When I was a kid my Dad & I were out in a boat fishing on a lake and he told me to throw out the anchor.So I grabbed the big anchor and tossed it overboard….. So away went the anchor, the rope and everything.I had forgot to tie the anchor rope to the boat and so it’s all still laying at the bottom of the lake to this day.Today’s cartoon just reminded me of that . . .
Question for fellow commenters: Since Monday, if someone hasn’t already commented on a given strip on my list, I see no comment box. At first I thought “Wee Pals” wasn’t allowing comments, but then I remembered that I have often been the first and only commenter on that strip. Is anyone else having this issue, or is it just me because I live in Europe and it’s yet another effect of the ersatz “data protection law”?
Have they come to the storyline yet to where his father wanted him to play a real sport instead of “Calvin Ball”? When I read it in the papers years ago, I only came to the last few days of it. To avoid spoilers, I won’t tell you how it ended. Of course, some of you who’s been reading this strip for years already know how it ended.
When handing something to another person wait until they say “Thank You” before you let go. “Thank You” means I have a firm grip and it is safe for you to let go.
In the second panel it shows Mom on shore helping Calvin get out. Why does Mom’s comment in the last panel appear to be coming from the direction of the canoe?
Dad is an idiot. Never entrust an expensive thing like a camera to a kid. Especially in a situation like this. Hand it to Mom, or take it yourself. Stupid Dad.
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
Sometimes, I think Dad forgets Calvin is 6 years old.
hersheyjgm about 6 years ago
Came to relax but brought Calvin? Hmmmm.
Prescott_Philosopher about 6 years ago
I confess these recent strips are not the witty strips that I remember.
Charliegirl Premium Member about 6 years ago
I think Dad is a lot dumber than we thought.
KA7DRE Premium Member about 6 years ago
When I was a kid my Dad & I were out in a boat fishing on a lake and he told me to throw out the anchor.So I grabbed the big anchor and tossed it overboard….. So away went the anchor, the rope and everything.I had forgot to tie the anchor rope to the boat and so it’s all still laying at the bottom of the lake to this day.Today’s cartoon just reminded me of that . . .
in.amongst about 6 years ago
When you drop something in the water… and that sinking feeling kicks in… sigh!
Kymberleigh about 6 years ago
No, no, this is great. Calvin makes such a disaster of the camping trip Dad will never take him on another one.
alaskajohn1 about 6 years ago
I guess Dad didn’t remembers the binoculars event of a couples of weeks ago.
orinoco womble about 6 years ago
Question for fellow commenters: Since Monday, if someone hasn’t already commented on a given strip on my list, I see no comment box. At first I thought “Wee Pals” wasn’t allowing comments, but then I remembered that I have often been the first and only commenter on that strip. Is anyone else having this issue, or is it just me because I live in Europe and it’s yet another effect of the ersatz “data protection law”?
whahoppened about 6 years ago
I recall someone dropping a flashlight and helplessly watching the light slowly fade. Would we feel better if we could have turned the flashlight off?
codycab about 6 years ago
“Did I do thaaat?”
M2MM about 6 years ago
You DO NOT hand a 6-year-old anything irreplaceable, especially near water. :P
L about 6 years ago
Why invite disaster?
jpayne4040 about 6 years ago
Dad should have known better than to hand Calvin a camera to put on shore! Why not just hand it to Mom?
Lyons Group, Inc. about 6 years ago
Have they come to the storyline yet to where his father wanted him to play a real sport instead of “Calvin Ball”? When I read it in the papers years ago, I only came to the last few days of it. To avoid spoilers, I won’t tell you how it ended. Of course, some of you who’s been reading this strip for years already know how it ended.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
When I park near a storm drain, I clutch my keys for dear life. I have a fear of them falling into drain.
Calvinist1966 about 6 years ago
I think that not learning from past mistakes is another of the faults which Calvin gets from his dad.
Topcat05 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Is there anything that Calvin has NOT Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition?
rshive about 6 years ago
Seems pretty deep for that close to shore.
bluram about 6 years ago
Relax? Fat chance.
nosirrom about 6 years ago
When I was in scouts I was taught the following
When handing something to another person wait until they say “Thank You” before you let go. “Thank You” means I have a firm grip and it is safe for you to let go.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 6 years ago
For those of us keeping score: Gravity 2 – Calvin 0
sirbadger about 6 years ago
Back then, dropping a camera in water was bad. Now people do it on purpose.
IndyMan about 6 years ago
What I can’t figure out(other than handing anything to Calvin)is how it can be ‘10 feet’ deep two inches from shore—one ‘Whale of a drop-off’ ! ! ! !
charlp Premium Member about 6 years ago
The way this is drawn, DAD is the one that dropped it, but he blames Calvin. Calvin frequently brings doom on himself, but this one isn’t his fault.
MEPace about 6 years ago
In the second panel it shows Mom on shore helping Calvin get out. Why does Mom’s comment in the last panel appear to be coming from the direction of the canoe?
Teto85 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Dad is an idiot. Never entrust an expensive thing like a camera to a kid. Especially in a situation like this. Hand it to Mom, or take it yourself. Stupid Dad.
anomaly about 6 years ago
All Dad’s fault. You don’t unload a canoe until it’s securely on shore.
coffeeturtle about 6 years ago
Just the beginning
Holden Awn about 6 years ago
Mom and Dad could have a great deal more fun camping without Calvin… but that would entail the terrifying risk of producing a Calvin sibling…
djhaisell Premium Member about 6 years ago
Don’t worry, Dad. Losing your stuff builds character.