Well, there’s certainly nothing to Grumble about today, but since the fresh snacks have arrived, I suppose we should open the Grumbling Room anyway. You know, just to get ready for tomorrow.
Wow, Georgia! You’ve outdone yourself with this one. All the talk of needing T-shirts and mugs and such for this drawing or that drawing (which has always been true) is definitely true here.
Yes… what everyone said… beautiful, gorgeous, such lovely Christmas sentiments… but my favorite part is the robber mice singing Christmas carols with a heart above them. Sooo sweet !
Congrats on ID’ing the Robber Mice! The two in the lower left are Tabitha and Sir Figaro Newton; in the middle, Tommy with the Tommybaum and Sophie; upper right are Burt and Baba Mouse; and right are kitten Beatrix and dog Trevor.
Beatrixia: Elvis, we have a whole set of scrolls for transcribing. And maybe set up for the moveable press.
Elvis-Anum: It’s a good thing I have my apprentices (Introduced March 22nd). It’s always good to have recipes by Better Pyramids and Oases or the humor of Erma Bombosis. Tira and Ebonee, you can make copies of the originals while Akil and Hapi set up the press. And who is this damp cat?
Snowfall Braggart: It is I, Snowfall Braggart, actor extraordinaire. I have been unjustly accused of taking more than my fair share. Not to mention my beautiful fur is now in this sadly disheveled state.
Puckmosis: I have a feeling there’s a lot you’re not saying, Mr. Braggart. But I’m sure Barbara’s shop can set your hair to rights.
Bea: And we’ll be sure to keep a close eye on you. Just to make sure there are no further mishaps.
Say why is Lupin and Puck shorter than others? And waitsamminute what be that in bottom center? Egads. Them pesky pestiferous pestilential pestering pests is back and thems is contaminateeng the festival venue! Times to calls the pests controls. Begone ye vile vermins! Begone ye pesky harbeengers of the plague! Keeps away from them cakes and goodies!!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful holiday art, Georgia! I know the Orb encompasses many beliefs so I will wish a Seasons Greetings to all!
My little black cat Lucky (a total Puck doppelganger with 4 legs) passed his one month checkup after the radiated iodine treatment with flying colors. We just finished an hour of lap time together reading Breaking Cat News and our Sunday comics, and just enjoying pets and purrs. With Lucky home and happy with Terri and me and his sister Missy, I don’t need anything else to know that these will be the best holidays ever!
The artwork on this one is outstanding. The layout is so perfectly balanced. Each individual tableau contains so many tiny details, like the song books the mice are holding and the book Trevor is reading to Beatrix. And there are so many different patterns in the jammies, the wrapping paper on the packages Tabitha and Sir Fig are carrying, Trevor’s doggie mat, the snowflakes, the hearts, the stars…it must have taken hours to sketch and paint.
Indeed, A merry, happy and healthy to all! And a dignified and solemn “Meow” to all our furred friends. May your new year be Brrrrrrrrrt! and Mrrrrrrt as well!
Love it! Because of schedules my family is celebrating Christmas today, so it gave me joy to see this. Love, peace, good health, and friendship to all!
So much to love today! Just a few highlights: Beatrix resting peacefully, Burt and Baba Mouse have matching sleepwear, Tabitha’s sleep mask! Oh, my heart…every character is so precious.
Definitely a Hallmark/Lifetime story line, interrupting the story for a commercial break. They never do that at TCM, their “commercials” are always before and after the movies.
I saved this comic the first time it came out because it had all the characters (at the time). I think it would be pretty difficult to duplicate now with so many characters having been added to the lineup.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year! I’ve never understood the “Happy Holidays” thing—I celebrate Christmas, but if someone wished me Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza, I would be honored and accept it in the spirit intended.
uncle snipe about 11 hours ago
The purrfect Christmas wish. And I second the thought. For the Orb, and the rest of the world.
McColl34 Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Well, there’s certainly nothing to Grumble about today, but since the fresh snacks have arrived, I suppose we should open the Grumbling Room anyway. You know, just to get ready for tomorrow.
WelshRat Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Nadolig llawen. (‘borrows’ some Lebkuchen from the grumbling room.)
Le'letha Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Classic and beautiful! A wonderful choice for this Sunday.
BarbaraKrooss about 11 hours ago
Merry, Merry! Best wishes to all!
McColl34 Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Wow, Georgia! You’ve outdone yourself with this one. All the talk of needing T-shirts and mugs and such for this drawing or that drawing (which has always been true) is definitely true here.
Ahsum about 11 hours ago
Sunday Funday
marilynnbyerly about 11 hours ago
Tommy and the tommybaum or Beatrix asleep against Trevor? It’s hard to pick my favorite image.
BarbaraKrooss about 11 hours ago
Anyone want some fresh-from-the oven chocolate chip and/or oatmeal cookies? Fresh-brewed coffee, hot chocolate, milk, tea ? … or a bit of eggnog?
JLChi about 11 hours ago
So incredible! Just gorgeous. Thank you, Georgia.
But are Iggy and Ora Zella tucked away in bed dreaming of Santa and presents?
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Always good to see Baba Mouse.
Ambush Kitten about 11 hours ago
And the same to you Georgia. Thanks for the awesome gift today!
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 11 hours ago
Talk about warm fuzzies! Merry Christmas!
howtheduck about 10 hours ago
A nice set of adjectives and nouns.
GreasyOldTam about 10 hours ago
I thought there are some missing kittens until I realized this is a rerun from 2020.
saobadao about 10 hours ago
Peace, health, friendship. Amen!
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 10 hours ago
Love and light to you all, with warm holiday wishes to those who celebrate the season.
Lifeflame about 10 hours ago
Thank you Georgea for your Talent, and for making this space for us.
Everyman127 about 10 hours ago
Christmas is my favorite holiday, Merry Christmas.
KD2 about 9 hours ago
Yes… what everyone said… beautiful, gorgeous, such lovely Christmas sentiments… but my favorite part is the robber mice singing Christmas carols with a heart above them. Sooo sweet !
Lady Bri about 9 hours ago
Oh! I ❤️ the cat’s pajamas! This is so beautiful! I’m going to print it out and put it on my fridge/wall! ☺️
Jungle Empress about 7 hours ago
I love seeing everyone in their jammies! Especially Tommy!
valeries Premium Member about 7 hours ago
Congrats on ID’ing the Robber Mice! The two in the lower left are Tabitha and Sir Figaro Newton; in the middle, Tommy with the Tommybaum and Sophie; upper right are Burt and Baba Mouse; and right are kitten Beatrix and dog Trevor.
emiesty2 about 7 hours ago
Lupin still keeps as far away from Goldie as possible.
Gent about 7 hours ago
We wish you a meowy catmas and a happy mew year.
Kitty Katz about 6 hours ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the oPyramid Library
Beatrixia: Elvis, we have a whole set of scrolls for transcribing. And maybe set up for the moveable press.
Elvis-Anum: It’s a good thing I have my apprentices (Introduced March 22nd). It’s always good to have recipes by Better Pyramids and Oases or the humor of Erma Bombosis. Tira and Ebonee, you can make copies of the originals while Akil and Hapi set up the press. And who is this damp cat?
Snowfall Braggart: It is I, Snowfall Braggart, actor extraordinaire. I have been unjustly accused of taking more than my fair share. Not to mention my beautiful fur is now in this sadly disheveled state.
Puckmosis: I have a feeling there’s a lot you’re not saying, Mr. Braggart. But I’m sure Barbara’s shop can set your hair to rights.
Bea: And we’ll be sure to keep a close eye on you. Just to make sure there are no further mishaps.
MyaApplesauce about 6 hours ago
I wonder if Georgia also used this strip as a holiday card.
Lauren Kramer about 6 hours ago
Have a marvelous holidays!
Gent about 6 hours ago
Say why is Lupin and Puck shorter than others? And waitsamminute what be that in bottom center? Egads. Them pesky pestiferous pestilential pestering pests is back and thems is contaminateeng the festival venue! Times to calls the pests controls. Begone ye vile vermins! Begone ye pesky harbeengers of the plague! Keeps away from them cakes and goodies!!
Gent about 6 hours ago
And where be Iggy and Orazoozoo? Why thems is ain’t in the peecture at all but even all them steenky mice is there.
cat19632001 about 6 hours ago
Lupin Toe Beans!
cat19632001 about 5 hours ago
::raises a mug of coffee to BCN, Georgia, and the Orb::
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♪"Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
From now on, our troubles will be miles away
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Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more
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Through the years we all will be together
If the fates allow
So hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now"♫
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(Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Written by: Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore)
tatempleman about 5 hours ago
Thank you for sharing this beautiful holiday art, Georgia! I know the Orb encompasses many beliefs so I will wish a Seasons Greetings to all!
My little black cat Lucky (a total Puck doppelganger with 4 legs) passed his one month checkup after the radiated iodine treatment with flying colors. We just finished an hour of lap time together reading Breaking Cat News and our Sunday comics, and just enjoying pets and purrs. With Lucky home and happy with Terri and me and his sister Missy, I don’t need anything else to know that these will be the best holidays ever!
Sue Ellen about 4 hours ago
The artwork on this one is outstanding. The layout is so perfectly balanced. Each individual tableau contains so many tiny details, like the song books the mice are holding and the book Trevor is reading to Beatrix. And there are so many different patterns in the jammies, the wrapping paper on the packages Tabitha and Sir Fig are carrying, Trevor’s doggie mat, the snowflakes, the hearts, the stars…it must have taken hours to sketch and paint.
golfgranny47 about 4 hours ago
Such a beautiful picture!
Finbar Gurdy about 4 hours ago
Must be a few years old? I don’t see Ziggy and OZ…
morningglory73 Premium Member about 4 hours ago
Thank you Georgia, and the very same to you and your family.
Space_cat about 4 hours ago
Indeed, A merry, happy and healthy to all! And a dignified and solemn “Meow” to all our furred friends. May your new year be Brrrrrrrrrt! and Mrrrrrrt as well!
lsnielson about 4 hours ago
Joyous Holidays whichever one you celebrate. Or Happy Winter/Summer if you don’t celebrate anything.
anarresa Premium Member about 4 hours ago
Feliz Navidad El Gato News! Such a big cast now, love them all
Charles & Susan Premium Member about 4 hours ago
Merry Christmas Georgia Dunn!
Celtic Dragon about 3 hours ago
Happy Whatever Turns You On.
Katzen1415 about 3 hours ago
Love it! Because of schedules my family is celebrating Christmas today, so it gave me joy to see this. Love, peace, good health, and friendship to all!
Sakura Tomoe about 3 hours ago
Merry Christmas everyone!
DorseyBelle about 3 hours ago
So much to love today! Just a few highlights: Beatrix resting peacefully, Burt and Baba Mouse have matching sleepwear, Tabitha’s sleep mask! Oh, my heart…every character is so precious.
ladykat about 3 hours ago
A very Merry Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwaanza to Georgia and her family, and every single member of the Orb ande their furbabies!
Daltongang Premium Member about 3 hours ago
Definitely a Hallmark/Lifetime story line, interrupting the story for a commercial break. They never do that at TCM, their “commercials” are always before and after the movies.
Hamilton A. Cat about 3 hours ago
OT.
Hamilton A. Cat’s Christmas Dinner Recipes
rs0204 Premium Member about 2 hours ago
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my dear friends here on Breaking Cat News. Reading you each day is a gift.
besuper about 2 hours ago
Thank you, Georgia for a wonderful, heartwarming portrait of the kitties we love so much. Loving, Happy Holiday!
azkfwecho Premium Member about 1 hour ago
OT-Ricky Bennett
azkfwecho Premium Member about 1 hour ago
OT-Red One
azkfwecho Premium Member about 1 hour ago
I saved this comic the first time it came out because it had all the characters (at the time). I think it would be pretty difficult to duplicate now with so many characters having been added to the lineup.
Catmom about 1 hour ago
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year! I’ve never understood the “Happy Holidays” thing—I celebrate Christmas, but if someone wished me Happy Hanukkah or Kwanza, I would be honored and accept it in the spirit intended.
KrisJustKris Premium Member about 1 hour ago
Merry Christmas BCN family!
kappy.mrnustik Premium Member about 1 hour ago
Wishing Christmas Blessings to Georgia, and to you, Orb.
cat19632001 33 minutes ago
Holding up a lit candle for all the Orbsters we’re waiting to hear from.