The part we are missing between Panels 2 and 3, which might have been the most amusing part of this, was the part where John looks at the door and for some strange and bizarre reason makes the decision that the best way to solve the problem is not to go to the hardware store and buy weather stripping, but to drag the dog to the door in order to block the draft. Frankly I am surprised that the John we know would skip a hardware store trip.
Instead of using Farley, John could easily fix it with one of those pool noodles. Just cut it down one side and slide it under the door edge then close it.
I’ve used towels, but we also bought one of those stuffed dogs that basically blocks the gap the same way a towel would. Of course, now retired in Florida, I don’t have these problems anymore. LOL
Actually, installing a door strip isn’t that difficult. Even I’ve done it. And I have the mechanical abilty of a rock, maybe less. But one has to go down to Home Depot or someplace and find one.
Canine draft excluder. :-D I actually know one dog who would appreciate this. She loves the cold, and would probably choose to lie there just because it’s cooler than the rest of the house. It can be 15 degrees F outside and she’ll go lie on the ice to cool off. Naturally, she hates summer!
To those complaining about using the dog … my friends husky and sheep dogs will lay on the deck outside, and refuse to come in, even when it’s -20C … they prefer cold to heat.
I know this is a joke for fun and it made me laugh, but I really have to condemn John about this, because it’s both lazy AND disrecpectful about a family member, because no matter what you can say a dog is part of one family.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
I don’t think so, John.
wjones over 3 years ago
That’s cruelty to animals.
howtheduck over 3 years ago
The part we are missing between Panels 2 and 3, which might have been the most amusing part of this, was the part where John looks at the door and for some strange and bizarre reason makes the decision that the best way to solve the problem is not to go to the hardware store and buy weather stripping, but to drag the dog to the door in order to block the draft. Frankly I am surprised that the John we know would skip a hardware store trip.
Lucy Rudy over 3 years ago
I have a rolled up bath towel at mine.
KA7DRE Premium Member over 3 years ago
Instead of using Farley, John could easily fix it with one of those pool noodles. Just cut it down one side and slide it under the door edge then close it.
M2MM over 3 years ago
At least it’s a quick solution, not a lasting one though. :D
Asharah over 3 years ago
My dog would be laying on the couch if there was a draft.
LeslieBark over 3 years ago
This strip is set in Canada … you don’t mess with cold drafts in Canada! Especially if you’ve got a baby in the house!
Tigrisan Premium Member over 3 years ago
Poor Farley!
Daniel Verburg over 3 years ago
Farley not only keeps the cold out but also keeps the warmth in.
dlkrueger33 over 3 years ago
I’ve used towels, but we also bought one of those stuffed dogs that basically blocks the gap the same way a towel would. Of course, now retired in Florida, I don’t have these problems anymore. LOL
zerotvus over 3 years ago
WOW. a dog with a job. I’m impressed!
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
Now you know where St. Michael gets his asshat-iness from.
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
…And Elly can’t just roll up a towel and shove it down at the bottom of the door…. why?
cubswin2016 over 3 years ago
I do not think that is what she had in mind.
Bob Blumenfeld over 3 years ago
Creative thinking. Not sure how long it will work, though. A rolled up towel is less likely to get up and move to a warmer spot.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
In this case Farley is the only duct tape available. ..dog-t tape?
Diat60 over 3 years ago
Canadian Tire : Frost King Vinyl U-Shaped Door Bottom Draft Blocker $14.99
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
That is just a quick fix!
rshive over 3 years ago
Actually, installing a door strip isn’t that difficult. Even I’ve done it. And I have the mechanical abilty of a rock, maybe less. But one has to go down to Home Depot or someplace and find one.
dv1093 over 3 years ago
You can move March 15th
pheets over 3 years ago
Can you be any lazier, John? You are a proven more than once jerk when it comes to animal welfare, too.
calliarcale over 3 years ago
Canine draft excluder. :-D I actually know one dog who would appreciate this. She loves the cold, and would probably choose to lie there just because it’s cooler than the rest of the house. It can be 15 degrees F outside and she’ll go lie on the ice to cool off. Naturally, she hates summer!
Yardley701 over 3 years ago
Animal cruelty is wrong.
Allan CB Premium Member over 3 years ago
To those complaining about using the dog … my friends husky and sheep dogs will lay on the deck outside, and refuse to come in, even when it’s -20C … they prefer cold to heat.
minute_of_decade over 3 years ago
I know this is a joke for fun and it made me laugh, but I really have to condemn John about this, because it’s both lazy AND disrecpectful about a family member, because no matter what you can say a dog is part of one family.
stillfickled Premium Member over 3 years ago
Lay John down there.
BlitzMcD over 3 years ago
Poor Farley. A doormat from day one. And today, literally. Sad.
namelocdet over 3 years ago
Why did that make me laugh out loud just now. :-)
The_Great_Black President over 3 years ago
John and Elly have two slaves named Michael and Elizabeth and a beast of burden named Farley. Life is good.
Guilty Bystander over 3 years ago
Rolled-up old bath towels usually do the trick.