Hopefully it is the suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon Park, not the tourist magnet at Capilano. The chairlift is probably at Grouse Mountain. Great places… Stanley Park…They didn’t mention Granville Island, which is another one of my favorites.
Wow, all that will be more than a few hours, especially with a walk around Stanley Park, a jaunt over to North Van to the top of Grouse mtn probably, and then what sounds like a trip out to Aldergrove for the zoo.
I do hope the the modern day realities will live up to their memories. So often the memories are far, far better than the reality of 20 or 30 years later.
Two things: One, don’t swing on that suspension bridge! It was built in the 19th century. And the other: Another red flag in the final panel in what can become one of life’s biggest nightmares. And sadly almost invariably inevitable.
Talking about favourite places in and around Vancouver was a lot of fun. I’d been told by editors that I shouldn’t be “too Canadian” because the majority of my readers were American. Still, I went ahead because this is what I know! The result was a series of letters from readers talking about where they had been in BC and what they liked best about the scenery, the coast and the culture.
My 40 yo son was just home for the first time in five years. I swear to god, he borrowed my car so he could go out to the movies with his friends. So to get even, I told him to drive careful and don’t stay out late.
My grown children always have some snide comment when they are leaving and I say “be careful, call when you get there”. I reply that it is in the parent handbook I got when they were born.
My mom was still like that when I was in my thirties, and I hated her acting like I was still a little kid. But she was gone before I turned forty, and I’ve been missing it ever since.
Ironic that in earlier times, you were expected to grow up as soon as possible. Kids were put to work doing chores on the farm as soon as they developed motor skills.
Another example of parental hypocrisy. Hearing “It is time to grow up and start fighting your own battles” then hearing “You’ll always be my baby”. Which is it? You can’t have it both ways.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
ever the overprotective, concerning parent Mrs. Richards it to her (adult) children
wjones about 3 years ago
After telling mom They may consider changing their mind.
rozthebabysitter about 3 years ago
Hopefully it is the suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon Park, not the tourist magnet at Capilano. The chairlift is probably at Grouse Mountain. Great places… Stanley Park…They didn’t mention Granville Island, which is another one of my favorites.
mywifeslover about 3 years ago
It’s like they had never left home.
howtheduck about 3 years ago
Today’s comic strip is brought to you by the North Vancouver Tourism Board.
Argythree about 3 years ago
Phil and Elly begin to see how their mother is changing; as she doesn’t seem to realize that they aren’t kids living in her home anymore…
hans solo about 3 years ago
Wow, all that will be more than a few hours, especially with a walk around Stanley Park, a jaunt over to North Van to the top of Grouse mtn probably, and then what sounds like a trip out to Aldergrove for the zoo.
pauljmsn about 3 years ago
I wonder if Mom is being a wee bit ironic.
Zykoic about 3 years ago
Just stay out of East Hastings and Main Street.
littlejohn Premium Member about 3 years ago
I do hope the the modern day realities will live up to their memories. So often the memories are far, far better than the reality of 20 or 30 years later.
dcandmx about 3 years ago
Lived in Vancouver so many years & now moved to the (very smoky) BC interior. Feeling a bit nostalgic.
raebrek about 3 years ago
Mom is helping them to remember a scene from their childhood.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
A few scenes, not all of them.
Daniel Verburg about 3 years ago
With such an agenda they both need another week in Vancouver.
Johnnyrico about 3 years ago
Once a mother, always a mother.
BlitzMcD about 3 years ago
Two things: One, don’t swing on that suspension bridge! It was built in the 19th century. And the other: Another red flag in the final panel in what can become one of life’s biggest nightmares. And sadly almost invariably inevitable.
Little Caesar about 3 years ago
The old folks say that ya gotta end your date by ten;
If you’re out on a date and you bring it home late, it’s a sin.
Gerard:D about 3 years ago
Lynn’s Comments:
Talking about favourite places in and around Vancouver was a lot of fun. I’d been told by editors that I shouldn’t be “too Canadian” because the majority of my readers were American. Still, I went ahead because this is what I know! The result was a series of letters from readers talking about where they had been in BC and what they liked best about the scenery, the coast and the culture.
PepperStepper about 3 years ago
You will always be your parents’ children.
Plainsman4 Premium Member about 3 years ago
My 40 yo son was just home for the first time in five years. I swear to god, he borrowed my car so he could go out to the movies with his friends. So to get even, I told him to drive careful and don’t stay out late.
lbhorton about 3 years ago
My grown children always have some snide comment when they are leaving and I say “be careful, call when you get there”. I reply that it is in the parent handbook I got when they were born.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Your parents are always your parents. Like it or not.
pheets about 3 years ago
I bet that’s what they would have heard even if she HADN’T said it.
this is summerdog about 3 years ago
She’s over using the “Dear” thing. You know I hate the “Dear” thing….
gigagrouch about 3 years ago
We never grow up in our parents’ eyes.
pshapley Premium Member about 3 years ago
My mom was still like that when I was in my thirties, and I hated her acting like I was still a little kid. But she was gone before I turned forty, and I’ve been missing it ever since.
rhpii about 3 years ago
Wow they had a lot more to do in their hometown than I did growing up in Iowa.
nmb41 about 3 years ago
My mother still tells me to wash my hands when I come into her house. “You’ve been all over the subway.”
DawnQuinn1 about 3 years ago
Mothers will ALWAYS worry about their children
BigEd about 3 years ago
And they wanted to re-live their childhood memories.
sulanor about 3 years ago
Once a mother always a mother. They are still our children and we continue to worry about them even adulthood! ;)
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
parents will always be parents, especially when they become grandparents…
mmmmary about 3 years ago
When my son leaves to go anywhere I always say, “Drive carefully.” Heck, I have even said that to the pizza delivery person, the UPS driver, etc.
USN1977 about 3 years ago
Ironic that in earlier times, you were expected to grow up as soon as possible. Kids were put to work doing chores on the farm as soon as they developed motor skills.
rebelstrike0 about 3 years ago
Another example of parental hypocrisy. Hearing “It is time to grow up and start fighting your own battles” then hearing “You’ll always be my baby”. Which is it? You can’t have it both ways.
amanda.elliott3619 about 3 years ago
thats cute <3
kamoolah about 3 years ago
That would have been funny for Elly to thinks of her kids always as babies, then suddenly her pants get pulled down by her mother.
Elly: MOM! What the hell are you doing?
Marian: It is time for me to change your diaper, Baby Elly!
sbwertz about 3 years ago
There is a scene from their childhood!
mikeywilly about 3 years ago
YES, MOM!
venkman7 about 3 years ago
Living in Vancouver it’s cool to see the places being named in a comic!
heathcliff2 about 3 years ago
Hey man. They are brother and sister.
rebelstrike0 about 3 years ago
Talking down to adult children. Surefire sign of dementia.
rebelstrike0 about 3 years ago
Worrying: the heroin of mothers.