Pickles by Brian Crane for January 20, 2025

aww, man!

soooooooooo close!!

You’re so easy, Earl!

Earl can remind her of that every time she gets upset with him.

“My Hero”!

So as a reward for adding years to her life, you want her to take years off yours, Earl?

He’s getting some tonight, meatloaf that is.

An example of how a few words can ruin an otherwise heroic gesture!

Consider yourself lucky, Opal. Meatloaf is easy to make.

Hey Earl! Don’t let your meat loaf.

He could’ve gone for her chest, just like George Costanza’s father.

That was actually very nice. I’m surprised…

Whoa! Did they materialize in Naples, Italy? (⊙_⊙)？

So many people wander around completely oblivious to the world around them.

I’ve had similar experiences with EV’s. You can’t hear them coming so keep your head on a swivel when visiting cities where you get out and walk around.

Don’t forget the gravy and mashed potatoes.

At least Opal didn’t criticize Earl for not getting her out of harm’s way SOONER.

He’s there for you, Opal!

This is really funny, he’s in trouble again.

Have leftover meatloaf from yesterday. I think I will make me a meatloaf sammie for lunch.

My wife for a meatloaf.

Opal is just worth a meatloaf?… let me think about this… that is almost as bad as liver bisque

It was a Trans on the way to their safe space!

Drivers are getting worse.

As a cyclist, l’m convinced ‘evil’ exists. I’ve received over £20,000 in settlements over the years but money doesn’t replace confidence. Last year a motorist cut me up and left me for dead.

What’s the matter with people?

Your life is worth a meatloaf to me.

Us guys are pretty easy, actually.

When I was younger, I would have asked for something naughty….

Our favorite is Spanish meatloaf right out of Betty Crocker. Only we replace half of the hamburger with spicy pork sausage.

My wife won’t cook meat. I’m not complaining, because I buy frozen lunches for myself, including Stouffer’s meat loaf.

Yeah…….. that sounds fair

Tomorrow, she’ll be berating him for equating her to a meatloaf.

Great idea, Earl.

Ah, a well made meatloaf. Actually quick rare in my experience. My mothers….well, a whole lot more corn flake than any meat. It did not qualify.

In other words, “of course! I would save your life any day Opal I love you and you’re an amazing cook!”

Invite me … I’m lonely since seeing hundreds of relatives at Christmas.

Seems fair.

Looks like that stupid life insurance commercial for the 9.95 plan !!

The way to a man’s heart…

Let’s hope Opal doesn’t realize Earl thinks her life is worth one meatloaf.

my wife tends to be a little too cautious sometimes for my taste, but having said that, one time we were sitting at a red light, and when it turned green, she just sat there for about 3 seconds… and then a semi blew through the intersection… I keep reminding myself of that whenever her little old lady driving habits kick in!!

They do that in Sacramento all the time!

Go all out Opal, Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mac n Cheese. 1:30 pm I’m hungry.

Good job, Earl! You are good for something!

Oy! I would have asked for a steak dinner and the works…to each his own

Just have her remember this moment when her twin sister, Pearl, badmouths Earl.

Highly valued wife rejoices.

When I am out in traffic, either in a car or on foot, I always treat drivers as potentially crazy people and I’m not that sure about myself.

That happened to me (as the driver) coming home one evening after dark. I just missed collecting a man in a dark overcoat, who was about to cross the street I was turning into, and whom I did not see until the last moment. I could not have stopped before eliminating him.