Seeing as this is a comic and having the characters move wouldn’t impact their activities much (as they are often seen in their house), why not just have them move? That way we’d see the kids more and they’d have the beach as a setting.
I have always dreamed of moving back to my hometown but it’s beginning to feel more and more like a dream and never a reality. True, my hometown was never “Mayberry” but I have lived in a lot of different towns and states but really never was comfortable there.
Yeah, when my mother had to leave the house where she’d lived since the 1940s (she was 96) and go to assisted living… she lived a few more months. She just lost interest. Although she’d been saying for a while that people shouldn’t be allowed to get that old.
Why are A&J even staying there? They don’t (visibly) work and they don’t have (visible) local ties. Janis’ friend Robin disappeared years ago and the next closest tie is the neighbor that Janis sess on her walks.
Without the kids, we are kind of limited on story arcs. We can’t just go from one romatic interlude to the next? Well it does seem to work on Chickweed Lane. Carry on.
Yakety Sax 24 days ago
Here we go again!
Da'Dad 24 days ago
Gus to the rescue. Funny how he knows just when something needs doing.
SpacedInvader Premium Member 24 days ago
And the plot sorta thickens.
pschearer Premium Member 24 days ago
[ drumroll ]
fredd13 24 days ago
I’m beginning to think that Jimmy has a bet with someone on how long this plot arc can stretch…
KC135E/R BOOMER 24 days ago
Ominous music playing in the background of the fourth frame…
rheddmobile 24 days ago
So being closer to the children is no longer important? Or did they forget that bit? They don’t seem to have friends or a community where they are.
Rhetorical_Question 24 days ago
Priorities change when you are home everyday?
nosirrom 24 days ago
When you need to travel to see loved ones the time you have together is more special.
eced52 24 days ago
Free vacation home on the coast?
Mr. Organization 24 days ago
Seeing as this is a comic and having the characters move wouldn’t impact their activities much (as they are often seen in their house), why not just have them move? That way we’d see the kids more and they’d have the beach as a setting.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member 24 days ago
What’s that, Gus?
You sold everything, so now you and the kids are worth millions?
And they want to be further inland away from the rising seas?
JessieRandySmithJr. 24 days ago
I have always dreamed of moving back to my hometown but it’s beginning to feel more and more like a dream and never a reality. True, my hometown was never “Mayberry” but I have lived in a lot of different towns and states but really never was comfortable there.
Tina Rhea Premium Member 24 days ago
Yeah, when my mother had to leave the house where she’d lived since the 1940s (she was 96) and go to assisted living… she lived a few more months. She just lost interest. Although she’d been saying for a while that people shouldn’t be allowed to get that old.
Jhony-Yermo 24 days ago
Great. So glad it seems they are not moving. Way to go Jimmy J.
Killraven Premium Member 24 days ago
Cue dramatic music.
ChessPirate 24 days ago
Here comes another curve-ball…
BJDucer 24 days ago
If I’d been given a chance to move and live on a body of water with a boat in a warmer climate, you’d have to put me in chains to keep me from moving!
jonesbeltone 24 days ago
I agree. Their social circle does not seem very big. Friends are like plants. You have to cultivate them.
StoicLion1973 24 days ago
Why are A&J even staying there? They don’t (visibly) work and they don’t have (visible) local ties. Janis’ friend Robin disappeared years ago and the next closest tie is the neighbor that Janis sess on her walks.
rlfekete1 Premium Member 24 days ago
He found you the perfect house.
Just-me 24 days ago
Just when Arlo thought it might be safe…
Bigfoot 24 days ago
kids are the mcguffin…
RonMcCalip 24 days ago
Gus calls and saves the day!
Dr_Fogg 24 days ago
RuhRo
timzsixty9 24 days ago
Gus felt a disturbance in the force!!
edrorie723 24 days ago
Did anybody else notice that in the 4th panel there’s a call from Gus? The plot might thicken tomorrow!
MeGoNow Premium Member 23 days ago
Like two tablespoons of cornstarch, the pot thickens.
Heelboy 12 23 days ago
Plot Twist…..
david.reichert 23 days ago
Without the kids, we are kind of limited on story arcs. We can’t just go from one romatic interlude to the next? Well it does seem to work on Chickweed Lane. Carry on.
joedon2007 23 days ago
Saved by the bell (or ringtone)
REG599 23 days ago
Give the kids their own strip and do crossovers!
DDrazen 23 days ago
I get the feeling that Arlo’s ring tone should have been Fate Knocks At The Door, aka the opening of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony: da-da-da-DUUUUUUN!
patty2 23 days ago
After all this tease about moving, no relatives or friends around, no job obligations…a home near the sea? life is short, get up and go!
regettig 23 days ago
They should change the name of this strip to “To Move or Not Move. That Is The Question”.
All Dan All Day Premium Member 23 days ago
Beethoven is good. The theme from Jaws comes to mind as a warning trac. What could go wrong???
lawguy05 23 days ago
Called it. Knew they wouldn’t leave.
paul.stumme 23 days ago
JJ’s retirement has been a theme in comments for years. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Teto85 Premium Member 23 days ago
Plot complication off the port bow.
Petemejia77 23 days ago
MAKE UP YOUR MIND!!!!
Aladar30 Premium Member 23 days ago
Go Gus, try to make them change idea!
elgrecousa Premium Member 23 days ago
Gus is a factor only if you’re not sure about what you want. If you are, Gus don’t matter.
JP Steve Premium Member 23 days ago
You’re about to be a grandfather again? That’s grea…
Cosfather2 23 days ago
I love this strip. It’s in my top 5. But man I’m looking for some closure on this moving.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 22 days ago
The “kids” like the extra help is all.
mafastore 17 days ago
Husband has talked about moving when got older since at least our 30s – I don’t want to move. I like it here despite all the annoyances.