For those who may have missed it yesterday, a reposting:
Jason Chatfield Dragged By Taxi In Hit And Run
Jason Chatfield, President of the Australian Cartoonists Association and Ginger Meggs artist, was dragged aside a speeding taxi last Saturday in a hit and run accident. After spending an evening with friends watching a comedy show, Jason and his girlfriend, Sophie, had trouble hailing a taxi to head home. They called a taxi service to have one dispatched to their location. Once the driver arrived, Jason leaned in to verify it was for them and told the driver their destination. The driver wasn’t thrilled the ride was a short distance and yelled, “NO! Too close” and sped away.
Sophie suspects that Jason’s watch got caught on the door and as the taxi accelerated away Jason tried to run next to it, but was ultimately dragged.
Read Jason’s blog for the more detailed blow by blow account.
The JAM- That joke was sent to me by a reader - will have to trawl through the archives to check it hasn’t been done by Kemsley next time hey?… or not.
G’day Jason, Dry, JFri, Ottod, Meggsiefan, Frank, Bjorn and all Meggsie’s mates.
Jason, along with my prayers and good wishes for your speedy recovery several other fans have asked me to pass on their thoughts too. As Runar has asked, do please keep us posted as you are able.
The Jam: On impeccable authority I can say that today’s panel is in the Meggsie tradition. Jimmy Bancks, the original artist, repeated many stories and it would be safe to assume he did it because new young fans were coming along all the time whereas many moving into puberty were finding other interests.
Of course, many maintained their interest in Meggsie and do recall that a strip appeared at an earlier date as well. It is then interesting to find the previous ones and note differences as Ginger and his friends changed with the times.
There even comes a time when recalling that a strip appeared previously is a reassuring check on memory.
i_am_the_jam over 13 years ago
Old joke, and repeated from http://www.gocomics.com/gingermeggs/2006/10/12
The Duke 1 over 13 years ago
G’day, Us Fellers & Dry! Then that would have to be Sister Mary Elephant!
Jason, so sorry to hear about your “accident”. Hope you recover quickly.
runar over 13 years ago
For those who may have missed it yesterday, a reposting:
Jason Chatfield Dragged By Taxi In Hit And Run
Jason Chatfield, President of the Australian Cartoonists Association and Ginger Meggs artist, was dragged aside a speeding taxi last Saturday in a hit and run accident. After spending an evening with friends watching a comedy show, Jason and his girlfriend, Sophie, had trouble hailing a taxi to head home. They called a taxi service to have one dispatched to their location. Once the driver arrived, Jason leaned in to verify it was for them and told the driver their destination. The driver wasn’t thrilled the ride was a short distance and yelled, “NO! Too close” and sped away.
Sophie suspects that Jason’s watch got caught on the door and as the taxi accelerated away Jason tried to run next to it, but was ultimately dragged.
Read Jason’s blog for the more detailed blow by blow account.
Keep us posted, Jason. We’re all pulling for you!
COWBOY7 over 13 years ago
Exactly, Ginger! LOL
Good Morning, Jason & all Meggsie Fans!
Stay strong, Jason.
Ginger Meggs over 13 years ago
Thanks for your concern guys.
The JAM- That joke was sent to me by a reader - will have to trawl through the archives to check it hasn’t been done by Kemsley next time hey?… or not.
usfellers over 13 years ago
G’day Jason, Dry, JFri, Ottod, Meggsiefan, Frank, Bjorn and all Meggsie’s mates.
Jason, along with my prayers and good wishes for your speedy recovery several other fans have asked me to pass on their thoughts too. As Runar has asked, do please keep us posted as you are able.
The Jam: On impeccable authority I can say that today’s panel is in the Meggsie tradition. Jimmy Bancks, the original artist, repeated many stories and it would be safe to assume he did it because new young fans were coming along all the time whereas many moving into puberty were finding other interests.
Of course, many maintained their interest in Meggsie and do recall that a strip appeared at an earlier date as well. It is then interesting to find the previous ones and note differences as Ginger and his friends changed with the times.
There even comes a time when recalling that a strip appeared previously is a reassuring check on memory.
i_am_the_jam over 13 years ago
That would explain why yesterday’s strip was also a repeat from http://www.gocomics.com/gingermeggs/2006/10/14/ Get well soon, Jason.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
G’day JFri, Us Fellers, ottod and Meggsiefan!
AND A VERY SPECIAL G’DAY TO JASON! HANG IN THERE!
starlilies over 13 years ago
Be well Jason! Thanks for keeping us updated!