I specifically requested this week during my bereavement so that we could all share the now classic reminder to take out the top rack in the oven and the “and an oh @#*1 to you too!” on Thanksgiving this year!
Mac is home from Butler University and went with me to Costco. It’s an experience to go through Costco with a walking stomach that can’t be filled.
“Oh, look. Orange Juice. Can I have orange juice?” the stomach asks.
“Yes, you can have orange juice,” the weary father responds.
“Hey, look at that bag of chicken nuggets…”
“Get the nuggets,” I say. Then I say yes to pizzas, cheese sticks, Propel water, Cheez-It crackers…on and on until I forget why we came to the store in the first place. He has succeeded in wearing me down.
At the checkout, the father is conflicted between his happiness that the child is home and his wish that Butler University was still feeding him. The bill arrives: $378.21. The clerk responds with a knowing smile, seeing the 6’1” stomach with the 1% body fat. The father removes his abused credit card and swipes it. Oh, well. He’s my son, and I love him. Once back at home, the father holds his Manhattan in his shaking hand and stares into space as his wife of 32 years cheerfully says, “Alexandria will be home on Tuesday!”
My cats are mad at me. During the night, they scattered my reusable shopping bags all over the apartment, upended my computer chair (not an easy feat, that sucker is HEAVY!) and shoved my laptop to the other side of my table/desk. I told them they were a bunch of twerps as I picked up the mess, and now they are scolding me with enthusiasm, conviction and extreme prejudice!
It seems that Thanksgiving week is a time for new cats. I was looking for the year with the GoComics meltdown, 2022, the other day and the Monday strip that year had Iggy and Ora Zella in the room.
Many years ago, I found my four cats staring at a cabinet door near the floor. I opened it up to see another cat disappear into the darkness. The cheapskate contractor who built the apartment building did not put in a divider between my cabinet space and the adjacent apartment’s cabinet space. I had to move the kibble.
Ricky Bennett about 1 month ago
Lupin’s tail is using fuzzy logic to determine that he doesn’t like the guest…
uncle snipe about 1 month ago
Next on BCN: See the People Foster FAIL !
FreihEitner Premium Member about 1 month ago
Ah, the 2019 introduction of Goldie. (was it really that long ago?)
Georgia Dunn creator about 1 month ago
I specifically requested this week during my bereavement so that we could all share the now classic reminder to take out the top rack in the oven and the “and an oh @#*1 to you too!” on Thanksgiving this year!
Gent about 1 month ago
Obveeously it a steenky invader from outer space. Just what them alien astronut theorists was always suspected.
WelshRat Premium Member about 1 month ago
BCN: – Enter the Goldie.
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 1 month ago
Classic behavior from the boys. Puck is often the welcome wagon.
The Humanist about 1 month ago
I forgot the guests.
win.45mag about 1 month ago
I love his suspenders. Very Mary Tyler Moore-ish.
DorseyBelle about 1 month ago
So many BoCH! [that’s Back of Cat Head, for newer readers]
The Humanist about 1 month ago
Many people try to be perfect and clean their houses when guests come to their house.
PoodleGroomer about 1 month ago
Is the guest going to understand the concept of sharing a turkey?
SheMc about 1 month ago
Of course she wants to be best friends XXX
artchick530 about 1 month ago
I see that Lupin disliked her from the start, even before she swiped – er, I mean borrowed – his tape recorder!
rs0204 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Holiday week ritual
Mac is home from Butler University and went with me to Costco. It’s an experience to go through Costco with a walking stomach that can’t be filled.
“Oh, look. Orange Juice. Can I have orange juice?” the stomach asks.
“Yes, you can have orange juice,” the weary father responds.
“Hey, look at that bag of chicken nuggets…”
“Get the nuggets,” I say. Then I say yes to pizzas, cheese sticks, Propel water, Cheez-It crackers…on and on until I forget why we came to the store in the first place. He has succeeded in wearing me down.
At the checkout, the father is conflicted between his happiness that the child is home and his wish that Butler University was still feeding him. The bill arrives: $378.21. The clerk responds with a knowing smile, seeing the 6’1” stomach with the 1% body fat. The father removes his abused credit card and swipes it. Oh, well. He’s my son, and I love him. Once back at home, the father holds his Manhattan in his shaking hand and stares into space as his wife of 32 years cheerfully says, “Alexandria will be home on Tuesday!”
Katzen1415 about 1 month ago
Ah, it’s Goldie behind that door. No wonder Lupin looks so upset.
bonita.eley about 1 month ago
Puck wants to be friendly but Lupin is a born warrior!
quietmuse about 1 month ago
This is literally the way I remember to take my top rack out. Thanks, Georgia, for saving my Thanksgiving every year!
Charles about 1 month ago
Ah, the good old days, back when she was still married.
ladykat about 1 month ago
My cats are mad at me. During the night, they scattered my reusable shopping bags all over the apartment, upended my computer chair (not an easy feat, that sucker is HEAVY!) and shoved my laptop to the other side of my table/desk. I told them they were a bunch of twerps as I picked up the mess, and now they are scolding me with enthusiasm, conviction and extreme prejudice!
Susanna Premium Member about 1 month ago
It seems that Thanksgiving week is a time for new cats. I was looking for the year with the GoComics meltdown, 2022, the other day and the Monday strip that year had Iggy and Ora Zella in the room.
Red Bird about 1 month ago
Puck is a real sweetheart. I would totally be his best friend.
Medtech4 about 1 month ago
To all those missing a loved one this time of year, my heart goes out to you. It gets a tiny bit easier with each passing year.
Kitty Katz about 1 month ago
Christina Aguilera may be Beautiful, but Lupin is…
Every day is so beautiful, then suddenly
They steal my mic.
Now and then all the cats and mice
Can be a pain,
Should be ashamed.
…….
I am in a snit
And that is how I’ll stay,
I’ll stay here and frown!
I am in a snit
In every single way
I won’t come around!
Don’t you bother me
Today!
willie_mctell about 1 month ago
Hmm… I don’t know about this.
PaulGoes about 1 month ago
Isn’t News after CN redundant?
MoultonFamily about 1 month ago
Sis: So is there a new cat at your house or is this a rerun?
sisterea about 1 month ago
This was when they got Goldie isn’t it
crazeekatlady about 1 month ago
OT
mistercatworks 24 days ago
Many years ago, I found my four cats staring at a cabinet door near the floor. I opened it up to see another cat disappear into the darkness. The cheapskate contractor who built the apartment building did not put in a divider between my cabinet space and the adjacent apartment’s cabinet space. I had to move the kibble.