My dad almost never wore a suit and tie. The wildest tie he ever possessed was one of those extra wide 50’s style ties with what looked like a water color painting of a pair of pheasants. It was a gift from one of his brothers. My dad always said if we buried him in a suit, he would come back and haunt us. Instead, he was wearing a western style shirt with a bolo tie when he went to his final resting place, slacks from his favorite sporting goods store, and of course, his western style boots!
I have a couple ties from each of my grandfathers’ collections- they of course belonged to a generation that wore ties A LOT so they had a lot of ties (having four children each probably helped with that as well)- and I occasionally wear one to work. Several of my cousins also chose ties from the collections. Sharing out and picking the ties with the cousins are good memories that I am glad I have.
I am waiting for the chocolate pudding to cool for my husband’s chocolate cream pie so it can go in the fridge for tomorrow (still have to make the pie shell and the whipped cream — but that’s a tomorrow project). AND he gets a funky tie (plus a couple more finds from the local thrift store). But no flamingos.
No lie! A dyed tie you might enjoy in some wry way; a too tight tie – don’t even give it a try! – dyes your tongue and dries your eye, till you think you’ll die….ay, sigh! Bye!
Happy Fathers day to all the dads out there and all the moms who stepped in to fill the shoes of a Dad.
In honor of Father’s Day and a salute to the foolishness of most (if not all) men, I have a new short story for all of you. The story can be found on Gibletbelle.com, and it’s called Overdoing It.
This is an answer to the problem of being given two neckties, wearing one, and being asked “So what’s wrong with the other one then?” … the cats are playing with it.
My parter has a large collection of unusual ties, many of which have been rhinestoned. I think my favorite, just for absurdity, depicts a shrimp cocktail and bottle of Tabasco.
For my current jobs initial interview over 25 years ago, I showed up in a suit and tie. I realized I was obvioulsy overdressed, and felt like a fool the whole time. Can imagine Ill ever wear one again much if at all.
Anyone notice the notch in Beatrix’s ear? That’s done when a colony of wild cats are caged, spay/neutered and released back to where they were caught. My neighbor has a Maine Coon with that.
Back in the 1970s when my Dad wore ties I used to make them for him. I used bold prints mostly and he seemed to be fond of them, but I doubt that he ever talked to one!
Elbiff is surprisingly happy that the man has a “World’s Best Dad” tie. I would have thought that that honour resides with Elbiff and Elbiff alone, according to Elbiff.
Will we see new ties for the BCN crew? Perhaps the Flamingo playing the saxophone will make into the BCN wardrobe TARDIS (or Warehouse 13).
The last time Dad wore a tie was at my cousin’s wedding earlier this year. Before that, it was my first wedding. He didn’t wear one at Mom’s funeral (or their wedding) as no one would have recognized him – he is just not into them.
My mom and sister independently made/bought workbench-themed Father’s Day cards, so we decided to go with it, so all my dad’s cards this year were workbench-themed ones, lol
I wasn’t lucky enough to have a dad like The Man, but one Father’s Day I will ne’er forget was when Mom found this greeting card… well, Dad was an expert fisherman and had his own craft business making high quality fishing lures. So this card has a silly looking cartoon fish wearing a tie,and underneath it says “Hey Dad! Guess what this is?” and he opens it up and it says “IT’S YOUR FATHER’S DAY COD!” He loved it!
deadheadzan over 3 years ago
I want that Flamingo playing the saxaphone for my “ Hall of Fame “ tie collection!
McColl34 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Why do I get the idea that these ties can be found in the real-life-Man’s collection?
RAGs over 3 years ago
How about a book showing different ways of tying the necktie?
Why don’t people give bow ties?
Gloria Fleming over 3 years ago
Happy Father’s day to all of the dads here!! (again) ;)
Gloria Fleming over 3 years ago
If anyone can rock a saxophone playing flamingo tie it’s The Man!!
WelshRat Premium Member over 3 years ago
A man needs more ties.
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
My dad almost never wore a suit and tie. The wildest tie he ever possessed was one of those extra wide 50’s style ties with what looked like a water color painting of a pair of pheasants. It was a gift from one of his brothers. My dad always said if we buried him in a suit, he would come back and haunt us. Instead, he was wearing a western style shirt with a bolo tie when he went to his final resting place, slacks from his favorite sporting goods store, and of course, his western style boots!
Jungle Empress over 3 years ago
Bah. We all know the boys are the best dads in the world. They raised a bookstore cat!
DennisinSeattle over 3 years ago
The flamingo tie is undoubtedly attractive, But I will take a pass on it in favor of the strawberry pie my wife is cooking up for me.
marilynnbyerly over 3 years ago
And in under-reported news, Goldie snags the bacon!
Kit'n'Kaboodle over 3 years ago
I have a couple ties from each of my grandfathers’ collections- they of course belonged to a generation that wore ties A LOT so they had a lot of ties (having four children each probably helped with that as well)- and I occasionally wear one to work. Several of my cousins also chose ties from the collections. Sharing out and picking the ties with the cousins are good memories that I am glad I have.
that_jedi_girl over 3 years ago
I am waiting for the chocolate pudding to cool for my husband’s chocolate cream pie so it can go in the fridge for tomorrow (still have to make the pie shell and the whipped cream — but that’s a tomorrow project). AND he gets a funky tie (plus a couple more finds from the local thrift store). But no flamingos.
MysteryMan357 over 3 years ago
“flamingsophone”
Ahsum over 3 years ago
Sunday Funday
saobadao over 3 years ago
Does the man even wear neck ties, anywhere, ever?
in-dubio-pro-rainbow over 3 years ago
No lie! A dyed tie you might enjoy in some wry way; a too tight tie – don’t even give it a try! – dyes your tongue and dries your eye, till you think you’ll die….ay, sigh! Bye!
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
I love that Puck is talking to his tie.
Courage the Cowardly Dog! over 3 years ago
Is it just me who’s seeing this or is Puck’s green tie really smiling after being praised in the 3rd panel?
KROverton over 3 years ago
My father wasn’t a tie wearer. He was a dirt-track racer. He always got turtles for Father’s Day.
Esmeralda Anistasia over 3 years ago
I’m pretty sure my dad has at least A tie…
Esmeralda Anistasia over 3 years ago
I’m surprised no one has mentioned Pucky’s paw pads in the second panel.
FrannieL Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is beyond cuteness. Love that ‘flamingo playing saxophone’ tie. Where can I find one? LOL
rs0204 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Happy Fathers day to all the dads out there and all the moms who stepped in to fill the shoes of a Dad.
In honor of Father’s Day and a salute to the foolishness of most (if not all) men, I have a new short story for all of you. The story can be found on Gibletbelle.com, and it’s called Overdoing It.
Enjoy.
Robert Carnegie over 3 years ago
This is an answer to the problem of being given two neckties, wearing one, and being asked “So what’s wrong with the other one then?” … the cats are playing with it.
cat19632001 over 3 years ago
I love that the tie the Man is wearing is just like Puck’s tie.
Miss Mina over 3 years ago
My parter has a large collection of unusual ties, many of which have been rhinestoned. I think my favorite, just for absurdity, depicts a shrimp cocktail and bottle of Tabasco.
Santana over 3 years ago
Well, they say it’s the Dad’s day
And it’s summertime too, yay
Let’s celebrate today
You’re gonna get some bright ties
We’re so glad love surrounds you
Happy Dad’s day to you
Yes Lupin’s gonna party hearty
Yes Pucky’s gonna party arty
Yes Goldie’s gonna party smartly
And the mice will party with Havarti
We want Elvis to dance, Dad’s day
Not a cha-cha-cha-chance, no way
The rest of us will dance today
Dance
We’re glad it’s the Dad’s day
Lovely Dad’s day to you
(John Lennon / Paul McCartney – Birthday)
rs0204 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Has Elvis ever worn a bow tie? I have to believe he has, but I don’t remember when.
Kitty Katz over 3 years ago
Made up by myself
Down around Miami
On the beach by Biscayne Bay,
Listen for the Pink Flamingo,
On the Saxophone as he plays.
Playing smooth and mellow,
Or sad and oh, so blue,
Listen for the sax fellow,
And he knows just what to do,
Plays the song of Earl Bostic (look him up on Google)
Listen as you walk on by
Leave a dollar in the bucket,
Or buy a new necktie!
Kawasaki Cat over 3 years ago
I can count on one hand how many times I have worn a tie in 68 years.
Grace Premium Member over 3 years ago
Happy Father’s Day to “the man”.
diskus Premium Member over 3 years ago
For my current jobs initial interview over 25 years ago, I showed up in a suit and tie. I realized I was obvioulsy overdressed, and felt like a fool the whole time. Can imagine Ill ever wear one again much if at all.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Ah, the ties that bind! And gag!
cat19632001 over 3 years ago
In panel two, is that a tie balloon on the mantel?
cat19632001 over 3 years ago
Perhaps, in real life, the Dunn household celebrates Father’s Day by buying the Man another plaid (that’s tartan to Robin) flannel shirt.
PuppyPapa over 3 years ago
Oh I want the flamingo/sax tie!
gcottay over 3 years ago
Today is the summer solstice. For many of us here, though, the REAL longest day of the year involves running out of cat food or treats.
crash3289. over 3 years ago
Anyone notice the notch in Beatrix’s ear? That’s done when a colony of wild cats are caged, spay/neutered and released back to where they were caught. My neighbor has a Maine Coon with that.
scaeva Premium Member over 3 years ago
My favorite tie has a cat on it—a hand-painted tiger. However, I rarely wear ties anymore.
cat19632001 over 3 years ago
I’m surprised that Burt doesn’t have anything to say about ties.
NWdryad over 3 years ago
In the 90s, my mom collected all of my dad’s 1980s ties, cut them up, quilted them, and used them to make teddy bears. They were gorgeous.
kathybear over 3 years ago
Wow! Flamingoes, saxophones and neckties! What a combination!
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
I’ll take the flamingo. They don’t make the “Pretty OK Dad” tie.
maggijoseph Premium Member over 3 years ago
Back in the 1970s when my Dad wore ties I used to make them for him. I used bold prints mostly and he seemed to be fond of them, but I doubt that he ever talked to one!
noreenklose over 3 years ago
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY ! ! !
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Mx Crazy Cat Person over 3 years ago
Aww, Pucky is even friends with his tie.
Elbiff is surprisingly happy that the man has a “World’s Best Dad” tie. I would have thought that that honour resides with Elbiff and Elbiff alone, according to Elbiff.
Will we see new ties for the BCN crew? Perhaps the Flamingo playing the saxophone will make into the BCN wardrobe TARDIS (or Warehouse 13).
Daeder over 3 years ago
Ties are the worst!
Happy Father’s Day, everyone!
Gent over 3 years ago
Klaatu barada necktie! Oh whoops!
over 3 years ago
What a lovely tie for the Man. Happy Father’s Day!
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 3 years ago
The last time Dad wore a tie was at my cousin’s wedding earlier this year. Before that, it was my first wedding. He didn’t wear one at Mom’s funeral (or their wedding) as no one would have recognized him – he is just not into them.
Taracinablue over 3 years ago
My mom and sister independently made/bought workbench-themed Father’s Day cards, so we decided to go with it, so all my dad’s cards this year were workbench-themed ones, lol
rgcviper over 3 years ago
I so want a T-shirt with a flamingo playing a saxophone.
Aspen_Bell over 3 years ago
I wasn’t lucky enough to have a dad like The Man, but one Father’s Day I will ne’er forget was when Mom found this greeting card… well, Dad was an expert fisherman and had his own craft business making high quality fishing lures. So this card has a silly looking cartoon fish wearing a tie,and underneath it says “Hey Dad! Guess what this is?” and he opens it up and it says “IT’S YOUR FATHER’S DAY COD!” He loved it!
BWSterling over 3 years ago
Woman gave the “world’s best”, Boy a blue one, Girl a green one so the flamingo one came from…. the CATS!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
I am glad that last panel described the tie. Now I can see it. Before, it looked like a pink turkey smoking a hookah. :)