I didn’t sleep during the day … mostly ran and took a dip in the creek or one of the backwater lakes along the Tennessee River … also spent many days fishing in that river. Living on a farm provided busy days … lots of chores and crops to tend, etc.
The stars were so big then, and sky was so black.We built forts, and played baseball (every kid of any age in the neighborhood played, I can’t remember any win-loss records but I remember the games) and football, and kick-the -can just as it was getting dark… when the bigger (more able to run) kids were allowed to stay out just a bit longer.When one kid got a new toy, everyone got a chance to try it out. My pogo stick was a big hit.
Our neighbors, an elderly couple with no kids, were dear enough to invite us to come use their “hill” so in the summer we would lay ourselves in the grass and look up at the clouds, or stars… and in the winter we’d slide down it.
I lived in the city where our excitement was when they turned on the fireplugs on a hot summer day. It was rare to have a car in the 30’s and 40’s so that you could ride a bike, roller skate in the street safely. Then we moved to the Northeast part of the city where there was lots of open space, grass, trees…..it was like living in the countryside.
Fried baloney mayo, and mustard sandwichesto share with the dog..RC Cola too…stretched out in theshade of our cottonwood tree listening to the cicada’sbuzz….Two or three lazy hours in the afternoon lasted….forever…..
Catfeet Premium Member over 13 years ago
Wake up, Rover, it’s time for your afternoon siesta!
comicgos over 13 years ago
Wake up and go to sleep… I think that was a three stooges bit.
Francine Long over 13 years ago
Oh how I miss the carefree, wonderful, summer days of long ago when my dogs and I just rambled wherever we wanted and dozed in the fragrent grass.
What wonderful memories. Where did it all go? How did it slip away so quickly and without my even noticing it was going?
Hillbillyman over 13 years ago
Wow…this is why I love this strip it’s so poignant.
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
I don’t recall doing a lot of day-time sleeping when I was a kid. I went to bed early enough at night.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
The dog days of summer….love it!
APersonOfInterest over 13 years ago
I didn’t sleep during the day … mostly ran and took a dip in the creek or one of the backwater lakes along the Tennessee River … also spent many days fishing in that river. Living on a farm provided busy days … lots of chores and crops to tend, etc.
baileydean over 13 years ago
The stars were so big then, and sky was so black.We built forts, and played baseball (every kid of any age in the neighborhood played, I can’t remember any win-loss records but I remember the games) and football, and kick-the -can just as it was getting dark… when the bigger (more able to run) kids were allowed to stay out just a bit longer.When one kid got a new toy, everyone got a chance to try it out. My pogo stick was a big hit.
Our neighbors, an elderly couple with no kids, were dear enough to invite us to come use their “hill” so in the summer we would lay ourselves in the grass and look up at the clouds, or stars… and in the winter we’d slide down it.
Lovely times.
clarkins over 13 years ago
Aaaaawwww……
teddyr over 13 years ago
“Buster” and me!
Piksea Premium Member over 13 years ago
I love Red and Rover!!!!
dradk over 13 years ago
this is one of those strips that make you go awwww….
Kathe over 13 years ago
I lived in the city where our excitement was when they turned on the fireplugs on a hot summer day. It was rare to have a car in the 30’s and 40’s so that you could ride a bike, roller skate in the street safely. Then we moved to the Northeast part of the city where there was lots of open space, grass, trees…..it was like living in the countryside.
JCDaly over 13 years ago
Brian, you often have a way of saying a ton, without any words at all, via your incredible artwork. Thanks so much!
Destiny23 over 13 years ago
Almost noon? Shoulda waited till after you ate, then you could spend the afternoon sleeping it off!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 13 years ago
This is the plan??!!
hippogriff over 13 years ago
Like the old hospital gag; wake you up to give you a sleeping pill.
boldyuma over 13 years ago
Fried baloney mayo, and mustard sandwichesto share with the dog..RC Cola too…stretched out in theshade of our cottonwood tree listening to the cicada’sbuzz….Two or three lazy hours in the afternoon lasted….forever…..
ComicsFan76 over 13 years ago
I find this to be one of the cutest Red and Rover strips Brian has ever drawn.