Arlo and Janis looked surprised at the questions they’re being asked. Why would A & J think the kids would have no interest in whether or not they liked what they saw ?
Hope JJ decides that Arlo and Janis don’t want to move. I used to like the kids – but just like your own wear a bit thin as time goes on, these too are too much when they have become a regular part of the strip.
My parents were indecisive for years and it ended up coming down to a rushed move closer to me with my sister and I doing the heavy lifting of the move and organizing because of ill health for my mom. They need to get over their belief that they have ‘time’.
10 acres with a 1500 sq. ft house? So what is the plan for those 9.75 acres not used by the house site? Are they going to plant it to crops? Raise a cow or two? 10 acres requires a lot of work. Arlo and Janice are not that young anymore. She was right when she said ‘if we were 20 years younger’. An acreage like that is one of our dreams, but we recognize at our age we cannot handle that much work.
My “kids” wanted my wife and I to move up near them in Arkansas, too many obligations here and now they are considering moving back down for some reasons I won’t go into but we would be stuck.
What I found interesting is that they now have a vehicle with a power liftgate. Another feature that we all got along without for many years. I would have thought that Arlo would have forgone that feature.
The reality is that not all older folks think the same. Some enjoy being very close to their adult children and grand children and others prefer a little distance. I hope A&J make the right decision.
When our son and daughter-in-law said they. Wanted us to live close, I asked if they were just luring us to their town and would abandoned us. They laughed and said no. He got the moving fever for a spell, but got over it. We love being close to our new granddaughter.
My sister moved my mom to a nursing home near her when mom could no longer live along.
My sister-in-law moved my mother-in-law in with her just because she MIL should do so.
Other than that we have all basically moved into an apartment when married and then into a house (my other sister moved into a Manhattan apartment instead of a house) and have stayed there.
Prescott_Philosopher 7 days ago
Thank goodness there’s no pressure on them.
Rhetorical_Question 7 days ago
Not discussing that today?
BJDucer 7 days ago
Arlo and Janis looked surprised at the questions they’re being asked. Why would A & J think the kids would have no interest in whether or not they liked what they saw ?
Nachikethass 7 days ago
Hope JJ decides that Arlo and Janis don’t want to move. I used to like the kids – but just like your own wear a bit thin as time goes on, these too are too much when they have become a regular part of the strip.
[And yes, I mean “these too are too much ”!]
rob.home 7 days ago
One supposes that it is natural to consider these things carefully, but I do wish they’d make up their minds and get along with their lives.
wallyum 7 days ago
I was sure Mary Lou was going to be pregnant.
Grace Premium Member 7 days ago
Well, that’s all I’d need to hear and I’m packing.
ddl297 7 days ago
I’ve been rereading the strips from 1994. Gene had a crush on Mary Lou back then! Wow!
Bwahahaha! 7 days ago
“We hated it. We’re not moving.”
mckenna3131 7 days ago
My parents were indecisive for years and it ended up coming down to a rushed move closer to me with my sister and I doing the heavy lifting of the move and organizing because of ill health for my mom. They need to get over their belief that they have ‘time’.
Stephanie Have one 7 days ago
“When are we moving??? THERE IS NO HOUSE!!!!
duggersd Premium Member 7 days ago
10 acres with a 1500 sq. ft house? So what is the plan for those 9.75 acres not used by the house site? Are they going to plant it to crops? Raise a cow or two? 10 acres requires a lot of work. Arlo and Janice are not that young anymore. She was right when she said ‘if we were 20 years younger’. An acreage like that is one of our dreams, but we recognize at our age we cannot handle that much work.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 7 days ago
Well, being close to the kids would be a benefit, and they could help each other out, too!
JessieRandySmithJr. 7 days ago
Feels like Gus has been making the rounds.
JessieRandySmithJr. 7 days ago
My “kids” wanted my wife and I to move up near them in Arkansas, too many obligations here and now they are considering moving back down for some reasons I won’t go into but we would be stuck.
John Leonard Premium Member 7 days ago
But no pressure, right?
joe.altmaier 7 days ago
Oh for heaven’s sake. Just move already. Then if you don’t like it, sell the place and move someplace else.
1504jarvis 7 days ago
What I found interesting is that they now have a vehicle with a power liftgate. Another feature that we all got along without for many years. I would have thought that Arlo would have forgone that feature.
david_42 7 days ago
If I may paraphrase, “Here we are. Here we stay.” This is house #8 for me.
ChessPirate 7 days ago
They been Gussied up…
Niko S 7 days ago
Ha ha the kids already have it figured out guys, so go with the flow and be done with it.
DaBump Premium Member 7 days ago
Oh. Surprise, surprise.
diskus Premium Member 7 days ago
Plenty of time later, well be careful with that thought. Poof it’s gone
RonMcCalip 7 days ago
Ah HA! The fix is in!
Fontessa 7 days ago
So happy to see Meg. I guess she’s been busy!
KEA 7 days ago
so much for that plan
Mam58 Premium Member 7 days ago
Are there readers who are actually enjoying this? I guess so, but I think I’m only still reading out of habit.
All Dan All Day Premium Member 7 days ago
Origin story: The resemblance between step dad and Meg is uncanny and genetically pronounced. JJ telling a long hidden sectret?
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 7 days ago
This whole “will they move or won’t they” arc has dragged on way too long imo
sincavage05 7 days ago
Nothing like a hard sale to make me turn away. Turn around, find a nice hotel and enjoy some adult beverages in the hot tub.
elgrecousa Premium Member 6 days ago
The reality is that not all older folks think the same. Some enjoy being very close to their adult children and grand children and others prefer a little distance. I hope A&J make the right decision.
Ruth Brown 6 days ago
When our son and daughter-in-law said they. Wanted us to live close, I asked if they were just luring us to their town and would abandoned us. They laughed and said no. He got the moving fever for a spell, but got over it. We love being close to our new granddaughter.
Da'Dad 6 days ago
Seems GoComics is having trouble finding Friday’s missives, and not just for Arlo and Janis.
AnneFackler 6 days ago
Scared me…I thought I was reliving yesterday. Started seeing groundhogs.
Grace Premium Member 6 days ago
9/13 can be found on the Seattle Times website if you can’t wait :)
JessieRandySmithJr. 6 days ago
Has anyone seen the strip for 09/13/2024? Seems to not have been posted.
Da'Dad 6 days ago
7 AM Friday and still stuck on Thursday.
AnneFackler 6 days ago
8:25 a m friday EST still stuck on thursday.
mafastore 2 days ago
My sister moved my mom to a nursing home near her when mom could no longer live along.
My sister-in-law moved my mother-in-law in with her just because she MIL should do so.
Other than that we have all basically moved into an apartment when married and then into a house (my other sister moved into a Manhattan apartment instead of a house) and have stayed there.