The only annoying one at our house gets to be my own mom. She is lonely, been a widow for 11 years, and on the phone alot. Knows when somehow to call when least expected on timing. To hard to explain.
Now my husband he only gets annoying with long explanations. Me I short on explaining.
He also reads faster then me.
Opal doesn’t have a psychological problem, Joe-Allen – well, not necessarily, anyway. :) People differ in their tolerance for the presence of others, and “normal” covers a pretty broad area. Some are simply happier when they’re alone, and it’s stressful to them when they’re not…so Earl probably knows that, and he’s button-pushing just by being there. A little tacky, but Earl and Opal are clearly the kind of elderly couple who keep each other energized that way. It’s just their style, and it works for them. So what?
Oh Opal! I know that Earl ‘s noise habits get you in the nerves. What’s about you? You still keep clicking the knitting needles too loud. I can hear you still keep clicking; “click! click! click!”
Just keep on flagging them, they go away eventually. (Sometimes pretty quickly. Yesterday, one started appearing while I was reading my first comic of the day and it was gone within 10 minutes.)
Many women might not admit it, but if they’ve been homemakers for years after the kids left home, they grew accustomed to having the house all to themselves while their husbands were working. Once the husband is retired, the woman suddenly loses that peace & quiet, so the husband is an irritant, just by being there.
Llewellenbruce almost 14 years ago
“Is sleeping on the couch one of your JOYS too Earl”?
COWBOY7 almost 14 years ago
And enjoy it he does, Opal! Go Earl!
AwesomeComicsFan Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I’m glad I’m not married.
tomtweit almost 14 years ago
Works both ways at our house.
Jascat almost 14 years ago
Such a happy couple…8-|
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Earl knows how to push her buttons.
DolphinGirl78 almost 14 years ago
Grog: That only happens in long-term relationships I’ve discovered… :D
baggybut almost 14 years ago
Earl may have got his licks in today, but he better beware, Paybacks are of Opal’s choice when he is least expecting it. LOL
Nelly55 almost 14 years ago
same here BaldTom
kab2rb almost 14 years ago
The only annoying one at our house gets to be my own mom. She is lonely, been a widow for 11 years, and on the phone alot. Knows when somehow to call when least expected on timing. To hard to explain. Now my husband he only gets annoying with long explanations. Me I short on explaining. He also reads faster then me.
peter0423 almost 14 years ago
Opal doesn’t have a psychological problem, Joe-Allen – well, not necessarily, anyway. :) People differ in their tolerance for the presence of others, and “normal” covers a pretty broad area. Some are simply happier when they’re alone, and it’s stressful to them when they’re not…so Earl probably knows that, and he’s button-pushing just by being there. A little tacky, but Earl and Opal are clearly the kind of elderly couple who keep each other energized that way. It’s just their style, and it works for them. So what?
jtviper7 almost 14 years ago
happyboi1982 Not married … that’s why your name has HAPPY in it.
Wildmustang1262 almost 14 years ago
Oh Opal! I know that Earl ‘s noise habits get you in the nerves. What’s about you? You still keep clicking the knitting needles too loud. I can hear you still keep clicking; “click! click! click!”
wetidlerjr almost 14 years ago
More spam… It never ends !
JanLC almost 14 years ago
Just keep on flagging them, they go away eventually. (Sometimes pretty quickly. Yesterday, one started appearing while I was reading my first comic of the day and it was gone within 10 minutes.)
carmy almost 14 years ago
Is it a joy that he doesn’t realize it or a joy that he annoys her?
Smiley Rmom almost 14 years ago
Many women might not admit it, but if they’ve been homemakers for years after the kids left home, they grew accustomed to having the house all to themselves while their husbands were working. Once the husband is retired, the woman suddenly loses that peace & quiet, so the husband is an irritant, just by being there.
Abersmommy almost 14 years ago
They look exactly like the couple aceoss the street from my house and act like them too!