We used to get dispatched that way when I was working – "What do you mean, you can’t get there in three minutes. The zip codes are right next to each other. It’s only two miles from you. It’s a different state? There is a river in between? Isn’t there a bridge? (drive time -45 minutes one way to the bridge)
A friend of mine did a year as a grad student in Chapel Hill. She thought she could go to Alaska for the weekend. I said, “Yes, you can, if you fly.” No, she meant to take the bus. She couldn’t seem to realise there was half the globe between the two points!
I always thought Calvin and his parents lived in a big city and now we find that they live in a small town on the Canadian border in the state of Washington. Maybe Sumas.
You might think… but california takes 40 times it’s size to make it as big as America. California is HUGE, but compared to all the continents, it’s nothing but an ant, sooooooo, it would probably take 1 day in a car to reach Yukon, you don’t even know how to drive! I hope you don’t go to Yukon in Canada, that would be farther…
BE THIS GUY over 6 years ago
Whitehorse is one-and-half thumbs away from Chagrin Falls.
Adiraiju over 6 years ago
Get one of those globes the size of a ping-pong ball, it’ll take even less time.
darth_geekboy over 6 years ago
i’d be surprised if even HALF of americans know where the yukon is on a map.
Aurora Borealis over 6 years ago
“Captain Maim”. My curiosity is piqued with Calvin’s choice of comic books. Though, maybe it’s best that I tread lightly when it comes to that one!
Strod over 6 years ago
Technically the Yukon is directly adjacent to the United States. (Alaska.)
ellisaana Premium Member over 6 years ago
We used to get dispatched that way when I was working – "What do you mean, you can’t get there in three minutes. The zip codes are right next to each other. It’s only two miles from you. It’s a different state? There is a river in between? Isn’t there a bridge? (drive time -45 minutes one way to the bridge)
orinoco womble over 6 years ago
A friend of mine did a year as a grad student in Chapel Hill. She thought she could go to Alaska for the weekend. I said, “Yes, you can, if you fly.” No, she meant to take the bus. She couldn’t seem to realise there was half the globe between the two points!
jpayne4040 over 6 years ago
Hobbes is obviously just trolling Calvin, who I’m sure just took it hook, line, and sinker!
sandpiper over 6 years ago
@orinoco womble: a Dukie would have told her where to go.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 6 years ago
I hope Calvin remembers to pack some long johns.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 6 years ago
He has a toboggan in there?
bluram over 6 years ago
I always thought Calvin and his parents lived in a big city and now we find that they live in a small town on the Canadian border in the state of Washington. Maybe Sumas.
lenhimel over 6 years ago
Does Calvin have a passport?
spenyc over 6 years ago
90% of my knowledge of the Yukon is thanks to Carl Barks!
Andrew Sleeth over 6 years ago
Word to the wise, Calvin: Always use a packlist when preparing for any expedition.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 6 years ago
Oh, to be young and without perspective!
stuart over 6 years ago
My uncle drives from Florida to Alaska and back again every year for his vacation. He loves the drive as much as the fishing in Alaska.
Ed Brault Premium Member over 6 years ago
Follow the ALCAN north. Drive to the edge of the world, then hang a right.
Bring da bling over 2 years ago
You might think… but california takes 40 times it’s size to make it as big as America. California is HUGE, but compared to all the continents, it’s nothing but an ant, sooooooo, it would probably take 1 day in a car to reach Yukon, you don’t even know how to drive! I hope you don’t go to Yukon in Canada, that would be farther…