“Look, Arlo. There are, potentially, many more possible story lines if you move down here. Those involving the kids, the grandkid, me… Not to mention the boat, and the sea. You have pretty much done where you live now. There is only so much mileage you can get out of talking to your cat, walking around the block, or dancing in the kitchen.On the other hand, the latter is just what your fans like most. Will they desert you if you move? And, of course, it is much more effort to write multiple, multi-week, story arcs than it is those dailies you mostly been doing lately!”
This strip is brilliant. We’ve all been there, mostly in the position of offering advice when someone is explaining a situation. Good listeners are rare gems.
I’m not sure what would keep them from moving. NONE OF JJ’s arcs cover any close friends, local relatives, hobbies (except gardening), fraternal organizations, business interests or political organizations. Other than the house itself there are no ties to the community where they live. Luddy will get over it and you can bet if a baby shows up they’ll be gone like a shot. For that matter Meg is a very good reason to move.
I think (possibly amongst others) that I like Gus. These comic characters are almost real people. I wonder what sort of seegars (stogies, cheroots, etc.) that Gus smokes.
We moved from our apartment to our house 40 years ago. The move was less half a mile. I still have things we have not unpacked since the move.
Husband talks about moving – to Lancaster, PA or to Williamsburg, VA or to Hagerstown, MD (between the other 2). I keep umhumming him – I really don’t want to move. Born on this Island and plan on staying on this Island permanently! (He was born here also.)
Rhetorical_Question 12 months ago
Wisdom?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 12 months ago
“I haven’t yet, but your thoughts on the matter are welcomed.”
Tyge 12 months ago
Here it comes. Straight from the horse’s mouth.
eced52 12 months ago
Makes me wonder how long there is left.
flagmichael 12 months ago
Ideally, the best advice is “decide one way or another before doing anything, then sleep on that decision.”
I don’t foresee Gus saying “this is what you should do” – but I could be wrong.
mobeydick 12 months ago
“Look, Arlo. There are, potentially, many more possible story lines if you move down here. Those involving the kids, the grandkid, me… Not to mention the boat, and the sea. You have pretty much done where you live now. There is only so much mileage you can get out of talking to your cat, walking around the block, or dancing in the kitchen.On the other hand, the latter is just what your fans like most. Will they desert you if you move? And, of course, it is much more effort to write multiple, multi-week, story arcs than it is those dailies you mostly been doing lately!”
Steve37825 12 months ago
Refresh my memory, didn’t Gus have a second wife? What happen to her ?
morningglory73 Premium Member 12 months ago
Some good old fashioned advice coming up.
[Traveler] Premium Member 12 months ago
He’s going to give his 2 cents worth, and that might be all it’s worth
Man of the Woods 12 months ago
He didn’t
The Orange Mailman 12 months ago
This strip is brilliant. We’ve all been there, mostly in the position of offering advice when someone is explaining a situation. Good listeners are rare gems.
Bruce1253 12 months ago
Ugh, I couldn’t be with in 20 ft of someone smoking a cigar. It stinks up everything. I also could not stay in the condo of a smoker.
assrdood 12 months ago
Well, I vote no! (But won’t stop reading the strip in either case).
T Smith 12 months ago
Anytime someone says “I have a problem,” a man hears “Can you fix this?”
FassEddie 12 months ago
So many things! Who knew it could be so complicated?
Out of the Past 12 months ago
People always ask me for advice. They seldom take it. They ask for money too. No problem there.
dtdbiz 12 months ago
I’m seeing a younger Jimmy Johnson speaking with present-day Jimmy. It’ll be interesting to see what is offered.
Jason Allen 12 months ago
Kind of odd that Gus and Arlo have kids who are roughly the same age, yet Gus looks like Arlo’s dad.
Galliglo 12 months ago
That profile of Gus is very realistic!
flushed 12 months ago
I’m not sure what would keep them from moving. NONE OF JJ’s arcs cover any close friends, local relatives, hobbies (except gardening), fraternal organizations, business interests or political organizations. Other than the house itself there are no ties to the community where they live. Luddy will get over it and you can bet if a baby shows up they’ll be gone like a shot. For that matter Meg is a very good reason to move.
ms-ss 12 months ago
Don’t do it! We moved last year and it took 3 months.
jonesbeltone 12 months ago
I had to give up cigars for medical reasons. Did not smoke ’em often, but I enjoyed them, esp. with the maduro wrappers.
moosemin 12 months ago
Gus is starting to remind me of George Burns.
raybarb44 12 months ago
I’m all ears……
rob.home 12 months ago
I think (possibly amongst others) that I like Gus. These comic characters are almost real people. I wonder what sort of seegars (stogies, cheroots, etc.) that Gus smokes.
j_m_kuehl 12 months ago
Janus talking about moving, Arlo, not thinking about it
mafastore 11 months ago
We moved from our apartment to our house 40 years ago. The move was less half a mile. I still have things we have not unpacked since the move.
Husband talks about moving – to Lancaster, PA or to Williamsburg, VA or to Hagerstown, MD (between the other 2). I keep umhumming him – I really don’t want to move. Born on this Island and plan on staying on this Island permanently! (He was born here also.)
Barnabus Blackoak 11 months ago
when DID A&J retire? and WHAT did they DO?