Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for September 09, 2015
Transcript:
Mary Lou: Without our share of the sale of "The Dock", we couldn't have made it two months. Mary Lou: And we dipped into that too much! Gene: Well, it WAS our first year! Gene: "There were start-up expenses, and a learning curve." Mary Lou: "Hopefully, we won't have those next year!"
moosemin almost 9 years ago
Like father, like son!
bachinsure almost 9 years ago
It is truly a gift to remember and categorize them as learning events. And move on with that knowledge but not judging yourself as that is the the personI am. A smarter wiser person. Well done Gene. Also gives quick update on recent past. Fantastic Jimmy Johnson!!!
Sportymonk almost 9 years ago
I don’t understand the comments about “Here comes a baby.” Frankly the last time there was a hint of spark was when they were in the lake. In Panel 1 and 2 today she looks much more tired than Gene and in Panel 4 she is sitting there with arms crossed. I know this is a family strip but there hasn’t been much in the way of soulful looks or anything. They act like an old married couple more than a young couple.
cmo2495 Premium Member almost 9 years ago
That’s what I think.
ARLOS DAD almost 9 years ago
Like BBC Good Neighbors……
Doctor_McCoy almost 9 years ago
He’s the eternal optimist, she’s the infernal pesamist.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 9 years ago
“It’s almost as if small subsistence farming is an outmoded economic model nowadays.”.Always was.Nobody wants to just survive in till you need something you can’t provide or do for yourself.Far better to provide an excess and exchange with others.Gene couldn’t make his own tractor, clothes or even hoe.Under subsistence living, if you get sick — and you will — you die.
ron almost 9 years ago
New businesses often fail for lack of start up capital to carry them through to profitability. A new venture needs at least enough capital to pay all the bills (including owner’s living expenses) for at least two years before it starts showing a profit.
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 9 years ago
You’re right! That’s probably the next big and ongoing expense.
Gokie5 almost 9 years ago
Her dissatisfaction is working up to something.
LuvThemPluggers almost 9 years ago
Where is the kid?
Tarredandfeathered almost 9 years ago
All things considered, he’s lucky to get off with Just a Broken Arm.If he’d fallen Into or Onto any of the attachments that are usually towed Behind a tractor like that, they would have had to keep the Coffin Closed..
Sean David almost 9 years ago
YUP … many start up costs there.
paultunes almost 9 years ago
doubt they will ever have a kid. she has one but doubtful wants any more. the girl drives the relationship, the dude is just along for the ride and as a worker. most start up businesses like marriages end in failure.
unca jim almost 9 years ago
Our readership seems to be in the 14-25 age group, just dripping with hormones.. Even egging the cat to (ahem) ‘reproduce’ … Can’t anyone in this age group just fall abed exhausted after a day’s non-profitable labors? (answer): No Just check men’s room walls.