Had a 25 year old coworker, my mom went to school and was friends with her grandmother. Every so often her grandma would bake cookies and bring in for us. One day I said 2 things grandmas are good at, spoiling grandkids and their culinary skills.
I often have the same (bad) thought. I’ve reproduced, therefore I should die. That said, I’m a grandma who is having all the fun now I missed while reproducing. LOL.
Writing is relatively recent in human history. Before then, all knowledge was memorized and transmitted orally. Older members of the group were especially valuable for their experience and vast accumulation of environmental facts. In a social group, oral history is just as important as reproductive health.
Earl, I’ll be 71 this year and I’m just hitting my stride. Pick something and do it with all your might. Find something to enjoy. I never imagined myself as a YouTuber, but there I am.
True.. if you were a West coast salmon. Your presence is needed to watch over Nelson so his mother can work. To pass on your experiences so Nelson can benefit from your mistakes and successes.
Grandparents are an integral part of a child’s life and, especially, growth. There’s a special bond between those two generations and, more importantly, a channel of communication. It’s natural for people to have some difficult with authority, and people in authority (parents, here) to have perspective, so that other familial outlet is vital. The American family has been ravaged over the past 60 years or so with the absence of grandparents from a child’s early life.
Ratkin Premium Member 8 months ago
I’m with Nelson on that one.
Wilde Bill 8 months ago
I think Opal is up to that challenge.
yoey1957 8 months ago
Grandkids do get a little spoiled because nobody wants to spank the grandparents.
RetiredMinnesotan Premium Member 8 months ago
Why have the faces been thinner the last few days?
hariseldon59 8 months ago
So his only purpose in life was to reproduce and raise offspring? Many people over 70 are still working and making important contributions to society.
gccowboy27 8 months ago
Agree with Nelson. Spoil in a good way and the reward for little people is great.
Blu Bunny 8 months ago
Thought Granma’s did that! Spoil grandkids.
Blu Bunny 8 months ago
Had a 25 year old coworker, my mom went to school and was friends with her grandmother. Every so often her grandma would bake cookies and bring in for us. One day I said 2 things grandmas are good at, spoiling grandkids and their culinary skills.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 8 months ago
It takes a village.
dlkrueger33 8 months ago
I often have the same (bad) thought. I’ve reproduced, therefore I should die. That said, I’m a grandma who is having all the fun now I missed while reproducing. LOL.
kaycstamper 8 months ago
Aww, that’s sweet!
tremaine53 8 months ago
So Earl now has two options: Spoil Nelson, or die.
morningglory73 Premium Member 8 months ago
Good lad.
Ichabod Ferguson 8 months ago
Writing is relatively recent in human history. Before then, all knowledge was memorized and transmitted orally. Older members of the group were especially valuable for their experience and vast accumulation of environmental facts. In a social group, oral history is just as important as reproductive health.
I was FRAMED!!!!!! 8 months ago
And if you know how to really use your grandchildren, you can live forever.
ANIMAL 8 months ago
Look at Gramma…….. “WHAT AM I.???….. DOG MEAT”.?
NRHAWK Premium Member 8 months ago
Wow, there was literally an article in the news today about older men not being valued.
ladykat 8 months ago
Nelson has a point. I’m here to spoil my great-grandkids.
Chris 8 months ago
aww, someone cares. :J
TinaSp 8 months ago
Love it !!!
davidlwashburn 8 months ago
Earl, I’ll be 71 this year and I’m just hitting my stride. Pick something and do it with all your might. Find something to enjoy. I never imagined myself as a YouTuber, but there I am.
mreardon53 Premium Member 8 months ago
Grandchildren and pets are meant to be spoiled.
Zebrastripes 8 months ago
That’s our job! Spoil. ❤️☺️
Alberta Oil Premium Member 8 months ago
True.. if you were a West coast salmon. Your presence is needed to watch over Nelson so his mother can work. To pass on your experiences so Nelson can benefit from your mistakes and successes.
eced52 8 months ago
The penultimate occupation of all mankind.
rstove428 Premium Member 8 months ago
And feed the cat when the wife is away.
waes-hael 8 months ago
Grandparents are an integral part of a child’s life and, especially, growth. There’s a special bond between those two generations and, more importantly, a channel of communication. It’s natural for people to have some difficult with authority, and people in authority (parents, here) to have perspective, so that other familial outlet is vital. The American family has been ravaged over the past 60 years or so with the absence of grandparents from a child’s early life.
anomalous4 8 months ago
That’s a grandparent’s most important job – spoil the kids & give ’em back!
zeexenon 8 months ago
Here, pull this.
elgrecousa Premium Member 8 months ago
How would Nelson follow the drift of the conversation, then make a pertinent comment?
KEA 8 months ago
Ahem. I make every effort Not to spoil my grandsons (which doesn’t come close to balancing what the grandmothers do)
KEA 8 months ago
He could try teaching Nelson what real music sounds like.
mistercatworks 8 months ago
I’m positive there must be an app for that.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 8 months ago
If my children and grandchildren lived in the same province as me I’d bake more often.
William Stoneham Premium Member 8 months ago
Best job I’ve ever had!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 8 months ago
“….and NOBODY does it better.”
The-Great-Gildersleeve 8 months ago
Fat Earl (2024) last seen on the 22nd…….reruns bite…… sigh
bwswolf 8 months ago
Great point there ……… Nelson …….. (plus you probably scored a few points with Grandpa) ….. ;)
pamela welch Premium Member 8 months ago
So sweet ♥♥
markkahler52 8 months ago
Nelson, I’ll bet you’d like some coffee ice cream!!
Mary McNeil Premium Member 8 months ago
Since Earl raised his offspring to dump their offspring off on him, as they can’t be bothered….
Ukko wilko 8 months ago
Got that done too – can I go now?
John Schneider 8 months ago
This is at least the third time Pickles has made this exact same joke. Same joke, but slight differences in the scene.
jerry400 8 months ago
Someone has to feed the dog and the cat …