I love Georgia’s comment in her siggy line. Is the “Whew” for the cats who got away with it, or because this arc has been like a triathlon for her! Party, wrestling match, cleanup up!
O.T. - Well, today Paul McCartney’s question: “Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I’m 64?” is finally relevant to me. I can’t believe how fast this last decade has gone by. Where the heck did the time go????
I wonder if there will be more clues that something was amiss while they were away? Is some cat still sound asleep in the house somewhere? Did one of the cats leave a coat? Didn’t they seal off the dumbwaiter that Figaro and Tabitha arrived on after Puck’s last adventure? When will they notice Lupin’s bell has gone missing? (And will he get a new one to Elvis’ horror???) What about the bag of Kitty Yum Yums that Tabitha was holding? How bad will Tortimer’s “hangover” be?
Not as subtle as they thought, it seems. Lupin does indeed look thrilled they are back, and we haven’t even seen Elvis. I do like the Woman’s view of things. I’m sure when I come home and the guinea pigs have knocked over the food bowl, it’s because they missed me. Right?
Off-topic: Tank the orange tabby is now permanently back with his owners. He was pining away in quarantine at the shelter. The shelter helped his owners make arrangements so that Tank could legally stay with them. They tell me he perked right up when he got home. I have not seen him in a couple of weeks. My guess is that he now has a cat flap and doesn’t need to come three blocks back to the old neighborhood for those three or four extra snacks he so vitally needs. I miss him but I am happy for him. All he wanted was to be with his people.
So is that “Whew” because this strip is finally done, or is it because her comic alter ego actually fell for the “we didn’t throw a party” attitude the four of them have going on?
Washington state readers: I will be giving a live, in-person talk at the Bothell library on July 30th! The talk will begin at 11:30am. I’ll speak a bit about BCN, comics, the cats, and answer questions from the audience. Afterwards books will be available for sale and I will be signing.
I hope you can attend! Register early, space will be limited due to Covid safety measures (understandably! I’m grateful they’re being safe!) You can find more information here: https://1.kcls.org/BCN
PSA…release date for Pucky, Prince of Bacon. I just got an email from Amazon that my pre-order will not ship until October 18. I don’t remember the original date, but it was Fall so not too big a delay so far.
Le'letha Premium Member about 2 years ago
I mean, she’s not wrong. Elvis misses her when she leaves the room, I think.
deadheadzan about 2 years ago
The Woman—— Always the Optimist!
anne o about 2 years ago
OT
LuvyaBebe05 about 2 years ago
The Boy found Beatrix’s shutter shades!
sugordon about 2 years ago
All’s well that end’s well.
Sue Ellen about 2 years ago
I love Georgia’s comment in her siggy line. Is the “Whew” for the cats who got away with it, or because this arc has been like a triathlon for her! Party, wrestling match, cleanup up!
DeerOrchid Premium Member about 2 years ago
Lupin jubilant toe beans – YAY
MrsXandamere about 2 years ago
I am absolutely certain all cats throw secret parties when their People are out of town.
Gloria Fleming about 2 years ago
O.T. - Well, today Paul McCartney’s question: “Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I’m 64?” is finally relevant to me. I can’t believe how fast this last decade has gone by. Where the heck did the time go????
WelshRat Premium Member about 2 years ago
I like the kids confusion. ‘The house is a bit messy and it wasn’t us?’
Sionyx about 2 years ago
Now we just have to hope no one starts to wonder where the gray cat fur came from.
CatRanger about 2 years ago
I wonder if there will be more clues that something was amiss while they were away? Is some cat still sound asleep in the house somewhere? Did one of the cats leave a coat? Didn’t they seal off the dumbwaiter that Figaro and Tabitha arrived on after Puck’s last adventure? When will they notice Lupin’s bell has gone missing? (And will he get a new one to Elvis’ horror???) What about the bag of Kitty Yum Yums that Tabitha was holding? How bad will Tortimer’s “hangover” be?
Jungle Empress about 2 years ago
Awww! Happy Lupin and happy Woman! And bonus Lupin toe beans! :D
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 2 years ago
They have her fooled.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
The Woman always knows what’s happening.
Finbar Gurdy about 2 years ago
Whew indeed!
Queen of America about 2 years ago
Lupin is SO cute! Are Elvis and the others still sleeping it off?
SheMc about 2 years ago
Aaawwww, so cute, so glad you’re back XXX
SusieB about 2 years ago
That’s their story and we’re all sticking to it
lauradolan about 2 years ago
What will the people think when they find all the kibble Tortimer horked in the trash? Kind of a spooky puzzle.
Katzen1415 about 2 years ago
Not as subtle as they thought, it seems. Lupin does indeed look thrilled they are back, and we haven’t even seen Elvis. I do like the Woman’s view of things. I’m sure when I come home and the guinea pigs have knocked over the food bowl, it’s because they missed me. Right?
Kitty Katz about 2 years ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Thomios: Time to get the Running of the Cat snacks together. Sue, do you mind getting a cheese wheel from the pantry?
Sue Chef: I didn’t think we had any cheese wheels.
Thomios: I have a feeling there’s one there now.
Sue: Here it is. All set for the honey and cheese charcuterie tray. Here comes one of the worker muses now.
Enter Melpomene
Thomios: Hey there, Mel. What sweet goodness do you have in store?
Mel: Diana and Bea are bringing my best lavender honey. They’ll be here in a trice.
Thomios: Wonderful! Your lavender honey is a real dilly!
Mel: I may be the Bee of Tragedy, but I can’t help smiling when I’m here.
DM2860 about 2 years ago
Typical cat owner, rationalizing any behavior. (Also true of any mom)
lsnielson about 2 years ago
I am glad to see the woman can still smile about everything.
prrdh about 2 years ago
When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
When the people are away, the cats will play.
scyphi26 about 2 years ago
…if that helps you sleep at night.
willie_mctell about 2 years ago
As I suspected, the cleanup had some rough edges.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
Off-topic: Tank the orange tabby is now permanently back with his owners. He was pining away in quarantine at the shelter. The shelter helped his owners make arrangements so that Tank could legally stay with them. They tell me he perked right up when he got home. I have not seen him in a couple of weeks. My guess is that he now has a cat flap and doesn’t need to come three blocks back to the old neighborhood for those three or four extra snacks he so vitally needs. I miss him but I am happy for him. All he wanted was to be with his people.
FrannieL Premium Member about 2 years ago
Hummingbirds are back. I got buzzed this morning. Filled two feeders, will fill more when the girls arrive. Happy Spring.
Red Bird about 2 years ago
Boy, that was a close one.
mpolo11 Premium Member about 2 years ago
And more yet undiscovered.
doralyn about 2 years ago
Oh the tension – and the woman takes a positive spin. Hooray!
Huggybearojb about 2 years ago
Uh Oh Beatrix’s shutter shades were found O_O
knight1192a about 2 years ago
So is that “Whew” because this strip is finally done, or is it because her comic alter ego actually fell for the “we didn’t throw a party” attitude the four of them have going on?
AndrewSihler about 2 years ago
Well, that’s putting an optimistic polish on things!
Ruth Brown about 2 years ago
Bet that cat food is more e pensive than a sitter.
sisterea about 2 years ago
Right just keep telling yourself that.
kangtourcat about 2 years ago
Check out todays Brewster Rockit.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
Why are all the CDs in the wrong cases?
KROverton about 2 years ago
Tommy left his shades.
Alicelth Premium Member about 2 years ago
OT
Georgia Dunn creator about 2 years ago
Washington state readers: I will be giving a live, in-person talk at the Bothell library on July 30th! The talk will begin at 11:30am. I’ll speak a bit about BCN, comics, the cats, and answer questions from the audience. Afterwards books will be available for sale and I will be signing.
I hope you can attend! Register early, space will be limited due to Covid safety measures (understandably! I’m grateful they’re being safe!) You can find more information here: https://1.kcls.org/BCN
arolarson Premium Member about 2 years ago
PSA…release date for Pucky, Prince of Bacon. I just got an email from Amazon that my pre-order will not ship until October 18. I don’t remember the original date, but it was Fall so not too big a delay so far.