From the earliest of times, fire has held a fascination for man. On a cold winter night I still love to sit in front of the wood stove with a scotch and a good book.
After many nights of sitting around campfires at my camp on the bayou, and watching glowing animal eyes at the edge of the clearing, I’ll have to pat Calvin on the back…he finally got one right!
Yes this is truly a Cauldron of Contentment. to be Capable of the Cutest Calvin. Cozy in front of a Crackling grate on a Carpet and to Cap this Comfortable Canvas, a Cat.
I disagree. I think Mr. Watterson has shown his true genius here! ~~ …Well! ~~ Leaving what comes after that to our own imaginations and anything he could have said would only have served to spoil that.
Great strip. I love the idea of “safety” near fire while snuggling with a warm tiger belly! Safety, fire, and being eaten by a tiger. What stark opposites set in such close and comforting proximity!!
Am I the only one surprised that Calvin’s parents allowed
him to be alone(except for a stuffed tiger)in a room with
a fire going full blast in a a fireplace?
Then everything in the house, the tiger and the kid stink endlessly of putrid, carcinogenic wood smoke. They trust a little boy around fire unsupervised? They’ll learn! Fire is better than candy to little boys, & this is Calvin we’re talking about here.
Today’s strip is a delightful change - Calvin happy and contented and, so far, not in trouble.
He should thank his parents for providing such a nice home. Just dreaming, but my grown kids are appreciative now.
Just because you can’t see the parents, some people have jumped to the conclusion that Calvin is unsupervised here. How do you know that his parents aren’t just a few feet away, snuggling together on the couch or something?
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Paradise…..
MontanaLady almost 15 years ago
It doesn’t get any better than that!!!
rentier almost 15 years ago
I love this one. Hobbes is here like a mother, who holds her children warm and protects them. It’s great!
carmy almost 15 years ago
How sweet it is!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 15 years ago
MontanaLady said, “It doesn’t get any better than that!!!”
I agree.
Yukoner almost 15 years ago
From the earliest of times, fire has held a fascination for man. On a cold winter night I still love to sit in front of the wood stove with a scotch and a good book.
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
One day the Animals gathered around and watched in fascination as Man invented a way to start a fire at will.
“That’s it,” muttered the Wise Old Owl. “The world will never be the same again.”
kreole almost 15 years ago
After many nights of sitting around campfires at my camp on the bayou, and watching glowing animal eyes at the edge of the clearing, I’ll have to pat Calvin on the back…he finally got one right!
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Just a great strip! Love it!
lazygrazer almost 15 years ago
Ah yes….the sweet smell of wood smoke and singed fur….
kpreethy almost 15 years ago
well calvin time to zzz……………..zzzzzzzzzzz………………zzzzz…….
rentier almost 15 years ago
It’s so very sweet!
mexdr1958 almost 15 years ago
Hobbes: Conscience, Pal, Partner in Crime, Voice of Reason, Critic, Resonance Box, First Tiger (G.R.O.S.S.), Bully, Drawing Engineer, Master Blueprint Producer, …. and Ph.D. in Pillowing.
marcoeldo almost 15 years ago
very tender sentiment…
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Priceless!
A classic strip.
jrbj almost 15 years ago
The true meaning of contentment.
ronaldmundy almost 15 years ago
BLISS.
bcarstensen1 almost 15 years ago
Awwwwww….
Silentknight7 almost 15 years ago
I knew I was missing out on something!
Yes this is truly a Cauldron of Contentment. to be Capable of the Cutest Calvin. Cozy in front of a Crackling grate on a Carpet and to Cap this Comfortable Canvas, a Cat.
JONSVSBOP almost 15 years ago
LIFE IS GOOD !
wicky almost 15 years ago
As good as it gets.
beentheredonethat almost 15 years ago
life is good!
couldn’t agree more
Ronshua almost 15 years ago
More could be said for a HOT Tiger tummy .
lewisbower almost 15 years ago
Er, Hobbes, you are going to clean the ashes in the morning?
cleokaya almost 15 years ago
Move over Calvin, I’m going to join you.
Trainwreck_1 almost 15 years ago
Ronshua said, about 1 hour ago
“More could be said for a HOT Tiger tummy .”
I disagree. I think Mr. Watterson has shown his true genius here! ~~ …Well! ~~ Leaving what comes after that to our own imaginations and anything he could have said would only have served to spoil that.
DolphinGirl78 almost 15 years ago
Sounds good to me… :)
celeconecca almost 15 years ago
Cartoon chiaroscuro excellently illustrated by Mr. Watterson!
klittle almost 15 years ago
Great strip. I love the idea of “safety” near fire while snuggling with a warm tiger belly! Safety, fire, and being eaten by a tiger. What stark opposites set in such close and comforting proximity!!
ratlum almost 15 years ago
Calvin I agree nothing better but in years to come when Hobbes gets old Susie might be better
rentier almost 15 years ago
What does a spouse say, looking in a mirror after beeing married for 40 years? - That serves him right!
theOPTIMUSprime89 almost 15 years ago
perfect!
IndyMan almost 15 years ago
Am I the only one surprised that Calvin’s parents allowed him to be alone(except for a stuffed tiger)in a room with a fire going full blast in a a fireplace?
rentier almost 15 years ago
They trust the tiger!
-DukeNukem- almost 15 years ago
Then everything in the house, the tiger and the kid stink endlessly of putrid, carcinogenic wood smoke. They trust a little boy around fire unsupervised? They’ll learn! Fire is better than candy to little boys, & this is Calvin we’re talking about here.
Gretchen's Mom almost 15 years ago
Pure bliss! Whether it’s a hot tiger’s belly or a hot husband’s belly … it’s ALL good!!! What more could anybody want or ask for?!?
Ronshua almost 15 years ago
So you agree ” could be ” , and I with you .
khpage almost 15 years ago
In light of our recent weather, those two have it down cold…
3hourtour Premium Member almost 15 years ago
it must be nice to draw a cartoon for ten years then show repeats for twenty
pilover3.1415926 almost 15 years ago
Calvin, I agree
marvee almost 15 years ago
Today’s strip is a delightful change - Calvin happy and contented and, so far, not in trouble. He should thank his parents for providing such a nice home. Just dreaming, but my grown kids are appreciative now.
brewwitch almost 15 years ago
Heaven, so long as you don’t tickle said tiger tummy. That would break the peace.
garfield246 almost 15 years ago
Hmmm… I wish I had a tiger to lie against near a fire.
Dino-1 almost 15 years ago
All’s right with the world! Goodnight everyone!
cutiepie29 almost 15 years ago
Just because you can’t see the parents, some people have jumped to the conclusion that Calvin is unsupervised here. How do you know that his parents aren’t just a few feet away, snuggling together on the couch or something?
kingpirgnob over 14 years ago
yet another great strip that should be in color
ThatOneKid about 2 months ago
The best thing