I used to travel internationally every year. I never got over the astonishment of having so many male co-workers, many of whom I barely knew, walk up to me and ask me to buy a Christmas / birthday / anniversary present (“Just pick up anything”) for his wife on my travels so he didn’t have to. Needless to say, I had no interest in spending my vacation running errands for some lout who couldn’t be bothered, let alone taking up my precious luggage space with a gift for someone I didn’t know.
I actually ASKED for a vacuum cleaner for Christmas for one year. We couldn’t afford to buy one after our old one died, so my husband asked his dad for one for me. I knew his dad would buy us a really good one. :o)
One year my dad and I went Christmas shopping. As we were leaving my mom asked my dad to get her a new mop because hers had fallen apart the week before. When we were in line at the check out some lady almost hit my dad for buying the mop, I had to straighten out the whole situation.
Bought my mom a mop for Christmas when I was 8 or 9. The old one did look pretty bad. Couldn’t figure out why the saleslady looked so odd when I asked her to gift wrap it.
Wilde Bill almost 5 years ago
I like how the dog winks in panel 3.
momofalex7 almost 5 years ago
At least this way Opal gets a nice gift. Maybe she planned all this.
assrdood almost 5 years ago
Earl, you’re smarter than you look.
jagedlo almost 5 years ago
And it avoids having to go to the stores with all those crowds this time of year!
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
Earl and Ray Romano are cut from the same cloth.
walstib Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Mops are so old fashioned, this year Opal’s getting a Swiffer!
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The daughter looks quite young in this one…
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Good old Roscoe
I'll fly away almost 5 years ago
Brian needs to draw Sylvia like he used to- a pointy nose and her old hair style. She looks like teenager here.
El Cobbo Grande almost 5 years ago
The dog’s face in each panel is priceless…..
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
That was slick, Earl!
Linguist almost 5 years ago
Sylvia must have had a Dr. Crane makeover. She looks like Nelson with a wig – especially in panels #1 & 2.
Cozmik Cowboy almost 5 years ago
About 25-30 years ago, She kept saying we needed a new shade on one of the lamps, so that was one of – ONE OF – the many gifts I gave Her that year.
I’ll let you know if forgiveness ever rears its apparently-very-shy head……………
JLChi almost 5 years ago
I used to travel internationally every year. I never got over the astonishment of having so many male co-workers, many of whom I barely knew, walk up to me and ask me to buy a Christmas / birthday / anniversary present (“Just pick up anything”) for his wife on my travels so he didn’t have to. Needless to say, I had no interest in spending my vacation running errands for some lout who couldn’t be bothered, let alone taking up my precious luggage space with a gift for someone I didn’t know.
contralto2b almost 5 years ago
I actually ASKED for a vacuum cleaner for Christmas for one year. We couldn’t afford to buy one after our old one died, so my husband asked his dad for one for me. I knew his dad would buy us a really good one. :o)
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Earl has had enough trips to the fabric store to choke a horse, so yeah, it’s ok for her to pick out a gift for mom!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 5 years ago
Earl gives me guidance.
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I ordered something my beloved wanted a few days back. “Oh, by the way, Happy Birthday.”
(70 next week)
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Well played Earl ! She is clueless to the chess move you just pulled off ;-)
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 5 years ago
Rather than this, Earl could have just asked what her daughter thinks Opal would want! What a fink!XD
adrianna.stang almost 5 years ago
One year my dad and I went Christmas shopping. As we were leaving my mom asked my dad to get her a new mop because hers had fallen apart the week before. When we were in line at the check out some lady almost hit my dad for buying the mop, I had to straighten out the whole situation.
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
Wait until Earl gets the bill for the gift.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Bought my mom a mop for Christmas when I was 8 or 9. The old one did look pretty bad. Couldn’t figure out why the saleslady looked so odd when I asked her to gift wrap it.
cuzinron47 almost 5 years ago
What’s wrong with a mop, it’s practical. I guess you can tell I’m not married.
submachine almost 5 years ago
Us guys have been using this trick for years, works great!
whenlifewassimpler almost 5 years ago
Oh Earl you sneaky one you. However I need a mop and I would appreciate one for Christmas so send it my way please. Thanks…….LOL