Growing up in Illinois, we had two sledding choices: the field with a barbed wire fence at the bottom, or the path in the woods with trees to dodge and a crick at the end.
That means they DID had all the fun, the sledge catch fire due to speed and crashing, then both were thrown into the pond. That makes a perfect adventure. No wonder this explorer six year old despise school.
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
I guess the superintendent did close the schools because of snow (or it’s Saturday).
sanjanvgr about 4 years ago
hmmmmm. first they were on fire and now they are covered in snow
Aussie Down Under about 4 years ago
Would you believe “the old sled on fire trick”.
codycab about 4 years ago
Fast enough to beat Sonic?
rshive about 4 years ago
Maybe they were. But then again, maybe not.
mattro65 about 4 years ago
Did they learn how to swim or was the pond really shallow?
admiree2 about 4 years ago
That will happen when there is a fuel propellant strapped on by the undiscovered genius.
The Reader Premium Member about 4 years ago
The old flaming sled of death!
VegaAlopex about 4 years ago
So the sled is in the pond? Does Calvin have a spare?
Brett Bydairk about 4 years ago
This is my favorite C&H strip.
jagedlo about 4 years ago
Hopefully, the sled was insured!
Dobby53 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Been there, done that. Those were the good old days.
YippiKiAyMofo about 4 years ago
Maybe Clark Griswold is Calvin’s uncle?
guyjen2004 about 4 years ago
I always love Watterson’s scenery :)
Masterskrain about 4 years ago
This is even FUNNIER because it’s left to the reader’s imagination….
scotta775 about 4 years ago
The joke is background to the winter scenery.
uniquename about 4 years ago
Some day I want to go sledding with Calvin.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 4 years ago
Is this where the inspiration for the snow zombies comes from?
donwalter about 4 years ago
…sorta reminds me of Clark Grizwold going down the hill on the saucer…
jrankin1959 about 4 years ago
Well, if the sled was on fire, the pond wouldn’t stay frozen for long…
david_42 about 4 years ago
Growing up in Illinois, we had two sledding choices: the field with a barbed wire fence at the bottom, or the path in the woods with trees to dodge and a crick at the end.
Andrew Sleeth about 4 years ago
No one can accuse Calvin of not living life to its fullest.
Red33410 about 4 years ago
“I never before have seen a sled catch fire.”
ForrestOverin about 4 years ago
Funny how “exciting” and “inconvenient” so often go together.
Redd Panda about 4 years ago
The joys of childhood…clothes all wet…snow jammed everywhere. Pure bliss.
InuYugiHakusho about 4 years ago
It’s one of those “best left to the imagination” kind of situations.
DanWolfie about 4 years ago
Wow, how could the sled catch fire from going down a snowy hill? Crazy!
GumbyDammit223 about 4 years ago
Live for the day. That’s what I say!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 4 years ago
Imagine when Calvin’s mother asks why he has a sled on his list for Santa this Christmas.
Bilan about 4 years ago
Burning sleds? Okay.
Freezing lakes? Okay.
Math? Aaarrg!
hagarthehorrible about 4 years ago
That means they DID had all the fun, the sledge catch fire due to speed and crashing, then both were thrown into the pond. That makes a perfect adventure. No wonder this explorer six year old despise school.
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
‘snow use – I still can’t imagine it.
...... 10 months ago
Wait if they were on fire and then got soaked in the laked how are they covered with snow?