Ah, the good ol’ days! This not-so-oldie from January, 2017, is the first in a series about dining out. Remember dining out? Whether you are avoiding dining out altogether these days or whether you’ve not missed a meal, I dare say the vast majority of us don’t eat in restaurants as much as we did a year ago. It’s a double whammy. We’ve come to love eating out in this country like never before, and the hospitality industry has largely filled the gap for traditional industries that—for one reason or another—do not offer the job opportunities they once did. Whether that latter situation is sustainable as an economic model or not is another issue entirely, but the pandemic isn’t helping. That reminds me! I’m getting my first round of the vaccine next week. I’m not sure if it’s because cartoonists are considered essential or because I’m so old. I prefer not to think about it.
Soirée I brought it up!
By Jimmy Johnson
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50 responses to “Soirée I brought it up!”
Wish we could go out to dinner, but all restaurants have been closed here since half december. Can only go for takeout meals, and that’s not the same. Schools are opening, but restaurants get no perspective on when they can open again.
Good luck with the vaccine Jimmy!
My wife and I have eaten out every day since this mess began.
We ate in the car on numerous occasions.
I haven’t seen Trapper Jean in here for quite a while.
Re 2-27-21 real-time cartoon: Ludwig wants shelter, food, and clothing?
And love, attention, and approval.
Quote of the Day: “Ehh…good enough.” – Mediocretes
Now THAT is funny!
My name is back.
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Sure miss Debbe – hope she is watching.
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Have sent snail mail cards but no answer for a while.
I seem to have slept over 20 hours without awakening. Ghost had to wake me up so I would eat something now. Dickens is helping me eat apple slices and peanut butter.
Ludwig is probably telling Arlo same thing Skipper tells us so loudly. And constantly.
Am I only person who is so relieved that Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs were returned safe and unharmed? I was horrified that they were dognapped and their walker shot.
So many dogs are stollen in our area, from yards, in cars, from home robberies. We do not let Dickens outside and hate to leave him home alone or in our car. COVID-19 has made Ghost stay out in car with him.
The latest crime spree has been a resumption of armed carjackings at gas stations, convenience stores, home driveways and even on streets. Be aware, be prepared and have a plan.
Actually, have more than one plan, in case the first one(s) either don’t work or are inappropriate for the situation. And make them in advance, not on the fly.
Re 2-28-21 real-time cartoon: What a difference two degrees can make…to your water pipes.
All too true.
Our son in Denver recently had an indoor water pipe that froze and burst.
Ah, the joys of home ownership.