I mostly wash all the dishes around here. (Spouse is a gourmet cook. I am a gourmet dishwasher.) We have a thick rubber pad that does in front of the sink, counter, or stove as needed, but I don’t use it. I slip it to the side and sit on a stool instead.
we have that well advertised rubbery mat in front of our sink too…it is rally nice and ‘cooshie’ when washing dishes…or so i’m told…i am constantly tripping on it and the non’skid surface catches my shoe sole as has me screetching to a halt…wife loves it…i on the other hand…
My second wife was 24 years older than I and in graduate school and internship for years. I did most of the household chores because I had been living the bachelor life for ten years and was used to it. It would have taken twice as long for her to do it and left less time for us to go on day hikes in the wilderness of Point Reyes, CA.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
when was the last time you actually helped around the house, Earl?
Concretionist over 2 years ago
Man I saw that one coming from 3 panels away…
Uncle Kenny over 2 years ago
I mostly wash all the dishes around here. (Spouse is a gourmet cook. I am a gourmet dishwasher.) We have a thick rubber pad that does in front of the sink, counter, or stove as needed, but I don’t use it. I slip it to the side and sit on a stool instead.
C over 2 years ago
That was a wash
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
And for his second good deed, Roscoe gets to use his chair all day!
iggyman over 2 years ago
It’s the thought that counts, Earl!
manowarrior over 2 years ago
He should have gotten her a hammock.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Earl: “I bought this rug for you.” Opal: “No. You bought it for yourself.”
Earl: “Now I’m doing the dishes for you.” Opal: “You’re doing them for and by yourself.”
cubswin2016 over 2 years ago
I do not think that Earl is capable of doing anything thoughtful.
JudithStocker Premium Member over 2 years ago
Earl should’ve stopped when he mentioned “rug in front of the sink”. Anything else would’ve been taken wrong (and it was).
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
I have rubber mats in front of counters, sink and stove.
legalrod Premium Member over 2 years ago
In this day and age, why don’t they have a dishwasher? And I mean a machine, not a human. We’ve had one for over 30 years…
Gen.Flashman over 2 years ago
Just right for her to trip on a break a hip.
jslabotnik over 2 years ago
Earl ended up doing a good deed for his own feet
kennnyp over 2 years ago
we have that well advertised rubbery mat in front of our sink too…it is rally nice and ‘cooshie’ when washing dishes…or so i’m told…i am constantly tripping on it and the non’skid surface catches my shoe sole as has me screetching to a halt…wife loves it…i on the other hand…
MeGoNow Premium Member over 2 years ago
Bought her a new ergonomic mop for her birthday.
MRBLUESKY529 over 2 years ago
I want to see the rug!!!!
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Roscoe feels for Earl!
joe piglet Premium Member over 2 years ago
Tried this this morning, if looks could kill. Substituted unloading the dishwasher.
w16521 over 2 years ago
I think Roscoe’s in agreement with Earl in the fourth panel.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
My second wife was 24 years older than I and in graduate school and internship for years. I did most of the household chores because I had been living the bachelor life for ten years and was used to it. It would have taken twice as long for her to do it and left less time for us to go on day hikes in the wilderness of Point Reyes, CA.
NavalHistorian over 2 years ago
I think Earl may be sleeping with Roscoe for a few days for this one.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Wife won’t let me go anywhere near the kitchen. Its her area and as she said, if you want something, ask for it and I will get it for you
ANIMAL over 2 years ago
She never appreciates ANYTHING..!!!!!
Camiyami Premium Member over 2 years ago
Where did that saying come from anyway? And what the heck does it even mean? I’ve done good deeds with no punishment, so it doesn’t make sense.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“I HAD to try it out.”