found it. Clue is in how she wrote the clue. She said find it a “key”. Look at the sign about the key hook, you see the word “key”. you’re not looking for an object, you’re looking for a word.
I dunno…… a hooked sign that says “key” or “keys” is in the strip almost every other day. I don’t think on one particular day the word itself would be the Find-It. Not. mind you, that I HAVE found the actual key — maybe that’s the joke, that it opens every room, but it’s missing from the board.Maybe it’s in the manager’s pocket. He also wants all the cars left unlocked…. and the pink sign says something about luggage. Light fingers?Speaking of signs…. had to magnify to see that all the “amenities” have “NO” in front.And Pull-Up Motel made me laugh. A “pull-up” is what nursing homes call an adult diaper.I believe from some earlier references that Burl, Joy and Verl are in their early to mid 50’s — not quite senior. Bet they can’t wait.
If Ma is going to spend money on Burl, she ain’t gonna spend a brass farthing more than she has to. No love lost between them. And this has to be the cheapest motel in the western hemisphere. They’ve even jobbed out the parking lot to “Midnight Auto Supply!”
Burl appears to have met his match. That hotel is kinda like the place in Roger Miller’s old song “King of the Road”, who needs a AARP card when “two hours of pushin broom buys a 8 by twelve 2-bit room…”
An AARP card does not insure you’re a senior- they try to make you a “member” as soon as you reach 50. I want nothing to do with them or their so-called benefits; just another bunch of nasty activists who pretend to represent me!
oh, good. I’m not alone. There is no actual key , in the sense of an metal object that opens locks anywhere to be seen in the panel, little tricks like the word ‘key’ or ‘yale’ notwithstanding
If the AARP card was “valid” before it expired, it would be (IMHO) still be valid to ensure senior status after it expired. :) So, is the boorish behavior a) that “Ma” hasn’t renewed her AARP status and still wants the discount or b) that the motel manager is sleezy and trying to avoid giving a discount at any cost?
leakysqueaky712 over 13 years ago
One glance should be proof enough.
margueritem over 13 years ago
Don’t get the blinkers part…
margueritem over 13 years ago
I can’t find the key, either…
leakysqueaky712 over 13 years ago
You got some troubles tonight Marg
MontanaLady over 13 years ago
Wait…………..aren’t the rest of the crew “Seniors”?
crystalwizard over 13 years ago
found it. Clue is in how she wrote the clue. She said find it a “key”. Look at the sign about the key hook, you see the word “key”. you’re not looking for an object, you’re looking for a word.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
I dunno…… a hooked sign that says “key” or “keys” is in the strip almost every other day. I don’t think on one particular day the word itself would be the Find-It. Not. mind you, that I HAVE found the actual key — maybe that’s the joke, that it opens every room, but it’s missing from the board.Maybe it’s in the manager’s pocket. He also wants all the cars left unlocked…. and the pink sign says something about luggage. Light fingers?Speaking of signs…. had to magnify to see that all the “amenities” have “NO” in front.And Pull-Up Motel made me laugh. A “pull-up” is what nursing homes call an adult diaper.I believe from some earlier references that Burl, Joy and Verl are in their early to mid 50’s — not quite senior. Bet they can’t wait.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
BTW I answered about Julie and blogs and stuff kinda late on yesterday’s strip, if you’re interested.
mikie2 over 13 years ago
If Ma is going to spend money on Burl, she ain’t gonna spend a brass farthing more than she has to. No love lost between them. And this has to be the cheapest motel in the western hemisphere. They’ve even jobbed out the parking lot to “Midnight Auto Supply!”
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Burl often leaves me shaking my head.
FatemaKapasi over 13 years ago
Maybe the ‘key’ is Yale, written on the sleeve. Yale is a brand of keys right?
Sanzabelt over 13 years ago
Burl appears to have met his match. That hotel is kinda like the place in Roger Miller’s old song “King of the Road”, who needs a AARP card when “two hours of pushin broom buys a 8 by twelve 2-bit room…”
finale over 13 years ago
Burl would be interested in “obtaining” a fake AARP card from the internet (the same place college kids get their fakers.)
vldazzle over 13 years ago
An AARP card does not insure you’re a senior- they try to make you a “member” as soon as you reach 50. I want nothing to do with them or their so-called benefits; just another bunch of nasty activists who pretend to represent me!
gimpysgirl over 13 years ago
“Blinkers” are a vehicle’s turn signals.
Nighthawks Premium Member over 13 years ago
oh, good. I’m not alone. There is no actual key , in the sense of an metal object that opens locks anywhere to be seen in the panel, little tricks like the word ‘key’ or ‘yale’ notwithstanding
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 13 years ago
If the AARP card was “valid” before it expired, it would be (IMHO) still be valid to ensure senior status after it expired. :) So, is the boorish behavior a) that “Ma” hasn’t renewed her AARP status and still wants the discount or b) that the motel manager is sleezy and trying to avoid giving a discount at any cost?
MissScarlet Premium Member over 13 years ago
Thanks SusanSunshine!! I went back and read the comment. Now I’ll keep an eye out.
dfowensby over 13 years ago
i’ll go with ‘Key’.
InTraining Premium Member over 13 years ago
“Please Leave ‘you’ Car Open in Case of Emergencies”
EricAlder over 13 years ago
How about the last time she remembered to turn her blinker OFF?
debivc78 over 13 years ago
Is it my imagination or are Joy’s pants split?? I see a bit of white on her backside that would suggest it.