Arlo, I think it’s a moot point. I don’t believe Kansas is known for fish tacos to begin with. And I’m not sure what Janis’ eyes are doing in the last panel. Too me, she looks as if she’s fallen asleep…
Best fish tacos I have had were from a fast food chain in AZ called Rubio’s. I have tried all over where I live in TX and nothing comes close. My daughter moved to TN so now I have no reason to go there again. Sigh.
I’m a Kansas. I have traveled all over the world, even to places most will never ever go, and I still think Kansas is the best! I resent all the put downs by people who are clueless.
We left Colorado for Kansas and haven’t looked back – nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away. We live 9 miles north of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands (migrating birds stop to feed and rest there), and the wildlife in our yard is a photographers dream – birds, rabbits, deer, an occasional bobcat, coyote and raccoon. Peace and quiet with a great view, and the night sky is awesome for stargazers. There is a lot of history and sightseeing in the state – we’ve been here 14 years and are still working on visiting everything – Monument Rocks (Chalk Pyramids), Mushroom Rock State Park, Flint Hills, Kansas Lavender Fields, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strataca, the largest salt mine and one of the 8th Wonders of Kansas, the Cosmosphere and Space Center, and St Fidelis Church, Victoria – the Cathedral of the Plains – just to name a few. There are many historical sites and museums – here are a few museums: Boot Hill Museum, Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Oz Museum and Evel Knievel Museum. Check out "Top 30 Kansas Attractions You Can’t Afford To Miss”
The worst reason to move is just because someone else lives in that area. That “someone else” could also move later, and you’ve uprooted yourself for nothing.
Arlo & Janice have spent years in thier current home. Arlo loves the new area, and also recognizes the pros and cons (think of the alligators from earlier strips), while Janice is focusing more on being near the kids and is not seeing any of the things she won’t like. It’s bad to make a huge move without seeing all the factors, and that is what Arlo is trying to help her with.
Right on, Arlo! Ours are in the mountains in CO, in the mountains in CA, and a 5-minute walk from the mountains in AK; we often talk of moving to the first 2 (and I talk of moving the the 3rd; their mother, however, complains about IL winters, so…….).
KS? Yeah, don’t think we’d be talking so much. And not just because they’d be a one-day drive there.
Has it ever been confirmed where they live, and where Gene etc lives now? It seems that A&J are midwest someplace, and Gene and such could be the Carolina shores? Or further south, like Mississippi / Louisiana area?
So many retired-age people move to be near “the kids,” but then what happens if the kids decide to move? Or the older grandkids go off to college and then move to another city? Move to the coast (or Kansas) if you like it there, but don’t move just to be closer to “the kids.”
Yakety Sax 5 months ago
Slap him Janis!
Rhetorical_Question 5 months ago
Why move? Kansas has fish taco?
rheddmobile 5 months ago
I’ve been to Kansas and I think Arlo has a point here.
Dirty Dragon 5 months ago
Depends on where in Kansas. There’s some great barbecue around Kansas City.
OTOH all Dodge City has is Delmonico’s, which got minus three stars from Michelin.
Da'Dad 5 months ago
Everywhere is home to somebody even if you can’t see the charms.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 5 months ago
Unobstructed views.
BJDucer 5 months ago
Arlo, I think it’s a moot point. I don’t believe Kansas is known for fish tacos to begin with. And I’m not sure what Janis’ eyes are doing in the last panel. Too me, she looks as if she’s fallen asleep…
JessieRandySmithJr. 5 months ago
Well Arlo, there’s always Kansas City Barbecue!
exness Premium Member 5 months ago
Best fish tacos I have had were from a fast food chain in AZ called Rubio’s. I have tried all over where I live in TX and nothing comes close. My daughter moved to TN so now I have no reason to go there again. Sigh.
nosirrom 5 months ago
Every place has it’s good and bad. It’s the tolerance of the bad that determines if the good wins you over.
eced52 5 months ago
We would be dust in the wind,
unfair.de 5 months ago
Are there no fish tacos in Kansas? There is enough water to have fishing there, too, isn’t it?
mnxo4 5 months ago
WTHeck is w Arlo’s hair in this strip??
James Lindley Premium Member 5 months ago
Then you’d have to go out for barbecue ribs.
walt1968pat Premium Member 5 months ago
I’m a Kansas. I have traveled all over the world, even to places most will never ever go, and I still think Kansas is the best! I resent all the put downs by people who are clueless.
trainnut1956 5 months ago
Kansas realtor: And here we have a charming farm house that got dropped on a witch…
royq27 5 months ago
Arlo’s hair seems a bit wonky today, or is it just windy…
raptor 5 months ago
We left Colorado for Kansas and haven’t looked back – nearest neighbor is 1/2 mile away. We live 9 miles north of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands (migrating birds stop to feed and rest there), and the wildlife in our yard is a photographers dream – birds, rabbits, deer, an occasional bobcat, coyote and raccoon. Peace and quiet with a great view, and the night sky is awesome for stargazers. There is a lot of history and sightseeing in the state – we’ve been here 14 years and are still working on visiting everything – Monument Rocks (Chalk Pyramids), Mushroom Rock State Park, Flint Hills, Kansas Lavender Fields, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strataca, the largest salt mine and one of the 8th Wonders of Kansas, the Cosmosphere and Space Center, and St Fidelis Church, Victoria – the Cathedral of the Plains – just to name a few. There are many historical sites and museums – here are a few museums: Boot Hill Museum, Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, Oz Museum and Evel Knievel Museum. Check out "Top 30 Kansas Attractions You Can’t Afford To Miss”
hk Premium Member 5 months ago
I have two daughters that live in CA. I understand. We visit them in AZ.
Tom_Tildrum 5 months ago
Doesn’t Janis want this move? You’d think she’d be pleased that Arlo was making connections to the area.
L L 5 months ago
The worst reason to move is just because someone else lives in that area. That “someone else” could also move later, and you’ve uprooted yourself for nothing.
Arlo & Janice have spent years in thier current home. Arlo loves the new area, and also recognizes the pros and cons (think of the alligators from earlier strips), while Janice is focusing more on being near the kids and is not seeing any of the things she won’t like. It’s bad to make a huge move without seeing all the factors, and that is what Arlo is trying to help her with.
davethechiefsfan 5 months ago
He could be a Chiefs fan!!!!!
assrdood 5 months ago
But, but, but…..They have KANSAS CITY STEAK there!!!!
PrairieFlower 5 months ago
As I sit here in my house in the middle of Kansas…
MuddyUSA Premium Member 5 months ago
That’s horse of a different color……
dv1093 5 months ago
There’s very few foods I dislike – but the idea of fish tacos – bleah.
Cozmik Cowboy 5 months ago
Right on, Arlo! Ours are in the mountains in CO, in the mountains in CA, and a 5-minute walk from the mountains in AK; we often talk of moving to the first 2 (and I talk of moving the the 3rd; their mother, however, complains about IL winters, so…….).
KS? Yeah, don’t think we’d be talking so much. And not just because they’d be a one-day drive there.
joefearsnothing 5 months ago
Where do the kids live?
Charlesh449 5 months ago
Or Nebraska, Nebraska’s not for everyone.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 5 months ago
Kids, tacos…pretty much a wash. Give the guy a break, J.
david.reichert 5 months ago
I know a few people that are from Kansas. Never met one that went to Kansas.
roboedit 5 months ago
Don’t pick on Kansas maybe try NJ
ajakimber425 5 months ago
Yeah, you probably would consider moving there, too! I mean, after all, your letting your son and daughter-in-law do all your thinking.
rick92040 5 months ago
I have a sister who lived in Kansas. It took her years but she finally got out. :)
coryjackie 5 months ago
Would rather have a Kansas steak over a fish taco any day.
locake 5 months ago
They must have lots of restaurants back where they live. Fish tacos are pretty common.
jrgtr42 5 months ago
Has it ever been confirmed where they live, and where Gene etc lives now? It seems that A&J are midwest someplace, and Gene and such could be the Carolina shores? Or further south, like Mississippi / Louisiana area?
dennistoll 5 months ago
I like living in Kansas.
raybarb44 5 months ago
Comic probably didn’t go well with people from Kansas. However, water views always have their charm…..
paldec 5 months ago
Haven’t spent much time in NJ, but are you talking about Newark? Trenton? Or the rolling green hillsides in the west?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 5 months ago
“….a higher hill to climb.”
ChattyFran 5 months ago
So many retired-age people move to be near “the kids,” but then what happens if the kids decide to move? Or the older grandkids go off to college and then move to another city? Move to the coast (or Kansas) if you like it there, but don’t move just to be closer to “the kids.”
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 5 months ago
What about Fats Domino? I know he liked Kansas City. Hmmm. Not Missouri was it?