I’d rather park farther away and get the exercise. There’s a much less chance of another vehicle crowding you in. I always look for a parking spot that I can pull through to avoid backing up. Otherwise I always back in to a parking spot rather than backing out. That way there’s much less going on behind me such as cars going by or people walking or especially children running.
I remember those cars….in about 1965, I ordered a Pontiac Tempest. I had to wait 3 months for it because the workers went on strike. I paid $2,600.00 for a brand new, right off the line.
Regrettably, this is the mindset of most Americans…. park as close to the door as possible to avoid getting even a modicum of exercise. Coupled with over-eating, it’s no surprise that obesity and all the bad side effects are approaching epidemic proportions.
I normally stay in the car and catch a nap when my wife is in Hobby Lobby or JoAnn, but last week I was in JoAnn with her and a woman in line asked how she got me to come in with her. I told her they have a restroom.
My super power is always having parking places open up for me even when the lot is full of cars all looking for an open spot. But that power is tempered considerably when hitting every red light
What troubles me about this comic is that if Earl and Opal are of a typical grandparent age for a 10-year-old grandson, they’d be about my age. And I can NOT look that old!
I can understand how Earl feels. I remember parking in a cherry spot in front of The Building on the night shifts where I first worked in on my first duty station back in the early to mid ‘70s. Enjoyed coming out in the morning and leisurely warming up my car while several cars were vying for my spot. Back then, I didn’t know schadenfreude was a thing! ;-p
allen@home over 1 year ago
Plus it’s better sitting the car than being bored out of your skull following Opal around in the store. Right Earl ?
dadoctah over 1 year ago
“…and count how many people come up and ask me if I’m just leaving.”
Ratkin over 1 year ago
I’ll do that while my wife is in line at Costco. Good tunes on the radio.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
How long’s the while, Earl? Until Opal returns with her purchases?
gbars70 over 1 year ago
Kinda reminds you of George Costanza…
Sanspareil over 1 year ago
That happened to me, I found a parking spot close to the hospital clinic I took my wife to!
First and last time probably!!
jmworacle over 1 year ago
With Earl’s luck, he’s probably parked in a handicapped zone.
Cornelius Noodleman over 1 year ago
I like cars, and I think that might be a Studebaker.
jdi801 over 1 year ago
Earl and Opal would have been infants when that Studebaker was produced.
TStyle78 over 1 year ago
I tried that before and my ex said no.
Sprarklin over 1 year ago
My favorite store has curbside delivery. Just order the stuff online, pull up, and they put it in my trunk.
They also deliver to my home. I do that if the weather gets bad.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Rare getting a parking space so close, you lucked out Earl!
The Fly Hunter over 1 year ago
I’d rather park farther away and get the exercise. There’s a much less chance of another vehicle crowding you in. I always look for a parking spot that I can pull through to avoid backing up. Otherwise I always back in to a parking spot rather than backing out. That way there’s much less going on behind me such as cars going by or people walking or especially children running.
Daniel Verburg over 1 year ago
Vintage cartoon requires a vintage car.
ꜝ over 1 year ago
good gawd!
ANOTHER trip to the Yarn Barn?
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Savoring a job well done, Earl?
jango over 1 year ago
Earl is truly a landmark of mediocrity
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
I still love that car.
brick10 over 1 year ago
And see how many cars will stack up thinking that Earl is about to leave.
Wichita1.0 over 1 year ago
And, as it’s a tow away zone, it’ll be a VERY sort time. But the trip to the impound yard will be pleasantly scenic.
ANIMAL over 1 year ago
Wanna have some REAL fun..??? - Put the car in reverse, keep your foot on the brake……. and just SIT there for 1/2 an hour or so.
Adolf Trump over 1 year ago
What a nice spacious parking lot. The ones around here are sized for an MG Midget.
thegreat.gildersleeve over 1 year ago
Does Columbo know that his car has been stolen?
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
I remember those cars….in about 1965, I ordered a Pontiac Tempest. I had to wait 3 months for it because the workers went on strike. I paid $2,600.00 for a brand new, right off the line.
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
But EARL. How can you possibly not want to go into the Yarn Barn? They probably have a display on the history of knitting needles. Oh the excitement.
Sorry the dripping sarcasm font isn’t working today.
Snolep over 1 year ago
Wow! First time I’ve heard Opal compliment Earl.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Regrettably, this is the mindset of most Americans…. park as close to the door as possible to avoid getting even a modicum of exercise. Coupled with over-eating, it’s no surprise that obesity and all the bad side effects are approaching epidemic proportions.
swanridge over 1 year ago
I don’t spend a lot of time looking for a spot. As long as I can catch an Uber from my parking spot to the door, that’s close enough for me.
ladykat over 1 year ago
Earl, you remind me of my late husband.
[Unnamed Reader - 4f7953] over 1 year ago
Their Studebaker is a 1950 Starlight coupe. The “bullet” on a 1951 model is different.
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
I really, really get this Earl. Sit and enjoy!
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Got that right Earl
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
Gets out of shopping.
dpatrickryan Premium Member over 1 year ago
That’s a 1950/51 Studebaker “Bullet Nose” Commander, making it about 73 years old. If Earl’s had it since new when he was, what, 18? then he’s now 91.
zeexenon over 1 year ago
Sometimes we senior-seniors do a doody in our Studie.
blah_duh over 1 year ago
That’s what all the other guys for the “Bring your Husband Night” hiding in the parking lot are saying.
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member over 1 year ago
I sure hope Roscoe gets to go for rides once in a while.
Jack Bell Premium Member over 1 year ago
I normally stay in the car and catch a nap when my wife is in Hobby Lobby or JoAnn, but last week I was in JoAnn with her and a woman in line asked how she got me to come in with her. I told her they have a restroom.
KEA over 1 year ago
been there, done that, but not in a cool Studebaker
cleokaya over 1 year ago
My super power is always having parking places open up for me even when the lot is full of cars all looking for an open spot. But that power is tempered considerably when hitting every red light
cdward over 1 year ago
What troubles me about this comic is that if Earl and Opal are of a typical grandparent age for a 10-year-old grandson, they’d be about my age. And I can NOT look that old!
kab2rb over 1 year ago
Was there handicapped parking back then?
glenns1977 Premium Member over 1 year ago
My dream car as a teenager was a 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
I can understand how Earl feels. I remember parking in a cherry spot in front of The Building on the night shifts where I first worked in on my first duty station back in the early to mid ‘70s. Enjoyed coming out in the morning and leisurely warming up my car while several cars were vying for my spot. Back then, I didn’t know schadenfreude was a thing! ;-p
w16521 over 1 year ago
Two good things about today’s Pickles: Seeing a classic Studebaker, and Opal actually paying Earl a compliment.
Bill LaRocque Premium Member over 1 year ago
So wonderful to see Earl drives a classic car. So lucky that Brian draws this in his strip.