This is cool but a bit melancholy and sad as we know Queen Mag lost her daughter and O’Prometheus lost his father to being hit by a car. Nonetheless, it is real cool to see the raccoons and opossum about to have a “summit” of sorts with lots of historical context as we know Mags goes back into the late ’80s like Baba Mouse and the great war between the two sides predates that time. I kind of miss Jules but it is August and he did his good deed for July by rallying support for Mags. Time to find a strategy to restore the balance of power in the BCN universe!
Opossum lifespan: 1.5 years, one to two in the wild, as much as four in captivity. I know, I know, don’t think so hard. Just had to say it. They are sweet little animals but even shorter-lived than rats.
Opa reminds me of something I saw on TV. A woman had raised a baby opossum. It was pink and clean and had combed fur and was, well, well-fed. It had outgrown several pens and she was trying to figure out what to do, as she didn’t have room for a larger pen. A veterinarian helped find it a home in a zoo as an ambassador animal. She went to the zoo’s ambassador program to see it and was both happy for it, and sad for herself.
Today we receive significant info for the family tree I requested yesterday! I will begin drawing extensive charts. Just as soon as I finish my solemn moment of silence for Mr Opossum’s dad.
Georgia’s artwork is so gorgeous and detailed with every new strip. I do hope there can be another compilation book or books to come. I would love to have the full BCN history in book form!
I’ve learned so much about opossums from this strip and its comments. We were always afraid one of our cats would get into a dustup with one. However, since even Waffle chose to ignore the Rodent of Unusual Size (groundhog) who lived in our yard for awhile, we were probably worried about nothing. And they eat ticks!!!
I find it poignant that both the Raccoons and Opossums lost their heir apparent to automobiles. But unlike Montague, they don’t seem to be holding animosity for mankind or waging a war; they are just getting on with their lives.
Thanks Georgia for so perfectly rendering a possum’s sweet little pink nose! Possums may not have ended up being the prettiest of creatures on the planet, but their noses and foot pads are 100% squeee worthy!
Lovely coincidence. Maine Public Radio aired a local talk show today on “The wonder of opossums” (https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2023-08-03/the-wonder-of-opossums).
McColl34 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Opa the White?
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Opa! Of course! Perfect.
thelsrc over 1 year ago
A venerable opossum. I take it he is the opossum equivalent to Baba Mouse.
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ah. And now we know why granddaughter Princess Magazine is the heir, and not Old Mag’s child.
uncle snipe over 1 year ago
And now we have achieved absolute mystical. Also loving the mutual respect for what I’d say are former enemies.
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Blind opossum with lantern? How very Diogenes. Just looking for an honest Mag?
emiesty Premium Member over 1 year ago
What is the lantern made from?
marilynnbyerly over 1 year ago
He has wise Baba Mouse vibes.
DennisinSeattle over 1 year ago
Panel three, we learn the emotional bond between Queen Mags and oPrometheus.
emiesty Premium Member over 1 year ago
OT cat quote from Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Ruth Brown over 1 year ago
I love the little stage directions, like “little hop.” At least I love them here.
TampaFanatic1 over 1 year ago
This is cool but a bit melancholy and sad as we know Queen Mag lost her daughter and O’Prometheus lost his father to being hit by a car. Nonetheless, it is real cool to see the raccoons and opossum about to have a “summit” of sorts with lots of historical context as we know Mags goes back into the late ’80s like Baba Mouse and the great war between the two sides predates that time. I kind of miss Jules but it is August and he did his good deed for July by rallying support for Mags. Time to find a strategy to restore the balance of power in the BCN universe!
Jacob Mattingly over 1 year ago
Awww…also so sad. Those dang cars. If only liking were here
WelshRat Premium Member over 1 year ago
The meeting of the rulers…
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 1 year ago
The two old Warriors. This will be epic!
rheddmobile over 1 year ago
Opossum lifespan: 1.5 years, one to two in the wild, as much as four in captivity. I know, I know, don’t think so hard. Just had to say it. They are sweet little animals but even shorter-lived than rats.
LeslieAnn Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s good to know the opossums are guided, not ruled as the moles are (at least for now).
ikini Premium Member over 1 year ago
Opa reminds me of something I saw on TV. A woman had raised a baby opossum. It was pink and clean and had combed fur and was, well, well-fed. It had outgrown several pens and she was trying to figure out what to do, as she didn’t have room for a larger pen. A veterinarian helped find it a home in a zoo as an ambassador animal. She went to the zoo’s ambassador program to see it and was both happy for it, and sad for herself.
Jungle Empress over 1 year ago
Oooh, backstory! The kind that makes me sad!
Daeder over 1 year ago
This alliance has some opotential.
Lady Bri over 1 year ago
Panel 3 has made my screen very blurry.
And Opa . . . oooo! He reminds me of Gandalf as an opossum! Opa the Wise. ♥
DorseyBelle over 1 year ago
Today we receive significant info for the family tree I requested yesterday! I will begin drawing extensive charts. Just as soon as I finish my solemn moment of silence for Mr Opossum’s dad.
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Peter Cetera: The Glory of Love
It’s becoming very clear
As we are hiding here
It’s time to put away our conflicts,
We’ve all been through the pain
No need to fight again
We’ve had our loss and sorrows
…….
It now is time to fight for our honor
Time to be the heroes we’re all dreaming of,
Let’s get together, knowing forever
We cannot lose with the glory of love!
…….
We’ve had our quarrels before,
We’ve even fought a war,
And nearly harmed a friend in July,
But now we need you,
Now we will heed your wise words
…….
It now is time to fight for our honor
Time to be the heroes we’re all dreaming of,
Let’s get together, knowing forever
We cannot lose with the glory of love!
…….
Like a knight in shining armor,
From a dumpster we know,
It is time to save the day!
Time to take a stand, not run away!
…….
It now is time to fight for our honor
Time to be the heroes we’re all dreaming of,
Let’s get together, knowing forever
We cannot lose with the glory of love!
deojaideep aka Courage over 1 year ago
I hope “Oppa Gangnam Style” is the oPossums anthem!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
In the Royal Dining Room
Obadiah Opossum: That was a delicious lunch, gentle cats. My compliments to the chefs.
Thomios: I would like to give a special shout out to Iggy, who prepared his first fish entreé.
Iggy: Thank you. It’s fun catching fish and cooking fish.
Ora Z: I enjoy lighting the grill.
Puckmosis: Thomios let you do that?
Thomios: Don’t worry. We had the kitchen fire brigade standing by.
Obie: I love the tapestries. Did the Artisans make them?
Maat-Tilda: Yes. Adobe Style and I did the fabric work, while Sophititi did the beadwork.
Obie: I learned fabric art at university.
Soph: Oh, where did you go?
Obie: Where else? oPunn State.
Tillie: Did you have a specialty?
Obie: Yes. I did fabric art with gemstones. My favorite gem is opal.
Adobe Style: Would you like to see our studio?
Obie: Love to. Right after I help with the cleanup.
rs0204 Premium Member over 1 year ago
To me, this looks like the beginning of the Council of Elrond.
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 1 year ago
Something tells me that the elders of each contingent will meet, for good or ill.
ekw555 over 1 year ago
Gandalf the White?
misty over 1 year ago
Hmm… hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But with the sunrise
Comes hope for a brighter tomorrow
Mag is a boss
She’s had great loss
oPrometheus
Will allow her to cross…
Cause he’s a kind oposs’
As she plans an epic lawn tater toss
- Bill Withers – Lean on Me
grocks over 1 year ago
The artwork in this story arc has been wonderful!
StoicLion1973 over 1 year ago
All of the O names! It’s like an episode of “Odd Squad”.
Katzen1415 over 1 year ago
Ah, so that is what happened to Old Mag’s daughter. Shared loss really can bring people together. And of course opossums call their grandfathers Opa!
oish over 1 year ago
I thought he looked like The Hermit – a tarot card reference that Led Zeppelin used in their 4-runes album
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Kumbaya Opa, kumbaya
Kumbaya Opa, kumbaya
Kumbaya Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Raccoons have come Opa, kumbaya
Raccoons have come Opa, kumbaya
Raccoons have come Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbayah
They come in peace Opa, kumbaya
They come in peace Opa, kumbaya
They come in peace Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
They need our help Opa, kumbaya
They need our help Opa, kumbaya
They need our help Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Let us join them Opa, kumbaya
Let us join them Opa, kumbaya
Let us join them Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
To fight the moles Opa, kumbaya
To fight the moles Opa, kumbaya
To fight the moles Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Into battle we go Opa, kumbaya
Into battle we go Opa, kumbaya
Into battle we go Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
Opa, kumbaya
mepowell over 1 year ago
I love how they reframe the family history. They didn’t get run over by a car. They lost a battle with a car.
bonita.eley over 1 year ago
Opa? Are the opossums Greek?
ladykat over 1 year ago
Let’s see what wisdom Opa has to impart.
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 1 year ago
I do suspect that someone is a fan of, Lord Of The Rings!
christineracine77 over 1 year ago
What a benevolent-looking elder! And he obviously did a wonderful job raising oPrometheus. I can hardly wait to get to know him.
BarbaraKrooss over 1 year ago
Has anyone observed Opa’s oppropriate response: “Oh?”
The Wolf In Your Midst over 1 year ago
Another typical nice little detail from Georgia: You can see the light from Opa’s lantern in the third frame.
Lauren Kramer over 1 year ago
Made me tear up that he’s Opa!
One Serious Cat over 1 year ago
Lots of us saw LOR connections today. . . How about another universe:
“Help me, Opa Kenobi, you’re our only hope.”TrixieinDixie Premium Member over 1 year ago
Georgia’s artwork is so gorgeous and detailed with every new strip. I do hope there can be another compilation book or books to come. I would love to have the full BCN history in book form!
scaeva Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’ve learned so much about opossums from this strip and its comments. We were always afraid one of our cats would get into a dustup with one. However, since even Waffle chose to ignore the Rodent of Unusual Size (groundhog) who lived in our yard for awhile, we were probably worried about nothing. And they eat ticks!!!
anomalous4 over 1 year ago
OT (but not completely): Gonzo the Cat’s first GoPro adventure – baby opossums!
GSD Mom Premium Member over 1 year ago
I find it poignant that both the Raccoons and Opossums lost their heir apparent to automobiles. But unlike Montague, they don’t seem to be holding animosity for mankind or waging a war; they are just getting on with their lives.
Catmom over 1 year ago
O.T Friend Update
Red Bird over 1 year ago
Panel 3 is a real tear-jerker. My condolences to both of them.
cemunsey Premium Member over 1 year ago
Thanks Georgia for so perfectly rendering a possum’s sweet little pink nose! Possums may not have ended up being the prettiest of creatures on the planet, but their noses and foot pads are 100% squeee worthy!
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
I think I like his Opa already!
Fennec! at the Disco over 1 year ago
Sadly, our little bit lost a battle with a car.
I feel terrible; I’m the one who finally gave in and let her be a yard cat.
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
Summit conference.
fullmoondeb Premium Member over 1 year ago
BoRH in panel three! (Back of Raccoon Head.)
meowlin over 1 year ago
Apparently, today is National Georgia Day.
So it is written; so let it be Dunn!
Alec McLure Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m loving this story so much!!!! That’s all….
cognoidgs over 1 year ago
Lovely coincidence. Maine Public Radio aired a local talk show today on “The wonder of opossums” (https://www.mainepublic.org/show/maine-calling/2023-08-03/the-wonder-of-opossums).
DennisinSeattle over 1 year ago
BCN is the only news show not blabbing all day about Trump going to court. Thanks, BCN!
vlbrown Premium Member over 1 year ago
Calling him Opa is just too perfect.
Font Lady Premium Member over 1 year ago
OT:
LeslieAnn Premium Member over 1 year ago
”Opa! We have guests!”, tells us a lot about these opossums. Guests, not intruders, not enemies…..