Opal, don’t interrupt him with chores when he’s reading the funnies. At least wait until he’d finished. And you can fix the toaster and the garbage disposal yourself (or hire someone) if you want it done right this minute.
Toast the bread with the iron & just give the table scrapes to the neighbors dog problem solved while your at it Opal can you iron my paints getting on the wrinkly side again
Opal would be nagging if she said something like, “Earl, you always…” or “Earl, how come you NEVER…” or “You never listen to me.” But in this case she’s simply stating a practical fact/ bringing it to his attention. He would do well to courteously listen.
el8 almost 12 years ago
the hearing aid’s not hearing
Llewellenbruce almost 12 years ago
He heard you Opal. He’s just not listening.
The Nihilist almost 12 years ago
Nope, the hearing is just fine, it’s the response mechanism that does not.
Just like my dogs, they respond to stimulus they want to — otherwise it’s — huh, you talkin to me…
Can’t blame Earl either…
Linguist almost 12 years ago
‘ear,’ear, Earl, pay attention while I’m nagging.
poppy1313 almost 12 years ago
Earl and I have a well trained Husband’s ear.
dugharry almost 12 years ago
Known as selective deafness, very handy ailment!
orinoco womble almost 12 years ago
Some guys have it taped. They don’t learn to fix things, they learn where to call to get them fixed.
pelican47 almost 12 years ago
Anyone remember when you could find a small appliance repair shop that would fix toasters?
naturally_easy almost 12 years ago
…or TVs and VCRs?
Kathe almost 12 years ago
…vacuum cleaners and sewing machines?
celeconecca almost 12 years ago
oh dear heavens – these are my parents.
isthereanybodyoutthere almost 12 years ago
Oh yes, and by the way Opal, Earl is just letting you know that “we” do not hav a problem, “you” have a problem, see to that yourself.
Z0LTAR almost 12 years ago
Earl’s not earling
GROG Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Ain’t hearing aids great? Especially when you can turn them off.
dfowensby almost 12 years ago
what’s this “we” thing, kid? don’t you have your own home?
Plods with ...™ almost 12 years ago
My mom spent $75 for the audiologist to tell her my dad wasn’t hard of hearing, he was just ignoring her.
Ian Jones Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I love the soft background colouring. Beautifully done.
Stagger Lee almost 12 years ago
Opal, just tell him that the TV is broken, that will get his attention.
ewalnut almost 12 years ago
Opal, don’t interrupt him with chores when he’s reading the funnies. At least wait until he’d finished. And you can fix the toaster and the garbage disposal yourself (or hire someone) if you want it done right this minute.
jtviper7 almost 12 years ago
They talk and say nothing. They also like hearing them self talk.
Lazydoggs3 almost 12 years ago
Toast the bread with the iron & just give the table scrapes to the neighbors dog problem solved while your at it Opal can you iron my paints getting on the wrinkly side again
Number Three almost 12 years ago
Poor Poor Opal…
LOL LOL… I think Earl needs a new battery again.
xxx
Phosphoros almost 12 years ago
Opal would be nagging if she said something like, “Earl, you always…” or “Earl, how come you NEVER…” or “You never listen to me.” But in this case she’s simply stating a practical fact/ bringing it to his attention. He would do well to courteously listen.
tomd7735 almost 12 years ago
I wouldn’t mind owning a fix-it shop. The only thing is, parts and labor to fix small appliances cost more than a new unit…