I haven’t read the books. I do this from memory. And several years of cobwebs have collected. This strip is like finding an old stack of comic books. Some story lines I remember, some I don’t. But it’s all good fun.
I think it’s the other way around: Mom and Dad need a vacation from Calvin - but I don’t think they can find anyone to put up with that dear sweet boy for a week.
I see a 100% chance of rain in the 7 day forecast, unless this will turn out differently from what I recall reading way back when.
There have been several vacation storylines over the run of this comic, This definitely isn’t the “Character Building” one as I remember it. No spoilers about that one, I don’t like doing that to people.
Ah yes! I remember all the strips. I have a photographic memory!!! However I seem to have run out of film and I can’t remember where I put the photo albums.
Calvin, I hope you will not get so bored while you and your parents go on the vacation for a month. Take Hobbes with you to keep you company so you will not become a BOOOOORRRRRRRRRRREEEEEED!
Comix are great Calvin talking to Dad that way
before he goes fishing in a boat or hiking in the dark woods just him Hobbes and Dad
I think he should be way more loving
Waterson perfectly captured the gen-x/millenial generation even before it was fully realized. A month of planning? If it didn’t happen in the last 8 hours, they have no recollection of it. An entire generation with no memory of the past.
And those who do not learn from history are doomed…
I remember too the impending lark the camping trip becomes. Oh, Dad shall wish he left ol’ Calvin at home after he has to listen to Calvin on the road for a few hours…..
It’s not the Hamburger one, and it’s not the one where it rained the whole week either. In fact, compared to the other camping trips I remember, this one is not that great.
If only it were just Hobbes, he could go to Animal Adventure Ranch, where I live. It is a hotel for cats/dogs/rabbits/goats/llamas/anything. We dropped off our Dobermann and Dalmation while we had my sons’ family visiting recently. My husband and I downsized , and we just didn’t have room for my son, his wife, and 3 granddaughters, and their dog, cat, two turtles, and a fish, plus our other sons two huge dogs. So! Doggie day and night care was great!
margueritem about 15 years ago
Oh, you darling boy.
vibjyor about 15 years ago
Exactly ! What kind of vacation is that ?
cleokaya about 15 years ago
Actually, if I was dad I would be saying the same blasted thing.
Rakkav about 15 years ago
He just might be long before this adventure is over.
yyyguy about 15 years ago
one can only hope!
Ivy0730Lcsq about 15 years ago
it’s summer time! for the vacation! Calvin, face it!
carmy about 15 years ago
Oh boy, Calvin desperately needs a vacation from Mom and Dad.
Skyhawk_maintainer about 15 years ago
Did his parents have themselves spayed and neutered after he was born?
corpuskevin about 15 years ago
Let’s hope Dad didn’t plan a vacation that builds character.
phanchem09 about 15 years ago
Hey, corpus, you’ve read the books?
lazygrazer about 15 years ago
Hoboy, this is gonna be one fun vacation!—for us readers.
Leonardeuler about 15 years ago
Alas Corpuskevin, alas……. you’ll see what’s going to happen.
corpuskevin about 15 years ago
I haven’t read the books. I do this from memory. And several years of cobwebs have collected. This strip is like finding an old stack of comic books. Some story lines I remember, some I don’t. But it’s all good fun.
rentier about 15 years ago
Go on, Calvin, vacation certainly will be funny!
gjsjr41 about 15 years ago
Don’t forget to take Hobbes!!!
carpetinwater9 about 15 years ago
Better enjoy Calvin, School starts pretty soon.
sprint11 about 15 years ago
Well, cleokoya, that’s the point, isn’t it?
JonD17 about 15 years ago
Gotta love Calvin’s building blocks for the “Good Life”. Cookies for dinner!! yeh sounds like the A plan to me.
Opus Croakus about 15 years ago
Corpuskevin, if I recall correctly Calvin is about to be threatened with becoming a human boat anchor while fishing with Dad. One of my fave strips.
Leonardeuler about 15 years ago
Me ? Go ? Go where ? Calvin is so innocent, so ignorant, isn’t he ??
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
carmy
I think it’s the other way around: Mom and Dad need a vacation from Calvin - but I don’t think they can find anyone to put up with that dear sweet boy for a week.
I see a 100% chance of rain in the 7 day forecast, unless this will turn out differently from what I recall reading way back when.
Kerovan about 15 years ago
There have been several vacation storylines over the run of this comic, This definitely isn’t the “Character Building” one as I remember it. No spoilers about that one, I don’t like doing that to people.
alondra about 15 years ago
Did he really think they were gonna leave him home alone for a week?
jelzap about 15 years ago
What is this vacation you talk of…
fizzygerry about 15 years ago
But, before the rainstorms come the bugswarms… Aaaah, camping
dlshelton about 15 years ago
Ah yes! I remember all the strips. I have a photographic memory!!! However I seem to have run out of film and I can’t remember where I put the photo albums.
fizzygerry about 15 years ago
lol dlshelton
mroberts88 about 15 years ago
This should be a nice story arc for us to read.
Wildmustang1262 about 15 years ago
Calvin, I hope you will not get so bored while you and your parents go on the vacation for a month. Take Hobbes with you to keep you company so you will not become a BOOOOORRRRRRRRRRREEEEEED!
sjoujke about 15 years ago
Can you imagine Calvin and Hobbes left home alone - actually, on second thought, I’d rather not imagine it!
On the other hand they could take a real break and leave him at home with Roslyn to look after him - what sweet revenge that would be!
phillysteak about 15 years ago
yeah the only good vacations r without parent supervision
kab2rb about 15 years ago
Imagine Calvin in his version of Home a Long from Disney. Funny Would anyone survieve Calvin”s imagination.
wicky about 15 years ago
Alas and alack, the bugs are back.
bald about 15 years ago
actually mom and dad are going to drop calvin off at the sitters and go away for a week,
ratlum about 15 years ago
Comix are great Calvin talking to Dad that way before he goes fishing in a boat or hiking in the dark woods just him Hobbes and Dad I think he should be way more loving
Stede_Bonnet about 15 years ago
Waterson perfectly captured the gen-x/millenial generation even before it was fully realized. A month of planning? If it didn’t happen in the last 8 hours, they have no recollection of it. An entire generation with no memory of the past.
And those who do not learn from history are doomed…
llong65 about 15 years ago
sitting in a canoe in the middle of a lake…….IN THE MIDDLE OF A RAIN STORM!!!!!!!!! Nice family vacation.
Comic-Nut about 15 years ago
I remember too the impending lark the camping trip becomes. Oh, Dad shall wish he left ol’ Calvin at home after he has to listen to Calvin on the road for a few hours…..
prasrinivara about 15 years ago
Is this thread the one where Calvin’s dad makes issue about Calvin’s always wanting hamburgers at food-stops?
josh_bisbee about 15 years ago
It’s not the Hamburger one, and it’s not the one where it rained the whole week either. In fact, compared to the other camping trips I remember, this one is not that great.
krisbee about 15 years ago
Dad: You’re right… what kinda vacation is that with you? Am I stupid or what? Hobbes, com’on..letz go!! There will be tiger babes!!
mrprongs about 15 years ago
They should leave Calvin with Rosalyn. When they get back, he’ll treat them like the greatest parents ever.
teaguemj about 15 years ago
Just wait 10 or 15 years. They will go to Mexico or Europe, and he’ll be begging to go, too.
teaguemj about 15 years ago
If only it were just Hobbes, he could go to Animal Adventure Ranch, where I live. It is a hotel for cats/dogs/rabbits/goats/llamas/anything. We dropped off our Dobermann and Dalmation while we had my sons’ family visiting recently. My husband and I downsized , and we just didn’t have room for my son, his wife, and 3 granddaughters, and their dog, cat, two turtles, and a fish, plus our other sons two huge dogs. So! Doggie day and night care was great!
JonD17 about 15 years ago
Kerovan, nice to know that some people don’t have the need or desire to spew out spoilers. I for one appreciate your consideration.