Pickles by Brian Crane for October 25, 2020

Next time Earl try scratching Opal behind her ears. That might work out better for you.

Love the drawing of Roscoe in the title panel!

I thought EVERYBODY liked having their ears skritched. No?

Is this like rubbing your head and patting your tummy?

I’d like see Earl get a taste of his own medicine when Opal caresses Earl and the cat.

Jealous Opal?

Some just give up. Earl keeps trying.

OUR HERO!!!

Opal you got what you asked for ! At least Roscoe shows that he likes his pets ;-)

My dog would give me a lot more attention and was a lot nicer to me than my wife. Sadly he died last Wednesday and I am still in mourning. I loved that little dog and he loved me.

Its a foot rub that she wants.

Rub Her back you Fool !

Earl, if you scratch her back instead of her head, I’ll bet she would enjoy it. We old ladies are very itchy.

At least you have more room on the couch. (maybe sleeping there tonight)

Dope, she wanted her belly rubbed.

You just can’t win with Opal! LMAO

The important thing is that Opal got to complain. Opal is one of those folks who’s happiest when she’s complaining.

Dogs love you in spite of your faults. Wives love harping on your faults out of spite.

Condolences. The love between a person and their pet is remarkable.

Our dog is getting old. We have two puppies from him and the neighbors dog though. One looks and acts just like him.

It ain’t easy getting old!

Quit while you’re AHEAD Earl…… quit while you’re ahead.

I can’t tell if Earl is confused or if he is doing it on purpose.

I’ve done that. AND survived.

How about a little kissie instead of a skritchie!

Well Earl, be glad those days of itches that can’t be scratched are long over and get a good night’s sleep.

I do that to my wife all the time. and yes I mean both of those things.

I hope she doesn’t bite him.

No more cowboy poems,That’s real sad,But the new panels,Not too bad.

My wife actually really likes it when I scratch her head.

She should be as good as the dog.

After so many years it’s a shame Earl hasn’t learned his wife’s preferences. Mine, for instance, loves it when I scratch her back.