Pluggers by Rick McKee for August 22, 2020

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 4 years ago

    fare thee well, Gary… welcome aboard, Rick

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    Vilyehm  over 4 years ago

    You know you’re a Plugger when you go, “Whaaa??”

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    Odd Dog Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Ahh were does the time go? Thank you for all that you’ve given us Gary! Be well and enjoy!

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    Farside99  over 4 years ago

    Enjoy! Stay well and stay busy doing what you darned well want to.

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    drbee  over 4 years ago

    you Will be missed.

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    Gent  over 4 years ago

    Thank you, sir, for so many great comics.

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    rudym300  over 4 years ago

    Good luck to you Gary. I have enjoyed your art over the years.

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    Schrodinger's Dog  over 4 years ago

    appreciate the years Gary. Well done.

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    sallyseckman  over 4 years ago

    First Mark Tatulli from Heart of the City and now you? Who will take over for you or is Pluggers done for good? I will miss your take on the simplistic views of old folk wisdom on modern life.

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    Buzzworld  over 4 years ago

    I am a Plugger and have been for all the years you have been doing this strip so I can identify with 90% of it. Thank You!!

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    PammWhittaker  over 4 years ago

    Hope it goes into re-runs, I haven’t seen the whole strip! Gary, followed you on Insta :)

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    Breadboard  over 4 years ago

    Thank – You Gary and enjoy your next adventure ! Welcome aboard Mr. Rick McKee ! Although this should of been said a while back for you and Gary were taking turns doing the strip ;-)

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    Olddog1  over 4 years ago

    See see the bottom of the panel

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    Jeffin Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Today I am a sad plugger. Thank you so much.

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    nmander33 Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Thank you for everything, Mr. Brookins. You’ve published about 3 of my suggestions, over the years!

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    zerotvus  over 4 years ago

    retirement is GOOOOOD………

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    jjhouten  over 4 years ago

    ALWAYS "TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED " GARY, ‘MAY THE SON ALWAYS SHINE IN YOUR EYES’

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    JaneCl  over 4 years ago

    That’s the trouble when one cartoonist produces two cartoons. OOOOH

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    Da'Dad  over 4 years ago

    Didn’t see it coming. Looking back I also didn’t notice the changing signatures, but I did notice the slightly different styles: Gary liked more shading than Rick uses.

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    LadyPeterW  over 4 years ago

    Happy retirement!

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    kv450  over 4 years ago

    You know you’re a plugger when your email ends in “aol.com”. Job well done, Gary. You’ve got big shoes to fill, Rick; I look forward to more of your work.

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    tcayer  over 4 years ago

    Why is he painting a laptop?

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    ctolson  over 4 years ago

    That truck is a great rebuild/restoration project for a Plugger.

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    ComicsBinger Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Thanks and best wishes. You made me feel sane.

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    JudyHendrickson  over 4 years ago

    This is one comic strip Ireally like!!!!

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    Traingolfguy Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Gary Brookins is retiring and Rick McKee is taking over. See https://www.instagram.com/p/CELBVSXF2Ud/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet.

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    jr1234  over 4 years ago

    I can bearly believe it. Thanks for all the great drawings and allowing fellow Pluggers give you ideas what a Plugger is and printing from what state they come from.

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    Rose Madder Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Thank you, Gary. It’s been fun!!

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    rickmac1937 Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Please not another one, Shoe and now Pluggers

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    yost.richard  over 4 years ago

    Ha Ha Ha, talk about bad timing. Just Last night, after years of planning to do it, I sent in three “sure fire” (maybe) submissions.

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    car2ner  over 4 years ago

    those are some great old car paintings you have on IG, mr gary.

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    exitseven  over 4 years ago

    Starling, Stone Soup and now Pluggers.

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    Newzy Premium Member over 4 years ago

    You made a difference. Thanks!

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    l3i7l  over 4 years ago

    Thanks, Gary, for sharing all the wonderful insights into Plugger Life, and the conversations they have inspired here. Rick, it’s up to you now, to help us keep plugging along. Hope you visit the comments now and then.

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    tracybsmith  over 4 years ago

    Thank you Mr. Brookins, for all your amazing panels! It’s been a joy!

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    Doctor Toon  over 4 years ago

    Sorry to see Gary go after all these years of fine work, but as others have said the strip is clearly in good hands with an artist who will stay true to the historical look of the comic

    Wish the same could be said for Nancy and Heart of the City, the art on both is so different its almost uncomfortable to read them

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    RitaPruni  over 4 years ago

    Hats Off to the Ultimate Plugger-from the rest of us Pluggers

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    JoeCasey  over 4 years ago

    Wow… Gary, after all theses years, I and we appreciate your coming to our computers every day. Thanks for making us laugh, smile, and deem. Have fun and be safe

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    Corporate Gamer Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Always loved reading this comics strip!!! The best of luck in your future endavours! May be you can do guest spots from time to time ;)

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    listmom  over 4 years ago

    Thank you for all the great comics Gary! Have a wonderful retirement. <3

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    puntovert99  over 4 years ago

    Bunches of Smiles and Chuckles - Happy Trails to GB …. !

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    Homerville Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Thank you for ll the memories. I thought it was a great idea to let public submit ideas then put a picture with it. I cut them out of newspapers for several years and you published 3 of mine. Thank you.

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    Billy Yank  over 4 years ago

    Keep those Pluggers coming! I can remember when Jeff MacNelly did them. There were more alligators, rhinos and elephants in the strip back then.

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    whatermelon  over 4 years ago

    Thank you for bringing laughter into our lives. God bless!

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    William Ellwin Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Have a great retirement and thank you for continuing Jeff’s work…

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    TheDadSnorlax Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Enjoy your retirement from the Daily Grind! may you have a long and prosperous retirement (I hope to join you in retirement soon!)

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    Khatkhattu Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Welcome to the ranks of the leisure (?) class. Any plugger will tell you that you will find yourself busier than ever but enjoying it a lot more. Thanks for the years of wisdom and smiles.

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    marshlb Premium Member over 4 years ago

    You’ll be sadly missed if this is truly the end. But many, many thanks for making this old Plugger of a Marine feel in good company. Pluggers hit the nail on the head very often.

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    foxmike6513 Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Never was there a comic more on point. Thanks!

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    [Unnamed Reader - 661410]  over 4 years ago

    We’ll miss you….Thank you

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    PuppyPapa  about 4 years ago

    Oh dear, this is truly sad. Farewell and God speed.

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    Sassy's Mom  about 4 years ago

    Thank you, Gary, for sharing your talents with us! I thoroughly enjoyed your strip! Good luck with your future endeavors!

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    finnygirl Premium Member about 4 years ago

    Thanks for a great strip, and best wishes for a great retirement!

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    GoComicsGo!  about 4 years ago

    Oh how I wished that was the Bel Air there. I loved his drawing of it, hoped to have seen the full car drawn.

    Interestingly enough, he started drawing and painting cars at the beginning of his career according to his bio and he did have a website dedicated to that which is now just a place holder.

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