Big Top by Rob Harrell for June 04, 2009

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Opps! Now I have to cook breakfast. Er JFri, would you like to be first instead?

JFri. are you mad at me? Or is it your blackberry again?

Sigh. I’ll cook breakfast. What would you like?

Welcome Rad. No, I’m afraid I’m first. The bozos, er sorry JFri- that’s what Cleo called you, said I had to stay. Now I ‘m cooking breakfast. I’ll start with buttermilk pancakes, syrup of your choice and fresh butter, bacon or sausage, eggs how ever you want them, coffeee and juice.

Morning all, ‘fraid I disappeared for a while and never did get those eggs benedict on the table. And after all the time it took finding those stupid chromed plates to serve it on. (There’s no plates like chrome for the hollandaise)

Time for this old frog to hit the hibernation chamber, later all!

That is, Cleo called himself and you JFri.

Rad. I thought you left. Did you get your ‘puter fixed?

And now, I must bid adieu before these toothpicks in my eyes snap.

thank you, Darth Vader/ JFri for the company. Nice of you to drop in Radical. Hope to see you all tomorrow. P. & L.

It’s the Blackberry! Load me up with that breakfast! Rad? I don’t see Rad! Are you in the rum?

Rad did his disappearing act on me. He shows up and then left when he saw who was cooking.

What would you like to eat before I call it a night. RAD, I’m cooking for you too!

Good Night DigitalFrog.

Check out 2 Cows and a Chicken today - Steve worked the comments from me and another commenter named Navion into the strip! (My comment was the drivers log bit)

I don’t drink rum this early in the morning JFri.

Everything!

Checking it out, and over and out.

Good Night guys. Eat Hearty!

Everything it is JFri. You are welcome to seconds, but save a little for the late crew. Gosh it feels good to say that for once!

I’ll have a little of everything, too, Shik.

Well I drink rum at this hour, not on weeknights, but….

Hi, marg!

Morning Margueritem. I was just checking out 2 cows and a Chicken, and now I’m off to bed.

Enjoy your breakfast! More juice in the refridge if you want some. There’s brown bread for anyone who wants toast.

I’ll have a little of everything, Tribe. Wasn’t it great that Steve gave D-F* and Navion credit? D-F I’ve often thought your comments were as funny or funnier than the cartoons! JFri, every time I see blackberry, I think of the plants we had to plow down. Ruined it for the neighbours who were used to picking them before we built here. Now we have to look in the ditches for our berries. Shika thanks for the delicious breakfast. I’ll have it with blackberry syrup. Well, ‘tis 11:00 here and my bedtime. Night all.

*HI, JFRI!!!!*

Nytol….

Good morning!! Hope everyone has a wonderful day today.

JFri I liked your comment on NonSeq.

They all look so silly! LOL

Mornin’ all!

True, this “Circus Of Souls” is not working out for them. Gooood morning, tribe!

Poor Kingston, he looks like a bee? Good Morning Tribe! Shika, thanks for the breakfast, YUM!

JFri - As you commanded my lord, Visual is restored to GOCOMICS and the availability of accessing comments is regained.

Can I have my uniform back?

I clicked the ”Compatibility View” under Tools of the Internet Explorer tool bar.

Be HEALED my child go out and SEE the wonders of this world.

just be sure to avert your eyes or better yet STAY AWAY FROM THE CARWASH, trust me …

Morning peoples. Looks to be a good day outside. Time to make little twigs out of big branches, it’s TRASH DAY!

Good Morning to All.

I’ll have some of the Bfast, Thanx Shikamoo. I also brought some chocolate and powered donettes.

I’m off to check out toonland. BBL.

Rob Harrell on YouTube

http://tinyurl.com/qyq5qo

Morning Again Tribe.

I can’t stay. I’m off to get my teeth cleaned at the Dentist. I may just leave them there and pick them up later!

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Hope he doesn’t give me laughing gas! After last night, I’m laughed-out!

BBL

Morning all!! sorry i didnt say good night last night and that i wasnt around much. i got distracted then i went to church then my walk and all of that. i have to go to bed early tonight bc i have to get up early tomorrow. lol hate mornings. i am going catch up from yesterday…. if that is possible in this little time frame i have. oh and thanks for the breakfast im starving. lol

also never sleep with your contacts in… not smart.

My wife told me this morning that she found me at the computer, at Big Top, sound asleep, with my hand still on the mouse. She tried to wake me, but I wouldn’t stir, and for a moment, she thought that I was dead. I TOLD YOU I WORKED HARD YESTERDAY.

Thank you for breakfast. It sure was tasty.

Cleo lol i bet she felt left out and unloved. you sleeping with all of us instead of her……. may i ask…. did you have clothes on sill? lol

Akenta said, about 16 hours ago

Terry I hope you’re not texting and driving. We yell at JFri for doing that, so we have to yell at you too. (and tabby if I ever find out that you’re doing that, you’ll be grounded)

No need to worry MOM ( :P lol) i dont even have text on my phone. pulse it really ticks me off to see people doing that…. sorry jfri and others. i have to come home i would miss my friends to much and i cant put one of my friends through anymore pain.. so no texting and driving for me. not safe….

DocT

I spend more time in THAT grocery store aisle than at the stove. I’ve also got the take-out phone numbers memorized!

Cleo been there done that. Sooooooooo glad that my wife loves me. Even if it took me a few tries to be lucky enough to come up with this one.

Good morning Tabbylynn

Morning all!

How is everybody on this fine morning? How’s your hand RMom?

DawnAvril - thanks for the compliment. I’ve often thought of trying to start a toon of my own, but I’m limited in the artistic sense.

Doc im trying to find where the rubix cube got tossed??? im lost lol on pg 4 now.

Morning D.F.,Doc, Terry, and all else who is up and on

Good morning DigitalFrog. Some cartoon strips are artistically done by someone else other than the inventor. Sometimes both names show in the signature. Others only show the inventor of the strip.

Is RRAmom on yet. I hope the hand is getting better.

got to go need to report to babysitting duty have yet to fin last nights reading. bbml p and L

It is another sunny warm day so…that means MORE WATERING!!! Ahhh…

Rad, you are fully restored to your previous rank….besides without your uniform people were mistaking you for cleo! Must leave for day of intergalactic travel. will arrive back at base late tonight. That is all!

Cleo….. It’s nice here(Chicago) too, but we have had enough rain lately. No need to water yet, just getting my 13yr old to push the mower.

JFri Are you sure?

Well, I’m off to the garage. Got a Lincoln to repair today. WhooHoo!

Terry, Lord Vader has spoken!!! Do you dare question his judgement? Remember the last one to do that???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MaJy7LH5js

Terry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdtiUHnZ8

DAAAAAAAHH Strip:

So, the frolicking wood nymphs will be making an appearance STRIPPED-IN-THE-STRIP???

Mmmmm - at last, something to look fwd to @the ol’ BT!!!

P.S.: “Frolicking” simply means all of the jiggly parts will be jiggling………

Thanks for thinking of me (or at least my hand.) Yes, it is feeling better, but it isn’t completely healed. I go in this afternoon to have it examined. Trying to get stuff done around here before I go in, so I’ve been a bit busy. BBL

Doc, that problem I mentioned, I’m home now and it doesn’t happen on this computer> Wonder why? We don’t have anything blocked on our work ‘puters, so that is not the problem.

Dry read Rad’s comments above regarding that same issue!

How hot is it in your neck of the woods JFri? It’s in the low 80s here so I would imagine it’s even warmer down your way.

For all you cat & dog owners:

The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn’t help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat’s butt. I cannot stress this enough.

cleo clouds & possible thunderstorms, 68. But I am heading south on I-5.

RMom - Good one. I made my dog read it. Hope you have good results at the docs, but my feeling is that they are not going to be able to do much for you. It’s probably just one of those injuries that time and patience will heal.

JFri - Have a good day. Sorry that you have to be on the road.

Rmom thank you i am printing it out and giving it to my friends and making me one. lol thanks… i hope you get well soon. remember what they all told me take it easy. got to go duty calls kids and myself to feed. bbl

RRMom, That was hilarious!!! Thanks for the laugh!

Tabby - about your ? yesterday. Go to the pogo home page and click on the “my Friends” tab at the top. Type in the screen name and click add. When you go back to the page (or refresh) you will see the room your friend is in, if they are playing. If not, will say they are not in a room.

Well, I’m back from the dentist and the doctor. I forgot I needed to see him too.

I’m on page two still, so I’ll lookk at the rest of the posts later.

DIGITAL: Now that you know where the chrome plates are, and now that you’ve wowed us with you mastery of the pun, You are nominated to make breakfast tomorrow morning. have fun staying awake long enough to make it!

RADICAL: I’m glad you got everything back to normal. You had JFri thinking I was into the rum when you disappeared on me last night! I hope you put your uniform on BEFORE you went outside today. Cleo’s going to get mad if you wear the same outfit he is wearing! lol

DawnAvril: I hope you liked the pancakes with blueberry syrup!

HI AKENTA: Nice to see you.

Hi DRY! Yes, the B.T. cast DOES look silly. TEE-HEE I wonder where I can get an outfit like theirs? LOL

TABBY: I used to wear contacts. I can’t even imagine what they would feel like if you sleep in them. I’d be blind for sure. : ) Take care of yourself. don’t overdo the walking!

DoctorToon: Your head is spinning, an I’M DIZZY! How’s that? lol

CARMY: don’t ever leave me along with those guys again! They always get me into Trouble. ; )

CLEO: LOL You actually fell asleep at the computer? So my comment last night was true! I DO put people to sleep! (Don’t work so hard next time!) =D

TERRY: MMMM. Powdered donuts. One of my favorites. I love to eat messy sometimes, powder on my face! Thanks!

Hi Josh1360: I forgot to record what you said, so Ill just say hello, and get back to reading these posts. And everyone thinks I talk too much! : (

so i am now cooking supper for two houses. im asking for trouble may not be around much more today peace and love all

RRAmom: Glad your getting looked after. Did you try the windex? It really works! I loved the refidgerator rules for pets. It is hilarious. I will pass it along to my friends.

JFri: Are you driving and using the Blackberry agian? Don’t do that. We need, okay- we would like to see you here alive at B.T.

Have a good sleep Doc t: Hope you don’t have head spinning dreams!

Tabby: How do you get into these predicaments? You have a good heart though. We need more like you. I jsut wish you had someone just as nice as you take care of YOU!

BBL. Lots to do.

Shika - yes I actually fell asleep at the computer. My wife told me that she tried to push my head back, as it was hanging down, and tried to wake me to tell me to go to bed, but I wouldn’t budge. I am back at it today. I am a watering fool. Everything is very dry and stressed out. VERY UNUSUAL!!!

&JFri - Listen to Shika. Do not drive and blackberry. We are important, but not that important.

I am under strict orders from a Tribe member to NOT text & drive so I am only doing so when stopped. Currenrly stopped for lunch & it’s raining cats & dogs! Ttyl

JFri - If it’s raining cats and dogs, do you mind picking up another Lab? Cleo wants company. Sorry that you don’t have our sunshine. But, if you are working, it’s probably for the best, because you won’t mind not enjoying the day.

Sorry cleo, they’re just too quick! 61 degrees now!

*WAKE UP DOC!

Dry SLOW, DEEP BREATHS!!

Dry, take it easy! It’s going to be fine. I’m sending lots of good thoughts and energy your way. I’ll give you my hand to squeeze as hard as you can also. Oowwwwwwwwwww!

Dry (((((((:-D))))))))

Dry?

Got back from the doc - yep, it’s gonna take some time to heal, but nothing major.

Shika - sorry, Windex didn’t do the trick either. My ring hasn’t been off since about 20 pounds ago. It is much more snug than usual, but not hurting, so I guess it isn’t a problem.

Part II Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they (1) eat less (2) don’t ask for money all the time (3) are easier to train (4) normally come when called (5) never ask to drive the car (6) don’t hang out with drug-using people (7) don’t smoke or drink (8) don’t want to wear your clothes (9) don’t have to buy the latest fashions (10) don’t need a gazillion dollars for college and (11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.

Hello all, making a quick stop before I doze off for a nap. Rmom, I liked that note.

Cleo if my husband did that I would probably have a heart attack thinking he was dead. It is not a nice thing to do. Make sure you get to bed tonight. Shika I loved the pancakes and blackberry syrup. That’s the closest I’ll get to a blackberry!

Rmom, glad your hand was nothing serious. It presents a good excuse for avoiding housework. LOL

@Shikamoo, if you think white powder on your face is bad, try eating a powered doughnut wearing black…

Rmom In reference to part two: I resemble that remark… kinda. Glad your hand will be better, soon enough. bmonk, been there before.

Mmm… donuts.

cleo thanks for the suggestion. Guess that’s one of the downsides of living with a household of males. It bothers me long before it bothers them if the housework isn’t done. At least it is my left hand, and I’m right-handed, so I can get by for most things. Thank goodness we don’t expect any company in the near future!!

Carmy it’s time for Dry!

Just a quick hello to everyone. RRAmom glad it’s nothing serious with the hand. Just stick back and relax with the tribe. That’s got to be good medicine, right docT?

I need to start packing - heading to FL for the weekend - parent’s 50th anniv. I’ll try and remember to stop by tonight so I don’t fall behind (and prob tomorrow morning).

I like your prescription, Akenta.

Hello everyone. My last message just disappeared so I’ll try again. I hope I am not too late for some pancakes and juice. Also Terry may I have some of your powered donettes? Is that extra energy?I could sure use some of that. RRAmom, loved your notices about cats and dogs. I read them to my dog. She just gave me “The Look” and went back to sleep. I don’t think my cats would have been too impressed either. Greetings to all who are, have been or will be here. I’ll try to get back again tonight but I don’t know if I can. I do manage to read the comments everyday even if I don’t post. Sometimes it takes a long time to do that.

Hey Gang.

I got that Hot Rod Lincoln finished.

Rmom Glad your hand is not serious. Like everybody says, sit back and relax.

Hey Akenta Will we have the pleasure of your company while you at your parents’ anniv?

Geez Cleo Good thing I brought enough donuts.

Dry When you woke up DocT I could hear you all the way out in the garage!

serenasakitty Take all you want. Mucho energy!!!

Hi Serena, Akenta and Terry Not many comments here today. Terry, I admit I am a little jealous of your job, I would like to be able to work on cars, at home, for money. I can and already do the first too.

Ha! Looking at Dusty again–

He looks like a shaggy mushroom! hee-hee

johnnydoc5

It took many years of working for someone else and gaining a trusted clientele. I did not want to be working for someone else while I’m making money out of my house. Conflict of interest. But it is nice and I love my proffession tremendously. Not a lot of people can say that.

As for you if you’ve ever been ASE certified why not add the last ingredient and make money.

Just be ready, cause once the neighbors find out, they are all at your door.

DRY? I’m worried about you! Will hugs help? ((((((DRY)))))))

Cleo: Point that hose eastward. If it gets too DRY here, we’ll all be stressed!

Group hug!

BMONK: I HAVE eaten powdered donuts wearing black. At work! Doesn’t look to good when you are trying to sell something expensive.

johnnydoc: many posts ago you mentioned that you like to work out doors. I love being with growing living things that dono’t talk back! LOL Just kidding. I don’t mind the talking part, it’s what they say that gets onerous. Something like SOTU on a mild day. : )

WHO wrote power donuts DAWNAVRIL? I am too lazy to go back and see.

RRAmom: glad your hand will get better with time. When you can, please get your ring off before you have to saw it off. Where I worked, we sent people to emerency rather than attempt to cut a ring off (although we have done that too.) If it get too small, it cuts off circulation. Make it larger- please.

It sounds like it is okay for now though.

I’m going to say good night now and see if my tv will work tonight. I’ll pop on tomorrow morning before I leave.

When I’m at my parents, I won’t be chatting here :-( I just don’t trust this site enough yet to use it on another person’s machine.

JRri: Glad you are not texting and driving. Stay alive, it’s way more fun!

CARMY; How are you today? Sending good energy to you too.

You too SERENA!

I have wound down my watering. It has become like a job. The wind we get here on the lake is such a drying force. Oh, the price we pay for living in paradise.

Akenta Congratulations to your parents on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. That’s wonderful. I hope you all enjoy a great weekend of celebration.

I Fell asleep again when I came home, so I’m about to have a lte supper. I’ll be here a few minutes until it’s ready.

It’s not Stouffers, it’s Highliner’s Halibut.

Doc T: Yuo get the honours of any puns here as to why I’m eating fish tonight.

Night Akenta sleep well hope the tv works.

shika i love the lady i cooked for so much that it was fun to do something like that. she deserves it and she would do the same for me if she would have the kids all the time. when she gets back form traveling I am renting us a hotel room and we are going to have some girl time. it will be fun. we need it.

DRY

are you okay, Love? im worried about you. (((((((HUGE HUG))))))))

Cleo: Working in Padardise is a no-no. Just tell yourself that watering is a pleasure. Much better that way.

Akenta, Have fun at your parents place!

Just popping in quick!

JFRI, Carmy, Doc thanks!

Dry you okay? i need to know

Shika i already thought you were a bit crazy…. in a good way… if that is possible…. but last nights comments are scary. lol

jfri were you in the rum last night also?? you and Shika seemed to be a little confused. lol

Going eat. bbl after my walk maybe.. who knows.

Tabby: It’s the posting timer that messed everything up. We were crazy- but not THAT crazy! Even Igot dizzy trying to follow the train of thought.

I think that between our slow servers and our zingers, It just got out of control! Pretty funny too.

DRY: What ever has your stomach in knots, I hope that you are okay! P & L

I wish Terry, I just tinker with the blasted things, not always successfully. I will definitely try to get certified somewhere down the road, if I can find the time. Dry, I don’t know what ails you, but I wish you a speedy recovery. Shika, I like the talking, it keeps me company, but SOTU has gotten downright nasty these days. I try to lighten it up over there, but to no avail.

johnnydoc5:

I’m glad you don’t mind the chatter. All we can do for SOTU is try to enject some sanity and respect once in a lwhile, but they dono’t want to be reasonable. Those people are govereigned by the emotions, and so cought up they only think they are debating. It’s sad.

JFri, well it certainly looks like this series won’t be finishing in Detroit on Saturday, unless the Wings decide to start playing. On that unhappy note, I must go to bed, because I have to get up at the crack of dawn to go to work tomorrow. Good night all.

Shika, I tried one last time before I head to bed, we will see if it sticks. Good night.

BTW johnnydoc, I meant to tell you that I like your new avatar. Is it Norman Rockwell? I’ve seen it before. It’s funny.

Good night johnnydoc. Pleasant dreams.

I guess Doc T has gone to work?

JFri and RAD: How was your day? It started out with Rad’s re-instatement and getting dressed. I hope it was rather uneventful otherwise.

CLEO: Now you’ve finished watering, are you having a nice relaxing evening?

Where is everyone else?

Tabby: I’ve said it before. You are one special lady. Your neighbour sounds like a gem too.

Doc T: That was good, but not as old as “I eat fish just for the Halibut!” =P

@ gmartin997: Well don’t look at me! I don’t want to be the one to do it!

gmartin997 - What? Is it a requirement that we beat 170? ☺

RRAmom: Be gratefull it isn’t 200-300. Those nights are a killer!

Nice to see you RRAmom: How’s the hand?

Doc T: Glad you are getting your smooch fixed. What? Oh, I mean smooch fix. You wouldn’t want to have a smooch deficiency. Have a nice evening. P & L

Well, I’ve got dishes to do, and laps to run before I sleep.

BBL

Shika- yes, I have had a moment to shut down. We ate out on our deck and I have cleaned up the dishes. Now, the rest of the evening is mine. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Joke…

My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.

My wife asked, ‘Do you know her?’

‘Yes,’ I sighed, ‘She’s my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn’t been sober since.’

‘Goodness!’ says my wife, ‘who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?’

And then the fight started…

Shika My hand is getting better. I only notice the pain when I lift something heavy or grip tightly with it. Thank goodness it doesn’t hurt to type!

doctortoon - we will be here holding down the fort while you spend your time frivolously earning a living at a job that benefits you, but does nothing for our swollen masses. Think about us doctortoon, think about us and nobody else, because we are the almighty toonsters. Woo, Woo!!!

Shika, I am doing okay, thanks for asking. RRAmom, I’m glad your hand is getting better and that there was no major damage. Cleo, if you get sleepy go to bed, we don’t want your wife to find you sleeping with a mouse in your hand again. Doc, um, have a good smoochy with your sweetie!

RRAmom: Good thing you can still type. I’m still learning!

CLEO: Behave yourself tonight. No sleeping with the Tribe. Or with Mice! Invite your wife to the party.That should keep you awake!

Carmy Glad to hear that. Good to see you here.

I am still here. My wife is outside doing her plant thing. I am at my best in the morning, so that is when I do my work. My wife is at her best in the evening, so she is out there working away. As long as she doesn’t bother me, let her at it.

Toontsters Unite! LOL Did anyone see the clip with Bob Harrel in it? I think the url was on Adam at Home, but I’m too sleepy to remember.

That what make a marriage work: compatability! She does her thing, you do yours. LOL

I’m going to be falling asleep at my computer, and with my contacts still in, if I don’t head off to bed now. Good night tribe!

*RRAmom: Good joke! I’m a little slow on the uptake tonight for some reason, but I lliked it.

Good night RRAmom: I’ll be following you soon, but to my own bed. Have a good sleep.

Good night Cleo and who ever is still around, seen or unseen! Have a good night, and keep those home fires burning. See you tomorrow dear Tribe.

♥♥♥

What a storm I hit today….TWICE!! Once heading south & again coming back north. Thunder, lightning & lots of rain, temps falling from 85 to 59 in the north! Saw a lightning bolt come from the north, go overhead and then pass behind me. Also saw a strike in a field 100-200 yards to the left of me. NEVER seen anything like it!

I better get to my bed too. I was at a middle school band concert and award ceremony earlier. It went over 3 hours! At least they played an oldie but goodie, “Tequila.” Good night, see you all tomorrow.

Night, Carmy!

Good Night JFri: glad you weathered the storm. I wish I could stay, but I’m falling asleep here. Must have been the great dizzy partt last night!

*GOOD NIGHT DARTH VADER!!

Don’t underestimate the POWER of the Dark Side

BTW That must have been awesome to see the lightening. Too close for my comfort though, but I guess when you use light sabers, lightening is normal. Good thing you weren’t hit anyways.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I was in my truck so I don’t think there was any real danger but what a show!