That last panel made me think of my dad. He loved to play dominoes, which he called “Bones.” I remember we would draw our dominoes from the “bone yard.” I don’t remember the rules now—haven’t played in years—but it was my favorite game.
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: So you would like to take a second trip to the You Call That a Pyramid?
Puckmosis: Yes, Your Majesty. There are many scrolls to catalog, and food to explore.
Thomios: That’s why Uncle Floof and I would like to go along.
The Queen: I’m sure you can leave the kitchen in Sue Chef’s capable paws.
Floofnet the Joyous: I’m hoping to prepare a classic food banquet with what we discover.
The Queen: Very well. Safe travels, and success.
Meanwhile, at the Artisans’ Studio
Obadiah Opossum: This is oPerfect! There is oPlenty of oPearls and oPals! I can make a beautiful tapestry with this space time fabric. How did you happen to have so much of it?
Adobe Style: We had to do repairs when Ora Z had an adventure with a space time anemone.
Obie: I heard about that. She met with Jules on his way to July, and the Royal oProcurers guided her back. Is Jules back from Julying?
Maat-Tilda: Yes, and he said there was trouble brewing with the moles and raccoons.
Obie: That’s too bad. They should just settle their differences with a nice game of Lawn oPotato.
Truly adorable. I’m really loving this look into the wildlands. I also didn’t realize the Opossums had such an epic and storied culture.. mostly because the ones we’ve seen dress pretty casually while the Racoons have their junk punk epic fantasy motif.
Okay, this story line is turning into a Lifetime movie script. Let’s get on with the war against the moles, the blood, the carnage, the party afterwards in the scattered garbage upon the raccoon and opossums victory. After all with the introduction of the spirits in panel 4 this story has evoked a Star Wars theme into the story line.
Le'letha Premium Member over 1 year ago
Awwwwwwww, that’s a wonderful last panel – if I could see it on this inferior blurry screen! What a lovely way to wrap up the week.
Aspen_Bell over 1 year ago
Perfect.
uncle snipe over 1 year ago
I’m loving that term, Bone Forest. And I agree, the last panel is pure magic. Our trees are your trees. Another great sentiment.
thelsrc over 1 year ago
A reconciliation years in the making. Proof that it is never too late.
DennisinSeattle over 1 year ago
It took two generations, but now we are at peace. Thanks to the opossums for their forgiving nature.
MrsXandamere over 1 year ago
It’s 10:30 at night and I’m crying about racoons and opossums. Georgia what have you done to me??
Sue Ellen over 1 year ago
Good to know that beautiful night skies also exist “over the rainbow.”
Sue Ellen over 1 year ago
That last panel made me think of my dad. He loved to play dominoes, which he called “Bones.” I remember we would draw our dominoes from the “bone yard.” I don’t remember the rules now—haven’t played in years—but it was my favorite game.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 1 year ago
What is on her father’s shirt, it looks like an orange slice. And I’m loving the Patchwork Quilt. Quite a regal rainment.
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
The Bone Forest isn’t quite the After Life I was hoping for. But it’s better than the Underworld and Valhalla.
saobadao over 1 year ago
Bone forest…apt but chilling
LeslieAnn Premium Member over 1 year ago
Does anyone have any ideas about what his lantern holder/staff is made of?
WelshRat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Peace. A difficult war to wage.
I need a burrito over 1 year ago
Oh oplease
Lady Bri over 1 year ago
Mood music for panels 3 & 4 (ミゝᆽ・ミ) https://youtu.be/_8u4VLk0iTI
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oh, my Cat. My gaming naptop screen is cheaper than I thought.
Sanctuary is a sweet thing when you need it most.
gpurdum8 over 1 year ago
So is the strip title now “Breaking Rat News”?? This is getting old. Bring in the cats!
Alicelth Premium Member over 1 year ago
I wonder if Tilly and others from Oracle might also go to the Bone Forest sometimes? Maybe future Halloween arc? 8)
tatempleman over 1 year ago
What a wonderful, misty-eyed tie up for this week! I look forward to the continuation on Monday!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Empire of the Sun: Walking on a Dream
Feeling like a dream
So hard to explain
Reconciling friends
A rift is healed again
…….
We were foes so very long
Wonder why, I wonder why?
There was room for everyone,
Wonder why we didn’t try?
Even in the Great Beyond
There is hope for everyone!
On and on and on we go
We know we can get it Dunn!
…….
Is it real now?
When our peoples join as one?
I can feel now
There is room for everyone!
…….
Never thought I’d see
Us becoming friends
For so long we were at odds
Now I wonder why, wonder why
There is hope for everyone
We just have to try, have to try!
…….
Is it real now?
When our peoples join as one?
I can feel now
There is room for everyone!
…….
Together we won’t fall down!
Together we won’t fall down!
…….
We will keep going on
Both right here and beyond
Though it seems endless light
Soon there will be the new daylight!
…….
Is it real now?
When our peoples join as one?
I can feel now
There is room for everyone!
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the Palace
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: So you would like to take a second trip to the You Call That a Pyramid?
Puckmosis: Yes, Your Majesty. There are many scrolls to catalog, and food to explore.
Thomios: That’s why Uncle Floof and I would like to go along.
The Queen: I’m sure you can leave the kitchen in Sue Chef’s capable paws.
Floofnet the Joyous: I’m hoping to prepare a classic food banquet with what we discover.
The Queen: Very well. Safe travels, and success.
Meanwhile, at the Artisans’ Studio
Obadiah Opossum: This is oPerfect! There is oPlenty of oPearls and oPals! I can make a beautiful tapestry with this space time fabric. How did you happen to have so much of it?
Adobe Style: We had to do repairs when Ora Z had an adventure with a space time anemone.
Obie: I heard about that. She met with Jules on his way to July, and the Royal oProcurers guided her back. Is Jules back from Julying?
Maat-Tilda: Yes, and he said there was trouble brewing with the moles and raccoons.
Obie: That’s too bad. They should just settle their differences with a nice game of Lawn oPotato.
Jacob Mattingly over 1 year ago
Truly adorable. I’m really loving this look into the wildlands. I also didn’t realize the Opossums had such an epic and storied culture.. mostly because the ones we’ve seen dress pretty casually while the Racoons have their junk punk epic fantasy motif.
Katzen1415 over 1 year ago
Great Boot! Panel four is so beautiful! Oplease let this comic last forever, it is just brilliant!
artchick530 over 1 year ago
Georgia’s renditions of the ethereal and afterlife are fantastic! It is amazing the story she can tell through color.
bonita.eley over 1 year ago
Loved the last panel – just wonderful!!
Grace Premium Member over 1 year ago
Dang Georgia you made me cry. Beautiful work!
jongblue over 1 year ago
Now I want mugs with mag and kin and one with Opa and kin. And Christmas ornaments too!!
diskus Premium Member over 1 year ago
What spell will they cast over the moles?
katey11 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Aw, blurry screen again! I really must have this looked at.
Charles & Susan Premium Member over 1 year ago
I have loved this series…the last panel is perfect!
misty over 1 year ago
Up in the sky, with moon, stars and the rest
Bone forest is the place that’s the best
When it’s time for our final goodbye
We’re gonna go up to that woodland in the sky
Goin’ up to bone forest in the sky (forest in the sky)
That’s where reunions will get us high (on up high)
When we die and we finally rest
Bone forest is the place that’s the best
- Norman Greenbaum – Spirit in the Sky
scaeva Premium Member over 1 year ago
I sense impending ancestral aid.
ladykat over 1 year ago
What a wonderful story so far! Georgia, you are outdoing yourself! I can’t wait to see what happens next week!
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Okay, this story line is turning into a Lifetime movie script. Let’s get on with the war against the moles, the blood, the carnage, the party afterwards in the scattered garbage upon the raccoon and opossums victory. After all with the introduction of the spirits in panel 4 this story has evoked a Star Wars theme into the story line.
2GreyCats over 1 year ago
Poor Magnet (never thought I would say that!) — her anxious face, folded-back ears, and little nervous fangs in panel 1.
Red Bird over 1 year ago
The last panel is a thing of beauty in every way.
cb8ty over 1 year ago
Wonder how Baba is doing with the kits?
A R V reader over 1 year ago
Okay, now that’s last panel is beautiful.
sisterea over 1 year ago
This week’s panels have been some of the most beautiful and meticulously drawn ones she has ever done.
rs0204 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Thoroughly enjoying this arc.
Kitty Katz over 1 year ago
I would not be at all disappointed if this story arc was made into a book.
Miss Mina over 1 year ago
Great Boot and Opollo, reconciled in the Bone Forest. I fear my monitor is inferior.
azkfwecho Premium Member over 1 year ago
Let’s not forget, don’t feed the trolls.
Alec McLure Premium Member over 1 year ago
The last two panels got me all weepy! (In the good way!)