uh, for me it got bad at somewhere north of 10 (and south of 15)… then began to improve at about 19 when I finally got my head out of my (orifice) enough to act human. And though I worked hard in my career(s), I also had some good times, made some friends, made a lot of customers happy, wrote some code that went to Mars… quite a bit of fun in there! I do enjoy my endless Saturdays now, though. Not quite as much as I did pre-covid, alas.
Seeing Nelson in the swing like that reminds me of twisting the chains around and then spinning in the swing. (You could do it sitting or on your belly like Nelson.)
There is truth to the old adage, “Life begins at 40”. Childhood was rough for me, first marriage terrible. Second marriage at 42 and life is now great…especially being retired. (65 now).
I wish Brian Crane decided to end the Pickles comic strip for good because of the frequent weeks for the past 2+ years where there’s a mix of new strips mixed in with reruns every week!
sirbadger almost 3 years ago
Ten is when a mom can stop watching the child like a hawk.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
uh, for me it got bad at somewhere north of 10 (and south of 15)… then began to improve at about 19 when I finally got my head out of my (orifice) enough to act human. And though I worked hard in my career(s), I also had some good times, made some friends, made a lot of customers happy, wrote some code that went to Mars… quite a bit of fun in there! I do enjoy my endless Saturdays now, though. Not quite as much as I did pre-covid, alas.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
What about the years between birth and ten years of age, Earl? Were those as easy as pie?
Cornelius Noodleman almost 3 years ago
I was born to swing!
Ryan B Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Act like you’re under 10 again and go for a swing, Earle!
Doug K almost 3 years ago
Seeing Nelson in the swing like that reminds me of twisting the chains around and then spinning in the swing. (You could do it sitting or on your belly like Nelson.)
laughingkitty almost 3 years ago
As one who is between ten and seventy (closer to seventy than ten), I can vouch for Earl.
iggyman almost 3 years ago
After 70 not so hot either, Earl!
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My 30s were the best. But that was a long, long time ago. sigh
dlkrueger33 almost 3 years ago
There is truth to the old adage, “Life begins at 40”. Childhood was rough for me, first marriage terrible. Second marriage at 42 and life is now great…especially being retired. (65 now).
bittenbyknittin almost 3 years ago
Being old is not that great but being retired sure is!
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
If you manage to get from 10 to 70…
juicebruce almost 3 years ago
Not the years ….. It’s the mileage ;-)
Darryl Heine almost 3 years ago
I wish Brian Crane decided to end the Pickles comic strip for good because of the frequent weeks for the past 2+ years where there’s a mix of new strips mixed in with reruns every week!
sandpiper almost 3 years ago
I’m with Grandpa
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
No way would I want to be a kid again. My childhood was far from Leave it to Beaver.
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 3 years ago
Getting old is awesome!!! Look at the alternative!
monya_43 almost 3 years ago
One good thing about being over seventy is that you don’t need to worry about dying young.
Tentoes almost 3 years ago
Caught in that awkward stage between preschool and death.
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Awww! Like they say, enjoy today for no one knows what tomorrow may bring…
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Got that right
Gameguy49 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yep, those 60 years are the toughest!
purepaul Premium Member almost 3 years ago
As usual, Earl is clueless. Reminds me of my Uncle Carl.
Dougo almost 3 years ago
My grandmother said the first one hundred years are the hardest.
Redd Panda almost 3 years ago
Speaking for myself, everything was fine until First Grade.
And then, not so much.
Frank Salem Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My 4 years at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati were the best 4 years of my 75 year old life.
ANIMAL almost 3 years ago
Oh great……. SCARE the poor kid why don’t ya…!!!!
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Earl’s pearls.
sobrown51 almost 3 years ago
I wouldn’t trade any of my 70 years for anything. Even the challenges when they arose were rewarding.
Neilconnole Premium Member almost 3 years ago
This one was suitable for framing!!
zeexenon almost 3 years ago
As for me, having been put out to pasture is great.
debra4life almost 3 years ago
What are those two lines that look like they’re attached to the kids butt in the first panel?
Back to Big Mike almost 3 years ago
Church.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 3 years ago
Twenty-nine had its hurdles.
kab2rb almost 3 years ago
Most do not they have to work keep the body going.
Treedodger almost 3 years ago
Grandpa is only 70?
PaintTheDust almost 3 years ago
On my tenth birthday, I declared that ten was the best age to be. Almost 47 years later, I’ll stick with that.