@andycat. I also thought of Gracie Allen. I recall reading that Burns originally planned the act with himself as the comedian and Gracie as the feed, but he quickly saw that her dizzy manner got more laughs. So he set ego aside and made her the focus. When they were live, he always checked the draughts on stage so that he could make sure his cigar smoke didn’t blow in her face. That’s a professional.
Now that the story is winding down and we don’t have any cliffhangers, not as many people are apparently staying up late to get the new comic. But that’s okay. It is nice to see the awards being bestowed.
Happy Halloween to everyone in the Orb!! It snowed here yesterday in mid-Michigan so the kids, if they go out tonight, will of course be wearing coats over their costumes. Not unusual. We’ve had Halloweens where the kids are in sleeveless costumes as well.
The small but mighty Thimblefist awarded the Pocket Watch of Valor… and I love Queen Mag’s oral citation that goes with the award. Happy Halloween to all!
Puckmosis: I am proud of my descendant’s chart making ability. We have been able to preserve the future for generations to come.
Sophititi: My next project will be to create a Sun Dial of Valor to honor Iron Glove’s brave descendant.
Sometime Later
Thomios: The mole war began when my and Bea’s descendants tried to contact the moles and gift them a cake. The actual recipe is lost in futurity, but we have collaborated on our own cake.
Beatrixia: We have invited King Montgomery and Queen Lisa to join us for tea and cake.
Enter King Montgomery and Queen Lisa
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: On behalf of Ancient Egypt, I welcome Your Majesties, King Montgomery and Queen Lisa.
King Monty: You are most gracious, Your Majesty. I understand Chef Thomios is a baker par excellence.
I can’t remember were the original comment was, I think somewhere in the Saturday comments someone was looking for the strip with Puck’s sticky note asking about if people have names. I am not sure if anyone found it already, but I found it was April 26, 2019.
Washington Post reported that an owl got stuck in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Typewriter Eraser X sculpture. He was rescued and rehabilitated and released from the rehab center in Delaware. They named him Eraser. Hi is a beautiful young owl. Not a mean streak in him.
McColl34 Premium Member 7 months ago
Looks like Alice has been awarded the Purple Can Top. Thankfully, she didn’t earn it the same way Americans earn the Purple Heart!
uncle snipe 7 months ago
Thimblefist the Mighty Beakbreaker will wear the Pocket watch of Valor well. As a Pocket Watch devotee, I strongly approve of this award for him.
2GreyCats 7 months ago
Wow, am I the first one? That never happens!Bravo to Thimblefist and his not-exactly-pocket-sized watch!
Le'letha Premium Member 7 months ago
Thimble fists, and a pocket watch shield for future acts of protective heroism!
Sue Ellen 7 months ago
Was Homestyle awarded that heart
uncle snipe 7 months ago
I hope we can now see Puck teaching the younglings how to defend the BPH from the leaves! So much good stuff could come from that act.
ikini Premium Member 7 months ago
Pucky chart! With pointer!!!
Robin Harwood 7 months ago
With his armour, thimbles, and now the pocket watch, Thimblefist is going to be too weighed down to move.
Jungle Empress 7 months ago
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, this our town of Halloween!
I reeeeally should have done that for the Sunday strip, LOL. Happy Halloween!!
(And now back to your regularly scheduled breaking news about cats.)
azkfwecho Premium Member 7 months ago
Aren’t we glad that Thimblefist was given a medal? We all know he deserved one!
Robin Harwood 7 months ago
@andycat. I also thought of Gracie Allen. I recall reading that Burns originally planned the act with himself as the comedian and Gracie as the feed, but he quickly saw that her dizzy manner got more laughs. So he set ego aside and made her the focus. When they were live, he always checked the draughts on stage so that he could make sure his cigar smoke didn’t blow in her face. That’s a professional.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 7 months ago
I love her epaulets.
azkfwecho Premium Member 7 months ago
Now that the story is winding down and we don’t have any cliffhangers, not as many people are apparently staying up late to get the new comic. But that’s okay. It is nice to see the awards being bestowed.
I AM CARTOON LADY! 7 months ago
Now everyone will watchout, for Thimblefist!
WelshRat Premium Member 7 months ago
They’re well intentioned but, if it’s working, that award’s going to keep Home Style up late…
Janet Gamble Premium Member 7 months ago
ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY BREAKER OF BEAKS…THHHHHIMMMMBLEFIIIISST!
FreyjaRN Premium Member 7 months ago
Time for awarding and rewarding!
cb8ty 7 months ago
Can’t wait to see what Lupin gets.
dmah Premium Member 7 months ago
OT: Porcine Porch Pirate Purloins Pumpkins
Tigrisan Premium Member 7 months ago
Happy Halloween to everyone in the Orb!! It snowed here yesterday in mid-Michigan so the kids, if they go out tonight, will of course be wearing coats over their costumes. Not unusual. We’ve had Halloweens where the kids are in sleeveless costumes as well.
DorseyBelle 7 months ago
Who will be awarded the Nightlight Lightbulb of Courage? Probably Beatrix for selflessly assisting Magazine.
tatempleman 7 months ago
The small but mighty Thimblefist awarded the Pocket Watch of Valor… and I love Queen Mag’s oral citation that goes with the award. Happy Halloween to all!
misty 7 months ago
… I’ve been thinking of their platoon
And I’ve decided that moles are really not to blame
For the rage that was deep inside them now is not the same
… And the holes they dug together
Was from the prodding of old Wicket in the skies
He’d been looking down to use them now, they realize
… We watched Thimble’s fist slowly turning
Bashing the owl’s beak without delay
We hope that Wicket is finally learning
That a life of nasty war crime doesn’t pay
… Thanks to the heroes, even children
Making sure everyone lives another day
And the big smiles they’ve been waiting for are on display
… When the final award is given
And it’s certain that the curtain’s gonna fall
We can all recall the sweet, sweet love
forever more
- Justin Hayward – The Story in Your Eyes – Moody Blues
phritzg Premium Member 7 months ago
Everyone gets at least a participation trophy! Including all of us who read this wonderful story!
Pet 7 months ago
YAY THIMBLEFIST!
Our hero! :-))
xoxo
Kitty Katz 7 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the Artisan’s Studio
Adobe Style: And now our tapestry is complete.
Puckmosis: I am proud of my descendant’s chart making ability. We have been able to preserve the future for generations to come.
Sophititi: My next project will be to create a Sun Dial of Valor to honor Iron Glove’s brave descendant.
Sometime Later
Thomios: The mole war began when my and Bea’s descendants tried to contact the moles and gift them a cake. The actual recipe is lost in futurity, but we have collaborated on our own cake.
Beatrixia: We have invited King Montgomery and Queen Lisa to join us for tea and cake.
Enter King Montgomery and Queen Lisa
Queen Catshepsut the Golden: On behalf of Ancient Egypt, I welcome Your Majesties, King Montgomery and Queen Lisa.
King Monty: You are most gracious, Your Majesty. I understand Chef Thomios is a baker par excellence.
Queen Cat: That is so, Your Majesty.
King Monty: Please, call me Monty.
Queen Lisa: And I’m Lisa.
Queen Cat: And you may call me Goldie.
Katzen1415 7 months ago
Thimblefist certainly earned it! Although, knowing where the raccoons usually get their materials, I must question who throws away a pocket watch.
MoeyTehr 7 months ago
Oooo…Pocket Watch of Valor is pretty awesome!
ekw555 7 months ago
Thimblefist is now dressed for Halloween as Flava Flav !
Daltongang Premium Member 7 months ago
Almost as good as getting a participation trophy for some grade school sport.
Grace Premium Member 7 months ago
Ok, I love the nod to the Wizard of Oz! (Tin Man)
scyphi26 7 months ago
The Pocketwatch of Valor is nearly as big as he is.
hfelder7219 7 months ago
Happy Halloween everyone! Remember to keep your cats inside tonight, especially black cats!
rikkiTikki Premium Member 7 months ago
Ok with a can, two thimbles and now a pocket watch how can this chipmunk even move?
Denny Wheeler Premium Member 7 months ago
A bright, safe, and happy Samhain to all!!! And tomorrow, bueno Dia de los Muertos!
Red Bird 7 months ago
Nice medals! The raccoons did a great job making them.
Jayfbird1969 7 months ago
Such a great award for the brave Sir Thimblefist. I do believe that pocket watch is nearly as big as he is.
ladykat 7 months ago
Happy Hallowe’en, everyone!
Totally Not a Killer Dolphin 7 months ago
How fitting!
The Wolf In Your Midst 7 months ago
William Drayton Jr. would approve!
rheddmobile 7 months ago
OT – sad news
Le'letha Premium Member 7 months ago
Medals for everyone! And then tea.
buflogal! 7 months ago
How fitting: a watch for the one who quickly acted just in the nick of time.
GSD Mom Premium Member 7 months ago
Off-Topic Post – Baby R Update
willie_mctell 7 months ago
Thimblefist deserves it, and more.
Sue Ellen 7 months ago
I’m still waiting for the honey bear to come into play.
kaylasdad99 7 months ago
I can almost hear John Williams conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the background…
Susanna Premium Member 7 months ago
I can’t remember were the original comment was, I think somewhere in the Saturday comments someone was looking for the strip with Puck’s sticky note asking about if people have names. I am not sure if anyone found it already, but I found it was April 26, 2019.
scaeva Premium Member 7 months ago
OT: 8-Ball, aka “our Little Bear.”
david.reichert 7 months ago
Yes
crazeekatlady 7 months ago
Washington Post reported that an owl got stuck in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Typewriter Eraser X sculpture. He was rescued and rehabilitated and released from the rehab center in Delaware. They named him Eraser. Hi is a beautiful young owl. Not a mean streak in him.
Fennec! at the Disco 7 months ago
Lil gray is fixing to get fixed!
We take him in tomorrow morning. I bet he yells the whole way there!
asrialfeeple 7 months ago