

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    Stocky One  over 11 years ago

    Poor Earl!

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    jprozeboom  over 11 years ago

    That is soooo not funny. Brings back too many awful memories.

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    jimmeh  over 11 years ago

    Why not just crawl over to the sofa where Opal is?

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    tmchrist  over 11 years ago

    The first panel is drawn really well.

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    magicwalnut  over 11 years ago

    I’m in this situation right now. I’m recovering from a hip replacement. Only, I can’t put weight on my knees yet. So I have to scooch across the floor on my butt!

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    Jolly1995  over 11 years ago

    Yep! know the feeling!

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    Kathe  over 11 years ago

    To grow old requires one to be brave, full of courage and have abundant patience.

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    alondra  over 11 years ago

    I wouldn’t have even gotten down there with the kid because I know I’d never get back up. Nope Nelson we will sit at the kitchen table!

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    Perkycat  over 11 years ago

    Boy! When I’m feeling sore and achy, all I have to do is read the comments on Pickles and suddenly I feel a lot better. Thanks!

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    gaslightguy  over 11 years ago

    The older you get, the more intense gravity becomes.

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    Ray Thomas  over 11 years ago

    To all who must do the same, that’s not funny.

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    Evol  over 11 years ago

    Heck, by the time I even got down on the floor, coloring would be over and the kid would be off doing something else. Never mind getting back up.

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    linda trigg  over 11 years ago

    Know how you feel Earl.

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    Mythreesons  over 11 years ago

    On the very rare occasion my knees have a reason to be on the floor, I carry a pillow to place under them and close to something sturdy to use for getting up. I try not to drop anything important or anything that can’t be kicked under a rug or bed.

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    Emily2010  over 11 years ago

    You should feel lucky about that lol

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    Badfisherman  over 11 years ago

    Did that & learned to “speak in tonges” of course it was all: $#@*&$.

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    Five boys  over 11 years ago

    I’m 75, my grandkids have learned to help me up!

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    kwanza_30303  over 11 years ago

    Yoga is the answer—not a perfect answer by any means, but the best I have found. And, with a little self-discipline, you can do it at home with a DVD so it is almost free.

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    Mickeylacey  over 11 years ago

    sitting here at the computer too long locks my knees…so see ya!!!!!!

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    kwanza_30303  over 11 years ago

    I sympathize. With careful study over several years, I have found that emitting loud sympathy-inducing groans, grunts and moans—and the odd yelp or two—helps the getting-up-from-the-floor process considerably.

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    Number Three  over 11 years ago

    Poor Earl… I can imagine his knees creaking when he gets up.

    LOL xxx

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    goodrich33  over 11 years ago

    Yoga? The arrogance of those who won the genetic lottery. My Neurosurgeon said with my “disaster of a spine”, that trying yoga would paralyze me …..

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    Hawthorne  over 11 years ago

    Yoga would seem a useful strategy for those who are up to it still – No grandchild could induce me to the floor, but I groom the hounds on the floor. The Big Boy is helpful about getting me up, but it’s the computers I can’t get away from. I do go out of my way to avoid crawling under desks, but once in a while it can’t be avoided …

    I hate computers.

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    hippogriff  over 11 years ago

    filhodeangola: It should be more focused, along with getting up (or attempting same) – like a kyi.

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    boldyuma  over 11 years ago

    Bravo Brian on the first panel artwork. I see it in 3D and animation too. ..I was down on the floor just the other day…“Oh…LOOK…some Cheetos "

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    patlaborvi  over 11 years ago

    I have arthritis in my hips and legs so bad that I’m now on disability. The last couple years I worked in a bookstore, and every time I got down on my knees to work on the bottom shelf I basically had to climb the bookcase to get back on my feet. After a while I leaned to take a deep bend at the waist and avoid getting down.

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    JP Steve Premium Member over 11 years ago

    Thank you all! Great to know I’m not alone!

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    pawpawbear  over 11 years ago

    As long as you’re down there, say a prayer for me. I need all I can get.

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    1148559  over 11 years ago

    The last time I was on the floor (I fell), I had to squirm my way to something I could use to get up (my knees hurt too much to crawl the way Earl is shown crawling).

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    Hunter7  over 11 years ago

    Oh, the getting up from sitting on the floor. It is NOT a pretty sight. One must just grin, and ignore the stares of others. And bring a folding chair next time!

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    Macintosh  over 2 years ago

    Related right away.

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