Hardwood floors with a sliver in them. Ouch! Those guys who just redid the Patterson house a little while back, must have left a part of the floor unfinished.
There’s a geographical divide here. Some people grew up saying “sliver,” and some said “splinter.” I used to notice that “sliver” appeared in “Peanuts,” and figured it was because Sparky came from the far north. Is this a sort-of Canadianism? I’m from lo-Cal (Southern California) and it was “splinter” all the way.
Elly has the amazing ability to pluck out a sliver while her bangs have completely covered her eyes. There was also a strip where she drove John’s sports car with her eyes closed, although that resulted in a fender bender.
Asharah 12 months ago
At least he didn’t hurt his back.
howtheduck 12 months ago
The second Lone Ranger reference this week.
Hardwood floors with a sliver in them. Ouch! Those guys who just redid the Patterson house a little while back, must have left a part of the floor unfinished.
AllishaDawn 12 months ago
I remember trying to ride our dog when I was April’s age. Never got very far.
MichaelAxelFleming 12 months ago
John is getting slivers off their wood floor. Aypo plays down there. Will they see the danger to her? Either refinish those floors or get an area rug.
mbakerbr549 12 months ago
At least she wasn’t putting the spurs to him to make him buck higher!
snsurone76 12 months ago
Very funny strip today.
Now—how about a storyline on Mike’s life in college.
French Persons Premium Member 12 months ago
More Ay-po.
dcdete. 12 months ago
Was the battle cry “Hi-yo, Silver! Awwaaayyy!” copyrited so that Lynn Johnston had to use a disguised Lone Ranger cry to save having to spend money?
BillMorgan 12 months ago
I baby sat for the seven kids next door when I was a teen and when I got home I looked at my knees and that is what happened!! LOL
ILK 12 months ago
Where is the poster who always says John never does anything with the kids?
bmckee 12 months ago
He’s lucky. When a real cowboy’s horse hurt one of its legs, they’d shoot it.
goboboyd 12 months ago
Been a very long time since I’ve heard that one. The Lone Stranger rides again. (Daffy)
PepperStepper 12 months ago
Probably a Lego…
'IndyMan' 12 months ago
It sure made April happy ! ! ! One wonders if he did that with Mike and Elizabeth, too ???
GKBOWOOD Premium Member 12 months ago
Gloves and kneepads same as horseshoes!!
Daltongang Premium Member 12 months ago
The Lone Ranger, her faithful steed and her faithful side kick, Princess Smart @$$.
jconnors3954 12 months ago
Slivers on a wood floor— not good!
DawnQuinn1 12 months ago
That is for another day…and another pun.
rshive 12 months ago
Couches don’t get skinned knees.
Back to Big Mike 12 months ago
Thes artificial knees aren’t up to being a horse anymore.
ladykat 12 months ago
Ouch!
h.v.greenman 12 months ago
Just be glad April can’t read the Far Side comics about equine medicine
kamoolah 12 months ago
John is not a horse. He will not get shot if he has a broken bone; just needs to wait five months for OHIP.
mistercatworks 12 months ago
I’ve never been able to figure out how my cat scratches on a telephone pole without getting splinters.
brick10 12 months ago
Sliver in the knee!!!! Sent a shiver down my back! oooooow
Mellow Cactus Premium Member 12 months ago
There’s a geographical divide here. Some people grew up saying “sliver,” and some said “splinter.” I used to notice that “sliver” appeared in “Peanuts,” and figured it was because Sparky came from the far north. Is this a sort-of Canadianism? I’m from lo-Cal (Southern California) and it was “splinter” all the way.
eced52 12 months ago
I thought maybe he found that dime I lost last week.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 12 months ago
As funny as that could’ve been it was not good timing. Puns like that don’t work when the audience is in pain.
David Rickard Premium Member 12 months ago
They shoot horses, don’t they, Elly?
rebelstrike0 12 months ago
Elly has the amazing ability to pluck out a sliver while her bangs have completely covered her eyes. There was also a strip where she drove John’s sports car with her eyes closed, although that resulted in a fender bender.
hagarthehorrible 12 months ago
One of the best times, both for the kid and the parents.