Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli for October 17, 2012

Cliffside???This does not bode well.

Is that where Joel and Rufus had that bridge?

My mother addressed HER MIL and FIL as “Mrs. Adams” and “Mr. Adams” for all her life. All were from the south, is it a southern tradition?

I never addressed my F-I-L as “Mr. Wallet” …. that wasn’t his name.

If “Mr. Wallet” is 91, why isn’t Slim doing the driving, especially in that rain?

Right, until you can call him Grandpa.

Bad joke today, but I’m glad to see they’ve reached their destination so they’ve driven 100 miles in rain without mishap. Now let’s see if that pickup is really a good deal.

@DoodlemommieSometimes, down south, grandparents are called “Big Moma” and “Big Daddy”. Non-related persons sometimes are referred to as Ms. Susan, or Mr.Gweedo. Using the first name, but showing respect.

“How could fish get in pairs, Mr. Wallet?”“Ow!”

The empty space in my comment was supposed to contain the words “Head-slap.” I guess pointy brackets mean “Don’t print” here.

Now THAT is definitely what you would call a groaner.