Pickles by Brian Crane for January 17, 2020

Much less stressful

Probably so-so.

Fewer days wearing socks.

He did that when he got married.

The real question is what happens when Earl aims for the bottom of the barrel.

Just like the time Earl thought about quitting his constant procrastinating, however he thought he’d wait until tomorrow before doing anything.

Roscoe should of been in the last panel with one of his looks :-)

Geez, Opal…wouldn’t it hurt to give him a LITTLE encouragement?

…sorta like hitting the barn door…

Nirvana, Earl.

Oh come on Opal! Give Earl a break. What are you aiming for?

Such a loving couple!

This strip is only good when the animals are there to react.

Fair-to-middlin’ …

When once retired one can aim anywhere they want, ask the toilet seat.

Been a little off-target, haven’t you, Earl?!?

Sounds like another compromise from divine revelation.

Maybe putting that small pillow behind his back would create perfection, along with a beer.

Well he will be a lot more relaxed.

Just think,Earl.You could have had a Pearl.A real Diamond in the rough ;)

All the way up to mediocrity!

Just moving out of the chair he was in yesterday to the couch today is a start..

You don’t aim for mediocrity, it just happens.

I’m ready for an anvil to fall on (at least) one of their heads. It’s time to put them out of my misery!

bad when you can’t even hit the bottom

I have been in the retirement rut for 22 years, and loving it.

Well, the aroma will be the sweet smell of success.

Aah, mediocrity and incompetence, no one asks for help. Earl’s and my afternoon naps are unencumbered.

Oh Earl! Just get out of that chair and visit a friend! Opal isn’t helping with her chiding…..

Earl you’re fine the way you are.

Opal needs to shut her yapper

If Earl reaches mediocrity, he’ll probably just feel so-so.