Our neighbor throws the imperfects over the garden fence into the “deer accessible” part of his yard. The deer take several bites from each, leaving the rest to rot and maybe create volunteer plants.
Why is it that, for 364 days a year, parents tell their children “Never accept candy from strangers”, but then one day a year, they tell them “Go and demand candy from strangers”?
We forgot until the last minute, so I had to make a run to Walmart. The place was a madhouse. Apparently a lot of other people put it off until too late too.
Reminds me of one house that was giving out ‘hard candies’ wrapped in gold foil. This was obviously too tantalizing. Popped one in my mouth and immediately spit it out in yard still walking away from house. It was coffee flavored. Next day went by house and noticed several other kids had same reaction.
Whenever I go past this house, I have flashback to that evening 55 years ago.
My wife didn’t like zucchini or broccoli I used in cooking but she’s coming around after 46 years. Who says people can’t change? You just have to be patient!
Just how much zucchini did Opal plant? One plant per person in the household should supply plenty. (I admit I have a two-person household but plant six zucchini a year. I have two sisters and a niece that take whatever I offer to make all kinds of freezer-friendly goodies. If I still have any it either goes to a local food pantry or into the compost bin depending on amount.)
C 24 days ago
You got off lightly, if they didn’t egg your house Opal
sirbadger 24 days ago
Maybe Earl remembered to buy candy, but he ate it.
Lucy Rudy 24 days ago
I’m surprised they didn’t smash them all over the sidewalk.
Concretionist 24 days ago
Our neighbor throws the imperfects over the garden fence into the “deer accessible” part of his yard. The deer take several bites from each, leaving the rest to rot and maybe create volunteer plants.
194919671982 24 days ago
Don’t stand too close to the window, they might throw one at you and one of those big suckers would break it.
rob.home 24 days ago
What’s wrong with zucchinis?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 24 days ago
It’s a start
Purple People Eater 24 days ago
Why is it that, for 364 days a year, parents tell their children “Never accept candy from strangers”, but then one day a year, they tell them “Go and demand candy from strangers”?
oldthang 24 days ago
People who grow zucchini deserver to have this problem.
iggyman 24 days ago
Not surprising, Earl!
Pet 24 days ago
We always handed out full size chocolate bars and there was one large group of teens, that we had watched grow up over about 10 or 11 years.
I always told them to come back at the end of the night, then we gave them all of our leftover chocolate.
Unlike some of our neighbors, we were never been egged or teepeed once :-))
The Reader Premium Member 24 days ago
Fertilizer!
ilikai 24 days ago
here’s a thought, cut your garden in half
Ol' me 24 days ago
We forgot until the last minute, so I had to make a run to Walmart. The place was a madhouse. Apparently a lot of other people put it off until too late too.
tremaine53 24 days ago
Opal’s knees are evidently so gross that they got blacked out in Panel #1.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 24 days ago
I told my dog this morning, “We survived Halloween!” But actually, we haven’t had any trick or treators here for decades!
gozirra2 Premium Member 24 days ago
Reminds me of one house that was giving out ‘hard candies’ wrapped in gold foil. This was obviously too tantalizing. Popped one in my mouth and immediately spit it out in yard still walking away from house. It was coffee flavored. Next day went by house and noticed several other kids had same reaction.
Whenever I go past this house, I have flashback to that evening 55 years ago.
kaycstamper 24 days ago
Lucky for you they didn’t smash them all over your house!
w16521 24 days ago
Well at least they didn’t egg or TP the house.
goboboyd 24 days ago
You reap what you sew. Are they sprouting?
Queen of America 24 days ago
What did she think was going to happen? How would she feel if Nelson got home with a bag of vegetables?
ANIMAL 24 days ago
The gift that KEEPS ON GIVING
Slowly, he turned... 24 days ago
So are zucchinis a trick or a treat?
Angry Indeed Premium Member 24 days ago
My wife didn’t like zucchini or broccoli I used in cooking but she’s coming around after 46 years. Who says people can’t change? You just have to be patient!
prrdh 23 days ago
Either that, or it’s a late crop.
Zebrastripes 23 days ago
….or TP hanging from the tree…..
[Unnamed Reader - 68637d] 23 days ago
Well until next year’s zucchini bummer crop
waes-hael 23 days ago
Leave ‘em there and you’ll have EVEN more! Can just tell the kids “Pick your own treat!”
ladykat 23 days ago
Nobody wanted zucchini.
oish 23 days ago
QUICK! Get them off the ground before they become more zucchinis!
bittenbyknittin 23 days ago
That happened to me the year I gave out pencils.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 23 days ago
Opal preserved them in the freezer. Let’s hope Earl has a mulcher on his tractor.
zeexenon 23 days ago
Almost time to make her famous SPAM-Yogurt-Zucchini Thanksgiving dinner.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 23 days ago
FUNNY!
ragsarooni 23 days ago
Shoulda KNOWN that was comin’ Earl….
Mike Baldwin creator 23 days ago
Definitely a trick!
kab2rb 23 days ago
Surprised did not soap your windows. I remember my mom handed out pop corn, trying to be cheap, kids not happy, soaped window.
brick10 23 days ago
The raccoons and opossums will clean those up in a matter of days.
markkahler52 23 days ago
Strewn there along with Martin Wright’s “Halloween Treats!”
wildlandwaters 23 days ago
be happy they didn’t toss ’em through your windows!
berengar 23 days ago
Or throw them through the glass windows.
KrisJustKris Premium Member 23 days ago
Better than eggs on the house or toilet paper in the trees.
pamela welch Premium Member 23 days ago
They didn’t egg the house, they squashed it!
Robert Nowall Premium Member 23 days ago
Get out the lawnmower, and see how they mulch.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 23 days ago
Better your lawn than the front of your house.
adrianrune 23 days ago
Just how much zucchini did Opal plant? One plant per person in the household should supply plenty. (I admit I have a two-person household but plant six zucchini a year. I have two sisters and a niece that take whatever I offer to make all kinds of freezer-friendly goodies. If I still have any it either goes to a local food pantry or into the compost bin depending on amount.)