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Half Baked

By Jimmy Johnson


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When this cartoon originally appeared in 2009, my long-suffering editor Reed Jackson called to thank me for reflecting what goes on in his home when his wife bakes for the holidays. This made me feel good. Comics editors see a lot of comics, and they rarely have time or inclination to comment.

By the way, the T shirts are on sale now. I told you there would not be much fanfare. I also said I would return yesterday and discuss price. I’m sorry, but I was so busy making this thing happen that I didn’t have time to do that. The short-sleeve T shirts are $30, and the long-sleeve are $35. Yes, that’s a little pricey, I know. The software at eBay will tell you shipping is free, but it’s not. It’s simply factored in already, but it’s true there are no additional fees for shipping and handling. They’re just T shirts, but others and I have put a lot of effort into producing the best T shirt we can. Our T shirt is about as local as T shirts can be. Several colleagues have a hand in its production, and it’s labor intensive. I’ve already told you it takes nine manual passes of an ink squeegee to produce the sports-car shirt. I’m not going to tell you they’re a bargain; I just hope, if you buy one, you won’t be disappointed. To shop, just click on the subtle little banner at the top of this page. Thank you!

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188 responses to “Half Baked”

  1. Steve From Royal Oak, MI Avatar

    Thank you for making this happen Jimmy. Unlike the Lions, you have actually brought this to the finish line!

  2. C.J. Herr Avatar
    C.J. Herr

    Thank you, Jimmy. Two “Sports Car” T’s ordered!

  3. Llee Avatar

    It is art. 🙂 Being able to show it off anywhere is a bonus. Thank you!

  4. Burns Fisher Avatar
    Burns Fisher

    Thanks from me too. Just wondering: A few days ago, you said the short-sleeved shirts would be available in Carolina Blue. Has something changed, or they are just not ready yet, or bug in the EBay store? Thanks!

    It should be there. I will check it out. Thanks! — JJ

  5. Nodak Wayne Avatar
    Nodak Wayne

    Burns Fisher, You must want a Ludie shirt. The car is listed in Carolina Blue.

  6. minnesotadon Avatar
    minnesotadon

    Miracles of miracles I was able to got on the site (ebay is usually blocked here at work) and get my shirt ordered. Yes 30.00 may be a hefty price but look at what people pay for fine wines or craft beers…and the t-shirt joy will last much longer than the buzz from the craft beer.

    Thank you Jimmy. Merry Christmas and may your 2016 be the best year ever!

  7. David in Austin Avatar
    David in Austin

    Bison grazing at the Old-Faithful bleachers…

    http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html

  8. Trapper Jean Avatar
    Trapper Jean

    YAY!!! WHOOHOO!!!

    I have just ordered my Loodie t-shirt, and both eBay and PayPal cooperated with me! Considering how badly technology usually hated me this is a red letter day. 🙂

    And no, JJ, I do not think $35 is too much to pay for a quality shirt, and when shipping is added in, it’s definitely not too much.

  9. Judy in Conroe Avatar
    Judy in Conroe

    Yay!! It’s tomorrow!

  10.  Avatar

    My brain seems fried, I was going to get my credit card when what I need is my PayPal codes. What color Ludwig shirt did you get Trapper? As I said, oxygen deprivation has set in. I can’t decide.

  11. curmudgeonly ex-professor Avatar
    curmudgeonly ex-professor

    I just emailed an order for five Ludwig shirts to JJ. Here’s public thanks for his accommodation of those of us who don’t use eBay or don’t use paypal.

  12. Ursen Avatar
    Ursen

    One each of Sports Car and Luddie, Huzzah and other major sounds of joy and celebration. My better half took a deep breath and said order one of each. Happy Birthday to me indeed.

  13. Mark from Maine Avatar
    Mark from Maine

    Ordered one just now. Thanks JJ! Good luck with your latest scheme, er, endeavor! 😉

  14. sandcastlerâ„¢ Avatar
    sandcastlerâ„¢

    Yes. Great day and even the sun is out. Just purchased one each of the tee shirts. Promised delivery by December 16. 🙂

    Prefect midday purchase. Had PT this morning. Stopped at the gun range, got checked out on the HK. Had a burger with a friend. Now need to clean the house and buy the wine before Loon comes home on Saturday.

  15. TruckerRon Avatar

    Just got off phone arguing with a guy regarding my laptop which he claimed was running Windows 8. I’m using a MacBook!

  16. NealinBawstun Avatar

    Just ordered, but why is the price $35 on eBay vs. $30 at ‘Galerie A&J’?

  17. Mark in TTown Avatar
    Mark in TTown

    Price varies by size and style, long or short. My size in short sleeve is $32, long sleeve is $37.

  18.  Avatar

    My brain is like Janis pie, half baked. I can’t seem to pick a color.

  19. sandcastlerâ„¢ Avatar
    sandcastlerâ„¢

    TR, you are a true tech maven, running Windows on a MacBook.

  20.  Avatar

    Where has everyone gone again? Sand what colors did you buy in tees? I want one of each design too and sleeves.

  21. sandcastlerâ„¢ Avatar
    sandcastlerâ„¢

    Among,

    We live in short sleeve country. Tees pair well with a denim shirt ,light weight sweater, or a fleece lined flannel.
    Loon is getting Ludwig in basic black. I am going for the roadster in blue.

  22. sandcastlerâ„¢ Avatar
    sandcastlerâ„¢

    Sorry Anony, spell check just had to have the last word. I like everything about the Ginger virtual keyboard. Still, like all it outwits at times.

    Disclaimer. I am a beta tester. So I get a few perks for my sufferings.

  23.  Avatar

    I like Ludwig in black too and the car in blue as well. Interesting. I am as curious as Jimmy now on which colors I liked and what others like. For instance I have NEVER bought a pink tee shirt but Ludwig looked good on pink. It occurs to me most of my tee shirts were purchased from Big Dog in past or sailing events, colors more masculine.

    Have I ever mentioned Big Dog, my late 150# Newfoundland who was a European Landseer Newfoundland whof I stole from a drug dealer’s trailer with bolt cutters? He lived to be 14 years old and I miss him. Just like the Big Dog black and white logo in old days.

  24. Mark in TTown Avatar
    Mark in TTown

    Mindy from Indy and Debbe, proof that no matter how bad your day was, somebody’s was worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VveNHLZaECw

  25. Mark in TTown Avatar
    Mark in TTown

    Ghost, here’s some military oops video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIeMP60NQU