Going back a few days, the Woman was looking at these in a catalogue, and the Man had a forced looking grin. At the time I thought it was because he hated this idea, but now I see that he was trying not to reveal his present!
This just in…The extremely heavy duty, Cute Meter, is starting to vibrate! There seems to be loud squeals of giddy anticipation, from our viewing audience …We here at BCN, are not sure how we feel about this!
All this time, I’ve been thinking of the clothes that the cats wear as existing in a sort of separate reality, along with all the technology they use. I’ve been thinking that the people don’t see the clothes, sort of a Calvin and Hobbes dual reality thing. But if they actually got them cat pajamas, maybe they see the other clothes, and the cameras, and all the rest of it. Hmm.
To the folks wondering about the paper, Remember they were officially fostering Goldie through the rescue that Tommy’s mom works at, so those are probably the official adoption papers. Yay!!!! <3
Goldie is getting her forever home for Christmas, and I know she’ll love her new pajamas, or at least accept them in the spirit in which they’re intended!
O.T. – Thank you all for the outpouring of support and suggestions, I’m touched and uplifted by your responses! Our commenters are full of experiences and excellent advice, which I am taking to heart. I will investigate endocrinologists in my area (dang insurance networks), and also see if my insurance will pay for a visit to a dietician/nutritionist (or at least a phone consult with one) to get advice on meal planning. And of course thanks to Georgia for providing such a wonderful strip to bring us all together, full of happy endings! Have a great Christmas Eve Eve (aka Monday) everyone!
Re: All the Tommybaums becoming part of people’s Christmas traditions – I’ve added reading the BCN Christmas special to mine, but Georgia, I also saw your comment that you love horror and wanted to recommend my fellow native Providence author H. P. Lovecraft’s story “The Festival” that I always read at this time of year:
“I was far from home, and the spell of the eastern sea was upon me….
It was the Yuletide, that men call Christmas though they know in their hearts it is older than Bethlehem and Babylon, older than Memphis and mankind….
It was the Yule-rite, older than man and fated to survive him.”
Le'letha Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Is it…written permission to have a fourth cat in the Big Pink House apartment??? The Man is a miracle worker!
BillJackson2 almost 5 years ago
The man knows his wife. Special permit #2.
Sue Ellen almost 5 years ago
Such a good gift giver! Now, who’s going to break the news to Lupin?
dmah Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Squee! Can’t wait to see the whole family dressed in matching jammies! Goldie and Puck are going to be SO happy!
maggijoseph Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Looks like the pj’s might have a peppermint theme? The man is a treasure and Goldie is home free!!
dmah Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I spy a Santa cookie (with beard) in Panel 1 …
Susanna Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I can’t wait to see everyone in their PJs.
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
(Beatles. Goldie-colored Submarine)
“One, two, three, four
Always room for just one more
Five, six, seven eight Goldie, we love you!”
Lifeflame almost 5 years ago
Goldie, you are Home for the Holidays, and everyday thereafter.
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Tommybaums galore on the BCN Instagram page!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B6YmwwEJloU/
Olive O'Sudden almost 5 years ago
I see the Woman is finally getting to enjoy a not-beard-licked-off Santa cookie!♥
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
BETRAYED BY THE MAN! Elvis is DOOMED!
Maizing almost 5 years ago
OT:
DennisinSeattle almost 5 years ago
Going back a few days, the Woman was looking at these in a catalogue, and the Man had a forced looking grin. At the time I thought it was because he hated this idea, but now I see that he was trying not to reveal his present!
LastRoseofSummer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Goldie is now one of the gang!
catmom1360 almost 5 years ago
Can’t wait for the Christmas strip. It should be a keeper. Maybe a framed picture for my holiday decorations.
Jonathan Mason almost 5 years ago
Who, in their right mind, would want matching pyjamas? Also, who has special pyjamas for Xmas (or any other time of year)? Humbug.
WelshRat Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Elvis and Lupin are going to be annoyed. Very annoyed. And for different reasons.
I AM CARTOON LADY! almost 5 years ago
This just in…The extremely heavy duty, Cute Meter, is starting to vibrate! There seems to be loud squeals of giddy anticipation, from our viewing audience …We here at BCN, are not sure how we feel about this!
tatempleman almost 5 years ago
Could those be… revised papers allowing Goldie to stay???? Somehow, I Tillie’s spirit at work here.
shwhite369 almost 5 years ago
Can’t wait to see the matching pj’s on the cats!
Kaputnik almost 5 years ago
All this time, I’ve been thinking of the clothes that the cats wear as existing in a sort of separate reality, along with all the technology they use. I’ve been thinking that the people don’t see the clothes, sort of a Calvin and Hobbes dual reality thing. But if they actually got them cat pajamas, maybe they see the other clothes, and the cameras, and all the rest of it. Hmm.
Grace Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The man is a good man.
Tigrisan Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Georgia’s going to have to change her little follow picture in the upper left corner now because there are only three and now there will be four!
ladykat almost 5 years ago
Still trying desperately to finish that last blanket for Christmas.
Kitty Katz almost 5 years ago
From A Charlie Brown Christmas
It is very clear
Goldie’s staying here,
We’ll see her investigate
Throughout the whole new year
Bring the Orb much joy,
Joining with the boys,
Uncovering the mysteries
Her skills she will employ.
…….
Puck her new best friend,
Elvis, too attend!
Lupin please give her a chance,
Your snit come to an end!
…….
Christmas time is here,
Cats all drawing near,
Oh, that we eventually
See friends in the New Year!
ekw555 almost 5 years ago
is he Saint Nick, by any chance?
skipper1992 almost 5 years ago
OT: home confinement appears near its end!
Cassia almost 5 years ago
’Twas 2 days before Christmas,
and through the BP house -
not a 4-legged creature was seen,
not even a robber mouse.
All strived or pretended to be Pucky-good
trying without pouting as best that they could.
Elvis was quiet and Pucky was sweet,
Lupin not loopy and Goldie – super neat.
In truth they’ve always been good boys and girl,
bringing peace and happiness to the whole bcn world!
And they know very well the words of the Thimblefist:
“it’s all fun and games ’til S. Claus checks his list”
prairiedogdance Premium Member almost 5 years ago
To the folks wondering about the paper, Remember they were officially fostering Goldie through the rescue that Tommy’s mom works at, so those are probably the official adoption papers. Yay!!!! <3
Gloria Fleming almost 5 years ago
The Woman needs a Christmas miracle,
Lupin won’t be happy.
Goldie & some pjs will make him a little snappy.
Yes, she needs a Christmas miracle now.
She’s only got one day left to get them all together
Thankfully Goldie is in now, safe from the weather.
Yes, she needs a Christmas miracle now!
For Lupin has grown a little grumpier,
His shoulders are more slumpier.
His tail’s a little fluffier, his head can’t get more puffier.
The Woman needs a Christmas miracle now!
To be sung to the Jerry Herman song, We need a littleChristmas now.
Michael G. almost 5 years ago
Poofy Pussycat prediction. Beware!
Megan.naughton Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It is a very rare occasion the the man can surprise the woman with news about an addition to the family.
andycat Premium Member almost 5 years ago
As if I needed more reasons to love the Man.
almost 5 years ago
The Man is such a blessing.
lpayne.1632 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Who’s going to break the news to Lupin that the invader isn’t leaving?
Erin Pierce almost 5 years ago
I love today’s strip!!! (My cats, OTH, are looking a little alarmed).
Catmom almost 5 years ago
Goldie is getting her forever home for Christmas, and I know she’ll love her new pajamas, or at least accept them in the spirit in which they’re intended!
Catmom almost 5 years ago
O.T. – Thank you all for the outpouring of support and suggestions, I’m touched and uplifted by your responses! Our commenters are full of experiences and excellent advice, which I am taking to heart. I will investigate endocrinologists in my area (dang insurance networks), and also see if my insurance will pay for a visit to a dietician/nutritionist (or at least a phone consult with one) to get advice on meal planning. And of course thanks to Georgia for providing such a wonderful strip to bring us all together, full of happy endings! Have a great Christmas Eve Eve (aka Monday) everyone!
Jed almost 5 years ago
Yay for The Man!!
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Elvis will be so thrilled.
Eric S almost 5 years ago
I have to pun it here…today is my purrday
astriddt almost 5 years ago
It has to be the written permission for Goldie…. b/c the woman counts FOUR pyjamas…. I cannot wait till tomorrow’s follow up….
NWdryad almost 5 years ago
I expect Lupin will consider it a lump of coal
mistercatworks almost 5 years ago
I’ve always thought a great name for a cat would be Spajamas. It all in the introduction: he’s the cat Spajamas. (Sounds kind of Greek, too.)
Ricky Bennett almost 5 years ago
Oh, no! All this time I’ve tried to keep it together with all those cats! Someone get the mop! I’m gonna melt!!!
LucyLuLu almost 5 years ago
Oh Gent where are you? The bear has to have something to say!
Marusya Step almost 5 years ago
Hello, guys.Today Pussya passed away, just now. You first who knows that.I don’t want to tell too much.Thank you, my tabby girl…
Sue Ellen almost 5 years ago
Lupin’s version:
I’m getting pj’s for Christmas
The people are probably mad
I’m getting pj’s for Christmas
‘Cause I ain’t been nothin’ but bad.
Gent almost 5 years ago
That’s gotta be the cat’s pajamas too.
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Well, that gift certainly killed the mood for me.
Janetb689 almost 5 years ago
Love the last panel…lots of love there. Georgia and the man are really and truly made for each other. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family
knight1192a almost 5 years ago
Quick, someone hide it from Lupin.
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Re: All the Tommybaums becoming part of people’s Christmas traditions – I’ve added reading the BCN Christmas special to mine, but Georgia, I also saw your comment that you love horror and wanted to recommend my fellow native Providence author H. P. Lovecraft’s story “The Festival” that I always read at this time of year:
“I was far from home, and the spell of the eastern sea was upon me….
It was the Yuletide, that men call Christmas though they know in their hearts it is older than Bethlehem and Babylon, older than Memphis and mankind….
It was the Yule-rite, older than man and fated to survive him.”
http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/f.aspx
Fennec! at the Disco 9 months ago
Is that why the Man seemed less than thrilled when she found the marching pjs site—because he’d already ordered some?