Les is in no danger. Greg simply drew the first panel rotated 90 degrees clockwise, so Les only appears to be climbing. The wall is actually flat on the ground and once Greg finished the panel, he rotated it back 90 degrees counter – clockwise so it is only an illusion that Les is climbing. Greg got that idea from the original Batman series.
First save little Punk. He may show you to an overhanging tree branch that he used to come up. If not, toss him down to Gunther, and sit down. You’ve bought yourself some time for Uncle Al or Gunther to scrounge up a real ladder from a neighbor, or call the fire dept. Whatever the decision, just remember your mother probably doesn’t carry you on her insurance.
I thought Uncle Al cared about Les. Guess not. With all his money he seems more interested in damage to the house than his nephew. At least Les had Punk to love. Save the cat. Save the cat.
“And be sure stay tune for Saturday’s Exciting conclusion! As Gunther, while comforting an uninjured Punk in one hand, and calmly making a phone call with the other looks on, Uncle looks down at the crumpled form of his nephew Les, (Who now looks like Beetle Bailey after a close encounter with Sarge) and says:”
Al – “As God is my witness, I thought Les could fly!” *
Gunther – “I’m sure Les will be just fine, Al. I just got hold of his mom. And she says She’s coming right over to pick him up and care for him at her place! I wonder what she meant by “Once and for all?”
OK, so he gets to the cat. Then what? He can’t throw the cat down. He can’t climb down holding the cat in one hand.
I agree that the best thing to do would have been to just keep an eye on the cat and wait for it to come down on its own. It will eventually, probably the same way it went up.
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat
I tried to get up on my roof to check on a leak. Very difficult, couldn’t stand, trying not to slip. When I got the roof replaced the contractor got up there and walked around inspecting. I asked him how. He had special shoes for walking on roofs. I had no idea they existed.
Been a while since we’ve seen that Gray character. I still suspect that a plot line with him as some sort of big time bad guy is coming up one of these days.
From the “story” aspects it’s hard to tell where this is going, but that is nothing new in Luannverse. Part of the fun is the speculation. I just hope that the plan is not vainglorious Les gets hurt. I also don’t hold it against Al on the concern for the house, raising the appropriate chip on shoulder comment from Les, that the house is more important than his nephew, but I think Al is very concerned about Les, but kind of thinks in this “old school” way.
Well, I guess we know where Uncle Al and Gunther’s (if he’s speaking as well) priorities are. Even if Les’ wearing boots to climb on the roof is dumb, he’s still thinking of Punk and put that before his own safety. As for the other two, stupid remarks.
Any guy who’s willing to climb up a drain pipe and walk on the roof to RESCUE a kitten is O.K. WITH ME!! If he was a cold hearted bastard (like many seem to think), he’d have just said “…the cat figured out how to get up there, he’ll come down when he’s hungry…”. You’re a good guy Les – even if you don’t want people to think so!
I remember the times my Bengali climbed up on the roof to sleep under the stars on a clear night. Mostly she sleeps on my bike. The cover works as a hammock over the seat when secured with rope.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
you’re really worrisome of your guest house than your estranged nephew, huh, Al?
AnyFace almost 4 years ago
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
Somehow, this fits my picture of Uncle Al: More worried about his property than his tenants…
A chip off the old Ann block.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Cat Burglar Skills potential career for Leslie Knox
Tyge almost 4 years ago
Way to go, Les! So far, so good! Your fans applauded!
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Al Gray- where is the longer ladder?
Z-bert almost 4 years ago
This is NOT an “all’s well that ends well” moment.
Namrepus almost 4 years ago
Don’t break a sweat by doing anything helpful.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. No turkey? No treats?
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
The guestroom has a large incline. Can Leslie Knox find his balance?
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
Criminal behavior is in his DNA. The only explanation for his ability to scale the house and stand on a steep incline.
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
He’ll probably wind up breaking EVERYTHING! ;/
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
How about don’t fall and break your back
Cstimpy25 almost 4 years ago
i was waiting for him to say Don’t break a leg and than the next moment CRACK!!
Grey Forest almost 4 years ago
Get a can of cat food the cat will come down on his own.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Les is in no danger. Greg simply drew the first panel rotated 90 degrees clockwise, so Les only appears to be climbing. The wall is actually flat on the ground and once Greg finished the panel, he rotated it back 90 degrees counter – clockwise so it is only an illusion that Les is climbing. Greg got that idea from the original Batman series.
Again, Les is in no danger.
Joe1962 almost 4 years ago
Les will be fine. He will do anything for that cat.
Saurabh_India almost 4 years ago
But how will he come down?
Airman almost 4 years ago
First save little Punk. He may show you to an overhanging tree branch that he used to come up. If not, toss him down to Gunther, and sit down. You’ve bought yourself some time for Uncle Al or Gunther to scrounge up a real ladder from a neighbor, or call the fire dept. Whatever the decision, just remember your mother probably doesn’t carry you on her insurance.
Queen Wolfen almost 4 years ago
He must have some surprisingly good upper body strength. He didn’t strike me as the type to work out.
jaydogg187 almost 4 years ago
If Elvis chose ‘cat burglar’ as a career choice instead…
Binky almost 4 years ago
Uncle Al is worried about the downspout getting broken…wow
kenhense almost 4 years ago
So Uncle Al – usually the wise one – is sounding kinda like a nincompoop.
Enter.Name.Here almost 4 years ago
“… and don’t wear boots with elevated heels when climbing roofs!”
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
Why, Evanses? Just…. why?
pekelopan Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I thought Uncle Al cared about Les. Guess not. With all his money he seems more interested in damage to the house than his nephew. At least Les had Punk to love. Save the cat. Save the cat.
Vilyehm almost 4 years ago
Punk is a single cat and not a group of lions.
Les is relatively safe as a pride goeth before a fall.
Caldonia almost 4 years ago
How appropriate, his outfit looks like a catsuit in the last panel! He really does like cosplay!
dadoctah almost 4 years ago
“…and that’ll be enough out of you, Punk!”
ACTIVIST1234 almost 4 years ago
He got up! Now. As I predicted yesterday, he won’t be able to get down.
I helped my dad shingle as a kid, and can state crawling on all fours is better than standing when on a roof.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“And be sure stay tune for Saturday’s Exciting conclusion! As Gunther, while comforting an uninjured Punk in one hand, and calmly making a phone call with the other looks on, Uncle looks down at the crumpled form of his nephew Les, (Who now looks like Beetle Bailey after a close encounter with Sarge) and says:”
Al – “As God is my witness, I thought Les could fly!” *
Gunther – “I’m sure Les will be just fine, Al. I just got hold of his mom. And she says She’s coming right over to pick him up and care for him at her place! I wonder what she meant by “Once and for all?”
[Classic WKRP Thanksgiving Episode reference] ;)rshive almost 4 years ago
Kibitzers are everywhere.
sueb1863 almost 4 years ago
OK, so he gets to the cat. Then what? He can’t throw the cat down. He can’t climb down holding the cat in one hand.
I agree that the best thing to do would have been to just keep an eye on the cat and wait for it to come down on its own. It will eventually, probably the same way it went up.
Acworthless almost 4 years ago
If Punk is the typical cat he’ll wait until Les gets almost to him, then walk away and get down the same way he got up there.
Auntie Socialist almost 4 years ago
Maybe you could find the open window the kitten used to get up on the roof in the first place…
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
“Don’t break wind, Les!!!”
CreativeChef almost 4 years ago
I wish I could fast forward
animemom50 almost 4 years ago
It would have been nice if his uncle showed concern for Les then the house.
FassEddie almost 4 years ago
“Don’t break into song…”
overtherainbow almost 4 years ago
Cue Toni and Brad and the long sturdy fire ladders! QUICK!
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Les loves his little kitten.
kingbrlee Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It’s always easier going up – just ask the cat.
Rocknaww almost 4 years ago
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat
rhpii almost 4 years ago
Wait let me get the video on my phone started.
ctolson almost 4 years ago
Thing is, Punk will get down on his own, safely. Les, maybe not so much.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Been in the hospital over Thanksgiving. Don’t recommend it.
hammytech almost 4 years ago
The bald guy needs a heart sheesh..
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Shame on you Al Gray! I thought you were a better man! Your nephew is more important than objects you can replaces! GO LES! SAVE YOUR KITTY ♡!
KEA almost 4 years ago
If the cat got himself up there, he can get himself down… most easily by jumping
Barnabus Blackoak almost 4 years ago
barefoot may have been better, show soles can slip.
RSH almost 4 years ago
Oh Les take off those hard sole boots and get the traction you need from bare feet ; and get on all fours before you slip and fall.
petermerck almost 4 years ago
I tried to get up on my roof to check on a leak. Very difficult, couldn’t stand, trying not to slip. When I got the roof replaced the contractor got up there and walked around inspecting. I asked him how. He had special shoes for walking on roofs. I had no idea they existed.
BlitzMcD almost 4 years ago
Been a while since we’ve seen that Gray character. I still suspect that a plot line with him as some sort of big time bad guy is coming up one of these days.
locake almost 4 years ago
It is amazing that Les turned out as well as he has. Considering that Evil Ann and Uncle Al raised him.
Terminal Frost Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Has Al ever spoken directly to Gunny? Or vice versa?
The Electrician almost 4 years ago
Cool, hard sole shoes on a roof. Ground comes up pretty fast in those situations.
luann1212 almost 4 years ago
From the “story” aspects it’s hard to tell where this is going, but that is nothing new in Luannverse. Part of the fun is the speculation. I just hope that the plan is not vainglorious Les gets hurt. I also don’t hold it against Al on the concern for the house, raising the appropriate chip on shoulder comment from Les, that the house is more important than his nephew, but I think Al is very concerned about Les, but kind of thinks in this “old school” way.
EasyEight almost 4 years ago
Dude can climb on a roof wearing what appears to be boots, impressive.
YorkGirl Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well, I guess we know where Uncle Al and Gunther’s (if he’s speaking as well) priorities are. Even if Les’ wearing boots to climb on the roof is dumb, he’s still thinking of Punk and put that before his own safety. As for the other two, stupid remarks.
ElaineFisherManning almost 4 years ago
Any guy who’s willing to climb up a drain pipe and walk on the roof to RESCUE a kitten is O.K. WITH ME!! If he was a cold hearted bastard (like many seem to think), he’d have just said “…the cat figured out how to get up there, he’ll come down when he’s hungry…”. You’re a good guy Les – even if you don’t want people to think so!
rrsltx almost 4 years ago
I’m not sure Les understands the “Gravity” of the situation.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The scene of Les going up to save poor little Punk is heartwarming. Les’ head grew two sizes after it hit the sidewalk below.
Schrodinger's Dog almost 4 years ago
Happy Evacuation Day !!!
RSH almost 4 years ago
someone is going to be spending Thanksgiving in the emergency room.
BluNova almost 4 years ago
Les has a point. Uncle Al seems more concerned about damage to the house rather than Les.
Natarose almost 4 years ago
Such a caring uncle!(jerk)
Dragoncat almost 4 years ago
I remember the times my Bengali climbed up on the roof to sleep under the stars on a clear night. Mostly she sleeps on my bike. The cover works as a hammock over the seat when secured with rope.
Sassy's Mom almost 4 years ago
Is it just me or does Les look like he’s wearing a black Union suit?
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Leslie Knox seems headed for either a triumphant rescue of Punk or a big fall, after the manner of Jack and Jill. We’ll see….
Thehag almost 4 years ago
With those shoes……and what’s with the step ladder? Come on a house without at least a 6’ ladder?
overtherainbow almost 4 years ago
I =hope= Irma is dialing the fire department STAT while all the guys act like idiots! Daaaaaang!
bakana almost 4 years ago
Those Heels are dangerous even on Flat Ground.
On a sloped roof, they are downright foolish.
Zumtahk Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Cat got up. Cat got down. No reason to be involved.
oakie817 almost 4 years ago
who knew parkour was his hobby?
tomapplegate Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I enjoyed the Bernie and Jack panels, regardless of anything that other jerk was saying.