Close to Home by John McPherson for November 12, 2020

Must not live very far from the gas station.

My gas station’s price was $3.35 today. They must live near the refinery also.

Well if they’re like most, they still have their phones and should be able to pay inside at least. Providing of course they have Android or Apple pay or such.

The electronic device driven Revolution.

Looks like they’re off to a good start

I’m thinking that this guy has a future in the stock market.

5¢ per can. The cartoon works.

Looks like your Chevy Volt is broke AGAIN!

Price is close to our price in Mass. , with rewards discount. But, his reward card is probably in his wallet, too.

Here’s ᴡʜᴀᴛ REALLY ʜᴀᴘᴘᴇɴᴇᴅ….

“Argue-shmargue, 85 cents won’t even fill up an Espresso cup! Get rid of the scissors and start fillin’ the tank up, I’m goin’ in and I’m hijackin’ this place.

Yes dear.

By the way, that means we’ll be on the run for our honeymoon! Just so you know, it’s probably gonna end either like Bonnie and Clyde, or Thelma and Louise! You gotta problem with that?

No dear.

And get that yellow bug outa the rear windshield, he ain’t coming’ with us! They stink!

I don’t think that’s a bug dear, I think it’s a…

I don’t care what you think! It ain’t going with us on our… oop, never mind, the gas fumes got it! Get that windshield squeegee outa that bucket thing and take care of that!

Yes dear.

Looks like Bleeb is hanging around for the honeymoon. Sneaky devil.

Get out your Hitch Hiker’s Guide and towel, Bleeb! Hold on, does our Little Alien Dude have thumbs? :)

Been a long time since I’ve seen a car with a hood ornament.

They must live around the block!

Bleeb, you naughty boy! Get out of there!

I thought the cliche was old shoes and cans tied behind the car. Funny, but she doesn’t look shoe-ish! :>)