Here where I live in S. Fla., lap pools are usually maintained at 78 degrees, year round…not too bad as long as you keep moving after you jump into the water!
Susan, yes they really hate him. They are forcing him to learn to survive when he’s in water. And just think of all the millions of kid that are forced to spend time swimming in the summer. They always look like they’re having a horrible time. Poor Calvin, to be hated this way.
Calvin had better ‘pool his resources’ and at least learn the dog paddle, ‘oar’ Rosalyn will paddle him! At least he won’t be up the creek without a paddle.
And the day is still young Calvin.. The real fun doesn’t begin until you hit the water… Then realize that maybe the chances of fathering kids just hit zero as everything was flash frozen by that nice cold water… LOL
I used to go to the community pool but hovered around the sides. My stepfather showed me how to float “face down” and now I feel like I’ll probably not drown because even in exhaustion, one can float, lifting the head from the water for a breath.
margueritem about 13 years ago
MWAH_HAH_HAAAAAA!
rentier about 13 years ago
No one likes me, all are so cruel and mean to me!
jai-jai about 13 years ago
surprised ?!!
Koolfunkygrrl about 13 years ago
OMG…..poor Calvin…..lol
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
Party time.
pouncingtiger about 13 years ago
It looks like Calvin is about to have a “stroke”.
Phapada about 13 years ago
……!!!!!
LLABDDO about 13 years ago
You’d better be nice Calvin.your life will be in her hands.GLUB! GLUB!
Rodney99 about 13 years ago
Got that old sinking feeling again…
montylc2001 about 13 years ago
yah never know…lol
Phapada about 13 years ago
ha ha haa….Calvin!!!!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
You better learn to swim awful fast here Calvin….
tripwire45 about 13 years ago
Title of today’s strip: “The Day Calvin Died”.
wicky about 13 years ago
SHOW TIME!!!
Dkram about 13 years ago
He’s not long for this world..\\//
gjsjr41 about 13 years ago
The worm has turned.
florchi about 13 years ago
Here where I live in S. Fla., lap pools are usually maintained at 78 degrees, year round…not too bad as long as you keep moving after you jump into the water!
Bruce L2 about 13 years ago
Susan, yes they really hate him. They are forcing him to learn to survive when he’s in water. And just think of all the millions of kid that are forced to spend time swimming in the summer. They always look like they’re having a horrible time. Poor Calvin, to be hated this way.
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
I don’t know where you gett that from. I wish my parents taught me to swim. To this day, I still can’t.
Calvin doesn’t know how lucky he is.
celeconecca about 13 years ago
try 8 am in Ohio in early June.
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML about 13 years ago
whats not to like about a long legged blonde at the pool…???Lets see who can hold their breath the longest….
musicnut1986 about 13 years ago
Be afraid, Calvin. Be VERY afraid!
bahramthered about 13 years ago
So this is what happened to calvin and hobbes.
dflak about 13 years ago
It could be worse. Susie Derkins could be his swimming partner.
tegm about 13 years ago
ooooh this is bound to be good <3
rentier about 13 years ago
The face in the third panel!
Number Three about 13 years ago
Awwwwwwww! That’ll do!
LOL xxx
Puddleglum2 about 13 years ago
Calvin is a bit ‘jumpy’ this morning!
Puddleglum2 about 13 years ago
Calvin had better ‘pool his resources’ and at least learn the dog paddle, ‘oar’ Rosalyn will paddle him! At least he won’t be up the creek without a paddle.
billdi Premium Member about 13 years ago
calvin’s expressions in panels 3 and 4 are great
coffeeturtle about 13 years ago
Lesson #1: How to know if someone is drowning.Any volunteers?CALVIN! :-)
khpage about 13 years ago
Calvin’s babysitter will make sure that he is in over his head and out of his depth pronto….
DerkinsVanPelt218 about 13 years ago
OF COURSE!
alviebird about 13 years ago
I think Susan is assuming that Calvin’s parents know the nature of Rosalyn’s relationship with Calvin, and that she would be his instructor.
gofinsc about 13 years ago
If he doesn’t cooperate, Rosalynn will have him sit in the corner. Of the deep end.
chirodc about 13 years ago
revenge can be a bitter sweet treat! :o)
bmonk about 13 years ago
At least Rosalyn has the authority to make Calvin learn—this way eventually he will be able to enjoy himself.
But the process getting there may not be too pretty.
squirrel500 about 13 years ago
Uh-oh!
squirrel500 about 13 years ago
This doesn’t look to good!
Mitchtheone about 13 years ago
And the day is still young Calvin.. The real fun doesn’t begin until you hit the water… Then realize that maybe the chances of fathering kids just hit zero as everything was flash frozen by that nice cold water… LOL
Gretchen's Mom about 13 years ago
Go Rosalyn!!!!!
;-)
doc white about 13 years ago
Calvin hsa met Hi"s WATERLOOOOOOO NO
j.bird55 about 13 years ago
paybacks a b*tch
Shikamoo Premium Member about 13 years ago
Calvin is sunk.
lin4869 about 13 years ago
I used to go to the community pool but hovered around the sides. My stepfather showed me how to float “face down” and now I feel like I’ll probably not drown because even in exhaustion, one can float, lifting the head from the water for a breath.
ratlum about 13 years ago
Rosalyn for a swimming instructor Calvin can not cope with this without help.spaceman Spiff for example?
sleepeeg3 about 13 years ago
@lin4869 – I think your stepfather was trying to kill you… lol! Showing you how to float on your BACK would have been far less risky and practical.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 13 years ago
It’s not about the swimming it’s about the teacher — what is his mom thinking??
dangerj03 about 13 years ago
Charle Brown would of said: “AHHHHHHGGG”.