Pickles by Brian Crane for July 13, 2024

The cyber age requires cyber solutions. [No, I have no idea what that means…]

Opal has to leave them alone long enough in case they want to make new grandbabies for her.

time to start checking the real estate listings ⌂

When someone calls a cell phone that is turned off, the caller doesn’t get a ring sound.

Over here in China, the cellphone service provider “helpfully” informs the person calling you “The user’s phone is powered off”.

I once forwarded my phone to my lady wife’s – to be certain it worked – and neglected to unforward it.

I found out the next day when she told me my line was always busy – and had gone to voicemail . . .

Actions Have Consequences

Move far, far away. And fast.

Next strategy …

Try throwing your phone into a lake. And if that doesn’t work, throw her into a lake

Airplane mode works as well!

So Earl was right too! But there won’t be any convincing Opal of that or of the fact that she clearly drives her daughter crazy calling her constantly

not answering the door might prove interesting ….. unless she calls the FBI ……. you always could spontaneously move across town

My wife and daughter speak on the phone multiple times a day. They both enjoy it

The mysteriously missing Dan is home for a change. No wonder she is not answering the phone!

Some of these days

You’ll miss your mommy

Some of these days

You’ll feel so lonely

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You’ll miss my hugging

You’ll miss my kisses

You’ll miss me, honey

When I go away

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And when I leave here

Your grief will be severe

You’ll miss your poor mommy

Some of these days

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(Apology to composers and Sophie Tucker)

What?? He was right?? Impossible! No freaking way! Must be a misprint or something.

I vividly remember not answering my Mom’s call one time because I was not in the mood to talk to her. Of course since she’s gone I would give anything to have that chance again.

My FIL called us constantly, so we’d answer about half the time. He was retired, bored, and had nothing but time on his hands, whereas we were way too busy with our jobs and raising kids.

Oh, suck it up. She’s raised you and supported you your whole life. You can give her a few minutes on the phone.

This is almost as bad as Marie, Frank and Robert “making themselves at home” in Raymond’s home all the time. I never want to be close enough to my parents than at least an hour’s drive.

Sylvia turns off her phone so that she can turn Dan on.

Why not call Dan?

Try turning off your mom, Sylvia.

Dan is actually in a strip for maybe the third time in 6 years.

Someone once said you should live 1,000 miles from your parents. When I drove to visit them, it was 1,003 miles! Worked very well.

I have a friend who doesn’t answer or respond to phone messages or texts in a short time. BUT if I don’t get back to her immediately I sure hear about it.

Mommie Dearest?

Sylvia has a husband? I thought she was single?

My parents have been gone for 30 years. Someday Sylvia you’re going to miss those unexpected visits.

With me I worry about my kids! That won’t stop no matter how far they move. Kids don’t feel same way towards parents though. They think about us!

Why, oh why, can’t parents understand that once a week is fine for “calling in” on their adult youngsters!

Mom will find you every time.

That’s one way to get mom to visit, that is if you want it.

I feel your pain. Big mistake living next door.

Mom, I am cleaning the house would you like to help … the vibrating vacuum is loud and I couldn’t feel or hear your call? You can start on the basement, and please don’t forget the crawl space.

Parents worry about their children regardless of age.

Be careful what you wish for. I can’t talk to my mom anymore. Because she died.

It’s not my mom who is the problem, it’s my sister. She gets on a texting binge and I can’t get anything done.

I would never just go to my daughter’s house without her knowing. Neither of us are open to drop-ins. If she’s out and wants to call and see if I am home for a visit, that’s fine. Her life is very hectic, and I would never impose. My mom expected me to visit her at her home every single day, usually more than once. I was working full time, a divorced mother, had 5 pets, and she wanted me to be there daily and do most of her shopping, too. Never asked for anything if I called, but as soon as I was home, she needed something. I was also working on a master’s degree at the time. This was pre-cell phone. My parents have both been gone since before people carried cell phones. My dad had an early version car phone that was attached inside the car. The calls were charged by the minute.

What did I say yesterday!!!!!! She lives NEXT DOOR!!!!!!!

Earl was right.