Fred Basset by Alex Graham for June 30, 2023

One paw in front of the other Fred, you’ve got this!

Steady on Fred. I know your track record isn’t good with these things, but you can do it – maybe. Possibly. Here’s hoping.

What’s the problem? The creek doesn’t look deep, besides a nice dip in the creek is a great way to cool off these days.

His ears out for balance ♥

You’ve got this, Fred. Show them what you’re made of.

“It’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when.”

IF Fred does make it to the other side, he will face the same challenge to get back again. The question of when then takes on a new meaning as Fred will be facing the same fall that he managed to avoid the first time.

Paws don’t fail me now !

Do or not do, there is no try….

Don’t look down Fred, look straight ahead.

I really love how everything is drawn. And it is so suspenseful!

Eh, bassets are good swimmers, not like this is a tragedy in the making…

You can do it, Fred!

Fred. You can do it. Be BRAVE. You are a Brit, the most noble of the peoples of this earth.My Dackel, Moxie, and I went to the city yesterday. First to the Gun Store to pick up a restored 1858 Army Revolver. All the gentlemen marveled over what a manly man he is, and all the ladies fell in love with him. (He is a born flirt.) Then to the Vet where, again, he was a perfect gentleman. Five hours on the road and not a whimper. Freyja, his sister, missed him horribly though.

They’re all rooting for him! And they’ll laugh (gently, not meanly) when he does fall in. He’s just not made for large logs!

At least it’s Summer and the water will feel refreshing

With that attitude, I predict a large splash in Fred’s future.

Bridge over troubled waters.

Fred will be ok. He has plenty of friends to help him through anything. You can’t beat that.

You can do it Fred …… almost there …… everybody is rooting for you, Fred ….. :)

(a deep, raspy baritone): “Use the ears Fred!” (voice cuts to a heavy mechanical sigh with clicks)

C’mon Fred, you can do it…

Think positive you can doit Fred don’t look down