Those thoughts being the materials needed, the number of hours appropriate each day to work on it, the costs, the advantages, the disadvantages and how Calvin could possibly ruin it all which ultimately leads up to the answer being a big fat “NO!”
The very best thing about sledding is that the kids come in from it all worn out. And they actually WANT to take a warm bath and then eat warm soup (at least as long as it avoids eggplant). win-win-win
Our farm had no hills for sledding. i had to wait until the snow built up enough that i could walk up the snowbank onto the barn roof, and then sled off the roof. God forbid i aimed for a spot where the snow bank didn’t quite meet the barn.
I had a sled hill near home where a farmer ran a rope from a tree pully wheel at the bottom of the hill to a tractor wheel at the top. We used the rope to pull us on our sleds back up the hill. It was great. The law made him stop. Some crap about safety and liability and such.
A long time ago (why do all my comments start with this?) I had a chance to rent an apartment close to a ski area. The agent said she really wanted to rent the place to a man because “there is some snow shoveling involved” I was insulted and told her I was perfectly able to shovel snow. “I’m sure you are, dear”, she said, “but can you throw it over your head?” I found another place to rent.
BE THIS GUY 4 months ago
Should also ask for a sauna and a hot tub.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 4 months ago
You’ll need skis first.
Храм С.О.Д. (Templo S.U.D. ucraniano) 4 months ago
climbing a hill for sledding — dare I say it? — builds character
codycab 4 months ago
Those thoughts being the materials needed, the number of hours appropriate each day to work on it, the costs, the advantages, the disadvantages and how Calvin could possibly ruin it all which ultimately leads up to the answer being a big fat “NO!”
Charles Barr Premium Member 4 months ago
Looks like it’s all downhill from here.
jvo 4 months ago
Hmmmmmm…. Ease of use against Builds Character, no contest.
Concretionist 4 months ago
The very best thing about sledding is that the kids come in from it all worn out. And they actually WANT to take a warm bath and then eat warm soup (at least as long as it avoids eggplant). win-win-win
in.amongst 4 months ago
Are Dad’s the bureaucrats in a family, or is it the Moms’ ?
bluram 4 months ago
Is it true that chickens come from egg plants?
Bullet Bronson Premium Member 4 months ago
Unlike yesterday Calvin took off his boots before traipsing around the house. There’s hope for him yet.
The Reader Premium Member 4 months ago
Would you consider a tiger powered towrope?
Aussie Down Under 4 months ago
Looks like dad has slipped further in the polls that Calvin conducts. BTW what happened to Hobbes?
Troglodyte 4 months ago
In fact, those are the plans he’s going over one last time, Cal! :D
rentier 4 months ago
It doesn’t seem Dad is really interested in this project!!
Susan00100 4 months ago
Get a horse, Calvin (or maybe, a reindeer?)!!
Who, me? 4 months ago
Dad has made plans to pull Calvin uphill himself.
theincrediblebulk 4 months ago
Our farm had no hills for sledding. i had to wait until the snow built up enough that i could walk up the snowbank onto the barn roof, and then sled off the roof. God forbid i aimed for a spot where the snow bank didn’t quite meet the barn.
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 months ago
“So you’re saying there’s a chance?” ~Lloyd “Dumb and Dumber”
jagedlo 4 months ago
“And the answer is still NO!”
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 4 months ago
I had a sled hill near home where a farmer ran a rope from a tree pully wheel at the bottom of the hill to a tractor wheel at the top. We used the rope to pull us on our sleds back up the hill. It was great. The law made him stop. Some crap about safety and liability and such.
rya1 sh3a 4 months ago
8/10
joegeethree 4 months ago
This is why Dad always polls so poorly.
kartis 4 months ago
You have a backyard when you can toboggan??? A kid’s dream.
WCraft Premium Member 4 months ago
And?
The Wolf In Your Midst 4 months ago
“I think about it every time I need a good laugh.”
oldlady07 Premium Member 4 months ago
A long time ago (why do all my comments start with this?) I had a chance to rent an apartment close to a ski area. The agent said she really wanted to rent the place to a man because “there is some snow shoveling involved” I was insulted and told her I was perfectly able to shovel snow. “I’m sure you are, dear”, she said, “but can you throw it over your head?” I found another place to rent.
tinstar 4 months ago
It appears that Dad has heard that request enough, that he’s just going to let it slide.
mindjob 4 months ago
Just turn the backyard into a luge track
kathleenhicks62 4 months ago
Hobbes hibernating?
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku 4 months ago
Oh yeah, promise them anything, but give them the slight.
Nyan the Cat:) 4 months ago
who needs a ski lift? an elevator would work great!
nathan.sheriff3 4 months ago
Given about as much thought to it as he has to having more kids.
Bella&Hobbes 4 months ago
Honestly that’s valid.
cooterrichards 4 months ago
Not for a j-bar lift! Hook the sled right up to that bad boy!
hagarthehorrible 4 months ago
The expense of installing the lift do not even out the consequences, hence it stays that way, Calvin.
daddo52 4 months ago
Can’t you tell Calvin?