As a young lad, I used to see that also. P-51’s, F-86’s, B-52’s model jets, peacetime model rockets, toys trains around the Xmas tree. And you used to see them in department stores downtown, not in the shopping malls like you see today.
You really touch the heart of the relationship between kids (of all ages) and their dogs. A simple sharing of dreams late on a snowy afternoon. Just beautiful; takes me back.
Christmas 1966..Ann Ortero’s “Hobby Craft Shop”in Yuma AZ.A P-51 model made by Cox with a three foot wingspan hanging by wires from the ceiling..Too much money..I wanted it but never go it…sigh..
Catfeet Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Santa, bring me all of that!
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 11 years ago
Yes, it’s still set in my childhood, the 1960’s. Long beforethere were insipid things like video games, i-phones, and i-pads.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 11 years ago
Yes, life was more simple back then.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 11 years ago
As a young lad, I used to see that also. P-51’s, F-86’s, B-52’s model jets, peacetime model rockets, toys trains around the Xmas tree. And you used to see them in department stores downtown, not in the shopping malls like you see today.
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Awesome.
puddlesplatt almost 11 years ago
Thanks again.
SallyLin almost 11 years ago
Just beautiful!!
Burnside217 almost 11 years ago
Thank you Mr. Basset, beautiful!
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 11 years ago
P-51 Mustang!Cadillac of the skies!
ellisaana Premium Member almost 11 years ago
The dreams of youth, and Christmas card perfect.Love the footprints and paw prints.
Alexander Batey almost 11 years ago
You are lucky to see hobby shops period. The net has done a number on brick and mortar stores. Also mostly grownups now buy toy trains.
Thehag almost 11 years ago
Wow, cool!
I Go Pogo almost 11 years ago
Perfection Brian!
dogday Premium Member almost 11 years ago
You really touch the heart of the relationship between kids (of all ages) and their dogs. A simple sharing of dreams late on a snowy afternoon. Just beautiful; takes me back.
The Life I Draw Upon almost 11 years ago
The strip is great in both message and artwork.
Diane in comics land Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Looks like Red and Rover set up a nostalgia trip.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 11 years ago
The leash is just long enough.
boldyuma almost 11 years ago
Christmas 1966..Ann Ortero’s “Hobby Craft Shop”in Yuma AZ.A P-51 model made by Cox with a three foot wingspan hanging by wires from the ceiling..Too much money..I wanted it but never go it…sigh..
Daeder almost 11 years ago
I bet there are a whole lot of nose smudges on that pet store window!
Ronald Warren Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Man this is a great one from the best!
redandrover Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. So glad everyone enjoyed this particular strip. Christmastime can be such a magical time for kids and pups.