Wish our trees were more like the whomping willow in Harry Potter. Soon as the fall colors have faded, shake all leaves off. Only one time raking and cleaning it up and not like it usually is, months of raking, mostly until spring and clogged gutters.
Burning leaves causes air pollution or so they say. The smell of burning leaves was as much a part of Fall as migrating water foul, shorter days and the first cup of hot cocoa. Another fond childhood memory the children of today will never experience. Quite sad, actually.
oldpine52 over 1 year ago
Oh, Henry? I thought he was calling for a candy bar.
Cornelius Noodleman over 1 year ago
I thought it was going to have something to do with the falling leaves bowing to the king.
BigDaveGlass over 1 year ago
We have to. To get down to your level……
Scorpio Premium Member over 1 year ago
Aand you need to replant the tree
Imagine over 1 year ago
One of my comics is about two trees: One says “Spring is here!” The other answers “What a re-leaf”.
Gizmo Cat over 1 year ago
Wish our trees were more like the whomping willow in Harry Potter. Soon as the fall colors have faded, shake all leaves off. Only one time raking and cleaning it up and not like it usually is, months of raking, mostly until spring and clogged gutters.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I preferred the tree when it still had brown leaves on it.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
There should be a Roomba for that!
Doug K over 1 year ago
(Just a “little bit” of) overkill. (unless not having that tree not produce leaves again next year was part of the goal).
Piper_13 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Gives the finger to the Fink — not in a million years will any of us ever bow to thy runt-ness, Fink.
phritzg Premium Member over 1 year ago
The end of this strip made me sad, because the last panel reminded me of the banyan tree in Lahaina. I’m so glad it’s showing signs of life.
DavidSharp Premium Member over 1 year ago
There’s clearly an environmental problem with The Wizard of Id: where does Henry get the energy to generate all those flames?
If he’s being fed on fossil fuels, we should be told, and the whole strip should be making plans to move towards net zero.
Forest Dweller 54 over 1 year ago
No Thanks!
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Bow to you, Fink…you and what army is going to make me (I’ve seen your army in action)?
Gent over 1 year ago
Fortunately the tree was fire proof so it no burn when it leaves is does.
rockyridge1977 over 1 year ago
Quick fix…..hate to see the boy who climbs that tree!!!
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
I find my mulching lawn tractor works best and far lower CO2 emissions.
Just-me over 1 year ago
That’s one way to get rid of autumn leaves.
Goat from PBS over 1 year ago
Nature is lit.
geese28 over 1 year ago
No
Courage the Cowardly Dog! over 1 year ago
Here comes my favourite sound effect!!! FOOM!!! Thanks Henry!!
eced52 over 1 year ago
Of course, the tree won’t grow any leaves next year.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Burning leaves causes air pollution or so they say. The smell of burning leaves was as much a part of Fall as migrating water foul, shorter days and the first cup of hot cocoa. Another fond childhood memory the children of today will never experience. Quite sad, actually.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 1 year ago
I thought the Wiz was calling William Sydney Porter.
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
OH, Henry? I was looking for a chocolate bar to appear.
dadlivonia over 1 year ago
not sure that tree will be terribly productive next year
poppacapsmokeblower over 1 year ago
Bow to the king of I’d? I can’t bend that low.
LaurelAnnHardy over 1 year ago
Autumn just seems to dragon.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
Where’s Smokey the Bear? That dragon could’ve started a forest fire!
Printer over 1 year ago
No, the king was talking to you, the reader. Now bow!
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member over 1 year ago
The Wiz will now find himself dragon his “arborist” all over town.
Danae Premium Member over 1 year ago
And here I’ve been thinking the wiz was smart :-\
Curiosity Premium Member over 1 year ago
And, …. the connection?
donut reply over 1 year ago
Maybe I should try that to get rid of the leaves. Not!
jldewane over 1 year ago
where can I get a Henry ?
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
They should sell those at Home Depot.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 1 year ago
Henry comes in handy occasionally.
SNVBD over 1 year ago
mess? falling leaves aren’t mess…