When someone needs my signature and their cheap stick-ballpoint fails, I simply drop it in their wastebasket and ask for another. I’ve never had anyone complain about my behavior, though a lot of them look kind of surprised. What, they think it’s going to magically work for the next person who tries to use it??
I got some 3 inch pocket pens on line , inexpensive, don’t poke holes in my pocket like regular size pens, and have covers so not ink stain, also have key chains
Reminds me of the joke about Mick & Paddy walking down the lane when it started to rail. Mick said to Paddy," Put up your umbrella Paddy." To which Paddy replied," There’s no point Mick cause it is pull of holes". Mick replied,“Why did you bring it then?” Paddy then said,“I didn’t think it would rain today Mick”.
allen@home over 1 year ago
Why are you carrying a pen that’s out of ink Earl ?
C over 1 year ago
Earl is now copying Opal’s habit of long winded, pointless stories
sirbadger over 1 year ago
Don’t take his word for it. Verify that it’s out of ink.
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
When someone needs my signature and their cheap stick-ballpoint fails, I simply drop it in their wastebasket and ask for another. I’ve never had anyone complain about my behavior, though a lot of them look kind of surprised. What, they think it’s going to magically work for the next person who tries to use it??
Cornelius Noodleman over 1 year ago
I wish Crane had run out of ink.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Earl’s having fun.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Is that a pen in your pocket or are you …
… carrying a handkerchief?
in-dubio-pro-rainbow over 1 year ago
What strange things old men have in their PEN…uum…pants…INKredible!
sousamannd over 1 year ago
Only a Plugger would have kept a pen so long that it would be out of ink… oops, wrong cartoon!
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
Opal do you ever wonder why you keep him around? Man can’t even produce a pen when you need one.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Remember when pens actually had refills?!
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ over 1 year ago
I guess being hateful to Earl is easier than checking the drawers of the desk you’re sitting at
AdorableDeplorable1 over 1 year ago
Is Opal left-handed, or ambidextrous?
Homerville Premium Member over 1 year ago
Mr De PEN dable, strike 2.
Frank Salem Premium Member over 1 year ago
The ink in a Fischer Space pen will not dry up for a hundred years.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
What else will Earl find in those deep pockets? An M&M from his youth?
billycnj over 1 year ago
I got some 3 inch pocket pens on line , inexpensive, don’t poke holes in my pocket like regular size pens, and have covers so not ink stain, also have key chains
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m taking jackets to Goodwill and checking pockets. Scads of handkerchiefs.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Helpful Earl!
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member over 1 year ago
Opal, Opal, Opal! You have a CORDLESS PHONE IN YOUR HAND! Get up and find a pen yourself!
dadoctah over 1 year ago
“Glad I was able to help.”
PoodleGroomer over 1 year ago
Squeeze the bulb and refill it from the ink jar.
jader3rd over 1 year ago
This is why you should take phone calls in front of a computer so you can type down notes into OneNote.
ANIMAL over 1 year ago
This would be a good time to start walking backwards…. slowly
mwksix over 1 year ago
Simple: H’s carrying a pen without ink in it in case Opal asks for a handkerchief!
zeexenon over 1 year ago
I bet she has one in her bra, along with some linty candy and a ticket stub from that 1970s Beetles Concert.
denis over 1 year ago
She’s left handed! She switch hands to write with her left.
dearlep65 over 1 year ago
To make Opal crazy of course.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Like a screen door on a submarine . . .
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
When I want a pen at home, I go get it.
Birdman47 over 1 year ago
Reminds me of the joke about Mick & Paddy walking down the lane when it started to rail. Mick said to Paddy," Put up your umbrella Paddy." To which Paddy replied," There’s no point Mick cause it is pull of holes". Mick replied,“Why did you bring it then?” Paddy then said,“I didn’t think it would rain today Mick”.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
when are you ever helpful to Opal at the right times, Earl?