For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for July 28, 2018

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    Rosette  over 6 years ago

    So true. The “simple” way of life is often more expensive than it seems.

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    howtheduck  over 6 years ago

    The canoe is the big item followed by the bicycle. The other items don’t take up that much space. The desire for more storage space is not a great reason for wanting a house and I doubt this is Georgia’s true motivation.

    I empathize with Phil, but the argument he should be putting forth is, “We can’t afford to buy the kind of house you want on our salaries.”

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 6 years ago

    you’re blowing yourself way out of proportion, Philip

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    capricorn9th  over 6 years ago

    You go girl, Georgia! Put Phil back in his place.

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    meowlin  over 6 years ago

    George Carlin had some observations about houses, and the stuff in them…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

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    sandpiper  over 6 years ago

    Facts vs the dream

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    dwane.scoty1  over 6 years ago

    These two obviously discuss their relationship frequently! “Let’s wait until we have company to discuss this,” Excellent!

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    Shirl Summ Premium Member over 6 years ago

    Rent a storage shed.

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    Wren Fahel  over 6 years ago

    I’ll never forget my mother telling me that she knew that she loved my father when she said to herself that she would live anywhere, even a tent, as long as it was with him. They had been married for 67 years before she died this past March.

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    Jan C  over 6 years ago

    Storage is good. We sold our house and moved into an RV, which forced a drastic downsizing. We got rid of all the furniture, but couldn’t part with the “stuff” that we’ve collected over a lifetime. You know, the mementos, the family heirlooms, “the collection” and even the kitchen gadgets that we’ll use when we transition back to stationary living.

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    Auntie Socialist  over 6 years ago

    The house is merely a symbol of his fear of commitment

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    BlitzMcD  over 6 years ago

    That speaks volumes to the dichotomy in Phil’s logic. “I want the outdoor, tent, hippie life, man”, while at the same time stockpiling material goods.

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    godess_of_fire078  over 6 years ago

    Sounds to me Phil’s been given a choice down size or we need a bigger place. I also wonder how often he uses his toys or do they take up space. I don’t expect the canoe is used in winter but when was the last time he used it and how often.

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    rshive  over 6 years ago

    Don’t know how it works in Canada. But around here, housing is something that constantly increases in value. Even though it doesn’t make for a problem-free existence, we’ve never regretted upgrading from an apartment to our own house. That’s aside from the psychic benefits— more space, the feeling that you’re in “your” place, etc.

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    whenlifewassimpler  over 6 years ago

    Had the house, lots of work and money, the apartment I call and say “come fix it” and it’s done and doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg, same goes for appliances that are replaced!

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    Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo]  over 6 years ago

    Lynn’s notes: My first husband had Phil’s philosophy. We saved and saved for the down payment on a house and when we were ready to buy, he suddenly wanted to spend it on a sailboat. We bought the house.

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    rebelstrike0  over 6 years ago

    The Pattersons have done some dumb things, and other things have been retarded. The moral of today’s strip is:

    Never go Phil retard.

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    M2MM  over 6 years ago

    ZING! (to Georgia) Gotcha. :D

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