Fred Basset by Alex Graham for February 20, 2025

A perfect plan spoiled. Dear is definitely unhappy. Ah well. Better luck next time, Mr. Dear, but it’s nice to go for family walks.

Maybe if you woulda said “Honey I’m going out for a brew, don’t wait up for me” it would have worked out for you.

It looks like she is hold a leash that is connected to the wrong dog.

For whom the Bell tolls. Not for you today.

I suspect this strip has been altered and that Fred originally said “…a pint”.

Mr Dear you did say walk, without saying where you were going ;-)

Oh bummer, the road to Hell an’ all that!

Fred would rather walk than sit around in a smoke filled bar!

Better than Stranglers Woods.

The best laid plans…

Mr. Dear is upset.

I bet tinkers would not.

So much for a glass of ale and a game of darts with your loyal dog at your feet.

Well, two of the party are happy with that idea.

This is why Andy Capp doesn’t have a dog.

The gods laugh at those who make plans.

2 outa 3 are happy!

I suspect Fred is expecting to find yummy dog nip in those woods.

Does she have …….. a riding crop with her …… :)