Pickles by Brian Crane for February 04, 2022

when is it the uncle’s (as well as aunt’s) job?

The best bosses get you to do what they want without issuing direct orders. Right?

You’re right there, Earl!

No Earl, she knows that’s her job.

The Things We Do For Love .

Earl borrowing from Harry Truman…

Bosses demand you do something while leaders request that you do it.

NOBODY out ranks Grandma..!!!!

I am grateful that I am the “best” and “fun” grandma. No, I do not spoil them. I correct them with love. Interpret that as you will. They did not and do not get away with bad behavior. I do not wish to have spoiled brat grand adults.

Wives can do that with just the “look.” Former elementary school teachers are especially adept at doing this.

Opal belittles Earl to Nelson…so yeah, Opals the boss…

You gotta love Earl!

It’s the difference between an avocation and a vacation.

I hope when I get to Earls age I can lay on the floor like that for more than a minute or two. But since I’m not his age yet and I cant do it now I’d say the prospect is not too good!!

curious whether i’m older than Grandpa yet i took a peek at wikipedia, finding out..

> Pickles is a daily and Sunday comic strip by Brian Crane focusing on a retired couple in their seventies, Earl and Opal Pickles. Pickles has been published since April 2, 1990.

Thinks? Opal KNOWS she’s boss.

If Mr. Pickle can get up off the floor at his age, he’s one up on me :)

“….and the correct answer is whatever she says.”

In a way Grandpa is right, Grandpa’s job is being the fun gun.

Well said Earl. You know of what you speak.

amen