If he were to take them down clear until September without an observant passerby, then Rat would have another two or three months to put the Christmas lights back on.
Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow, for events may occur which will cause you to regret your hasty action. Often, it actually does work that way. But then, never do tomorrow what can be put off until the day after tomorrow…
My neighbor still has a cardboard Christmas tree on their front door, and a stuffed Halloween decoration sitting in a chair in front of the house. It just makes my house look neater.
I have a white string of lights up all year along the front steps on a fence. A string of colored lights on a bush, I turn off most of the year. And 2 projectors for the holidays starting Halloween.
I left my Christmas lights up for the entire four years of college. Whenever my roommates and I had a party, we’d tell our guests to look for the house with the Christmas lights on, even in July.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
No complaints from HOA?
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
How difficult it is to please everyone.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
ONE key to time management is to avoid doing things that don’t need to be done. But the BEST key is to delegate.
BasilBruce almost 3 years ago
I use that same method for clearing the table after Thanksgiving dinner; it’s always set for next Thanksgiving.
hariseldon59 almost 3 years ago
I’m surprised neighbor Bob never noticed they were up all year.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
If he were to take them down clear until September without an observant passerby, then Rat would have another two or three months to put the Christmas lights back on.
Alexander the Good Enough almost 3 years ago
Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow, for events may occur which will cause you to regret your hasty action. Often, it actually does work that way. But then, never do tomorrow what can be put off until the day after tomorrow…
finkd almost 3 years ago
“You see, you can’t please everyone, so you got to please yourself”.
Ricky Nelson – “Garden Party”.
glowing-steak32 almost 3 years ago
A lazy guy is on time once a year.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
Did he put more effort into saying “You bet … You bet … You bet … Fine” than it would’ve taken to take down the lights?
Asharah almost 3 years ago
I’ve got colored lights for every holiday. And purple lights for Ravens season
ecleme9999 almost 3 years ago
Why doesn’t Pig just take them down himself?
Sanspareil almost 3 years ago
Neighbour Bob finally has a positive influence on Rat!
franki_g almost 3 years ago
This is why I quit with the lights 30 years ago.
And trees 20 years ago.
Gift wrap 10 years ago – made some cloth bags but the whole dynamic went the gift card route.
and THIS year, DH is going to go into our loft, pull out the tree and put it on Freecycle (not a fresh tree, hope that’s obvious).
Doug K almost 3 years ago
Is it possible that Rat might actually be motivated to annoy others with his Christmas lights?
monya_43 almost 3 years ago
Pig really is a nag.
gopher gofer almost 3 years ago
the secret is not to put them up in the first place…
Procat Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My neighbor still has a cardboard Christmas tree on their front door, and a stuffed Halloween decoration sitting in a chair in front of the house. It just makes my house look neater.
uniquename almost 3 years ago
Why was Sept different than any other month?
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
Always prepare for the holidays early. Especially if you work in a store.
ArtyD2 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Last panel is now my wallpaper
Purple People Eater almost 3 years ago
I know a woman who kept her lights up for about 18 months. The only reason she took them down was that she sold her house.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But they don’t work anymore…
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I once saw a Christmas tree in the dumpster in the month of April
T Smith almost 3 years ago
Putting up christmas decorations of any kind before Thanksgiving Day should be a capital offense.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I have a white string of lights up all year along the front steps on a fence. A string of colored lights on a bush, I turn off most of the year. And 2 projectors for the holidays starting Halloween.
Neil59 almost 3 years ago
Halloween candy started appearing in stores by late July so why not start getting ready for Christmas now?!
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 3 years ago
Still got that old TV. I’ll bet it warms you in Winter.
carolemsimon almost 3 years ago
A lot of people near me leave strings of lights (clear , not colored) up all year. I always wonder, are they going to have a party soon, or what?
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Ha!
Gent almost 3 years ago
Rat is a PROcrastinator.
Kilrwat Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I just don’t see Rat as a ‘Christmas lights’ kind of guy. Pig, more likely.
Goat from PBS almost 3 years ago
As a procrastinator… I’ll finish this comment later.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
I just love Happy Endings. Don’t forget to turn them on tonight. Merry Christmas…..
zeexenon almost 3 years ago
My sentiments exactly … but, eventually, the nylon clips on the gutters crack and fall off.
Linguist almost 3 years ago
I’ve been invited to join our local Procrastinators Club, … but I keep putting it off!
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
You bet, Rat!
LaughterIsJoyMuliplied almost 3 years ago
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! If you don;t believe me check my office window.
Sir Isaac almost 3 years ago
Thanks for reminding me to turn on my window pumpkin in 12 days. It’s actually a flat orange plastic sheet outlined with orange incandescent lights.
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Is Rat getting in touch with his inner Gretchen Wilson?!?
oakie817 almost 3 years ago
i once left my decorations up for 9 years
willie_mctell almost 3 years ago
I have a clock that is currently running on standard time. It’ll be right soon. It’s not the first time I’ve done that.
wiatr almost 3 years ago
Back in the ’60s our next door neighbour never took down his outdoor Christmas lights. I believe they were there for the new owner to remove.
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Maybe he’s got a plan for our children to pay back the 4.5 trillion spent in the last 6 months?
Nobody_Important almost 3 years ago
Pig, just enjoy the lights! We need more things in our lives that make us smile! Only 97 more days! LOL
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
As something of a procrastinator myself, what can I say but “well done, Rat”?
I do not do Christmas lights at all, however….
aftml Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Procrastination is my life philosophy.
Bicycle Dude almost 3 years ago
I left my Christmas lights up for the entire four years of college. Whenever my roommates and I had a party, we’d tell our guests to look for the house with the Christmas lights on, even in July.