For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 19, 2024

That’s John—always thinking of the bottom line. BTW, How the Duck keeps insisting that the Patterson’s are “rich”—surely they could afford the rent on that dump!

Actually, John, college room and board cost more than an apartment off campus where students share rent. Be blessed that you’re gonna save money.

Whoops, did Michael forget to tell his mother about his new housemates? ( speaking of distractions ;-) )

More importantly, who is paying for it?

There’s no problem with studying in a more conducive atmosphere — at the right price.

People ALWAYS do things freely when someone else is paying.

At least first and last months of rent+the application fee

One month’s rent in that dump is probably less than John makes in one day as a dentist.

Ah, and there’s the rub!

It’s probably going to cost at least one girlfriend.

Maybe he should have checked with Dad first.

We called it a library

The big question that always has to be asked!

After one year in Perth Hall at Western University (where Mike is), my daughter did just this and bailed out to a house with an apartment in their basement and lived there for the next three years before graduating in 2023. The scary thing is as loud as she found Perth to be, Saugeen-Maitland Hall was supposed to be FAR worse! I’m guessing that is where Mike and Weed lived!

what makes you think you guys will be the ones paying for it?

‘Get away from the…parties’???Like they won’t be hosting their own!

:/

I read this strip off and on for several years before this, but didn’t get into it full time until Mike was in college with Weed. (Weed the person ;-)) It was interesting to read from the beginning and it will be fun to remember what comes next. Anyone know the original date of today’s strip?

I thought Weed was a nickname for his favorite plant.

They don’t know about the two girls sharing the kitchen. I don’t know if Mike will get THAT much more reading and writing done!

It didn’t occur to her that she & John will be paying for it?

Wouldn’t whoever takes over their room at the dorm have to “make good” on some of the expenses?

In t he future,Ms.Dingle belts Mike with a broom.(Very funny)

Elly and her Dream World! She thinks living off campus is more conducive to studying than living in a dorm?

His job should cover the rent

Guess John will have to raise the fees at the Office…

Probably less than the doorm.

Dad always goes to the money, funny how it works that way eh ! ;-)

You mean housing is not subsidized in Canada?