This strip was originally published in the newspapers on August 2, 1987.
Calvin wants to cook the hamburgers on the grill, but the coals aren't hot enough yet. Calvin tells Dad he wants to eat now. Dad explains sometimes the anticipation of getting something is sometimes better than when you get it. Dad looks out at the woods and says it's nice to sit looking while the coals get hot. He says dinner will be over soon and they'll be distracted by other things. They have a few moments by themselves to enjoy the evening. He says it's good they have to wait for something every now and then. Calvin looks out, then asks whether he should go to McDonald's or what.
This strip was also published in the following books:
Yukon Ho! on page 36
The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book on page 26
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes on page 45
The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book on page 60
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