With Today's installment of Recycled FC, we now know what the Keane clan's "vacation" will be. They're recycling the 1982 trip to the Grand Canyon and it's yet another twice-recycled arc having been repeated first in 2004 (with Thel's original hairstyle and the original "Bil Keane" signature instead of "Jeff and Bil Keane" or "Bil and Jeff Keane" kept intact with the acknowledgment of the original year).

Of course it's different because there will be Thel hair tweaks and "Bil and Jeff Keane"/"Jeff and Bil Keane" signatures with no acknowledgment of the original year these strips ran because for lazy Jeffy that would actually take some effort.

I still wish the Tampa Bay Times dropped this strip or at the very least demote it to their "online only" paper.

And here's the original strip that started the Grand Canyon trip (from August 8, 1982 - exactly 39 years ago Today!)

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82992577/the-tampa-tribune/

On Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 11:40:04 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> With Today's installment of Recycled FC, we now know what the Keane clan's "vacation" will be. They're recycling the 1982 trip to the Grand Canyon and it's yet another twice-recycled arc having been repeated first in 2004 (with Thel's original hairstyle and the original "Bil Keane" signature instead of "Jeff and Bil Keane" or "Bil and Jeff Keane" kept intact with the acknowledgment of the original year).
>
> Of course it's different because there will be Thel hair tweaks and "Bil and Jeff Keane"/"Jeff and Bil Keane" signatures with no acknowledgment of the original year these strips ran because for lazy Jeffy that would actually take some effort.
>
> I still wish the Tampa Bay Times dropped this strip or at the very least demote it to their "online only" paper.
>
> And here's the original strip that started the Grand Canyon trip (from August 8, 1982 - exactly 39 years ago Today!)
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/82992577/the-tampa-tribune/

Also for August 8, 2021 with 1982 recycled art and Thel tweak: 1) The TV is flatscreen instead of 1970's/1980's style, 2) The "Jeff and Bil Keane" signature instead of "Bil and Jeff Keane".

For the recycled 1982 Grand Canyon vacation arc, will face masks be a little optional (most states reinstated mask mandates to help curb the delta COVID variant even with vaccinations over the 70% Biden goal belated from a month ago - even keeping businesses and conventions and restaurants open with most needing proof of vaccination)?

On Monday, August 9, 2021 at 12:42:36 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 9, 1982 and July 19, 2004.
>
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83087145/the-tampa-times/

The station wagon in 1982 appears to be different.

Anyway, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) told us that Israel had bombed Lebanon again. Dale Stevens reviewed The Pirates of Penzance-based The Pirate Movie($4 for general admission). He called it terrible. Oh, the Pirates of Penzance was coming to Dayton at the Kenley Players with Karla DeVito (who appeared in the Broadway production). The Reds lost to San Diego 3-1 and were going to (in the Words of Van Earl Wright) LOS ANGELES to play the Dodgers on Monday Night Baseball on ABC. In the Post omics. Sally told Charlie Brown that she had written to Joe Garagiagiariola about helping out CHuck's baseball team. Sally hadn't gotten a response, so she was writing to Joe DiMagiagiaggio.

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On Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 11:42:36 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 9, 1982 and July 19, 2004.
>
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83087145/the-tampa-times/

The FC Grand Canyon vacation arc originally ran August 8-28, 1982.

No link to the July 19, 2004 version of the FC strip which has the "The Family is off again...to the Grand Canyon" box in it used in the 2021 recycled mostly strip?

Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 11, 1982 and July 21, 2004.

Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83214654/the-tampa-times/

Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 12, 1982 and July 22, 2004.

The caption is exactly the same.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83279704/the-tampa-times/

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:30:14 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 12, 1982 and July 22, 2004.
>
> The caption is exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83279704/the-tampa-times/

Don't forget the Thel hair tweak despite being a tiny silloutette.

On Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:36:39 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 13, 1982 (the next-to-last day of the Tampa Times) and July 23, 2004.
> The art and caption were exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83347197/the-tampa-times/

The next to last day of the old Tampa Times on August 13, 1982, huh? I bet tomorrow's recycled FC Grand Canyon vacation strip will be from the last ever day of the old Tampa Times on August 14, 2021 - And was there a farewell front page? Also: Did most of the Tampa Times comics - including Family Circus - move to the Tampa Tribune effective August 15-16, 1982?

On Friday, August 13, 2021 at 12:36:39 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 13, 1982 (the next-to-last day of the Tampa Times) and July 23, 2004.
> The art and caption were exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83347197/the-tampa-times/

The Cincinnati Post (25 cents) told us that wholesale prices were up 7.1 percent in July. Post Reds beat writer Earl Lawson said that the team was the worst in thirty years. They were back at Riverfront Stadium to play the Houston Astros in a NL West matchup. The original Star Wars movie was back in area theaters. In the Post comics, Charlie Brown told Marcie that they couldn't play ball on the field anymore due to insurance issues. Snoopy showed up and swung the golf ball Chuck was bouncing off the steps.

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On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:28:55 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 15, 1982 and July 25, 2004. Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only).
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83432820/the-tampa-tribune/

And for the second Sunday in a row, it is "Jeff and Bil Keane" signed instead of "Bil and Jeff Keane" signed.

Also, one of the quotes in the strip: "Is this an ad for something, Daddy?" was first used in a 1978 FC strip - when in 1978?

On Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 12:31:10 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 14, 1982 (the last day the Tampa Times ran) and July 24, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83409031/the-tampa-times/
As for August 14, 1982, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) announced that Archbishop Joseph Bernadin was taking a leave of absence from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Bernadin would later become Cardinal in Chicago. In the Habitat section, it was suggested that investors should try solar energy. The Reds shutout the Houston Astros at RIverfront Stadium, 3-0. The Mini Page was devoted to clothing (visit North Carolina). In the Post comics, Charlie Brown was still throwing a golf ball at the front steps, and Sally (unseen) threw it back.

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On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 12:29:30 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 16, 1982 (the first day of Daily FC in the Tampa Tribune) and July 26, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83533907/the-tampa-tribune/

As for August 16, 1982, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) told us that the Fed decided to cut the prime rate to...14 percent. The ATP men's tennis championship (now the Western and Southern Open) was starting out in Mason, Ohio, and the Post had a special section (the lead story was about Jimmy Connors, whose appearance in the tournament was in doubt). The TV section had a story called "Make Way for Music Television." (I miss those days.) In the Post comics, Charlie Brown was still using golf balls to bounce off the steps.. Chuck told Marcie, "What do you expect me to do?!" Marcie said, "Don't scream, Charles. It's embarrassing..."

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On Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:32:55 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 17, 1982 and July 27, 2004.
>
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption is exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83595822/the-tampa-tribune/

And for the Grand Canyon bus tour and passangers in the 2021 recycled art - no face masks.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 12:38:35 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 18, 1982 and July 28, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83659360/the-tampa-tribune/

As for August 18, 1982, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) announced that Jerry Springer was going to be Channel 5's newsman. Post critic Jerry Stein reviewed the Beach Boys concert at Timberwolf, and said that they were Stone Age men; six years later, they had a number one song with Kokomo. The ATP Championships continued, with John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl all advancing. TV was full of reruns, but Channel 19 had the Blue Jean Network with Blondie. In the Post comics, Marcie told Charlie Brown that he was the nicest guy she knew. She then kissed Chuck, whose cap then was elevated. Snoopy then marveled, "How does he do that?"

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On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:31:42 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 19, 1982 and July 29, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83722846/the-tampa-tribune/

Also: In the FC recycled art: A man's hat changed from fedora/panama hat to a baseball cap.

On Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:32:32 AM UTC-4, heine...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:31:42 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> > Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 19, 1982 and July 29, 2004.
> > Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> > https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83722846/the-tampa-tribune/
> Also: In the FC recycled art: A man's hat changed from fedora/panama hat to a baseball cap.
The Cincinnati Post (25 cents on August 19, 1982) showed on Page 1 a photo of John McEnroe throwing a temper tantrum during his match at the ATP Championships. He advanced to the next round. The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets in 14 innings when Mario Soto - a pitcher - scored the winning run. Opening in theaters the next day: The Last American Virgin and Summer Lovers. In the Post comics, Marcie told Peppermint Patty about her kissing Charlie Brown.

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On Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11:22:54 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 22, 1982 and August 1, 2004.
>
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only):
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83886813/the-tampa-tribune/

And for the 3rd. Sunday in a row it is "Jeff and Bil Keane" signed instead of "Bil and Jeff Keane" signed. Want to bet the Family Circus strip in 2022 gets a reboot with a new artist and less recycled art and a new format or something?

On Monday, August 23, 2021 at 12:30:05 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 23, 1982 and August 2, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83971155/the-tampa-tribune/

The Cincinnati Post (25 cents) on August 23, 1982 told us about Daniel Pilarcyk becoming the new leader of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Ivan Lendl won the ATP Championship tennis tournament. Get a new 1982 Datsun as low as $5,114 at the Open House of Savings going on now! At the movies, the Post called The Beastmaster "annoying" and The Last American Virgin "pathetic." In the Post comics, Charlie Brown was still throwing a golf ball at the stairs when Linus told him that the vacant lot had been purchased by a real estate agent - and it turned out to be Spike!

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Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 26, 1982 and August 5, 2004.

Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption is exactly the same.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84157575/the-tampa-tribune/

On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 12:33:44 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 26, 1982 and August 5, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption is exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84157575/the-tampa-tribune/

As for AUgust 26, 1982, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) told us that Exxon was closing all of their stores in Cincinnati and throughout Cincinnati. At Radio Shack, you can buy a business printer for...$1,360! Opening the next day in theaters were the original M*A*S*H movie and a early 1970s sketch movie called Dynamite Chicken starring Richard Pryor. Plus we were totally in the 1980s with Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The Reds defeated the Montreal Expos 1-0 at Riverfront Stadium. In the Post comics, Charlie Brown was pleased to be back on the mound.

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On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:28:25 PM UTC-5, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 27, 1982 and August 6, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84216697/the-tampa-tribune/

In the recycled art for 2021: The Keane car shrunk a little!

On Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12:28:25 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 27, 1982 and August 6, 2004.
> Thel's hair was tweaked (2021 only). The caption was exactly the same.
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84216697/the-tampa-tribune/
As for August 27, 1982, the Cincinnati Post (25 cents) told us that The Ohio State University was going to start a test tube fertilization Editor Bill Burleigh announced that they would still publish Nancy after Ernie Bushmiller died earlier that month. He announced that Mark Lasky would replace Bushmiller as artist (he died the following year). Nancy would appear in the Post until December 30, 1995 - the same day as Calvin and Hobbes' last appearance. The Reds were starting a three-game series at The Vet against the Phillies. In the Post comics, Marcie was talking to Charlie Brown on the mound. Chuck said he was falling down backwards.

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On Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:32:33 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 28, 1982 and August 7, 2004.
>
> The art and caption were exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84273892/the-tampa-tribune/
>
> And thus ends the Keane's Grand Canyon vacation arc. Now if only Lazy Jeffy can do us all a favor and come up with something original for a change. I still hate that the Tampa Bay Times dropped Dennis The Menace and Marmaduke but chose to keep recycled garbage.

Or maybe hope the FC strip gets a reboot in 2022 with a new artist a la Steenz/Olivia Jaimes/Jules Riveria?

On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 12:32:33 AM UTC-4, jdelac...@gmail.com wrote:
> Today's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to August 28, 1982 and August 7, 2004.
>
> The art and caption were exactly the same.
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84273892/the-tampa-tribune/
>
> And thus ends the Keane's Grand Canyon vacation arc. Now if only Lazy Jeffy can do us all a favor and come up with something original for a change. I still hate that the Tampa Bay Times dropped Dennis The Menace and Marmaduke but chose to keep recycled garbage.
The Cincinnati Post (25 cents) reported that the mortgage rates were going down. The 1980s economic boom had started by this point. Win a 1982 Dodge Charger from the Gap! The Post devoted much of the main sports page to Rickey Henderson breaking Lou Brock's single stolen base record. while the Cincinnati Reds' Mario Soto shut down the Philadelphia Phillies' bats in a 8-1 win at the Vet. A page was given to soccer in Cincy (it wasn't until 2019 that Major League Soccer came to town). The Mini Page was devoted to back to school (remember when back to school was after Labor Day?) In the Post comics, Charlie Brown fell off the mound when Marcie said no one cared about the baseball game he was playing.

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On Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:29:02 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> Well, so much for my hopes that Lazy Jeffy can give us something original after recycling the Keane family's Grand Canyon vacation arc the last three weeks. :P
>
> This Sunday's installment of Recycled FC takes us back to October 10, 1982. Thel's hair was tweaked (how ironic given that Dolly was giving Jeffy a haircut).
>
> https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84285317/the-tampa-tribune/

And for the fourth Sunday in a row, the strip is "Jeff and Bil Keane" signed instead of "Bil and Jeff Keane" signed.

Of course, with Thel taking Jeffy to the barber, they didn't bring/wear any face masks due to the DELTA COVID surgance.