Pickles by Brian Crane for January 06, 2020

Neither will going to the park be.

grandkid’s got a point, Earl

I’ve gotten a whole lot better at waiting, now that I’m retired. Though of course, I do always have a book. I recall being Nelson’s age, and in those days, waiting was a lot harder. Though having a book was very helpful.

Grampa’s making promises his body can’t Paypal.

Waiting patiently is an acquired talent. Now that I’ve acquired it I really need to get things done.

By the time Grandpa gets done waiting, he may be dead.

Nelson tell Grandpa , grandma is coming to pluck more hair . Bet that makes Earl move ;-)

Seriously, Earl? Why make promises at all?

As my mother often said, “If it’s worth having, it’s worth waiting for”.

His grandson is basically saying he is bored. Give him something to occupy his time and he won’t mind waiting. If I were Earl, I would take him to the library and see if he can get signed up for any activities they offer, maybe get his grandson his own library card. Then a quick trip for a happy meal, then home.

“The waiting is the hardest part” – Tom Petty.

Do it Earl, you can rest later! (they are only young for a very short time)!

Nelson’s response is that of a spoiled child, and using outside voice as well. Yes, he is bored, but he did ask politely – at first.

Oh, Nelson sounds so much like my oldest grandson, when he was that age. That’s exactly what he has said to me!

My Sicilian father-in-law born in 1914 said, “Weight is what broke the wagon down.” Anyway, kid get the old man one of those nearly free Medicare motorized wheelchairs and you ride for free.

Never EVER make a promise to a child unless you know you can keep it. If you break it it better be a good reason involved.

I liked drawing more than reading at that age though I did both with alacrity.

it’s especially nice when one can remove a hearing during a heated argument o:)