For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for December 08, 2016

uh-huh

Groceries for the family can wait another 5 years.

Not exactly a ‘little’ present…

I can see the car dealer testifying at Elly’s murder trial about what he told Jon to tell her. She’d get off; it would be declared a “justifiable homicide.”

According to Lynn…. this actually happened, exactly this way. No real surprise.

Now Ellie needs to go out and buy that Chinchilla coat!

We budget to pay necessary bills, anything left over (if any) is divided 50/50 for us to spend however we want, no questions asked. I’ve been known to sock my share away for a few years to make such a “foolish” purchase, guilt-free.

After 20 years of marriage, I can confirm that it’s easier to get forgiveness after the purchase than it is to get permission before. However, a sports car may be pushing it!

Two questions he’ll get asked. “How much did it cost?” and “How little do we need it?”

If he traded in their sedan for the family, he will not live. As long as she has her practical vehicle for the kids, pets, groceries, etc., there should be no problem!

" But honey, it just followed me home !

Please, can we keep it ? "

My wife & I always work together picking a car. In fact after problems with a 2nd hand Hillman, my wife read Car & Driver in self defense. An issue featuring a 1965 Volvo 122s was so positive that she said “that’s our next car”..& so it was. Volvos ever since right up to our last car, a ’93 240 SW. Oh yes, there was a ’70 Volvo 1800E I had always wanted purchased in 2000 after retirement, but sold after 18 months later to make room for another practical ’93 240 SW we still have.

A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do!

Oh I’m sure she’ll buy that . NOT!!!

But the payment for that is last on the list after bills are paid, food is purchased,etc. And if you miss one payment it goes.

got a little impatient, did you James?

Is there an echo in here?

OK, I submit!

I do not know about the Canadian dental system and what Dentist’s make. My friend who is a dentist and has his own offices and staff, lives on acreage in the country in a fine house, he and his wife own and drive Mercedes, he has put 2 children through college and they have vacation/retirement property by a lake near Dallas/Ft Worth.

Oooooh boy. I’m rather dreading tomorrow’s strip.

Elly,s going to KILL him! I hope he’s made his funeral arrangements!!!

James Maxwell

Just to the left of Reply you will find an X. Click that on all repeats and you won’t be thought of as an exhibitionist space hog.

Hubby always worked me quietly until I’d finally give in and agree to his purchases. Did that as a little boy with his parents so he learned the art well.

There’s a little thing at the bottom of the box called Delete. Use it!

John should quote the golden rule – I make the gold ergo I rule!

Easy for YOU to say. You’re safe back at the dealership. This poor sap has to plead his case to a biased jury.

gendotte

Two-thirds as bad as Texas, where it is either too hot, too cold, or raining. It is never too hot in Vancouver, but the rain makes up for it. Keep a roof over your head. It’s cheaper and safer in a rollover.

She’ll rip that price-tag off the window and spend an equal amount of $$ on herself! Way to go, Ellie!