We could be going on a simple overnight trip visiting one of our “kids”, and my Mrs. will pack at least 2 monster suit cases, she will have extra bags containing shoes, gifts for the grandkids, etc…. I put my toiletries travel bag, travel times worth of meds (+1 day for emergencies) and extra clothes into an old Kmart bag. If it aint in there, I don’t need it.
Perhaps I’ve missed something, but I’m not sure why Arlo expects to go somewhere or attend an event while visiting the kids that would require something dressy? Has that ever happened before? I’m not an expert at A & J history, but I don’t remember him wearing a tie in a very long time, nor do I ever remember Janis donning a dress and heels.
Ah – but we do own reproduction 18th century clothing which I made for us for reenactments. (I did have my stays professionally made – my sewing is not that good and I did use a sewing machine.) When we go down to Colonial Williamsburg we often bring them with us to wear them. Sometimes at night in period clothing in a period city it almost feels as if one is back in the 1770s.
Da'Dad about 2 months ago
Janis with a sharp jab that caught Arlo unawares.
SpacedInvader Premium Member about 2 months ago
My thought exactly Janis. I have rarely seen Arlo in anything dressy.
Ruth Brown about 2 months ago
Two years before our cruise I started my husband on finding some nice clothes.
yoda1234 about 2 months ago
First time she’s ever uttered THAT particular phrase…
sbenton7684 about 2 months ago
…and Janis didn’t even mean that as a jab.. just fact.
jodybruce Premium Member about 2 months ago
Are Arlo and Janis retired?
nosirrom about 2 months ago
Come on, he must have some underwear without holes.
Egrayjames about 2 months ago
I’m a lot like Arlo…..I need to start purchasing some new clothes. I’m still wearing shirts I’ve had for over ten years. Ugh! I hate shopping!
CaMabe about 2 months ago
Arlo sounds like my husband. So many trips I was hemming pants for him the night before an early flight to somewhere.
exness Premium Member about 2 months ago
I would guess that there are stores where they are going, if the need arises for something new.
DawnQuinn1 about 2 months ago
Janis? A woman who loves shopping said THAT? What is this world coming to?
jarvisloop about 2 months ago
If Arlo keeps stalling on moving near the kids, the next move will be to assisted living.
Tempus fugit, Arlo. Tempus fugit.
Killraven Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ouch!
Just-me about 2 months ago
Work clothes Arlo? Beware if she tells you that you should take your power tools and painting equipment.
david_42 about 2 months ago
Dressy? No suits, no tux, no ties, I’ve been retired 20 years.
BadCreaturesBecomeDems about 2 months ago
I have Arlo beat: I not only have work t-shirts, I have formal go-to-dinner t-shirts.
jondonlevy about 2 months ago
I wonder if he still has his leather jacket from the early strips
jonesbeltone about 2 months ago
Arlo will go “Coastal” once he gets there.
royq27 about 2 months ago
They’re going to miss Luddie!
soapy1976 about 2 months ago
Why do I have the impression theywill be working for free in the kids’ restaurant?
Rotary12 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ooo, burn.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe about 2 months ago
Shop local, when you get there
ladykat about 2 months ago
In other words, pack your regular clothes, Arlo.
RonMcCalip about 2 months ago
We could be going on a simple overnight trip visiting one of our “kids”, and my Mrs. will pack at least 2 monster suit cases, she will have extra bags containing shoes, gifts for the grandkids, etc…. I put my toiletries travel bag, travel times worth of meds (+1 day for emergencies) and extra clothes into an old Kmart bag. If it aint in there, I don’t need it.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
Way to go Spaceinvader…….atta the way!
locake about 2 months ago
So what do they plan to do for a whole month? That is a very long time to leave the cat with a stranger.
elgrecousa Premium Member about 2 months ago
Arlo is just plain sloppy, I guess.
BJDucer about 2 months ago
Perhaps I’ve missed something, but I’m not sure why Arlo expects to go somewhere or attend an event while visiting the kids that would require something dressy? Has that ever happened before? I’m not an expert at A & J history, but I don’t remember him wearing a tie in a very long time, nor do I ever remember Janis donning a dress and heels.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction about 2 months ago
Yuh cain’t bring whut yuh ain’t got.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
Aren’t those outdoor sports clothes?
thegreat.gildersleeve about 2 months ago
Too funny Janis!
mafastore about 1 month ago
Ah – but we do own reproduction 18th century clothing which I made for us for reenactments. (I did have my stays professionally made – my sewing is not that good and I did use a sewing machine.) When we go down to Colonial Williamsburg we often bring them with us to wear them. Sometimes at night in period clothing in a period city it almost feels as if one is back in the 1770s.