Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for August 22, 2012

Poor dad is feeling kinda urpy.

dont’t throw up!

Stay away from ‘Angry Little Girls’.

Petey is having a good time – great for him.

Was it a plastic bag?

Madeline and Peter seem dumbstruck by their kids’ comments. They should be used to the oddness by now!

I am really going to miss cul de sac! I wish you could get better, and not just because of the strip. Last week I had a friend die, and another friend is moving to another state, and now weI will loose Alice and Petey!

I bet it was a washed up jelly fish. those things can be beautiful in water, but hideous when dead on the beach.

Really beautiful art work today.

I’m surprised that Petey isn’t grossed out like his dad.

Petey is happy and actually laughing.

And yes, the artwork today is OUTSTANDING, RICHARD!

Michael J. Fox will be returning to TV, seems he’s got his Parkinson’s under control. A ray of hope?

Try Red & Rover. It’s a friendly strip.

I lost my Mom to Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a nasty thing. Richard, my prayers are with you.

Richard, I’m so sorry to hear about your illness. Thank you for all the great cartoons you’ve cheered our days with. May God give you strength and comfort.

I’m looking for a replacement now for Monday.

Take care of yourself Richard,. You will be missed…

So going to miss this. Anyone have any suggestions as to other comics that will consistently make me smile? Thank you so much Richard for so many good comic memories!

I wasn’t aware that Richard was dealing with Parkinson’s… I’m very sorry to hear that. As an artist myself I know it must be hard not to do something you love. I have really grown to love this strip and the way you draw and put it together. Well wishes be with you going forward!! Your work will be missed

I will sorely miss this strip. Best of luck and best wishes to you Richard Thompson. I thank you for the enjoyment you’ve given me over the years.

the horror, the horror

They found a washed up Haggis on the beach!? Those things are stomachy looking and squelch real good!

I will miss the kids, like real kids gone off on their own and not writing home…

Love dad’s face in the last panel.

And I just discovered this strip fairly recently.

Time to start at the beginning.

WAIT. Stop the bus. Is Petey actually SMILING??!!!!

I so adore this comic strip and am sad to learn of Richard’s retirement. I cannot imagine my day without this gorgeous artwork and the Otterloop family.

Richard, many a day I have seen myself in the “Cul de Sac” story line… what a delight it has been to recapture the joy of being both Mom and a 4 year old, again~

Thank you from the bottom of my ageless heart <3Take gentle care and never, ever give up~!

Said, you can try Get Fuzzy.