She’ll care when the bill comes in. Now I don’t know how expensive s beagle copter is, but the wear and tear on Snoopy’s ears must be horrific. Now, as a former helicopter flight medic, I can tell you that real (people, not beagle) helicopters are horribly expensive to fly and maintain. Every nut, bolt, and rivet is specially made for the stress caused by being part of an aircraft that wants to self- destruct and has to be certified for that use. I don’t remember the numbers but I do recall being shocked the first time I heard how much something simple, like a quart of oil, cost, and that was back in the 80s.
I suppose that if “Money makes the world go round.”, it should make the rotors on helicopter go round and round. Woodstock, I always knew you were a closet capitalist! ;-p
Not sure what to call these, but have always I kind of like the strips where a main character assumes a completely different role/identity and the others just go along. Maybe the first was Snoopy as a WW1 flying ace and then a lawyer? I’m never sure if the Peanuts gang is just going along with the bit, or they really believe. It doesn’t matter, as it is just a great use of whimsy either way.
Is this a use of flashback (which I think is unusual in Peanuts)? Linus saw the “helicopter” on Saturday (off-panel), but today Sally is hiring it to be sent.
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 5 months ago
Just take the money Woodstock. Then fly off
ArcticFox Premium Member 5 months ago
Sound like Snoopy hit the jackpot.
knutdl 5 months ago
Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me, to me.
mccollunsky 5 months ago
A top dollar rescue.
Asharah 5 months ago
How much in your picnic bank Sally?
Picccaaaaso 5 months ago
Good going, Woodstock. Capitalizing off of other’s desperation >:)
californiamonty 5 months ago
Ah, Woodstock. I thought you knew the official symbol for the United States dollar is $ (with only one bar).
angelolady Premium Member 5 months ago
Woodstock is very cute here—love his expressions.
sugordon 5 months ago
I never knew sweet little Woodstock was so mercenary
cracker65 5 months ago
Okay, this is getting interesting.
dcdete. 5 months ago
Ahh, inflation 1977 style.
First, Woodstock asks for a buck to do the job, but within seconds the fee has tripled by inflation.
“I don’t care how much it costs! Just bring him back!”
“Three bucks now lady!”
markkahler52 5 months ago
Yep! Let’s see the money!
mrwiskers 5 months ago
There’s a reason why Sally doesn’t care what it costs.
WestofthePecan Premium Member 5 months ago
She’ll care when the bill comes in. Now I don’t know how expensive s beagle copter is, but the wear and tear on Snoopy’s ears must be horrific. Now, as a former helicopter flight medic, I can tell you that real (people, not beagle) helicopters are horribly expensive to fly and maintain. Every nut, bolt, and rivet is specially made for the stress caused by being part of an aircraft that wants to self- destruct and has to be certified for that use. I don’t remember the numbers but I do recall being shocked the first time I heard how much something simple, like a quart of oil, cost, and that was back in the 80s.
Darryl Heine 5 months ago
“$$$”
gantech 5 months ago
“If I work into my lunch break, I get overtime.” ~ Dante’s Peak
Ellis97 5 months ago
Sally can speak Woodstock’s language? I never knew that.
txmystic 5 months ago
So all Linus has to do if he wants to see Truffles in the future is to get the map…from……..Sally…………
Decepticomic 5 months ago
It’s all going on Linus’ tab anyway.
jagedlo 5 months ago
Money is no object when it comes to her “Sweet Babboo”!
jr1234 5 months ago
Will Linus be able to fit in Woodstock’s tiny helicopter?
Man of the Woods 5 months ago
Show me the money!
F-Flash 5 months ago
If you have to ask
Can't Sleep 5 months ago
Woodstock is one bird who doesn’t work cheap, cheap, cheap.
SusieB 5 months ago
I didn’t know Sally was a girl of means.
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) 5 months ago
Cha-ching!
A.Ficionada 5 months ago
Based on the number of dollar signs, he tripled the price!
K.Spammerich 5 months ago
That’s true love (from both sides)
Just-me 5 months ago
If Woodstock spins around in the air, does that mean he’s a Whirly Bird?
geese28 5 months ago
Good ol entrepreneur Woodstock
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 5 months ago
You go, Woodstock!
Saddenedby Premium Member 5 months ago
Beagle copter is extremely expensive to run and operate. At least two cans of dog food(opened) and a sack of birdseed for the pilot’s allotment.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 5 months ago
I suppose that if “Money makes the world go round.”, it should make the rotors on helicopter go round and round. Woodstock, I always knew you were a closet capitalist! ;-p
ladykat 5 months ago
That’s probably going to be a Woodstock sized helicopter.
jrankin1959 5 months ago
You don’t suppose this is where Andy Weir got the idea for his novel (later movie), The Martian, do you?
pripley 5 months ago
Not sure what to call these, but have always I kind of like the strips where a main character assumes a completely different role/identity and the others just go along. Maybe the first was Snoopy as a WW1 flying ace and then a lawyer? I’m never sure if the Peanuts gang is just going along with the bit, or they really believe. It doesn’t matter, as it is just a great use of whimsy either way.
WCraft Premium Member 5 months ago
Couldn’t they start pelting him with pebbles until he slides down?
jim_pem 5 months ago
This role for Woodstock is fabulous!
eced52 5 months ago
Does Sally seriously think a helicopter flown by Woodstock will be big enough to rescue Linus?
goboboyd 5 months ago
Don’t just boot her sweet Baboo of the room.
Guy Steele Premium Member 5 months ago
Is this a use of flashback (which I think is unusual in Peanuts)? Linus saw the “helicopter” on Saturday (off-panel), but today Sally is hiring it to be sent.
Brilliant_Birdie 5 months ago
He’s gonna rip you off with his pricing!
carlsonbob 5 months ago
I’m sure a bag of bird feed with suffice!
mindjob 5 months ago
How do we know Woodstock is qualified to fly a copter? He might have gotten his license from a bag of birdseed
Argythree 5 months ago
I STILL want to know what a ‘Babboo’ is!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 5 months ago
They’ll pay him in suet
LivelyClamor 5 months ago
I’m liking this better and better…
dputhoff62 5 months ago
Six-year-olds don’t know about negotiating a contract. Sally should have first agreed on a price first, then the should’ve have signed a contract.
I’ve been watching too much JUDGE JUDY lately!
anncorr339 5 months ago
Sending Woodstock to get Linus of the barn roof seems impossible