My paternal grandfather was a jack of various trades whereas my maternal grandfather was an agent in the — should I even say it? — Federal Bureau of Investigation when he was originally planning to be a pharmacist. The former was already dead before my older brother and I were born whereas the latter was already retired before our parents’ marriage.
I just heard tonight that I have grandchild #6 on the way. Not bad when you consider I had only one living grandparent when I was born. I hope that’s it as we don’t want to crowd everyone else off the planet. ;-)
How very dear this comic was! I have no children, either, but know several grandparents who care deeply about their grandchildren and act accordingly. I sent this to two of them. It truly touched me.
sirbadger over 4 years ago
I have no children. Does that mean that I’m a huge failure?
stairsteppublishing over 4 years ago
How sweet and so true. Nelson will remember that all of his life and hopefully pass it on to his children.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
My paternal grandfather was a jack of various trades whereas my maternal grandfather was an agent in the — should I even say it? — Federal Bureau of Investigation when he was originally planning to be a pharmacist. The former was already dead before my older brother and I were born whereas the latter was already retired before our parents’ marriage.
wiatr over 4 years ago
I just heard tonight that I have grandchild #6 on the way. Not bad when you consider I had only one living grandparent when I was born. I hope that’s it as we don’t want to crowd everyone else off the planet. ;-)
allen@home over 4 years ago
That was a very good answer,Earl.
assrdood over 4 years ago
Awwwww! Well said, Earl.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 4 years ago
I coulda been a contender…but who wants to beat up all the other contenders?
iggyman over 4 years ago
I have no grandchildren, but I sure appreciate this strip!
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Enjoy the moment Nelson !
jagedlo over 4 years ago
One of the better pieces that Mr. Crane has done!
jbordzol over 4 years ago
Right on!
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Awww! Nelson is pleased to hear Earl say that! But he didn’t really answer the question….LOL
Stevefk over 4 years ago
One of my grandfathers died when he was a little boy. – Steven Wright!
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Very sweet, Earl—-and diplomatic too!
bsisler21 over 4 years ago
Well said.
Al Nala over 4 years ago
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
CynthiaLeigh over 4 years ago
Grew up, Nelson.
eladee AKA Wally over 4 years ago
My Dad always said my sister and I were his brightest accomplishments. It never failed to make me smile just like Nelson.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ve always believed that if you save one little bird from danger you have already fulfilled your purpose here on earth!
zeexenon over 4 years ago
Amen, but not wait for them to ask you about your life’s history, or family history.
MargaretClementi over 4 years ago
Reading “Pickles” starts my day on a happy note. Today’s comic really hits home. Thank you!
CalLadyQED over 4 years ago
I think he has it backwards. The ratio of what you are to what you could have been makes more sense to me.
childrenspoems Premium Member over 4 years ago
How very dear this comic was! I have no children, either, but know several grandparents who care deeply about their grandchildren and act accordingly. I sent this to two of them. It truly touched me.
bookworm0812 over 4 years ago
Wow. That was really nice, Grandpa!
scpandich over 4 years ago
Special guest writer Guy Gilchrist.
33Angel over 4 years ago
This was SO super sweet!!!