Andy Capp by Reg Smythe for December 21, 2022

Nothing more festive than the spirit of giving.

Andy’s favorite brand of spirits…FREE

he’s a man of lyrics, not tones

It’s not the music that had been bothering Andy, it was the lack of a beer to make the music worth listening to. Problem solved!

There is a house in New Orleans…

@Number Three today’s strip is Funny , that as usual our HERO Mr Andrew Capp changes his mind because of the free booze is classic ;o) my avatar is a picture of my birth sign Leo roaring his head off because he’s in a good mood like I am, how was your day? ours should be quite calm , we are both in a good mood and with no shopping or errands to run we are just staying inside and keep hydrated because it’s windy outside , keep safe and thanks for caring young Lady

That’s just a song, not an invitation.

In the House of the Rising Sun.

Would it have made any difference if Guitar Bob was singing?

It’s a public-house where Andy can hop into the music. And be a stout fellow with the crowd. And nary a bitter soul would be there. For all are fermenting good cheer. Yeast they forget what most people lager-ly do forget. That we celebrate the birth of Someone special a couple of millennia ago. And that we should raise our spirits on high.

All Andy needed to hear was next round is on the house.

Nothing better than this to keep our Andy ’ale and ’earty!

I didn’t know that it snows in New Orleans… Or that Andy and Florrie would even consider such an ‘establishment’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-43lLKaqBQ

Shouldn’t the missus be wearing her wellies. Those little flats will not work well in the snow.

Especially for Andy getting a free drink

This bar has been the ruin of many a poor drunk/ And God, Andy knows, he’s one.

The employment agency tried to set Andy up with a job in roofing and siding because of his love of “on the house”.

I thought the “House of the Rising Sun” was something else? Is that just me?

Even festive music can be tolerated for a pint or so.

You can’t go wrong with Slade

he’s gonna be so disappointed when he finds out it was just song.

Those are the words that generate speed in Andy!

My mother was a tailor, She sewed my new blue jeans,My father as a gamblin man,Down in New Orleans………..

Are The Animals performing there?

“Last Christmas” by Wham was playing when I entered the carvery earlier. Tragically the singer George Michael passed away on Christmas Day in 2016.

xxx

That’s the spirit, lad! Hang your socks up and hide under the tree with some nog.

@Afficionado

Hey, Affie.

I am writing to you from the carvery! It feels strange as hell not ordering dessert. But I made a promise with my Mum. I am having a glorious meal though and will still be leaving at the same as I usually do. I like to play on my phone browsing Facebook, checking emails and GoComics!

Still no word about where my lifesaving blood has ended up yet. It can take a while though. Longest it’s ever taken was 16 days. Who knows? I might wake up to it tomorrow. Or even Christmas Day.

Stay safe, stay well, stay warm and stay happy, pal.

Now that’s our ‘quick-change’ Andy!!!

Tis the season to get wasted.