Tracy is also surprised at the seeming “blast from the past”! Sam may not see the pusher he was chasing, but Cheesecake sees the cops and doesn’t look like she likes what she sees.
Here is a fascinating blog post written by current (as of 2011) inhabitant of the real house this is based on, officially known as “Daheim”:
Gweedo: You asked yesterday about the actual (sort of) Wayne Manor from 1966. From one of those posts yesterday, it’s 380 San Rafael in Pasadena. Enjoy!
when i live there is a small arcade of shops. turn over is pretty high except for a vegan bean sprout emporium. A couple of years asgo there was one place that looked interesting but it was never open. I stopped in and asked it’s neighbors-the bean spouters getting ready to do lines of kale, if they knew when they were in, they knew nothing. when i commented on it to my wife she said “You look like a cop, they probably thought they were protecting the other shop.”
“Well, no. I didn’t get any evidence. But I saw him selling something to someone in a place with a lot of drug sales.”
“That’s not evidence that will hold up in court, Sam. Why are we here?”
“Well, I described him to an organic farmer who said it sounded like a guy named Ty, and he thought Ty stayed here.”
“As solid as your evidence, Sam. But since we cops know all hippies are drug peddling scum we’ll knock on the door and bust a few heads.”
Cheesecake shouldn’t panic. Cops have nothing. She might panic however because she doesn’t know that. They can ask to see Ty, but legally that’s the only thing Tracy and Sam can do at the moment.
I’m no expert but aren’t communes places where people go to live a healthier, simpler lifestyle? One where drugs, both legal and illegal, are discouraged?
Day two (consecutive days at least) of exceptionally boring, slow paced, go nowhere, waste of time and panel filler…the last 2 days could easily have been condensed
-1-DT:* Well, I’m here. Better see why Sam has his panties in a wad…
2-SAM: See Tracy! The last place in America where they still follow the tenants of FREE LOVE! I told you it’d be worth the drive. AND it looks like that chick is checking you out.
DT: Well tie-dye my undies and call me Groovy, let’s go in!
3-POWDER NOSE: Aww man, a couple a straights. Probably religious types lookin’ to have us join their version of a cult. Crap! Panama Red is inviting them in. Guess I better go make sure they don’t manage to convince anybody to join them. One mention of “heavenly bliss” will have half our people following them out the door!
Hopefully Cheesecake turned down the burners on the stove before deciding to gaze through the window. Lunch crowd is not going to happy with burnt food.
Time warp, it is, Tracy. We are suddenly immersed in the late ’60s, when hippies, mary jane, and communes were commonplace. And, as others have observed, Mr. Yellow and Mr. Green and the marked squad car identify themselves as “the pigs” (as might have been said in those days). —Too straight for 1312 Bedwell and all the various denizens, some of the women in “granny” dresses.
And, as Cheesecake gazes at the coppers from a window, we realize that Aquarius, Auntie Bellum (if she is real), and Cheesecake (aptly named!) reside at the former mansion, too….
AnyFace almost 4 years ago
Not ‘Seeing’ …
… but definitely seen. ✨Neil Wick almost 4 years ago
Good morning™, partners!
Tracy is also surprised at the seeming “blast from the past”! Sam may not see the pusher he was chasing, but Cheesecake sees the cops and doesn’t look like she likes what she sees.
Here is a fascinating blog post written by current (as of 2011) inhabitant of the real house this is based on, officially known as “Daheim”:
https://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/2011/10/aches-and-pains.html
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
Gweedo: You asked yesterday about the actual (sort of) Wayne Manor from 1966. From one of those posts yesterday, it’s 380 San Rafael in Pasadena. Enjoy!
artsyguy65 almost 4 years ago
Soundtrack for this sequence if it were in a Tarantino flick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDAfa-NI-M
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray almost 4 years ago
Good morning™, Lookouts !
Cheesy will sound the alarm and they will all escape, down the batpoles and out the cave entrance.
coratelli almost 4 years ago
Happy new year to everyone. Hope in a better year!
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
13, 12, 11, 10, 9……
oakie817 almost 4 years ago
she’s thinking: “His coat matches my hair.”
Straker UFO almost 4 years ago
Next panel: “Wow, I’m tripping man… the colors… yellow and green… it’s like… COPS!”
sixam almost 4 years ago
“Ye Gods! Did I go through a time warp?”
It’s just a jump to the left
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
But it’s the pelvic thrust that really drives you insane…
iggyman almost 4 years ago
I love Cheesecake’s depiction panel 3!
Wizard of Ahz-no relation almost 4 years ago
when i live there is a small arcade of shops. turn over is pretty high except for a vegan bean sprout emporium. A couple of years asgo there was one place that looked interesting but it was never open. I stopped in and asked it’s neighbors-the bean spouters getting ready to do lines of kale, if they knew when they were in, they knew nothing. when i commented on it to my wife she said “You look like a cop, they probably thought they were protecting the other shop.”
Lawrence.S almost 4 years ago
“See your pusher?”
“No.”
“But you got evidence he was a pusher, right?”
“Well, no. I didn’t get any evidence. But I saw him selling something to someone in a place with a lot of drug sales.”
“That’s not evidence that will hold up in court, Sam. Why are we here?”
“Well, I described him to an organic farmer who said it sounded like a guy named Ty, and he thought Ty stayed here.”
“As solid as your evidence, Sam. But since we cops know all hippies are drug peddling scum we’ll knock on the door and bust a few heads.”
Cheesecake shouldn’t panic. Cops have nothing. She might panic however because she doesn’t know that. They can ask to see Ty, but legally that’s the only thing Tracy and Sam can do at the moment.
DM3456 almost 4 years ago
Wow, excellent research Neil! Fascinating to see and read about the actual house.
Durak Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’m no expert but aren’t communes places where people go to live a healthier, simpler lifestyle? One where drugs, both legal and illegal, are discouraged?
WGillete almost 4 years ago
More like a crime warp. Chasing a suspected pusher back to a mansion is Joe Friday stuff, vintage 1960s.
tsull2121 almost 4 years ago
Day two (consecutive days at least) of exceptionally boring, slow paced, go nowhere, waste of time and panel filler…the last 2 days could easily have been condensed
tsull2121 almost 4 years ago
Sigh…. reading this pathetic thing really makes me want to write ANOTHER story that’s actually worth reading instead of this crapola
What say you?
tcayer almost 4 years ago
Good job. Showing up in plain clothes in a marked car…
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ye Gods!
Ray Toler almost 4 years ago
I’m glad they are so inconspicuous in their surveillance.
Another Take almost 4 years ago
-1-DT:* Well, I’m here. Better see why Sam has his panties in a wad…
2-SAM: See Tracy! The last place in America where they still follow the tenants of FREE LOVE! I told you it’d be worth the drive. AND it looks like that chick is checking you out.
DT: Well tie-dye my undies and call me Groovy, let’s go in!
3-POWDER NOSE: Aww man, a couple a straights. Probably religious types lookin’ to have us join their version of a cult. Crap! Panama Red is inviting them in. Guess I better go make sure they don’t manage to convince anybody to join them. One mention of “heavenly bliss” will have half our people following them out the door!
buckman-j almost 4 years ago
Tsull 2121..If you interview for a job with this strip, I’ll provide a reference.
Kip W almost 4 years ago
It’s okay, Dick! 1312 is the address, not the date.
Batster almost 4 years ago
If not for the Pouch/Tiger subplot I’d be fully expecting them to walk in, arrest everybody, the end, new story starting Sunday….
IvanB.Cohen almost 4 years ago
I don’t see the pusher either but I do see that “granny dresses” have made a comeback.
IvanB.Cohen almost 4 years ago
Hopefully Cheesecake turned down the burners on the stove before deciding to gaze through the window. Lunch crowd is not going to happy with burnt food.
DaleMcNamee almost 4 years ago
So, it looks like Aquarius, Cheesecake, and the unseen aunt all live here…
How convenient !
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Time warp, it is, Tracy. We are suddenly immersed in the late ’60s, when hippies, mary jane, and communes were commonplace. And, as others have observed, Mr. Yellow and Mr. Green and the marked squad car identify themselves as “the pigs” (as might have been said in those days). —Too straight for 1312 Bedwell and all the various denizens, some of the women in “granny” dresses.
And, as Cheesecake gazes at the coppers from a window, we realize that Aquarius, Auntie Bellum (if she is real), and Cheesecake (aptly named!) reside at the former mansion, too….
BreathlessMahoney77 almost 4 years ago
“A time warp”? Funny comment coming from a man who hasn’t changed his outfit since 1957.
scpandich almost 4 years ago
“Did I go through a time warp?” says the guy who’s had the same look since the early 1930’s.