This odd little series ran back in 2004. It introduces Gene’s female friend “Sondra,” and the point of it all is, exactly what kind of “friend” is Sondra? Apparently she wasn’t a serious friend. After this week of introduction, she never appears again. I’m getting a bit of a late start this week; it’s a busy summer. However, over the next few days I will try to stick with the Sondra series to its conclusion.
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Arlo realizes he is officially “old.” Cute girl headed for Genes room to study. Grandchildren to come soon. It took about twelve years to happen.
Comic time continuem.
I just remembered why I only had one cute girl come to our house during my teen years. My brother was 3 years younger than I and, in the presence of any of my girl friends, a major pest, as only a younger brother can be.
Well Hello Sondra….
Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end….
I still, vaguely, remember cute girls visiting my room to study.
I actually had a Purdue cheerleader come up to my room in the dorm my Senior year. She actually thought that I was smart. As a gentleman, I left the door open so that she realized that she would be safe. However the Freshman on the floor would walk by and act so goofy, that I got up can shut the door.
I bet you can’t imagine what happened next!…..sigh…. absolutely nothing. We actually got some decent studying done.
Applause line, Bryan. Two words in the rhythm caught, and I heard the song. Good pick for the theme. Ahh, nostalgia my old friend.
Any update on the “Arlo and Janis After Dark” book from the kickstarter?
Well, Ghost and Dickens are enroute to hear the Righteous Brothers tonight. One of my bucket list groups. It is sold out, so probably a room full of 60 70 and 80 year Olds!
https://youtu.be/r8hjtFq3vE0
Ghost told our adorable hair stylist and she had no idea who we were going to see!
Just paid $1.79 for unleaded at QT in Muskogee, Oklahoma. What is gas price where you are?
Such a difference in energy between Gene and Sondra! The stance, the tempo, the effort to look at Arlo—and not, in Gene’s case. Even the size of the lettering! Even an eighth note—possibly unique in A&J. Even Sondra’s hairdo has more energy than Gene’s, just a little slant. Terrific. We’ll see if their personalities continue to play out this way. I just barely remember this sequence, I think.
$2.49 at Maverik in Orem UT.
Jackie,
I bet you know that the new Righteous Brother is an Auburn Alum!
God bless us every one. God bless the USA.
I have always liked this series and might have had something to do with its origin.
As for gene, time to cue up zappa’s Wind Up Working in a Gas Station.
2.19 to 2.25 most places
We have 2.16/9 in town cheapest around
of course all Reg. is Ethanol
Non Oxy is 2.69/9
It all depends on the taxes.
Like Hogwarts there was no visiting of opposite gender in my day. Not even mothers.
Except once a quarter, Sunday afternoon – the door open and 1 foot of each person
on the floor.
True about opposite sexs in bedrooms in my day. No visiting in dorms either except in living room or lobby of dorm.
Cars were where that was designated for.
Oh studying. Library or living rooms or study halls.
Mrs. Rick and I have been in Charleston, SC, since Sunday, and I am sorry to report that I have heard only some people using “y’all” and only one or two with a true Southern accent.
I don’t like that change but can do nothing about it, of course.
Charleston is changing, too. It’s starting to resemble Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge.
I don’t like that change, either.
Fortunately, there are still many historical sites to visit.
Oh what awful news. I used to love Charleston.
I will not go anywhere in area of Branson or Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg or Dolly wood. All places I loved forty or fifty years ago. When they were truly what they sell now.
It is getting harder and harder to find America without the hype and fudge shops.
Things were pretty strict when I went to school too, although Purdue was probably more conservative. We had to escort the ladies to our room and I think that they had to be out by 11:00 PM. The “Coed” dorms consisted of one totally separate section with men and the other with women. There was a lobby/lunchroom between the two. So they only saw each other during meals. One time a football player was standing near the bathroom and I slipped in as he was distracted. I could hear the shower but I couldn’t see anyone. As I left I heard him talking to his girlfriend in the shower. When I stayed overnight at my son’s dorm years later, I was shocked to see girls in the next room over from us.
I am pretty sure that I have repeated myself here. Hopefully I remembered the stories the same!
I know that I feel better after a shower too Janis….
Steve, Most of us do. Every week, whether I need it or not. emb
All: Following emails, edited & condensed, may be of interest:
‘Son, Better to have me, rather than a snide critic, point out that the possessive of “it” is “its” [as in his, hers, ours, etc.]. The contraction of “it is” is “it’s”. Love, Dad
From: Son Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 To: emb Subj: Re: STW; Thai Coke is losing it’s influence across the spectrum. With spicy Thai or Indian, IPAs or lagers seem to be best. . . or hot teas.
On Jun 15, 2017, emb wrote: daughter, son, son [cc. others / info.]: All: I’m back from Summer Theology Workshop, all in one piece, no mishaps or wrong turns. STW went well; we learned a lot, ate better than we ever have before. Hope the new chef stays. Next summer, probably similar dates, we’ll be doing the Reformation, details still to be worked out. We could use a couple of Lutherans and maybe a nun. Stopped for takeout in Hackensack [MN, not NJ] at Udom’s Thai Restaurant, and just found it on the net: https://www.yelp.com/biz/udoms-thai-restaurant-hackensack- Plan to visit there again as opportunities arise. … A hoppish pale ale from Fargo went well. Best non-alcoholic beverage might be milk to counteract the spicy. Cannot comment on how well coke would do, because I abhor it. Love, emb”
I thought “dave” had posted before, and am still not sure he never had. I’ve even had some whom I’ve never met in person compliment me for pointing out the difference btw. that and complement, or [e.g.] auger and augur.
Peace,
emb
Glad your 🙂 back safe.
Hackensack NJ (not MN) was where our Sears Store was.
Milk or orange juice best to counteract HOT spice.
add located after Store was
Great 3rd panel!
Price dropped to $2.15/gal here (itty-bitty town, northern NM) just this week.
In the normal course of events, I dislike corrections on matters typographical and minor grammar construction, provided the intent is clear. I’ve also appreciated when it is overlooked. For myself, when I see too many in row from my own keyboard, I will play at forced errors for a short time in an effort to reawaken my awareness. [though ‘proscribe’ was an honest gaffe that was significant]
We all know the common ones, and read through them. But I will admit, that on another blog away from the village, the number of affects that have effected other items is stretching my patience.
Thanks for listening, I feel better.