Oh my. What a way to start the week. Something private, wondering what Goldie wants to talk about?The question of the week, donut conundrum not withstanding. That donut does look tasty though.
Oh, right … Fat Tuesday is upon us? When we lived in Pennsylvania Dutch country, the locals called it ‘Fastnacht Day’, but I liked to called it Tubby Tuesday. Now I want a plate of hot fried dough!
I was required to share ALL my Otis Spunkmeyer Wild Blueberry Muffins with my Scruffy! How she could recognize the crackle of that particular plastic I’ll never know, but she’d be right at my feet giving me the, “you’re sharing, right?” glare as soon as I started opening one.
My husband’s uncle drove to Hamtramck every Fat Tuesday at 5am to bring us boxes of Paczki. Unfortunately, that tradition passed with him, but the bakery does supply a lot of area stores and fortunately, one near us orders from them so I can still get authentic, traditional Paczki. Nothing like them, and I’ve tried a lot of them.
Mmmm, donuts. So good to eat and yet so bad for you. In St. Louis, there is a donut shop that makes a donut with bacon on it! I have never had it because my heart would stop at the first bite. However, those younger and in better shape say they are good.
Marie and I make biscuits every Sunday morning. Marie has her’s with Irish butter. I have my two weekly biscuits with Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves, an excellent accompaniment from France.
You have just increased my knowledge! I look up Paczki Day. Paczki Day is another phrase for Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carne Vale. Never too old to learn.
When my first fur baby, Katie Kat, was a baby, I sat at the kitchen table one day with a book in one hand and a large glazed donut in the other. Suddenly there was a big tug on the donut— that tiny kitten had silently made her way onto the table and attacked the sugar bomb. I allowed her a few bites since she’d worked so hard to get there. Still not sure I believe cats can’t taste sweet things—they seem so attracted to them, and not just soft/creamy ones.
Dog and Cat-Is it edible- routine. Find some sort of food, or object, sniff it-hmmmm smells good…I will eat this! Nom nom nom! That was goo…BLAAAAAAAAAAF ACK ACK!! Looks at mess on rug(always barf on rug, or something with cloth and not hard surface!) Wow, what caused me to do that? Goes back to food or object, that caused it, hmmm, this smells good!
It’s late so I’ll post this again tomorrow, but after a few warmer days the peep toads have made their first appearance this evening. It will be a short one, as we’re supposed to get colder temps and a little snow by tomorrow morning, but they will be in and out until the weather decides to stay warm.
May I just take a moment to thank everyone here for being (for lack of a better word) extremely normal? I follow many comics online, some of which I followed for years in the paper (until the Great Contraction of Local Papers) before switching, and at first I was delighted that I could interact with other readers, some of whom had a similar long history with those strips. But no more. Almost every other comment section on this and other comic sites is full of “featured commentators” or “top commentators” who just suck the joy out of every single strip. But I’ve never seen that here. We speak of love and joy and sorrow and fear and hope and loss…but never try to ruin the strip for others. Sometimes there’s a complaint about an arc that is going on a little long, or the lack of storyline containing a favorite character, but this group treats those things as transient issues, and almost never tries to quash another reader’s enjoyment. I’m sure I’ve missed somebody announcing their departure (loudly or sotto voce) due to irreconcilable differences, but I really don’t remember seeing the acrimony I notice in other groups. So I’d like to raise my glass to all here, and to Georgia for attracting such a nice and interesting clan.
uncle snipe 9 months ago
Oh my. What a way to start the week. Something private, wondering what Goldie wants to talk about?The question of the week, donut conundrum not withstanding. That donut does look tasty though.
Le'letha Premium Member 9 months ago
I too want a donut as big as my head. Where did you get that donut, Lupin?
(No, seriously, whose donut is that? Or was, I guess…)
Robin Harwood 9 months ago
More investigative reporting on those gooey visitors from another world.
JLChi 9 months ago
No, it’s not time for donuts. Paczki Day is Tuesday.
I’m trying a new bakery and a new flavor, blueberry jam with lemon whipped cream, assuming I get there in time before they sell out.
dmah Premium Member 9 months ago
Oh, right … Fat Tuesday is upon us? When we lived in Pennsylvania Dutch country, the locals called it ‘Fastnacht Day’, but I liked to called it Tubby Tuesday. Now I want a plate of hot fried dough!
Ricky Bennett 9 months ago
Lupin is going to eat the hole thing…
McColl34 Premium Member 9 months ago
There’s one sure way to find out, and that’s Lupin’s Way!
FreyjaRN Premium Member 9 months ago
Lupin can go try the donut and Goldie can have that talk with Puck privately. I wonder if the smol cats will also interfere.
WelshRat Premium Member 9 months ago
Lupin, the lady wants to talk ABOUT you, not TO you.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 9 months ago
The one day a year that I hate being Gluten Intolerant. Now I want a donut. Darn it…….
Lauren Kramer 9 months ago
I was required to share ALL my Otis Spunkmeyer Wild Blueberry Muffins with my Scruffy! How she could recognize the crackle of that particular plastic I’ll never know, but she’d be right at my feet giving me the, “you’re sharing, right?” glare as soon as I started opening one.
Tigrisan Premium Member 9 months ago
My husband’s uncle drove to Hamtramck every Fat Tuesday at 5am to bring us boxes of Paczki. Unfortunately, that tradition passed with him, but the bakery does supply a lot of area stores and fortunately, one near us orders from them so I can still get authentic, traditional Paczki. Nothing like them, and I’ve tried a lot of them.
cat19632001 9 months ago
Goldie Toe Beans!
cat19632001 9 months ago
Look at Lupin’s tie knot through the donut hole. ☺
Gent 9 months ago
When in doubts, donut haves it.
Kitty Katz 9 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Puckmosis: That was a wonderful breakfast. Especially the Donut Day donuts.
Beatrixia: Too bad Lupin’s not here. You know how he loves donuts.
Floofnet the Joyous: Patrice and I will have some to take back with you on your return trip.
Puck: Thanks, that would be great. Now we’ll get Kara and Vann ready for our trip to Afar.
Sometime Later, at the Afar Public Library and Coffee Shop
Ishaq, the Cat in the Unusual Headgear: Hello, Bev. Good to see you again.
Librarian Beaver Lee Cleary: And you, as well Ishaq. Come to see the newest discovery?
Ishaq: Yes. Beatrixia and I are very interested in the Erma Bombosis first editions.
Beatrixia: Do you have If Life is a Bowl of Plums, Why Do I Always Get the Prunes?
Beverly: Yes, and Erma B’s Scroll on How to Survive a Week of Mondays.
Ishaq: My favorite is her philosophy book Eat Less Cottage Cheese and Eat More Ice Cream.
Bea: There’s a world of wisdom in that scroll.
Violet-Ifa: That’s what got me interested in studying cheese taking.
Queen of America 9 months ago
Love his little fangs! Our Blackjack would be right there with him. Moose would not care.
rs0204 Premium Member 9 months ago
Mmmm, donuts. So good to eat and yet so bad for you. In St. Louis, there is a donut shop that makes a donut with bacon on it! I have never had it because my heart would stop at the first bite. However, those younger and in better shape say they are good.
Marie and I make biscuits every Sunday morning. Marie has her’s with Irish butter. I have my two weekly biscuits with Bonne Maman Blackberry Preserves, an excellent accompaniment from France.
lsnielson 9 months ago
Are we going to discuss the tape recorder?
Lady Alsace 9 months ago
You have just increased my knowledge! I look up Paczki Day. Paczki Day is another phrase for Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carne Vale. Never too old to learn.
Jungle Empress 9 months ago
Something about Lupin holding that big donut in his mouth with fangs showing is just hilarious.
kappy.mrnustik Premium Member 9 months ago
What IS a Paczki? Inquiring Texan minds want to know.
ladykat 9 months ago
I’ll have to make pancakes tomorrow in honour of the day.
Daltongang Premium Member 9 months ago
Sugar Zoomies in 3……..2………1.
scaeva Premium Member 9 months ago
Oh my Cat it’s BEAR SIGN!
For those who don’t know, that phrase comes from chuck wagon days. If the cook made donuts (fried), any bear in the area would be attracted.
bonita.eley 9 months ago
Something is going on…but what??
Katzen1415 9 months ago
Lupin certainly seems to have the most fun.
The Gun Doctor 9 months ago
In Louisiana, It’s king cake season. King cake is best described as a cross between a giant danish and a Kinder Surprise Egg,
The Wolf In Your Midst 9 months ago
Any gastrointestinal issues are a problem for Future Lupin.
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Boy, I sure feel sorry for that guy.
Teto85 Premium Member 9 months ago
The clowder don’t care about doughnuts. But the doggos can sniff them out before I get out of the car.
David 42 9 months ago
“How many bites does it take to get to the center?”
Catmom 9 months ago
When my first fur baby, Katie Kat, was a baby, I sat at the kitchen table one day with a book in one hand and a large glazed donut in the other. Suddenly there was a big tug on the donut— that tiny kitten had silently made her way onto the table and attacked the sugar bomb. I allowed her a few bites since she’d worked so hard to get there. Still not sure I believe cats can’t taste sweet things—they seem so attracted to them, and not just soft/creamy ones.
Red Bird 9 months ago
Man, I really want a bite of that donut.
womanwithcats 9 months ago
My deaf white cat was fearless, too!
cat19632001 9 months ago
Does sugar affect Lupin the way caffeine does?
I AM CARTOON LADY! 9 months ago
Dog and Cat-Is it edible- routine. Find some sort of food, or object, sniff it-hmmmm smells good…I will eat this! Nom nom nom! That was goo…BLAAAAAAAAAAF ACK ACK!! Looks at mess on rug(always barf on rug, or something with cloth and not hard surface!) Wow, what caused me to do that? Goes back to food or object, that caused it, hmmm, this smells good!
willie_mctell 9 months ago
Lupin will try any human food.
jamesakronson2 9 months ago
My restaurant does smoked meats, and DONUTS! we even have a few sandwiches we use donuts for. People like the brisket slider donuts we make. Nummy! :)
GaryCooper 9 months ago
Talk to the hand, because the donut ain’t listening.
DraconicFury 9 months ago
I have a theory of what’s happening here… Probably wrongs, but it’s in the replies.
metagalaxy1970 9 months ago
Lupin fangs!!!!!! On a donut!
Miss Mina 9 months ago
Lupin’s fangs and the stolen donut are very much Bartholomew.
Catmom 9 months ago
It’s late so I’ll post this again tomorrow, but after a few warmer days the peep toads have made their first appearance this evening. It will be a short one, as we’re supposed to get colder temps and a little snow by tomorrow morning, but they will be in and out until the weather decides to stay warm.
erinurse2000 9 months ago
May I just take a moment to thank everyone here for being (for lack of a better word) extremely normal? I follow many comics online, some of which I followed for years in the paper (until the Great Contraction of Local Papers) before switching, and at first I was delighted that I could interact with other readers, some of whom had a similar long history with those strips. But no more. Almost every other comment section on this and other comic sites is full of “featured commentators” or “top commentators” who just suck the joy out of every single strip. But I’ve never seen that here. We speak of love and joy and sorrow and fear and hope and loss…but never try to ruin the strip for others. Sometimes there’s a complaint about an arc that is going on a little long, or the lack of storyline containing a favorite character, but this group treats those things as transient issues, and almost never tries to quash another reader’s enjoyment. I’m sure I’ve missed somebody announcing their departure (loudly or sotto voce) due to irreconcilable differences, but I really don’t remember seeing the acrimony I notice in other groups. So I’d like to raise my glass to all here, and to Georgia for attracting such a nice and interesting clan.