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Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-20

Look to the Rainbow

Page 1. 3 panels. Exterior. Granite Falls. The Deep Woods. Late Fall. Daytims. Light Snowfall Panel 1: Jac and Jon jogging through the forest TITLE: Simmer Tales Caption: Look to the Rainbow Jon: We're off to find the rainbow at the lake Jac. It's supposed to grant good luck Jac: Well if there's a Leprechaun there with a pan of bacon frying, that will be very lucky indeed! Panel 2: Jac and Jon see a rainbow from a waterfall in the distance Jon: I think the luck it provides is more a boost of good karma old chum Jac: OK Jon, I can get on board with the "following the fellow who follows his dream" thing--- Panel 3: Jac and Jon arrive at the lake Jac: ---but karma could throw us a bit of bacon every now and then. Just sayin' Jon: I hear you pal, I hear you
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-16

A Palate Difference of Opinion

Page 1: Exterior. Brindleton Bay. Bedlington Boathouse. Fall. Daytime Panel 1: Jon is cooking somthing strange over the fire pit. Jac is investigating closely. TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: A Palate Difference of Opinion Jon: You're standing a little close old chum. Jac: I'm trying to figure out what you're doing Jon? Jon: I'm experimenting with some wilderness cooking Jac. Apparently these beetles are an excellent source of nutrition. In fact most insects are Jac: I think I just threw up a little... I'm a dog Jon, sometimes we eat our own poop and what you just said makes me queasy Jon: I've got enough for two you're welcome to join me. Try something new Jac: Ah... No, and no more face licking until you at least brush your teeth --- Yuck!
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-15

The Literary Divide

Page 1: 1 Panel. Interior. Brindleton Bay. Jo and Jac's house. Living room Panel 1: Jon is sitting on the sofa reading a book. Jac lays on the sofa beside hime. TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The Literary Divide Jon: This translation of Theophrastus is fascinating old chum Jac: Does it have a plucky hero dog protagonist? Jon: No, it's an ancient investigation of botany and gardening. Jac: Ah, so the murder takes place in the conservatory... With a pipe or a knife Jon? Jon: There's no murder Jac, it a scientific work from the time of Plato and Aristotle about the nature of plants Jac: Oh boy! It's has a time travel subplot too? I did not see that coming. Jon: (thinking) [sigh]
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-13

You Never Can Tell With Bees

Page 1: Exterior. Brindleton Bay. Summer. Panel 1: Jon and Jac are in the garden by their house. Jon is in a bee keeper suit tending the hive. TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: You Never Can Tell With Bees Jon: Look Jac! I'm bonding with the bees! This will improve the garden immensely Jac: You're taking this natural gardening thing a little too seriously... Has Winne the Pooh taught you nothing Jon? Jon: You need to be more positive old chum. Jac: OK, I'm pretty positive that if you keep pestering the hive to pollinate the garden it is going to wind up with you needing an EpiPen Bees in the Hive: (thinking) OK everyone, 2 more minutes and if he doesn't stop, it's "Swarm Time"
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-10

The Cloudburst Confession

Page1: Interior Living Room. Brindleton Bay. Summer. Weather ourside stormy Panel 1: Jon and Jac sitting on a sofa in theliving room of their house. Outside is a thunder storm. TITLE: Simmer Tales Caption: The Cloudburst Confession Jon: Looks like it's another summer storm outside old chum Jac: I dislike days like this Jon. Trapped inside. Too wet to go out... interrupting key dog activities Jon: "Key dog activities"? Exactly what do you mean Jac? Jac: Let's just say I left you a "present" on the porch and move on Jon. No need to make this awkward
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-09

The Hermitage Visitation

Page 1: 1 Panel. Exterior. Granite Falls. Stormy weather. Summer Panel 1: Jac, Jon, and the Hermit in the garden during a rain storm TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The Hermitage Visitation Jon: So you live here and tend the forest no matter what the weather is like, completely alone? Hermit: Well being a hermit is an ancient tradition and the rules are pretty much carved in stone... sometimes literally. But that doesn't stop folks like you from dropping by for a chat and asking about my secret... Jon: Secret? What is the secret Hermit: Well it's not so much a secret but a recipe of sorts for helping with your gardening Jon: And people come from all over the world to learn this truth from you? Hermit: They do, but it does sort of conflict with the whole "Hermit vibe"... Heck I've got a website and free shipping but people just keep showing up Jac: (Thinking) I could be home. I could be warm & dry. I could have bacon
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-08

The deep woods encampment

Page 1. QUAD 4 panels. Exterior. Granite Falls. Deep woods. Summer Panel 1. Jon and Jac find a fire pit by the lake TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The deep woods encampment Jon: Look Jac, a fire pit. I'll get our gear set up for our base camp Jac: And I will stand guard and supervise as necessary Panel 2: Jon setting up camp while Jac rests on a bench Jon: Everthing is in place old chum, tent, dog bowl, shower. Now we can focus on finding the Hermit Jac: How long do you think it will take Jon? Jon: Hard to say Jac, the Hermit is very elusive, a master of concealment and woodcraft... Panel 3: Jac and Jon looking towards the lake Jac: I suspect he likes fishing as well Jon: Why do you say that? Jac: Well there's a pretty "hermit" looking chap fishing over yonder Panel 4. The hermit fishing in the lake. The campsite in the background Hermit: (thinking) [Sigh] More tourists... Hermit: (thinking) Well there goes the day then Hermit: (thinking) I really need to camouflage that cave better
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-07

The Cavernous Expedition

Page 1. 3 panels. Exterior. Granite Falls. Spring. Day Panel 1: Jon and Jac in the tower of the National Park Ranger Station TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The Cavernous Expedition Jon: The Park Guidebook says we can see interesting things from up here Jac Jac: It also says there's a BBQ pit just outside where even now, hot-dogs are cooking Panel 2: View Jon sees looking through Binoculars Jon: (off panel) Wow! It looks like there's a cave nearby old chum. It might be the Hermit's cave we should take a look Jac: (off panel) More likely it's a bear's cave, and with our luck it will be a hungry bear Panel 3: Jon and Jac arrive at the cave. Jon is about to go inside Caption: After a short hike Jon: It looks like it goes pretty deep Jac. I'm going in to see where it leads Jac: OK Jon, Good hunting. I'll stay here and wait for the EMS rescue team Caption: To Be Continued ---
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-05

The homeopathy hypothesis

Page 1: 3 paneles. Exterior. Granite Falls. Spring. Daylight Panel 1: Jon and Jac standing in from of a plant. Jon swats away bugs TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The homeopathy hypothesis Jon: The worst part of the woods is the bugs Jac Jac: We could have stayed in the cabin frying bacon. Panel 2: Jac and Jon look closely at the plant Jon: We came to Granite Falls to learn about Herbalism old chum. We can't do that indoors Jac: So you're going to "herbalize" this plant? Normally I'd just sniff it and do my business on it. Panel 3: Jon and Jac conversing beside the plant Jon: Not herbalize Jac, I'm going to study it. To try and identify it, and determine its usefulness in all kinds of medicinal applications. Maybe find a cure for something important and beneficial to all mankind! Jac: When you're done can I pee? I really gotta go Jon
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-03

The Precipitation Interruption

Page 1: 1 Panel. Interior. inside a cabin jon siting at a table Panel 1: Jac and Jon in the cabin, Jon is typing on his computer TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The Precipitation Interruption Jac: I thought this trip was supposed to be about going outside to discover nature and adventure Jon, but you've been writing all day Jon: Unfortunately Jac, it has been raining most of the day so I thought I'd work on my new book. It's mystery thriller about an environmental disaster in a National Park Jac: Well I've been inside all day and after I eat this bowl of food there may be a environmental disaster right here on the cabin floor...
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-02

The Dogfish Conundrum

Page 1: 2 panels. Exterior. Granite Falls. Spring Panel 1: Jac and Jon beside a stream in the forest. Jon is fishing TITLE: Simmer Tales Caption: The Dogfish Conundrum Jac: I thought we were going to explore the woods Jon Jon: Well old chum the river runs through the woods and I thought fresh fish for supper would be a treat Panel 2. Close up on just Jac Jac: (thinking) Hmmm.. Do I like fish? It's got a good scent. Maybe if it was deep fried it would be OK with crispy and airy batter. And as long as we're frying then we could also have thick cut French fries and crispy onion rings. Gotta have the rings. Jac: OK Jon! I'm in!!
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-02-01

The call of the frying pan

Page1: 3 paneles. Outside and Interior. Ganite Falls. Spring Panel 1: Outside: Jac and Jon standing in from of their rental cabin TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The call of the frying pan Jon: It's not so bad old chum it looks quite quaint Jac: Well my expectation were low Jon, there isn't a kid playing a banjo on the porch, so that's a plus Panel 2: Interior: Jac and Jon in the living room Jac: It's actually kind of homey Jon but there seems to be something missing... Jon: What? there's a TV, a bath, a comfortable bed Panel 3: Interior Jac and Jon in the kitchen Jac: I'm not sensing the sweet scent of bacon frying on the stove top. It's a staple of any roughing it adventure Jon: Now hold on. We've been here all of two minutes Jac: Time is of the essence Jon, bacon even more so
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-31

The cabin in the woods

Page 1: 2 panels. Exterior. Granite Falls. Spring Panel 1: Jac and Jon running along a path away from their cabin TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The Cabin in the woods Jon: Jac where are you going? We haven't even unpacked at the cabin yet Jac: I saw something when we arrived Jon. We need to check it out. Keep up Panel 2: Jac and Jon in from of Ranger Stanley Jackalope statue Jac: It's GIGANTIC Jon. What is it? Jon: It's Ranger Stanley Jackalope. He's the mascot of gramite falls. Jac: I hope it's not a 1:1 scale representation. It would be creepy to meet him on a dark night in the forest Jon: Don't worry about it old chum. I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen. Him being fictional... Jac: Well that's exactly how every horror slasher movie starts Jon! I've seen "The Evil Dead"!
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-24

The postal pooch powwow

Page 1: 2 Panels. Interior. Kitchen. Panel 1: Jac eating breakfast, Jon talking TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The postal pooch powwow Jon: Ah Jac, the neighbour called saying you're barking too much. Especially at the postal workers SFX: Slurp Jac: (thinking) must... focus... on... eating... SFX: Slurp Jon: Yes, the suspicious ones wearing the uniforms. Panel 2: Jac has finished eating Jon: So I'm interested in what you have to say for yourself old chum Jac: Well in my defence Jon I didn't hear all the charges as I was busy chewing. It sounds like hearsay to me--- Jac: --- and those uniforms are really suspicious. Just sayin'
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-20

The authentication deviation

Page 1: 2 panels. Interior. Jon working at archaeology table Panel 1: Jon is authenticating an artifact on the table TITLE: Simmer Tales CAPTION: The authentication deviation Jon: (thinking) Could it be? Panel 2: Wider shot of room, Jac is behind Jon still working on the artifact. Jac: What'cha doing Jon? Something dog treat related? Jon: No old chum, I'm authenticating an artifact for the museum, it's really very fascinating... Jac: Will the authentication result in a scenario where dog treats will be acquired in the very near future? Preferably bacon? Jon: OK, I get the hint. Subtle as always Jac.
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-19

For those of you who want some backstory on Jon and Jac, I have released a free PDF of the 2023/2024 collection of comics.

caerfinon.itch.io

Comic book cover for the PDF document
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-19

The dig is the thing

Page 1: 3 panels. Exterior. Spring. Jon and Jac going for a walk Panel 1: Jon and Jac walking through an oopening in a fence TITLE: Simmer Tales Caption: The Dig is the thing Jac: Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Walkies! Jon: You seem very excited this morning old chum Panel 2: Jac digs in a dirt pile while Jon watches Jac: It's a new day! Smells to smell! Dirt piles to dig in Jon! Jon: Dogs to clean up later as well Panel 3: Jac has stopped digging Jon: I see you found only dirt Jac: It's not the finding, it's the act of digging, that's the thing. It's a fun thing to do... Jac: And, there is always the chance, however slim, of finding bacon
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-18

Deciding next steps

Page 1: 1 Panel. Interior living room. Panel 1: Jac and Jon sitting on a sofa Title: Simmer Tales Caption: Deciding next steps Jac: So, back from vacation. What's next on the agenda? Jon: I haven't given it much thought old chum. Search for Salvadoradian treasure? Interview a vampire? Hunt for werewolves? Jac: I don't know Jon, I was thinking of something closer to home Jon: Running for political office in the city? Cleaning up the environment? Jac: How about we start with some basic self care... like a full bowl of dog food with a rasher of bacon on top? Jon: It's always food with you
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-17

A Royal Legacy Dilemma

Page 1: 3 panels. Spring, Outdoors. Panel 1: Jon and Jac meet three gnomes in front of their house Title: Simmer Tales Caption: A Royal Legacy Dilemma Jon: Why are the Gnomes here? Jac: They heard about the new "Royalty" thing Panel 2: close up of the three gnome in front of the house Gnome 1: Nae king! Nae quin! Gnome 2: Nae laird! Nae master! Gnome 3: We willna' be fooled again! Panel 3: Jon and Jac converse while the gnomes watch Jon: What are we supposed to do about it? Jac: Perhaps an "Appeasement" of Democracy? Also you should lock up the Pratchett novels. Just sayin'
Caerfinon🅰️🆗🍁Caerfinon
2026-01-16

Vacation's End

Page 1: Panel 1: Jac and Jon on a snowy walk in Mt. Komorebi on the last day of their vacation Title: Simmer Tales Caption: Vacation's End Jac: So this vacation is over? Jon: Unfortunately, yes. Jac: But I finally conquered the hot springs at the bathhouse! Panel 2: Jon adjusting Jac's collar as the conversation continues Jon: You mean you just splashed everyone? Jac: Splashing is part of the experience! Jon: I think the onsen was meant for relaxation, not a water fight! Jac: Relaxation? I thought we were here for adventure! Jon: Well, old chum, you had your fill… of mischief!

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