Today’s “old” A&J strip is from 2014, and speaking of stuff: I wish I could be more authoritative, but I think those of you who pledged during the fund-raising campaign and selected a reward will be receiving a “survey” from Kickstarter. That’s what they call it, a survey, and it only goes out once, so fill it out carefully. It should tell me what reward you selected and where to send it. In the case of shirts, it will be your opportunity to specify size and color. You will notice that I built in some wiggle room for myself. Most rewards are promised to be delivered by the end of October. Hopefully, most will arrive well before then. The book, however, will not be out until November. That’s pretty certain! I will address this process further when I, myself, am more familiar with exactly how it is going to work. Remember, though, you can always email me with any concerns you might have. Those of you who donated outside Kickstarter, I have an email record of your requests and will be in touch. Bear with me. This could be something of an adventure. I guarantee, though, that everyone will get their reward before we’re done.
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Wearing red right now. What’s that? Stop light?
Red always strikes me as a “pinup picture” color.
Not that I’m adverse to taking photos, of course. 😉
It occurs to me that if Jimmy had offered some version of the cosplay cartoon, the Kickstarter campaign might have reached $2K.
Jackie: ‘The lady in red’:
” ‘Twas a cold winter’s evening,
The people were leaving,
O’Leary was closing the bar.
And he turned and he said to the lady in red,
“Get out, you can’t stay where you are!”
She wept a sad tear in her bucket of beer
As she thought of the cold night ahead,
When a gentleman dapper
Stepped out of the [phone booth],
And these are the words that he said:
‘Her mother never told her
The things a young girl should know,
About the way of college men,
And how they come and go.
Now age has taken her beauty
And sin has left its sad scar,
So think of your mothers
And sisters, boys,
And let her sleep under the bar.’ ”
[As sung at Cornell U. in the late ’40s-’51.]
Modified here from a crummy Air Force version, found by searching “O’Leary was closing the bar”
Apparently there’s another “Lady in Red” by some popular composer.
Peace,
’Twas
c ex-p, go to this link and all will become clear. Just keep scrolling down and looking at the pictures.
https://twitter.com/arloandjanis
Funny: https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13882673_1079786855420015_4799506425767892003_n.jpg?oh=e885ca21f29365f4ffcb7ab5f72ecd27&oe=581DC77F
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/13907049_10153702466391867_742982466009715401_n.jpg?oh=eb8dc9ed0cc03c9c3da1a3ed4831bd99&oe=585E13C7
I color coordinate from outside in. Like the rsinbow.
Mark/TT: Yep. See my second post [5:34].
Enjoyed your two cartoons from around 8:45.
I color coordinate from the outside, also. I choose my outer garments, then put on my white underwear. Well, black t-shirts for tactical wear. 🙂
Debbe 😉 Annie has still got the pipes, no?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_fg3tSrvWQ
I may have to read another book from this stack for awhile. I never thought Jerry Lee could be made boring.. I have made it to chapter 5 and the Sun days. He has not even cut a record yet.
Being in a Southern frame of mind I think I will perhaps try Eudora Welty and the Optimists Daughter.
Maybe it isn’t too late to display having a mind.
Ghost, I’ve never seen her look or sound that good. Well doesn’t seem appropriate for grammar critics.
I was driving down the street in Memphis and saw an old t-bird parked at the curb so I stopped to take a look. Then I was surprised to find that I was in front of Sun records. I took a picture and went on my way.
For some reason I was thinking of “Landslide” by the Dixie Chicks. It’s a beautiful video too, but apparently I’ve forgotten how to cut and paste the site.
Apropos of not much, while browsing through a cacophony of old Arlo and Janis strips tonight, I noticed that over the years Gene has had several hair color changes, going from dark like Janis to blonde like Arlo. As I read the strips which were in no particular date orders, quite random, it became obvious he has varied more than most of the characters. Arlo is most consistent.
Even Ludwig has changed, Mary Lou, little Meg. That is fine. I think Jimmy continues to grow as an artist.
Tonight’s introduction of Gus again is an example. Hard to explain how well those thick glasses captured his eyes and soul.
The current story arc has me pretty happy. Gene, Mary Lou, and Meg are living out and loving the early aspirations of Arlo and Janis. They’ve made the ideas their own, though, based on their experiences.
Is it time for ML and Gene to go skinny dipping again yet?
This is getting scary. The Village is empty and the residents disappearing. One by one.
At least check in occasionally.
It’s ok, Jackie, we’re here. Speaking of skinny dipping, GR6, Melcher’s at it again. TIP BlogSpot:
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/
Peace,
Sorry Jackie…just out of synch due to living down in OZ these days! And GR6, agreed re:skinny dipping! 🙂
Rusty
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
Just heard from my Dr. at the VA about the cardiac stress test done Tuesday. Results were abnormal, possible blockage in coronary artery. Told me to start taking baby aspirin daily and has already got me scheduled for a heart cath this coming Monday. Same group that did my stress test. Which is moving at light speed where the VA is concerned, and which concerns me. So I will probably be out of touch with the Village Monday.
By the way, this is being done through the Veteran’s Choice program which was set up in response to complaints of slow service through VA hospitals. They find local provider to do work at the government’s agreed fee and VA sends you there.
Mark this is scary but best thing that could happen, finding it before you have a heart attack or heart stops working. Losing weight and eating better cannot be anything but good. All of us will be worrying about you and waiting to hear good news it has been fixed.