The kid’s turned into a regular chatterbox. But I don’t think Clovia would allow a bear in the house to help with her adopted grandson.
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Three parts for a classics update on the 2nd as well..
Walt and Avery shovel themselves out after a snowstorm.
Brenda is being driven crazy that no one will tell her (or us) what Lazy told about what happened to the mystery man, and we readers ar not getting any hints either.
Looks like Slim and Clovia are back to square one when it come to finding shelter.
June 6 is the 80th anniversary of D Day. I miss the days when Walt and Skeezix would have remembered that they were there. My Uncle Gabe, who is the soldier in our picture, joined the Army before the war began so he could get specialized training. He was one of the first people trained in the use of Radar. Because of his specialized training, he saw action in a lot of different theaters – but he was there for D Day. This picture was taken about six months before – I think he was home with us for Christmas. This was in the days before rural areas had electricity and telephones. A lot of people were still farming with horses – including us. My sister was born at the end of May, so my mother was still in the maternity home with her and we went in to see them. The lady who owned the Cream Station had invested in a wind charger so she could have electricity to sanitize the equipment she worked with. Because she had electricity, she also had a radio which was strong enough to pick up broadcasts from big cities. And, as news spread, all sorts of people started congregating around her cream station to listen to the radio broadcasts. She put her radio up in a window beside her porch. Her daughter took a lot of the kids out on the porch and got us busy playing ring toss and other games so we’d stay quiet enough for the grown ups to be able to listen to the broadcasts. It would be great to see some of the Gasoline Alley strips which were running between 1941 and 1945. Hats off to all those who have served.
This kid is ageing faster than the Hellspawn Twins in 9CL. Last August, he was barely saying “ma-ma” and “da-da” and now he’s talking like he’s about five or so. And what happened to his hair? In his origin story it was flecked with straw-colored highlights. Now the highlights are white. What’s with that?
And speaking of hair, why does Clovia have the worst hairdo in all of comics? Way too short, especially for a 75 year-old with completely wrinkle-free skin.
snsurone76 6 months ago
Good one today. Jones is really thriving. Is Bear helping to raise him?
Dirty Dragon 6 months ago
The kid’s turned into a regular chatterbox. But I don’t think Clovia would allow a bear in the house to help with her adopted grandson.
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Three parts for a classics update on the 2nd as well..
Walt and Avery shovel themselves out after a snowstorm.
Brenda is being driven crazy that no one will tell her (or us) what Lazy told about what happened to the mystery man, and we readers ar not getting any hints either.
Looks like Slim and Clovia are back to square one when it come to finding shelter.
eced52 6 months ago
You have to, or I can’t afford anymore jelly beans.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray 6 months ago
Does Jonesey miss his bear buddy ?
iggyman 6 months ago
Surprised he did not ask for his insurance!
LoisG Premium Member 6 months ago
June 6 is the 80th anniversary of D Day. I miss the days when Walt and Skeezix would have remembered that they were there. My Uncle Gabe, who is the soldier in our picture, joined the Army before the war began so he could get specialized training. He was one of the first people trained in the use of Radar. Because of his specialized training, he saw action in a lot of different theaters – but he was there for D Day. This picture was taken about six months before – I think he was home with us for Christmas. This was in the days before rural areas had electricity and telephones. A lot of people were still farming with horses – including us. My sister was born at the end of May, so my mother was still in the maternity home with her and we went in to see them. The lady who owned the Cream Station had invested in a wind charger so she could have electricity to sanitize the equipment she worked with. Because she had electricity, she also had a radio which was strong enough to pick up broadcasts from big cities. And, as news spread, all sorts of people started congregating around her cream station to listen to the radio broadcasts. She put her radio up in a window beside her porch. Her daughter took a lot of the kids out on the porch and got us busy playing ring toss and other games so we’d stay quiet enough for the grown ups to be able to listen to the broadcasts. It would be great to see some of the Gasoline Alley strips which were running between 1941 and 1945. Hats off to all those who have served.
Darryl Heine 6 months ago
Would have been great if there was a Gasoline Alley strip to celebrate 80 years of D-Day on June 6, 2024 for today’s Sunday strip.
Uncle $crooge 6 months ago
This kid is ageing faster than the Hellspawn Twins in 9CL. Last August, he was barely saying “ma-ma” and “da-da” and now he’s talking like he’s about five or so. And what happened to his hair? In his origin story it was flecked with straw-colored highlights. Now the highlights are white. What’s with that?
And speaking of hair, why does Clovia have the worst hairdo in all of comics? Way too short, especially for a 75 year-old with completely wrinkle-free skin.
fourteenpeeves 6 months ago
Bears really teach some interesting things.
Mumblix Premium Member 6 months ago
I can’t believe they just took this kid and aren’t trying to find his parents.