Hang blankets up in the doorways. Got enough canned goods? How about a generator? Have you got one of those hand-cranked AM/FM/Shortwave/weather band radios with a flashlight and battery charging capability and all that?
That afghan! I wonder if someone made that for Georgia! Back in the late 70s my mother made one for me just like it – avocado green, brown and orange. It’s a fright but I love it.
There’s a family legend about my sister kicking the blankets off when she was a small baby during a very cold night, and our parents woke to find their cats (I think it was three of them, all ’Mesers) in her crib sleeping on either side of her and one wrapped around the top of her head.♥
Elvis has got his priorities straight and is taking charge of the situation as the People try to get organized. Elvis is a take charge kind of at and has rightfully determined that the welfare of the children come first!
I wish Loaner Cat would sleep with us. She just won’t. She’ll come in the room, look around wistfully, meow a couple times and leave. I’ve put her on the bed and she flees. I’ve made stairs for her (our bed is quite high) tempted her with her favorite treats…nothing. She can’t wait for me to sit down in the morning with my coffee, she’s all over me. But sleep with us? Nope sigh
You have an uncanny knack for picking and drawing about topics weeks before they become reality. The power outage during a cold-snap is the latest example.
Of course I’m not saying you have a Time-Turner, although I believe you would make an excellent Witch. But, if Star Trek has taught us anything, its that some beings have temporal abilities. So, if you happen to draw a strip where Elvis tells us who wins the PGA Master’s championship or Goldie meows out who wins the Kentucky Derby in 2021 before the race is ran…I’m just thinking we could make a little money.
Interesting that the man’s first thought is to save the computer and TV from a possible power surge while the woman’s first concern is making sure the children are warm. A power surge after an outage last fall fried my DVR even though it was plugged into a surge protector.
Get an alternate power source brick for the electronics. They keep power from surging and offer enough to give you time to cut computers off safely. Most for homes run from $60 up so they are worth the money.
Shout out to @Bill Jackson: Are you safe? Are you warm? Do you have power? Did that broken tooth ever get fixed? Folks worry when you don’t report in for 2 whole weeks. Sending warm thoughts your way.
They are lucky to have a fireplace. All the heat in my house comes from electricity. When my power went out, I bought a couple of propane heaters, but everyone had already sold out of propane!
LiamG.P over 3 years ago
What would you choose? Burn or freeze?
Le'letha Premium Member over 3 years ago
Cats are so helpful. They can also monitor the carrying of water from room to room! …from directly underfoot, of course.
Brian Premium Member over 3 years ago
The living blanket.
Aspen_Bell over 3 years ago
Hang blankets up in the doorways. Got enough canned goods? How about a generator? Have you got one of those hand-cranked AM/FM/Shortwave/weather band radios with a flashlight and battery charging capability and all that?
RAGs over 3 years ago
Always time for a good cuddle.
deadheadzan over 3 years ago
Papa Elvis to the rescue! Of course you have to do everything….those dippy incompetent man and woman obviously can’t handle the situation!
LiamG.P over 3 years ago
Come on, kitties! We all people will help!
Ruth Brown over 3 years ago
❤️ Elvis who truly does everything.
anne o over 3 years ago
That afghan! I wonder if someone made that for Georgia! Back in the late 70s my mother made one for me just like it – avocado green, brown and orange. It’s a fright but I love it.
OliveO'Sudden over 3 years ago
There’s a family legend about my sister kicking the blankets off when she was a small baby during a very cold night, and our parents woke to find their cats (I think it was three of them, all ’Mesers) in her crib sleeping on either side of her and one wrapped around the top of her head.♥
Gloria Fleming over 3 years ago
As expected, Elvis is taking care of his girl
Robin Harwood over 3 years ago
Not everything, Elvis. Just the most important thing.
ikini Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m not sure about Elvis on top of the Girl. I had a Siamese, and when he decided to sleep on my chest, I could barely breathe. And I was an adult.
ikini Premium Member over 3 years ago
I do love Goldie the reporter.
ikini Premium Member over 3 years ago
Lady Bri over 3 years ago
Why, if it wasn’t for the cats being so on the ball, everyone would freeze! ❤
Jungle Empress over 3 years ago
Of course the Girl is Elvis’s main priority!
WelshRat Premium Member over 3 years ago
Dude, Goldie’s right there! You’re NOT doing everything yourself!
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
Elvis has got his priorities straight and is taking charge of the situation as the People try to get organized. Elvis is a take charge kind of at and has rightfully determined that the welfare of the children come first!
Tigrisan Premium Member over 3 years ago
I wish Loaner Cat would sleep with us. She just won’t. She’ll come in the room, look around wistfully, meow a couple times and leave. I’ve put her on the bed and she flees. I’ve made stairs for her (our bed is quite high) tempted her with her favorite treats…nothing. She can’t wait for me to sit down in the morning with my coffee, she’s all over me. But sleep with us? Nope sigh
Nuliajuk over 3 years ago
Yes Elvis, you must do everything! You are the only competent being in the room.
Ignatz Premium Member over 3 years ago
I am told that placing a candle under a clay pot generates a surprising amount of heat.
rs0204 Premium Member over 3 years ago
You all knew that Elvis would be the cat of action.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
You need another one for the feet, no?
rs0204 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hi Georgia,
You have an uncanny knack for picking and drawing about topics weeks before they become reality. The power outage during a cold-snap is the latest example.
Of course I’m not saying you have a Time-Turner, although I believe you would make an excellent Witch. But, if Star Trek has taught us anything, its that some beings have temporal abilities. So, if you happen to draw a strip where Elvis tells us who wins the PGA Master’s championship or Goldie meows out who wins the Kentucky Derby in 2021 before the race is ran…I’m just thinking we could make a little money.
Cheers!
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
Interesting that the man’s first thought is to save the computer and TV from a possible power surge while the woman’s first concern is making sure the children are warm. A power surge after an outage last fall fried my DVR even though it was plugged into a surge protector.
Pinemelon over 3 years ago
ELVIS HAS A BATH ROBE :D
marilynnbyerly over 3 years ago
Get an alternate power source brick for the electronics. They keep power from surging and offer enough to give you time to cut computers off safely. Most for homes run from $60 up so they are worth the money.
ladykat over 3 years ago
Elvis is always on the alert for his girl.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Fill the bathtub with water. Many areas use water pumps which need power to operate. Drain water from pipes where possible.
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
Humans aren’t the only ones suffering from the extreme cold in Texas:
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/17/968719492/volunteers-in-texas-are-saving-thousands-of-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-from-the-st
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
Shout out to @Bill Jackson: Are you safe? Are you warm? Do you have power? Did that broken tooth ever get fixed? Folks worry when you don’t report in for 2 whole weeks. Sending warm thoughts your way.
smorbie the great and beautiful over 3 years ago
Good job, Elvis.
La Gata Loca over 3 years ago
Someone clue me in – why unplug the tv and computer? Power surge when it comes back on?
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
Elvis has a soft spot for kittens of many species. He’s a complex cat.
Daeder over 3 years ago
They are lucky to have a fireplace. All the heat in my house comes from electricity. When my power went out, I bought a couple of propane heaters, but everyone had already sold out of propane!
alliegator over 3 years ago
adore this one. it’s just right!
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Times like these the cats crawl between the blanket and the comforter. Drift off to sleep with purrs.
knight1192a over 3 years ago
Uh, Elvis, I think you’re the reason the man says the aparment is warm enough. He knows you’ll do more than your part to keep the kids warm.
over 3 years ago
We can always count on Elvis.
KJM15 over 3 years ago
Nope! Born in 1973. Old enough to remember news stories about John Wayne Gacy.