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Well, based on what we’ve learned so far about the demon-spawning trap waiting within her, she would be his mother from his standpoint… not as sympathetic looking as her duaghter was, but still…
re: Afternoonhandyman
“The “Three Sisters” link was quite interesting - positively perforated with pyroclastic polyhedrons. Especially the ear-shaped formation almost due east.”
I never noticed that flow that looks like the ear canal plus ear west of Broken Top. Good eye.
Rock Mesa has the distinction of having dacitic pumice, rather than the usual composition. Don’t know if they still mine it there, but they used to.
Drusilla shall remain dead, at least all weekend, whilst the Big Guy weeps softly over her. Is he Nat transformed? Or an Elder Demon friendly to Dru? Or the Big Bad himself?
I pity the man, or demon, who gets in his way when he seeks retribution!
I… I killed them. I killed them all. They’re dead, every single one of them… Not just the men, but the women and the children too. They’re like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals… I hate them!
Why does this dialog echo in my brain at this point?
I recall Dru “resurrected” or rather restored herself by biting Oognat, whom she had earlier set up for just such a contingecy… maybe the demon is about to get bitten this time?
Well, time to climb the wooden hill. For the late-night chatters, I leave a crockpot full of Tamale Dip, which is more addictive than clear-quill Thionite and just about as destructive:
Melt:
1 lb. (4 cups) Velveeta cheese
Add:
2 cans (about 1½ C) Ro-tel tomatoes (or equivalent brand) while cheese is melting
1 large or 2 small cans of chili con carne (without beans)
1 large can of tamales - remove wrappers and mash with a fork. (Remove the large pieces of orange-colored fat first)
Maxie lay her head down on the dead body of the old man. She bared her fangs and growled every time someone made any attempt to get close to her and the old man. The paramedics had no choice but to call animal control.
Within minutes animal control arrived. A well built man got out a long pole with a noose at the end of it. Maxie was in no mood to be fooling around with this stranger. She fought off this stranger the best she could, but in the end she was beaten and put into the back of the truck. As the animal control truck began to take off, all Maxie could do was lay down and whimper.
As the truck made its way closer to the animal shelter, Maxie began to form a plan. She knew that she had to be fast and tricky if she didn’t want to be caught in that long pole and it’s noose again.
As the truck pulled into the animal shelter, Maxie was ready. The man got out of his truck and retrieved his pole. then he made his way to the back and opened up the door. As he opened up the cage door that held Maxie captive, he got an unsuspecting surprise. Maxie lunged at him and grabbed the arm that held the pole.
As the man dropped his pole, Maxie made a break for freedom. The man and his pole immediately gave chase. Maxie would not be defeated this time. She was determined to get away. She ran into the nearest alleyway and discovered a six foot chain link fence. It was a dead end. She tried to back up, only to see the man and his pole coming.
With a running start she made a successful leap over the fence. She had beaten the man and was free once again. There was however a problem. She was cut and bleeding. She limped her way to a riverbank and went into the water to sooth her sore paw. “What a beautiful dog you are?” A voice from behind Maxie said.
Maxie turned around to see that the voice belonged to a young woman. “You poor dog let me see if I can fix up your paw.” The young woman said as she fetched her purse. The young woman was a veterinarian and in no time she had Maxie’s paw cleaned and bandaged. She then gave Maxie a treat and went on her way. With the ordeal over, Maxie went over to an oak tree, to lie down and went to sleep.
Ladywolf, that story reminded me of a story my dad told recently from when he worked on the Whitman National Forest. A sheep herder who had an allotment on the forest had died and when they found him, he was surrounded by dog biscuits. As they watched, his dog came back with more and dropped them off. His poor dog didn’t know how to deal with his master not waking up, so he kept bringing him food.
Good question. That was before designer dog biscuits…
The dog in this case knew something was up with his buddy, but didn’t know what. It’s interesting that he tumbled to the idea that maybe he needed food. People really don’t deserve the loyalty dogs give, when it comes down to it.
I don’t know whether or not Big Red here is Nat in his “true form”, but whatever he is, he is surely breaking several of the Rules for Being a Demon.
You’re not supposed to have any sort love for anybody when you’re a demon. This is why Dru keeps getting in trouble with Big Tom. She keeps falling in love.
Big Bad’s attitude puts me in mind of the Charles Bronson Death Wish series, or of a good old Clint Eastwood moment. He will be taking care of business once he has mourned…. Eventually, Dru will be resuscitated, I believe, but I think she’ll remain dead for a few more days.
1 lb. beef liver, cut about ½ inch thick.
1 Tbsp. salad oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dry sherry
Dash ground ginger
2 C. hot cooked rice
About 30 minutes before serving:
On cutting board, cut liver cross-wise into ½-inch strips.
In 12” skillet over medium-high heat in hot salad oil, cook liver about 3 minutes or until light brown, stirring frequently.
Add onions and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until onions are tender-crisp and liver is tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve liver with rice. Makes 4 servings, about 210 calories per serving.
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The (apparent) current situation:
The major character of this graphic novel, who happens to be the focus of this story-arc (up until now, anyway) is dead.
The other two major characters are lying about, butt over teakettle, being ineffectual (and also rather unlikable, to be honest about it).
The plot surprise from left field - Satori and the Eggs (wouldn’t that make a helluva band name?) - is, for all practical purposes, still out in the field, somewhere to the left of New York City.
New York City itself is a volcanic caldera, following a Plinian Eruption; the body-count could be eight million (including Sweaty Betty).
Uncountable numbers of demons have been set loose - to perform acts of unnamable depravity (so I’d better not name them) upon innocent (and even not-so-innocent) bystanders.
We have this entire weekend to ponder these matters in our hearts, while staring at five frames of Drusilla’s naked corpse (well, that’s what I’m staring at).
In brief, we have - as they say in the addiction biz - ‘hit bottom’.
I therefore fearlessly predict that, as of Monday, things should start looking up! The Good Guys - once it’s sorted out to whom, exactly, that title might happen to refer - should start fighting back! It’s always darkest…just before the dawn! Grey skies should start to clear up; we can put on a happy face! Someday, there’ll be a town here (again), Tessie!
And now I must away, heeding the chidings of KalahariNight, to see if I can locate any suitably decadent vegetable recipes for this weekend’s Symbolic Snacks…
Meanwhile, relentlessly single-minded, like the Big Guy, or old Clint (to whom I linked above)…I pause a second to admit that Dirty Harry’s formidable .44 Magnum has been somewhat eclipsed in the Big Hitter category by the Desert Eagle .50….
And now, back to our feature….
There is still one point that is being forgotten. There was, for a brief moment, a link between Satori and Dru. Im guessing that Dru used Satori to store a back up of herself(going with the computer origin of Satori that is) Maybe we are looking at a deal where Dru wins this battle and Satori can exist in the “real” world.
A fantastic saga of adventure both high and low, of forbidden passion and iambic pentameter, of fays, fools, organists, demons, accordions, heaven, hell and Shakespeare, Pibgorn follows the whims and flights of its eponymous fairy heroine as she plies her conviction that there must be more to life than depositing dew drops on dandelions and sleeping under mushrooms.
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Margueritem
said,
about 1 month ago
He needs his period of mourning….
I want to see what action he will take to avenge her. I’m still hoping that he takes on Tom the Terrible.
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
Pib Drusilla is still dead… and a Demon truly loved her.
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
Pfaugh. Stupid asynchronous servers. Well, I was first on the page for 30 seconds, anyway.
John Pelt said, about 1 month ago
Well, based on what we’ve learned so far about the demon-spawning trap waiting within her, she would be his mother from his standpoint… not as sympathetic looking as her duaghter was, but still…
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
re: Afternoonhandyman
“The “Three Sisters” link was quite interesting - positively perforated with pyroclastic polyhedrons. Especially the ear-shaped formation almost due east.”
I never noticed that flow that looks like the ear canal plus ear west of Broken Top. Good eye.
Rock Mesa has the distinction of having dacitic pumice, rather than the usual composition. Don’t know if they still mine it there, but they used to.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago
Drusilla shall remain dead, at least all weekend, whilst the Big Guy weeps softly over her. Is he Nat transformed? Or an Elder Demon friendly to Dru? Or the Big Bad himself?
I pity the man, or demon, who gets in his way when he seeks retribution!
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
Brise de le Fay?
{edited for spelling}
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
I… I killed them. I killed them all. They’re dead, every single one of them… Not just the men, but the women and the children too. They’re like animals, and I slaughtered them like animals… I hate them!
Why does this dialog echo in my brain at this point?
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Anakin Skywalker did a public service in that scene.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
The Old Wolf Hearing things?
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Ralph Nader of the planet Vulcan?
Mikkail
said,
about 1 month ago
I recall Dru “resurrected” or rather restored herself by biting Oognat, whom she had earlier set up for just such a contingecy… maybe the demon is about to get bitten this time?
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
Well, time to climb the wooden hill. For the late-night chatters, I leave a crockpot full of Tamale Dip, which is more addictive than clear-quill Thionite and just about as destructive:
Melt:
1 lb. (4 cups) Velveeta cheese
Add:
Serve warm, with your favorite chips.
MurphyHerself said, about 1 month ago
Somebody is in DEEP doo-doo.
ejcapulet
said,
about 1 month ago
Somehow I still think this is Nat. We’ve never seen his demon form, remember?
Of course, it also might be the one and only demon dandylion that has a shred of feeling for his “mother”.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
The Old Wolf MM-MM-Good! Who needs chips? That sounds like a good enchillada filling as well.
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago
MAXIE
By ladywolf17
Part Three - Animal Control
Maxie lay her head down on the dead body of the old man. She bared her fangs and growled every time someone made any attempt to get close to her and the old man. The paramedics had no choice but to call animal control.
Within minutes animal control arrived. A well built man got out a long pole with a noose at the end of it. Maxie was in no mood to be fooling around with this stranger. She fought off this stranger the best she could, but in the end she was beaten and put into the back of the truck. As the animal control truck began to take off, all Maxie could do was lay down and whimper.
As the truck made its way closer to the animal shelter, Maxie began to form a plan. She knew that she had to be fast and tricky if she didn’t want to be caught in that long pole and it’s noose again.
As the truck pulled into the animal shelter, Maxie was ready. The man got out of his truck and retrieved his pole. then he made his way to the back and opened up the door. As he opened up the cage door that held Maxie captive, he got an unsuspecting surprise. Maxie lunged at him and grabbed the arm that held the pole.
As the man dropped his pole, Maxie made a break for freedom. The man and his pole immediately gave chase. Maxie would not be defeated this time. She was determined to get away. She ran into the nearest alleyway and discovered a six foot chain link fence. It was a dead end. She tried to back up, only to see the man and his pole coming.
With a running start she made a successful leap over the fence. She had beaten the man and was free once again. There was however a problem. She was cut and bleeding. She limped her way to a riverbank and went into the water to sooth her sore paw. “What a beautiful dog you are?” A voice from behind Maxie said.
Maxie turned around to see that the voice belonged to a young woman. “You poor dog let me see if I can fix up your paw.” The young woman said as she fetched her purse. The young woman was a veterinarian and in no time she had Maxie’s paw cleaned and bandaged. She then gave Maxie a treat and went on her way. With the ordeal over, Maxie went over to an oak tree, to lie down and went to sleep.
TO BE CONTINUED……………………………………………………………………….
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Something you either love or hate:
http://tinyurl.com/ya52zvt
Ladywolf17 said, about 1 month ago
Touching! but sad.
See you all Sunday, Hopefully.
Fly Guy
said,
about 1 month ago
She appears to be not only merely dead, but sincerely dead.
Maybe the Honorable Master has a reason to eliminate Dru.
After all, she did seem to take over the strip from Pib a decade
ago. Could it really be curtains for Dru?
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Ladywolf, that story reminded me of a story my dad told recently from when he worked on the Whitman National Forest. A sheep herder who had an allotment on the forest had died and when they found him, he was surrounded by dog biscuits. As they watched, his dog came back with more and dropped them off. His poor dog didn’t know how to deal with his master not waking up, so he kept bringing him food.
UncaAlby said, about 1 month ago
@The Old Wolf said, 14 minutes ago
Why does this dialog echo in my brain at this point?
Because maybe your brain is like a huge empty space where any sort of nonsense echoes around inside?
(dives out nearest window, which unfortunately, was on the 12th floor – ouchies!)
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
Ladywolf very touching… and keeps the reader asking “Will Maxie never find a family?”
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
Nabuquduriuzhur said, 5 servings ago
With or without onions?
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Good question. That was before designer dog biscuits…
The dog in this case knew something was up with his buddy, but didn’t know what. It’s interesting that he tumbled to the idea that maybe he needed food. People really don’t deserve the loyalty dogs give, when it comes down to it.
UncaAlby said, about 1 month ago
I don’t know whether or not Big Red here is Nat in his “true form”, but whatever he is, he is surely breaking several of the Rules for Being a Demon.
You’re not supposed to have any sort love for anybody when you’re a demon. This is why Dru keeps getting in trouble with Big Tom. She keeps falling in love.
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
@Afternoonhandyman With each passing moment you make yourself more my servant!
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago
Big Bad’s attitude puts me in mind of the Charles Bronson Death Wish series, or of a good old Clint Eastwood moment. He will be taking care of business once he has mourned…. Eventually, Dru will be resuscitated, I believe, but I think she’ll remain dead for a few more days.
macFicheallaigh said, about 1 month ago
Dru looks so small and powerless in this demon’s arms, not the Dru we know who was always larger than demonic life.
Who is he? What is he mourning? He must know her.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
@The Old Wolf
“I’ll never serve you!”
(You’re too tough and stringy!)
Jim said, about 1 month ago
Today’s comic made me think of this scene .
waycyber
said,
about 1 month ago
Sorry I’ve been away. I have converted my PC to Ubuntu.
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
@Nab Mmm, Liver.
Best Ever Liver and Onions
1 lb. beef liver, cut about ½ inch thick.
1 Tbsp. salad oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dry sherry
Dash ground ginger
2 C. hot cooked rice
About 30 minutes before serving:
On cutting board, cut liver cross-wise into ½-inch strips.
In 12” skillet over medium-high heat in hot salad oil, cook liver about 3 minutes or until light brown, stirring frequently.
Add onions and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until onions are tender-crisp and liver is tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve liver with rice. Makes 4 servings, about 210 calories per serving.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
Which reminded me of THIS
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
OK, now I’m off to bed!
BikeNBoatN
said,
about 1 month ago
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waycyber
said,
about 1 month ago
It’s The Day of the Compensating Penguin
Just think of all the things you could achieve if you replaced the stuff in your life with penguins.
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
Night you Old WOlf you!
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Actually, I don’t so much mind liver, but given the choice of other meats, I prefer them. Although that recipe would definitely change the flavor.
The Old Wolf
said,
about 1 month ago
@Afternoonhandyman
I can see you inherited the stratospheric level of sillychlorians…
Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 1 month ago
Every time I think of Superman, I think of this superhero:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWzROoxS2b4
Jim said, about 1 month ago
G’night The Old Wolf .
@ Afternoonhandyman LOL ! Have you ever seen this ?
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
@The Old Wolf the pomum don’t fall far from the nemus
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
@Nab… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YES!
(note: the dynamite engineer was drawn after Walter Lance, creator of “Woody Woodpecker et al)
mjolnir 9 said, about 1 month ago
The (apparent) current situation:
The major character of this graphic novel, who happens to be the focus of this story-arc (up until now, anyway) is dead.
The other two major characters are lying about, butt over teakettle, being ineffectual (and also rather unlikable, to be honest about it).
The plot surprise from left field - Satori and the Eggs (wouldn’t that make a helluva band name?) - is, for all practical purposes, still out in the field, somewhere to the left of New York City.
New York City itself is a volcanic caldera, following a Plinian Eruption; the body-count could be eight million (including Sweaty Betty).
Uncountable numbers of demons have been set loose - to perform acts of unnamable depravity (so I’d better not name them) upon innocent (and even not-so-innocent) bystanders.
We have this entire weekend to ponder these matters in our hearts, while staring at five frames of Drusilla’s naked corpse (well, that’s what I’m staring at).
In brief, we have - as they say in the addiction biz - ‘hit bottom’.
I therefore fearlessly predict that, as of Monday, things should start looking up! The Good Guys - once it’s sorted out to whom, exactly, that title might happen to refer - should start fighting back! It’s always darkest…just before the dawn! Grey skies should start to clear up; we can put on a happy face! Someday, there’ll be a town here (again), Tessie!
And now I must away, heeding the chidings of KalahariNight, to see if I can locate any suitably decadent vegetable recipes for this weekend’s Symbolic Snacks…
Afternoonhandyman said, about 1 month ago
@Jim No, I hadn’t seen it before, but it’s great! Some of James E’s best lines!
Story Teller said, about 1 month ago
Jim said: “Today’s comic made me think of this scene .”
That one always makes me cry. So does Willis’s goodbye scene in Armageddon.
Sisyphos said, about 1 month ago
Meanwhile, relentlessly single-minded, like the Big Guy, or old Clint (to whom I linked above)…I pause a second to admit that Dirty Harry’s formidable .44 Magnum has been somewhat eclipsed in the Big Hitter category by the Desert Eagle .50….
And now, back to our feature….
Maark30 said, about 1 month ago
There is still one point that is being forgotten. There was, for a brief moment, a link between Satori and Dru. Im guessing that Dru used Satori to store a back up of herself(going with the computer origin of Satori that is) Maybe we are looking at a deal where Dru wins this battle and Satori can exist in the “real” world.
Story Teller said, about 1 month ago
Afternoonhandyman said: “the dynamite engineer was drawn after Walter Lance…”
After he what…?
;)