I have just remembered another comment that a reader made when this 1990 strip was reprinted four years ago. A reader said, “I thought that the plan was always to cause havoc whatever the weather.” That reader seemed to have missed an important point. Neither Calvin nor Hobbes usually plan to cause havoc. The havoc usually comes as a result of Calvin doing what he wants without thinking of the consequences. That is the opposite of planning.
After watching Calvin remove his shoes in the first panel, I could only think “Gee, I hope he took his socks off, too…” when I was reading the second panel.
Once upon a time in my hometown in the suburbs, in the 1970’s there were small spaces of greenery. By the 1980’s these nature strips were developed with house and driveways.
dadthedawg Premium Member about 2 months ago
All…..or nothing at all.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 2 months ago
Other than jumping in the river to stay cool.
incognito about 2 months ago
Love Hobbes and his dainty toe dipping……
ꜝ about 2 months ago
Ⅰ love it when a plan comes together
— Hannibal Smith
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
That’s quite a beautiful area where they live. Betcha the nearest neighbor is miles away—a fact for which the neighbors are eternally grateful, LOL!!
Calvinist1966 about 2 months ago
I have just remembered another comment that a reader made when this 1990 strip was reprinted four years ago. A reader said, “I thought that the plan was always to cause havoc whatever the weather.” That reader seemed to have missed an important point. Neither Calvin nor Hobbes usually plan to cause havoc. The havoc usually comes as a result of Calvin doing what he wants without thinking of the consequences. That is the opposite of planning.
Troglodyte about 2 months ago
The best plan is to have no plans!
rockyridge1977 about 2 months ago
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”…………..It is gonna be like that the rest of your life!!!
WariokartDoubleDash about 2 months ago
Enjoy it while there’s still time left.
SquidGamerGal about 2 months ago
Hoo-boy… His parents are NOT gonna like the end results…
NRHAWK Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ah, the lazy days of Summer. I absolutely love being retired.
sandpiper about 2 months ago
That’s a plan I have followed from time to time but needing to buy, fix, install something always interfered.
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) about 2 months ago
Technically, splashing around in a creek is doing something.
Jhony-Yermo about 2 months ago
Super Comic. Beyond excellent.
MitchellTimin about 2 months ago
Very few families live where the kids can walk to a creek.
rshive about 2 months ago
Fortunate indeed, Calvin.
Wren Fahel about 2 months ago
This is the second comic that made me feel bad about having grown up as a city/suburban kid.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago
Feeling that way when it is cold is great, too.
BJDucer about 2 months ago
After watching Calvin remove his shoes in the first panel, I could only think “Gee, I hope he took his socks off, too…” when I was reading the second panel.
djtenltd about 2 months ago
Good plan, Calvin. You stay out of your folk’s hair that way.
mindjob about 2 months ago
Sounds like yesterday. And today
hagarthehorrible about 2 months ago
Cal is blessed to be in such beautiful place. Bill must have lived in serene environs.
Sun about 2 months ago
Nothing is just like music to Hobbes’ ears.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 2 months ago
Temperature notwithstanding.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Me too Calvin, Me too !
willie_mctell about 2 months ago
That’s always been my goal.
PaulLeckner about 2 months ago
Once upon a time in my hometown in the suburbs, in the 1970’s there were small spaces of greenery. By the 1980’s these nature strips were developed with house and driveways.
g04922 about 2 months ago
Love the way Hobbes is "testing’ the water before wading in the creek. Great scene with Calvin.