Sad commentary on life in general and Dale in particular. If he even gave half a sh*t about Timmy, he’d know what the kid likes. But it’s all about Dale, so no. For Dale, 2old is right. Only Dale will most likely get one that decrements over time is about to expire—got it at a discount, y’know.
And while Marlene is speaking in the singular, everybody else replies about “they” and “them.”
In earlier strips, Timmy had a little brother… I think his name is/was Todd.He seems to have been mostly dropped from the strip, but now and then he’s mentioned.Might be that the panel was re-used and still has part of the old dialogue, mixed with new.
Whether or not he’s an only child…I kinda think his Grandma ought to remember him…. poor Timmy.
O.K: Joy’s “speech balloon”, or whatever cartoonists call the big white things, is partially obscuring something: M-L DIR? Model dirigible The picture looks like Millenium Falcon Maybe-Sorta or some similar contraption. Ideas?
btw, whatever happened to those ’ol tried ’n true “Handy Andy” tool boxes?? And Erector Sets!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
I depends on the kid’s living situation. With most young kids (those who will go home with someone other than me), I look for something that makes an annoying noise, is hard to break, and needs no batteries. In the past, I’ve given them all the “echo microphone” which is an echo chamber shaped like a microphone that can only be disabled by jabbing an icepick repeatedly into its guts, kazoos, penny whistles, and those Sideshow Bob slide whistles. Those cans that MOOOO when you shake them are good, too. The slide whistles were probably the most satisfying. The hatred in their parents’ eyes makes it all worthwhile.
@Nos Nevets, I never bought anything like that for grandkids, but true that I DID teach my own kids to use tools (boys and my girl) and I also made sure they all knew how to cook and sew as well.
As a matter of fact I did buy one grandson a cookbook designed just for kids, but mine each knew at least one whole meal to cook on their own. Each also knew how to sew a button and hem, use saws and planes and screwdrivers. When some of my boys had woodshop, I drew plans for some unique projects for them, a hanging lamp and a table-speaker (this was in the 70s). Shop teacher asked to keep and reuse my plans ;-)
My only young grandson was just 11 this week and I’ll take him shopping when I visit for his mom’s 50th in July.
I am surprised Dale and Burl together could not quickly buy some stupid thing for a toddler for Timmy, it is the thought that counts, not the gift. .On the other hand, how about an empty folder to collect pennies, that is always a nice gift for a big boy like Timmy.
that rope everyone’s talkin’ ‘bout……..hey, add one huge tree that overhangs a dry (or not so…..) creek bed, get "the gol-darndest tree-climbin’ kid in the neighborhood, a huge branch that’s part of said tree and hangs out over said creek-bed, and…..VOILA!! What we used to call “Tarzan Swing”!! A must-have-must-do for every “idyllic” childhood!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Laura Gildwarg over 10 years ago
Ai yi yi! They’re ALL a bunch of woolly wits!
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago
Gift cards! You stupid git, no body know what kids want now days!
mikie2 over 10 years ago
Sad commentary on life in general and Dale in particular. If he even gave half a sh*t about Timmy, he’d know what the kid likes. But it’s all about Dale, so no. For Dale, 2old is right. Only Dale will most likely get one that decrements over time is about to expire—got it at a discount, y’know.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
" Your grandson?"He’s her grandson too….
And while Marlene is speaking in the singular, everybody else replies about “they” and “them.”
In earlier strips, Timmy had a little brother… I think his name is/was Todd.He seems to have been mostly dropped from the strip, but now and then he’s mentioned.Might be that the panel was re-used and still has part of the old dialogue, mixed with new.
Whether or not he’s an only child…I kinda think his Grandma ought to remember him…. poor Timmy.
orbenjawell Premium Member over 10 years ago
O.K: Joy’s “speech balloon”, or whatever cartoonists call the big white things, is partially obscuring something: M-L DIR? Model dirigible The picture looks like Millenium Falcon Maybe-Sorta or some similar contraption. Ideas?
btw, whatever happened to those ’ol tried ’n true “Handy Andy” tool boxes?? And Erector Sets!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
MeGoNow Premium Member about 10 years ago
I depends on the kid’s living situation. With most young kids (those who will go home with someone other than me), I look for something that makes an annoying noise, is hard to break, and needs no batteries. In the past, I’ve given them all the “echo microphone” which is an echo chamber shaped like a microphone that can only be disabled by jabbing an icepick repeatedly into its guts, kazoos, penny whistles, and those Sideshow Bob slide whistles. Those cans that MOOOO when you shake them are good, too. The slide whistles were probably the most satisfying. The hatred in their parents’ eyes makes it all worthwhile.
vldazzle about 10 years ago
@Nos Nevets, I never bought anything like that for grandkids, but true that I DID teach my own kids to use tools (boys and my girl) and I also made sure they all knew how to cook and sew as well.
As a matter of fact I did buy one grandson a cookbook designed just for kids, but mine each knew at least one whole meal to cook on their own. Each also knew how to sew a button and hem, use saws and planes and screwdrivers. When some of my boys had woodshop, I drew plans for some unique projects for them, a hanging lamp and a table-speaker (this was in the 70s). Shop teacher asked to keep and reuse my plans ;-)
My only young grandson was just 11 this week and I’ll take him shopping when I visit for his mom’s 50th in July.
imnormal about 10 years ago
I am surprised Dale and Burl together could not quickly buy some stupid thing for a toddler for Timmy, it is the thought that counts, not the gift. .On the other hand, how about an empty folder to collect pennies, that is always a nice gift for a big boy like Timmy.
junemmoffatt about 10 years ago
Kangaroo, o kangarooBe thankful that you’re in a zooAnd not converted by a boomerangTo zestful, tangy kangaroomeringue – Ogden Nash
orbenjawell Premium Member about 10 years ago
that rope everyone’s talkin’ ‘bout……..hey, add one huge tree that overhangs a dry (or not so…..) creek bed, get "the gol-darndest tree-climbin’ kid in the neighborhood, a huge branch that’s part of said tree and hangs out over said creek-bed, and…..VOILA!! What we used to call “Tarzan Swing”!! A must-have-must-do for every “idyllic” childhood!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!