I initially interpreted it that way also, until I read enigmamz’s query. Reconsidering the first panel in light of the rest of the strip makes me think Sterling is going after Seagull…. who is wholeheartedly charging into the skirmish.
Upon first read-through, I thought Sterling was after Wallace….. but you raise a good point that he may be after Seagull. Based on the rest of the strip, Sterling is probably after Seagull.
Ahh, memories! Though it was New Years Eve 1999 when hubby and I got engaged at a Barenaked Ladies concert. Now “If I had a Million Dollars” is playing in my head.
As I keep reminding my mother, 1983 was FORTY years ago. I graduated high school in 1995. My kids would DEFINITELY consider a 1997 lunchbox vintage… rightfully so.
Libraries don’t typically place donated books on their shelves. Donated books usually end up being sold by the affiliated “Friends of the (whichever) Library” group.
I believe that IS a lock on the gate that the little stinker just opened with the stick. y’know, the slide kind with the knob that you lift up and slide over and drop down to “lock”. Now they have to outsmart the kid. Plain ol’ padlock now?
Agreed!