Has it really been that long? I first saw the “Shoe” strip in my teachers journal (newspaper) in maybe the late Eighties (Education – Journal of the NSW Teachers Federation).I lost sight somewhere in the late Nineties as my teaching priorities changed.With many thanks to the internet I have been able to catch up with one of most favourite strips.Thank you firstly to Jeff, as creator of of the Shoe strip, and to both Gary and Suzie for keeping the strip (and Jeff’s memory) alive.I have a stable of comics that I read daily via the web. Shoe sits there at the top with good ol’ Charlie Brown.Happy Anniversary, many thanks.
I saw this comic in the paper on the way to USAF basic training. And I have been following it ever since. Two of my cherished possessions are a letter from Jeff Mac and my autographed copy of “How next years do you get in baseball.” I had written Jeff shortly before I retired from the USAF about the date of SHOE debuting and my entering the USAF. I sent along the copy of the book and asked if he would sign the book for me. He not only signed it but drew Skyler in a CUBS uniform in the book. It is very special to me. I hope that Jeff watched last years World Series and the CUBS win from his perch above. Many, many thanks from this SHOE fan.
Adiraiju about 7 years ago
Happy 40th!
jpkansas78 about 7 years ago
Happy Birthday!
wiatr about 7 years ago
The office furniture has been upgraded a bit since.
darth_geekboy about 7 years ago
too bad the gocomics collection only goes to 2001.
iafletch about 7 years ago
Has it really been that long? I first saw the “Shoe” strip in my teachers journal (newspaper) in maybe the late Eighties (Education – Journal of the NSW Teachers Federation).I lost sight somewhere in the late Nineties as my teaching priorities changed.With many thanks to the internet I have been able to catch up with one of most favourite strips.Thank you firstly to Jeff, as creator of of the Shoe strip, and to both Gary and Suzie for keeping the strip (and Jeff’s memory) alive.I have a stable of comics that I read daily via the web. Shoe sits there at the top with good ol’ Charlie Brown.Happy Anniversary, many thanks.
imdaboss about 7 years ago
Does this mean that this strip has gone into reruns?
Melki Premium Member about 7 years ago
Ha – I remember this! I read it in an actual newspaper. Happy anniversary!
Arthur Hermanson Premium Member about 7 years ago
I saw this comic in the paper on the way to USAF basic training. And I have been following it ever since. Two of my cherished possessions are a letter from Jeff Mac and my autographed copy of “How next years do you get in baseball.” I had written Jeff shortly before I retired from the USAF about the date of SHOE debuting and my entering the USAF. I sent along the copy of the book and asked if he would sign the book for me. He not only signed it but drew Skyler in a CUBS uniform in the book. It is very special to me. I hope that Jeff watched last years World Series and the CUBS win from his perch above. Many, many thanks from this SHOE fan.
laratoola Premium Member about 7 years ago
Congratulations, it is by far my favorite comic strip. I love the way SHoe is drawn which is most of the enjoyment for me of any strip.
CeeJay about 7 years ago
Congradulations!!!
Steven Cooper Premium Member about 7 years ago
Congratulations…. Skyler is aging well…
bsisler21 about 7 years ago
I like the old Shoe.
GalleyOar about 7 years ago
Here’s wishing for another 40 years!
mourdac Premium Member about 7 years ago
Thanks for all the years of enjoyment.
peggyboring about 7 years ago
One of my favorites. Happy anniversary.
quickgymutah about 7 years ago
Same attitude afte 40 years, great
brentoevansio about 7 years ago
Happy anniversary!
paranormal about 7 years ago
You’ve come a long way Baby! Not to mention how you and the rest of the Treetop gang are drawn.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 7 years ago
Jeff would have been proud!
Robert Miller Premium Member about 7 years ago
Happy Birthday! I’m 51 and been reading Shoe for a long time! Love it!
cheetahqueen about 7 years ago
Congrats! Hoping for many more!
codedaddy about 7 years ago
Just got it! P. Martin: He’s a purple martin.
beautifulyoli about 7 years ago
And a very funny one is was!
Dragoncat about 7 years ago
Happy 40th Anniversary!
Robert C. Premium Member about 7 years ago
I’m 71, and been with Shoe and the flock mosta the way. Congrats, and thanks for all the laughs !
tad1 about 7 years ago
Happy Birthday, Shoe!!
rgcviper about 7 years ago
Congratulations, and best of luck in your next 40.