Time for all those holiday parties. If anything, a reminder to have some restraint in the consumption of alcohol or you might find yourself the object of desire of someone, perhaps, not so desirable to you.
Where have you been all my life?
Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category
Toujour amour
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009All aboard!
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009In a twist of fate, a steam train came to the rescue of over 100 stranded commuters in England. They’ve been having a bout of severe weather and the modern electric trains were out of commission. Tornado, the first “new” steam train built in 50 years was in the area for a special “Christmas” trip for train fans. Bet these commuters were singing the praises of “old” technology.
Do I have to help stoke the fire?
Returns
Monday, December 28th, 2009It’s that time of year . . . when the Christmas songs have stopped, the things you bought last week go on sale for half-off, and the shop assistants have suffered a meltdown of the “little grey cells.”
Do you have a receipt? . . . a receipt? . . . a receipt? . . .
Christmas in Space
Saturday, December 26th, 2009I’m sure it’s a bit lonely being on the International Space Station and away from your family on Christmas but you certainly get the best view of Santa’s route around the planet. If the Artic keeps melting at it’s present rate, Santa will need to take up residence on the ISS. Might be a tight fit with all the elves and reindeer.
It's not easy to eat a candy cane in a space helmet.
Joys and Toys
Thursday, December 24th, 2009A very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice to you all.
Click to see what Santa's up to now.
Just one more
Saturday, December 19th, 2009Candy, cookies, cake, they are everywhere this time of year. Just ask Santa. If we were wise, we’d have abstained from the goodies for a few weeks prior to the holidays. Instead we’ll all eat too much, enjoy ourselves and “pay the piper” later. There will be plenty of exercise shoveling snow in January. Those of you living in warmer climes will have to jog instead.
I'll have just one more piece of cake. I think my suspenders can take the strain.
Psychological Manipulation
Saturday, December 12th, 2009It’s that time of year again. The time when we forget that our innocent little children aren’t so innocent. They wrap us around their little fingers with hints and pleas for that special present. Making impossible promises of good behavior that disappear the minute the wrapping comes off. What a great time!
Can I please have a pterodactyl? Please! I'll feed it and walk it and change it's litter box . . . please!
Turkey
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Apologies in advance to all my vegetarian friends (please look the other way). By next week, we’ll all be so tired of turkey, vegetables might be a tasty alternative.
Turkey, turkey casserole, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup, turkey ice cream . . .
Occupational Hazards
Friday, November 13th, 2009It was one of those days, the video card in my laptop failed. It is a known issue and, so, covered by the manufacturer. Still, not much fun and it played havoc with my original plans for the day. But I can imagine other professions where the daily hazards are much more dangerous. Meanwhile, at the North Pole:
Oh! Not again! Damned reindeer!
Jitters
Saturday, November 7th, 2009The thought of the holidays rapidly approaching drives most people frantic. We’re all hoping to find the perfect gifts for the special people in our lives. For most cartoonists, there’s the additional strain of coming up with another brilliant holiday card that no one has ever thought of before. Which is why mine tend to arrive in January.
XBox? You'll shoot somebody's eye out, kid.