Oh, my goodness…that is almost the exact same conversation my father & I used to have! He always got our tree the weekend before Christmas, and for those exact same reasons. Those are also the reasons he gave for wanting an artificial tree; I told him that I would water the tree and vacuum the needles if we kept getting real trees, so he agreed. Tree-care was my job every Christmas after that until I moved out.
I guess my question is, the trees are drying out on the lot already so you might as well bring it on into the house and enjoy it. Unless you’re planning to fresh/cut one.
Today’s strip reminds me that my birthday is in mid-December and my family always put up our Christmas tree a day or two after my birthday so that my birthday and Christmas would remain separate.
When I was a kid my dad swore by putting molasses in the water to make the tree last longer—but this always backfired because the cat liked the molasses water better than the plain boring stuff in her own bowl, and we had to refill the tree stand constantly. At least she never got interested in tree climbing.
I had dogs in the past who would drink the tree water. One watered the tree himself and shorted out the lights. I had to pull a few cats out of the middle of the trees. The hamster just rolled around it in the hamster ball. I am pretty sure that one year, a long time ago, one of the beasties knocked a tree right over. I still have a few glass bulbs that are over 100 years old that I inherited.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 3 years ago
It’s rude to interrupt, Dad.
mystieb123 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Rover would NOT do anything like that. He’s too much of a gentleman!!
Old man 2718 almost 3 years ago
Sorry, but my 1st thought was the same as dad’s
[Unnamed Reader - 8bb645] almost 3 years ago
There’s a cartoon where one dog asks “did anyone water the tree?” all the others say “I did”
slelareader almost 3 years ago
Dad is off his Christmas game this year.
The Pro from Dover almost 3 years ago
Yeah! Geesh Dad!
robertdkrebs Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Come on Dad! Hope you are not the Dad in Christmas Story who thinks he is the master of the world @ getting the XMAS tree on the cheap.
Catfeet Premium Member almost 3 years ago
An aluminum Christmas tree might be a better option!
Wren Fahel almost 3 years ago
Oh, my goodness…that is almost the exact same conversation my father & I used to have! He always got our tree the weekend before Christmas, and for those exact same reasons. Those are also the reasons he gave for wanting an artificial tree; I told him that I would water the tree and vacuum the needles if we kept getting real trees, so he agreed. Tree-care was my job every Christmas after that until I moved out.
pony21 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I guess my question is, the trees are drying out on the lot already so you might as well bring it on into the house and enjoy it. Unless you’re planning to fresh/cut one.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I actually laughed out loud! Thanks my little darlings (Dad and Brian) for making me happy so early!
Calvinist1966 almost 3 years ago
Today’s strip reminds me that my birthday is in mid-December and my family always put up our Christmas tree a day or two after my birthday so that my birthday and Christmas would remain separate.
CyndiB almost 3 years ago
When I was a kid my dad swore by putting molasses in the water to make the tree last longer—but this always backfired because the cat liked the molasses water better than the plain boring stuff in her own bowl, and we had to refill the tree stand constantly. At least she never got interested in tree climbing.
mymontana almost 3 years ago
Come on, Dad…give Rover a break
drds2 almost 3 years ago
Love Red’s horrified face in the last panel. That moment when innocence meets prejudice …
One thing I learned working with children: how often we wrongly attribute our thoughts and motives to them, who are still, truly innocent!
Ermine Notyours almost 3 years ago
Rover better watch out for the electric lights when he helps water the tree.
Moonkey Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I had dogs in the past who would drink the tree water. One watered the tree himself and shorted out the lights. I had to pull a few cats out of the middle of the trees. The hamster just rolled around it in the hamster ball. I am pretty sure that one year, a long time ago, one of the beasties knocked a tree right over. I still have a few glass bulbs that are over 100 years old that I inherited.
lawguy05 almost 3 years ago
Keep after ’em, boys. Daddy “Scrooge” needs to get in the spirit of the Season!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 3 years ago
The urine would be better for the tree than simple water.