Pickles by Brian Crane for August 15, 2023

Earl you gave Roscoe a good chuckle.

Brazenly

Earl’s not very convincing liar if even the dog laughs.

Roscoe isn’t buying that BS!

This made me think of poor Emmet in the British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances in which Hyacinth Bucket “sings at” him. :-)

Curses, foiled again!

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

If I was there I’d put in ear plugs when she sang. I actually do have ear plugs. I use them to sleep if it’s noisy.

good save!

I think it was John Lennon who said “Love isn’t blind, it’s deaf”

Even their DOG got it!

As roscoe rolls the eyes at his fib, and then it’s too much. He laughs

The part of Little Red Riding Hood today is played by Opal.

Earl is the ‘grandmother’ wolf “All the better to hear you with, my dear.”

I do not think she is convinced, Earl!

Do you really think Opal is going to fall for that line?

Foolish to ask a question, when you know the answer.

So you can wax poetic about her singing, Earl?

NICE try dude..!!!!!!

Put the shovel down earl.

Earl you are quick on the drawers!

If this is called ‘growing old gracefully’, I am grateful I haven’t reached that stage even after nearly 9 decades.

Liah, liah pants on fiah!

Opal, can you sing "Far Far Away on A Hill?

Lame save Earl. But a good try, in a ‘guy’ kind of way.

Poor Opal. I sing 1/2 note flat. Can’t help it, throws everyone around me off, but I always know all the words. Pluses and Minuses in life.

Stop talking Earl! She’s on to you! LOL

LOL Good one, Earl.

Roscoe knows both very well….

And Roscoe is laughing silently at Earl’s excuse.

Let it go, Opal! You enjoy singing and that is all that matters. So sing your heart out!!!

I just wish that when I attempt to sing I wouldn’t hear comments like “don’t give up the day job”.

Oh,SURE,earl….even I don’t believe u & I’m usually on yer side!

Nipped

Nice save Earl.

Earl is unflappable, an essential “quality” in a politician. Run, Earl, run!

Opal likes to sing, and it makes her happy. Earl knows this, but it doesn’t make him happy. So, they both have to be unhappy, so Earl isn’t bothered. He could decide to go get the mail or politely go anywhere. Or, depending on how long she plans to sing, just deal with it. After 50 years or so, he should be getting used to it.

Look at Roscoe!

At least the dog doesn’t howl when she sings

Good save, Earl. With any luck she’ll buy it. She’s not as smart as she used to be — you hope.

I had a roommate who really could sing. It was wonderful to hear her in the morning. I’m sure Opal must have once had a beautiful voice. You know how it is when you get older. (Your husband’s hearing changes.)

Yes, wax on, wax off. Darned things.

Stop digging Earl, you’re in deep enough.

That is us to a tee…hearing aids and all. She says I couldn’t carry a tune in a suitcase, so don’t criticize her…lolol

I’m confused; is this one TO BE CONTINUED or is the story arc finished?

He HATES her

Always love the Roscoe laugh!

When H Ross Perot’s running mate Vice Admiral James Stockdale was debating the other vice presidential candidates they asked him a question and he didn’t respond, asked him again and he realized they were talking to him, he had turned his hearing aids off when the other candidates were speaking

At least you tried for the save, Earl

Good save :)