Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli for August 13, 2009

How did Slim recognize them? IIRC, the only crooks Slim saw were the Goodes.

He recognized the car as not theirs.

Gertie, check on Walt before you watch Conan O’Barbarian.

Good to see ya Gertie. Nice TV set.

Yes, nice to see Gertie again. Good resolution!

Ugggghhhh that disgusting custom of labelling the wife as Mrs. man’s first and last name. I hate it! Her name is Ramona Goode now.

I wonder if Gertie’s still thinking of Earl? Maybe this is the beginning of another story arc with them.

Yay Gertie! Good to see you back!

Macush, I’m with you. It’s outdated and sexist.

Presumably her choice. In our state the application for the license gives both bride and groom the option of name change or to retain the birth name.

YEAH! Gertie is back! GA garage has a spray booth? I hope that newscast doesn’t cut to one of those cat food commercials…

Just exactly where is Gasoline Alley located? Gasoline Alley doesn’t sound like the name of a town. Does anyone know what town (or state) they’re in? They apparently have their own television station.

What’s wrong with using Mr. & Mrs. Upton O. Goode when referring to both of them? That’s how the preacher at a wedding introduces them to the congregation after the ceremony. Sure, she’s Ramona Goode now (if she chooses to use the name - personally I liked Ramona Lisa.) and in casual circumstances they are Upton & Ramona Goode. But formally they are and should be Mr. & Mrs. Goode.

Mr. Scancarelli - you’re going to have to actually SHOW Slim doing something smart, in order for it to be believable…….

Okay, not to nitpick too overmuch, but…how many small, local auto repair shops do you know of that also paint cars?

“Ding, dong!”

Gertie answers Walt’s front doorbell. Judy & Gideon Grubb are there. Gideon still is a grouch. Judy still wears her hair in a ponytail.

It’s the beginning of a Grubb story arc as Judy and Gideon tell Walt that their 43-year-old son Gabriel is getting married. His gay cousin Nubbin Wallet (Corky’s oldest) will be best man.

Walt can’t remember any of them, but tries to tell them a story about Smokey Stover and what “Notary Sojac” means.

Thank you Jim Scancarelli for finally bringing this turgid and sanctimonious story to and end!

Risita, you make a very good point. I was thinking along the same lines. After dragging this story out for weeks ( which is usual for comic strips- if you don’t like that, don’t read them)this part is wrapped up in one strip.

Joe Allen Doty said, Gertie changes the positions of her arms in the 2nd panel. So, she’s still alive.

Yes, I too think she’s alive.

I knew Gertie would be back but this is sooner than I thought.

Jumbobrain, my mechanic runs a body shop and repair shop combined. It’s what you do in a small town.

I’d much rather watch Kay Leno than Conan O’Barbarian anyday. That guy has ruined the Tonight Show.

Congrats Ronshua! I read your post from yesterday, the big five-oh! Very cool. My best to Mrs. Ronshua.