Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 21, 2023

Yes, Frank… That’s EXACTLY what you should have done. Asked Joe how many bedrooms it had and if it had indoor plumbing.

This is sorta taking an ominous turn. If they don’t get a fire going ASAP.. they could all end up freezing to death.

Thankfully, Brad has some wood sticks in his hands.

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Who knows.. 2024 may be the year Tiffany and Friends comes into fruition?? ;) LOL

What a perfect Christmas vacation!

And then this is going to turn into that I LOVE LUCY episode where they spend their first night in their new Connecticut house, and the silence actually drives them crazy that they can’t sleep.

“Silent Night.” Coming right up!

By morning th cabin’ll be under 18 feet of snow

‘Weird dad, it’s two in th afternoon an its still dark out..’

What was motive for Joe, the CFO, for offering Frank Degroot a cabin in the mountains? To hoodwinked Frank into leaving the company?

If there is no heat yet, why isn’t everyone chilled to the bone? At least there is some firewood, but is there room for all four to even lay down in the sleeping bags? Are there enough sleeping bags? Is there enough wood? How about food? Those are important questions because it looks like they are going to be snowed in.

The road to town might be cover with a snowpack?

I’ll be disappointed if this turns out to be “the best Christmas of all,” even though they have little or no food, a small dirty cabin and nothing to do there. The CFO’s wife would probably be horrified if she knew people were going to stay there with it in that condition. They probably come early to clean when they stay there and bring things the DeGroots didn’t know they needed. They need to think of an alternate fun vacation and get out as soon as they can.

What did she expect to hear?

Third time the porch has been shown with a black V at the edge. Perfectly placed to be an arrow propped up against the post.

The arrow that was supposed to be under the sign, pointing to the lodge, just beyond the curve in the driveway.

Do you Hear what I Hear?

Frank Frank Frank next time ask questions before you except on blind faith.

Luann is right, the world outside suddenly grows quieter when the snow starts.

Good one Luann. Enjoy the silence and tranquility. Hopefully Nancy brought some booze to get Frank to unwind as they are not going anywhere with the snow piling up outside.

Next they’ll have to huddle together and watch a bear eat all their food…

yep, i can see them shivering in their sleeping bags since brad has nothing more than a bundle of sticks to burn to keep them warm as a blizzard rolls in.

When does the guy with the chain saw and ski mask turn up?

Well, now we see where Luann gets her entitled behavior. It’s a free stay in a cabin, Frank. It ain’t your CFO’s fault you made faulty assumptions.

I’m reminded of an episode on I WAS LUCY where the Ricardo’s and the Mertz’ were snowbound in a cabin in Switzerland.

it was much funnier than this arc!!

A roof over their heads, 4 walls and a floor, a stone fireplace with wood to burn, a kitchen. Think of the days when you had to cut down trees and build your own cabin and find your own food. We have become SO spoiled. “Oh, it’s not big enough!” Grab an ax and enlarge it then. ;-)

Thus, the Ge Groot clan perished in the wintry mountains, allowing the strip to be rebranded as Tiffany.

Sky diving: No prep. Wilderness cabin in a snow storm: No prep. Who’s dreaming?

As I said whent he arc started, it’s a CFO’s cabin which means it will be 100% disconnected. If there is an exec who loves nature, then it’s likely a complete shut off from work and society. Glad to see Luann is picking up on that. There is nothing like the sound of falling snow and that first day after a solid snow fall…the world is muted under a blanket. One of my favorite sounds.

Heh.

How the CFO STOLE Christmas!

And the BAD part is, somewhere back in the town of Pitts, Bernice is resting comfortably in a nice, warm, DeGroot home, enjoying cocoa and internet access.

And it begs the question: If the DeGroots don’t make it back, does Bernice get the house? ;-)

Snowbound. How long until cabin fever sets in?

Ultra cozy like it or not. Make the best of it! I hope Bernie is making the best of it too. Everyone deserves a Merry Christmas.

Looks like the perfect Christmas to me….

My guess is they’re actually in the gate house and the lodge itself is farther up the road. They just didn’t drive far enough.

Beautiful! Now get that fire roaring, it’s cold outside.

“I don’t hear anything “ Why it is Saint Nicholas with eght tiny reindeer.

Cue the wolf sounds G&K.

Ahh no noise….all you can Hear is silence…

Nancy actually was a bit more positive. Maybe Luann will appreciate the silence.

What did you expect to hear, for heaven’s sake?

Didn’t they say they had no matches? How are they going to light those sticks Brad is carrying? Can’t use Frank’s glasses at night and modern cars have no cigarette lighter. A good puzzle.

I think i’s leading up to the best rustic Christmas ever. Yea…I’m gonna go with that! Get that fire going Brad!

Looks like Luann really likes the place. Maybe having a similar refuge to write in total concentration, away from any distractions, is one of her dreams. Frank really took too many things for granted, at this point it’s clear this happened because of his superficiality and his CFO really just wanted to be nice, having no idea that he would be bringing the whole family. For me it’s clear that they will stay there at least for one night. It will be a truly different Christmas for them. Finally!

I’m hoping for some spookiness at some point.

Alexa is listening.

better get that car turned around and aimed out, while you can. I’ve stayed in a remote cabin or two in my day, up an old two-track. They’ll be fine . . . . . . . . . “… I . . .corrected them, sir”

The silence and the solitude is it’s own reward there Degroot family.

They probably should have continued up the road to the new lodge.

I hope they’re able to drive their car home in this…doesn’t look like where plows go!

Ah, the sound of silence. Something that can be very special at times. That’s why my wife and I like boon-dock camping.

Ya know, whenever I take a trip, I always check the weather forecast. That would be especially true if I were going to the mountains.

Guys, it’s Christmas.

Well, Frank borrowed the cabin from the chief financial officer, and not the chief communications officer!

This is making me uneasy. They need to leave—— now!

Am I the only one who has noticed that they haven’t brought any food in?

Look like they’re snowed in

Yes Frank, that’s the point. Stop your useless complaining that no one wants to hear.

Just have to make the best of it now. And find some place better in the morning. If they don’t get trapped inside by a blizzard and end up eating each other and starving to death anyway and… oooh that got way too dark…

And THIS is how a caring CEO will fire you.

GAD! The Joly Green Giant’s dropped by, and he has a killer case of DANDRUFF!!!

yes … the silence of a snowfall. Now if they can just quit grousing and build a nice fire they may notice that this family time is actually a gift.

I live in the woods I get to see my neighbors come fall and winter maybe. They can’t stan it I mind my own business I don’t get caught up in the drama. And I happy!

“OMG, the car is going to be buried in snow unable to drive out of here and we have no way to contact anyone. We’ll all be dead by Christmas.”

Is their neighborhood normally that loud? Or is Luann referring to the lack of Bernice’s incessant insults?

So LuAnn, who was just freaking out about no cell connection, is suddenly telling everyone to appreciate the quiet?

ruh roh

I would love to hear silence once in a while. This world we live in is sometimes too filled with noise.

This is the beginnings of a Holiday themed horror flick. No internet (let’s be real, maybe no cell service), no one nearby to hear your screams. Just throw in a serial killer dressed as Santa Claus.

Nothing like getting snowed in for the holidays…

I notice the question he regrets not asking is insulting. No wonder he didn’t ask any questions! The polite thing would have been “Thanks. I’d like to bring my family. There’s four of us. Is it large enough?”

Uh oh!

Never look a gift horse in the mouth!

I wonder if this is going to be like that storyline in For Better or For Worse where the family spends a week in a crappy cabin that supposedly belonged to a friend of theirs, only to find out afterwards that they were at the wrong place the entire time.

Final dream/fantasy: In a steaming, hot shower with Tiffany. All others, take a hike.

Nothing nicer than listening to the silence of snow falling..Sadly tinnitus has taken that pleasure from me.

He’s a FIREMAN!

I live in a very densely populated area. I would love a few days in a cabin in the woods away from people and traffic.

I love the snowy effect. Just lovely!I also think they’re going to be fine. They have firewood (not “wood sticks” as someone said. That would be kindling), they have a decent kitchen, and plenty of rooms for sleeping bags. They’re going to enjoy time as a family, the best gift of all.

Ah, the sound of silence! Could be a song title! ;-))!I’m thinking Toni will come to surprise them on a snowmobile and tell them they’re in the wrong place. The lodge is further down the road and decorated for Christmas. Well, one can hope!!

This is one of the weirdest story arcs ever

should have left at no blankets

Never seen this negative side of Frank before, it’s not nice.

Yes. Frank needs to get some wood! ;-)

“The sound of silence….”

I am definitely going to win the plot lottery on this one. Just a reminder: wrong building, family discovers peace and love. My God, these are so predictable.

Don’t want to hear the THUMP of snow rolling off roof blocking the door for days.

Snowed in for the holidays. Hilarity ensues.

Silence is golden—enjoy it while you can! I always enjoyed the magical silence that a big snowstorm brought on (I grew up in Minnesota). Make some hot cocoa and chill out, guys (esp. mom and dad, who seem to be acting out a wee bit much). Brad is being the adult in the room…getting a cozy fire going will change the mood (unless the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in a long time…).

Snowed inn…?

Frank is right. Enjoy the solitude.

If this isn’t the “real” lodge, why would they have the key to unlock the door and get inside the cabin?

Sigh… seems like a wonderful place to me. Relax and enjoy!

CFO’s pretty smart. He wants to use th cabin in a few weeks, and if it’s been a while, it needsta be cleaned up. So let the DeGroots use it and they’ll clean it up while they’re there. That way it’ll be all ready for him. Durned smart thinkin!

If they aren’t going to get while the gettin’s good, then Brad the first responder needs to put down the jerky and remember frostbite is a thing and get the fire going.

I hope they have shovels for the morning

I would’ve gotten all the details about the lodge, then checked the weather forecast… But then we wouldn’t have this tired, overused story arc.

In th third picture there’s a lot of snow buildup on top of the chimney. Mebbe they needta check that before lighting a fire. Could be an old bird’s nest on top of the chimney if it hasn’t been used for a while an the snow’s sittin on it

A lot of commenters are gushing about what a “wonderful, sweet, amazing family Christmas the DeGroots will have!”

But no one said it was Christmastime in the Luannaverse. Comic strip time doesn’t match ours.

If G&K says the family will be stuck in this tiny cabin for Christmas OK, but I’ll wait until they make some mention of Christmas. Remember, G&K blew right past Thanksgiving with nary a mention.

The CFO has devised a cruelly efficient rightsizing program…

Wood sticks? Sticks or sticks of wood….

I think they finally found what they came here for.

There must an appropiate song for the situation the Degroots find themselves in. I just can’t think of one, right now.

After some 50 years of tinnitus, it would be quite wonderful to experience silence.

Where is brads wife

Appreciate the quiet. In current times how often is that possible?

Meanwhile Joe TheCFO is spending his Christmas vacation at a airbnb in Lake Tahoe

Ok, it’s not a luxury “Guest Lodge” with all the amenities, but it looks pretty good to me as a get-a-way! It’s also at least as nice as most of the houses my relatives lived in back in the 50s in Appallachia, and those were actually quite comfortable.

Hours later, a typewriter is overheard. Typing repeatedly the line “All work and no play makes Frank a dull boy” (The Shining)

Obviously written by a Californian. The snow would be making noise

Is this about the time Toni gets worried and sends in a fire rescue unit to save their stranded butts?

quiet. so rare, and tis a wonderful thing

It’s Snow Time! Could be worse. Could be a great blizzard and blow the “lodge” down….