How long was Elly standing there, holding out the rake that way? What would happen if Elizabeth decided not to sneak out of the house and pass by the garage, and instead go the April way out the back fence down by the ravine? How long would Elly stand there? Why do I think it might be hours?
It’s really sad how the comics make teenagers as lazy, good-for-nothings. In my lifetime, I’ve encountered teens who were willing volunteers for humanitarian causes—both in the US and in other countries.
Much better for insects, plants, and the soil itself to let the leaves decompose naturally. Maybe not for lawn grass but you should plant native ground cover anyway. Easier on you and better for the overall environment.
Leaf Pile: That is right. I am the Leaf Pile Monster and I am going to have you for dinner! ha ha ha!
April: ACK! Quick, the rake, the rake! April grabs rake and attacks Leaf Pile Monster with it I got you, Leaf Pile Monster! I will spread you all around the yard so you will never be able to attack any more kids!
Living room. Elizabeth is sitting in a recliner reading a book
Elly: Elizabeth! The yard is full of leaves! Are you telling me you did not get the rake from me??
Elizabeth: Yes I did rake the yard, Mom. I spent all afternoon…
Elizabeth turns around and it looks like she has two heads
Why would you rake up the leaves? If you mow the lawn often enough you’ll end up mulching them into little pieces and they’re good for the lawn, if you have too many trees and that’s not practical then just use the catcher on the mower and bag them up. Either way sure beats raking.
Once again the little kid is left unsupervised – and what is it with everyone’s leaf fetish? Leave them on the lawn thru fall and winter, where they will decompose, and then the first lawn mowing of spring will make them mulch and fertilize the lawn for the upcoming summer. Do you see mother nature raking lawns? It’s completely a human vanity thing.
Lynn created an Ellie that is the type of person to spend three hours standing over a sock on the floor staring at it and waiting for her kids to show up so she can yell at them rather than picking up the sock herself or doing something productive in the meantime, just to have a chance to scold and nag.
Coopersdad 2 days ago
GOTCHA ! ! !
LookingGlass Premium Member 2 days ago
BUSTED! ! !
;-)
howtheduck 2 days ago
How long was Elly standing there, holding out the rake that way? What would happen if Elizabeth decided not to sneak out of the house and pass by the garage, and instead go the April way out the back fence down by the ravine? How long would Elly stand there? Why do I think it might be hours?
Lucy Rudy 2 days ago
It’s too windy to rake.
snsurone76 2 days ago
It’s really sad how the comics make teenagers as lazy, good-for-nothings. In my lifetime, I’ve encountered teens who were willing volunteers for humanitarian causes—both in the US and in other countries.
Argythree 2 days ago
Back in the day, it was never my job to rake the leaves or shovel the walks. That was reserved for my brother. My jobs were all kitchen-relat ed…
jmworacle 2 days ago
Busted!
emiesty2 2 days ago
Though I’ve said this before, I enjoy how many of Lynn’s Sunday’s strips are wordless. Wonder how many Francophones are in her readership.
arolarson Premium Member 1 day ago
Much better for insects, plants, and the soil itself to let the leaves decompose naturally. Maybe not for lawn grass but you should plant native ground cover anyway. Easier on you and better for the overall environment.
French Persons Premium Member 1 day ago
Yep.
bobwigg761 1 day ago
I wish they still only used rakes to clean up the leaves
SquidGamerGal 1 day ago
Hold it right there… You know the rules! First one out of the house rakes the yard. And I don’t want to hear any bellyaching!
'IndyMan' 1 day ago
Elizabeth keeps forgetting that Elle was a ‘teenage girl’ once herself so she knows all ‘the dodges’ ! ! !
KageKat 1 day ago
Funnily enough, I’m wearing a pink sweater like that today!
ctolson 1 day ago
How long was Ellie standing ther waiting for Liz to come by? And where’s John and April? Raking used to be a family affair when I was growing up.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 1 day ago
“I’ve been waiting for you, Obi-wan!”
mindjob 1 day ago
She was just trying to keep her from stepping on the rake and being whacked in the face
baskate_2000 1 day ago
There’s no escaping the ….. RAKE!
DawnQuinn1 1 day ago
Been there, done that … many times. You think they would learn .. but NOPE!!
Chris 1 day ago
nice try kid… :J
pheets 1 day ago
Most moms just know.
bloodykate 1 day ago
LOL!
paranormal 1 day ago
BUSTED!!!
Daltongang Premium Member 1 day ago
Elizabeth, never try to con a con.
InuYugiHakusho 1 day ago
A mother always knows.
lanainutahdesert 1 day ago
I remember those days: Maine, 1963. “Rake the lawn!” Only then we could rake them up in a pile and burn them.
The Great_Black President 1 day ago
Elly looks Oriental in the last panel.
kamoolah 1 day ago
Lighten up Elly. Elizabeth just was backstabbed by Candace and is now dateless.
oish 1 day ago
Shhh! Tiptoe back inside and curl up on the couch with a warm blanket and a cup of hot coco while leaving the sentry to guard her post.
The Great_Black President 1 day ago
Sorry Dawn, but Elly made the Pawn rake the lawn!
CultofFarley 1 day ago
Ooga Farley!
Booga Farley!
Googa Farley!
Googa Farley!
rshive 1 day ago
Some things are impossible to avoid.
MRBLUESKY529 1 day ago
This reminds of the move Halloween. Ellie’s face is almost as scary as Michael Myers.
[Unnamed Reader - 83d506] 1 day ago
Parents! They can be SO undisciplined! Don’t they know how tough a teenager’s schedule is!? :-D
rebelstrike0 1 day ago
Or next panel showing Elizabeth with a leaf blower!
kamoolah 1 day ago
Here is a strip idea:
April jumps into a leaf pile
April: What fun! Hey wait, I can’t get out!
Leaf pile is alive
Leaf Pile: That is right. I am the Leaf Pile Monster and I am going to have you for dinner! ha ha ha!
April: ACK! Quick, the rake, the rake! April grabs rake and attacks Leaf Pile Monster with it I got you, Leaf Pile Monster! I will spread you all around the yard so you will never be able to attack any more kids!
Living room. Elizabeth is sitting in a recliner reading a book
Elly: Elizabeth! The yard is full of leaves! Are you telling me you did not get the rake from me??
Elizabeth: Yes I did rake the yard, Mom. I spent all afternoon…
Elizabeth turns around and it looks like she has two heads
Elizabeth: WHERE’S APRIL?!?!
Sojourner 1 day ago
You shall not pass!
Niko S 1 day ago
Why would you rake up the leaves? If you mow the lawn often enough you’ll end up mulching them into little pieces and they’re good for the lawn, if you have too many trees and that’s not practical then just use the catcher on the mower and bag them up. Either way sure beats raking.
sjsczurek 1 day ago
No matter how you try, you can’t outsmart a mom.
teckelhut.acres 1 day ago
Luckily we never had to worry about raking leaves when we were kids. Dad used to just mow them into mulch. It was good for the soil.
g04922 1 day ago
Mom’s and Dad’s know all the tricks for sneaking out – they have all done them before…
EMGULS79 1 day ago
Leaves – just ONE of the many, many reasons there will never, EVER be a deciduous tree on my property. Ever.
pamela welch Premium Member 1 day ago
Liz is exactly as successful as I always was …
vonskippy 1 day ago
Once again the little kid is left unsupervised – and what is it with everyone’s leaf fetish? Leave them on the lawn thru fall and winter, where they will decompose, and then the first lawn mowing of spring will make them mulch and fertilize the lawn for the upcoming summer. Do you see mother nature raking lawns? It’s completely a human vanity thing.
e.professor 1 day ago
Lynn created an Ellie that is the type of person to spend three hours standing over a sock on the floor staring at it and waiting for her kids to show up so she can yell at them rather than picking up the sock herself or doing something productive in the meantime, just to have a chance to scold and nag.
skranowski about 23 hours ago
Dread it, run from it….Chore time arrives just the same. And now it’s here.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 11 hours ago
Liz has taken over John’s role today
gigagrouch about 8 hours ago
My attitude? god put ’em there, god can take ’em away.
b.john71 about 5 hours ago
Since you’re outside…..