Pickles by Brian Crane for November 15, 2023

Would you prefer Tuesday?

Careful there, Earl. She might just go ahead and schedule you for next week!

No takesies backsies.

I had cowboy boots once, they kept making me fall down.

I have harness boots with square toes. I call them practice cowboy boots.

But if she doesn’t do it right away, she may forget.

As they say in the old westerns, he died with his boots on.

They look pretty silly. Only my opinion of course.

She’s calling the gravediggers now.

The coffin might need to have extra space at his feet so the boots fit.

It’s not what you’re wearing when you die, but where you’re going, that’s important.

Well Earl, you walked right into that one eh!

Maybe not right away, Earl, but as soon as possible.

One day I was listening to my Dad explain his preference, that he not be buried but simply tossed into the Gulf of Mexico. I said yes, that could be arranged. He replied, “AFTER I’m dead!”

You’re right, Earl. When each downsizing after retirement means less and less stuff to deal with, my cowboy boots that haven’t fit in 35 years still sit front and center in the closet. Good times.

It may not be up to you, Earl…

he wants to die with his boot on and leave them there for his burial

Earl wants to go to heaven but he doesn’t want to be on the next bus load

Cowboy boots are useful for stomping on the roaches that scurry to the corners of your rooms.

Earl feels about his boots the same way I feel about my truck.

Buried in his boots? He probably wouldn’t fit. Maybe you could put his ashes in a boot though… You could bronze them and put them on the mantle!

I’m enjoying my new Irish Setters. A little lacing is good for you.

Has he ever before been shown in boots?

My cousin was buried with his boots on!

She only chimes in when it’s negative……. Must be love.

Earl made sure he clarified that comment!

Well, they don’t want to dig you up after a few days, to put them on you, Earl.

But you’re wearing them now.

I wonder if Earl likes Iron Maiden? https://youtu.Be/BZ8FyShfnFc?si=VXpdCj2hzkcSxMJc

Oh, well then, I’ll scratch that off my Today’s To Do list.

Earl buddy you just don’t know when to shut up, do you?

They make him taller.

I wouldn’t have expected Earl’s DNA to contain any cowboy genes.

I had cowboy boots that I rarely wore. I finally gave them to my daughter (who is 6" shorter than me). They fit her perfectly and she does NOT have big feet. Mine are just freakishly small.

Reminds me of the Simpson episode where Homer creates his own religion and meets God. Homer asks God to know the secrets of life. God tells Homer that he will learn all when he arrived in Heaven. Homer says he wants to know NOW. God asks “You can’t wait six months?”

Opal is more than happy to give Earl the boot.

Well, they don’t breathe so make sure you have your Odor Eaters in there, or plan on sleeping in the guest room.

Opal was pretty quick with agreeing to Earl’s wish …… :)

With genuine cowboy boots, worn by genuine cowboys, it’s the smell. :)

Earl’s ready to sashay down the runway.

And, of course on Boot Hill.

Those boots were made for walking, Earl…so git goin!

I had cowboy boots when I was about 4 years old. I have no memory of wearing them. But, there are pictures.

Remember to take them off before you get into bed. And dig out those Roy Rogers pajamas.

No rush, but more turkey for others if you bury him by…

she’s knitting a sweater for you to be buried in.

but, he was not wearing these boots in the strip until recently. What’s the deal?