For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for July 28, 2018

So true. The “simple” way of life is often more expensive than it seems.

The canoe is the big item followed by the bicycle. The other items don’t take up that much space. The desire for more storage space is not a great reason for wanting a house and I doubt this is Georgia’s true motivation.

I empathize with Phil, but the argument he should be putting forth is, “We can’t afford to buy the kind of house you want on our salaries.”

you’re blowing yourself way out of proportion, Philip

You go girl, Georgia! Put Phil back in his place.

George Carlin had some observations about houses, and the stuff in them…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

Facts vs the dream

These two obviously discuss their relationship frequently! “Let’s wait until we have company to discuss this,” Excellent!

Rent a storage shed.

I’ll never forget my mother telling me that she knew that she loved my father when she said to herself that she would live anywhere, even a tent, as long as it was with him. They had been married for 67 years before she died this past March.

Storage is good. We sold our house and moved into an RV, which forced a drastic downsizing. We got rid of all the furniture, but couldn’t part with the “stuff” that we’ve collected over a lifetime. You know, the mementos, the family heirlooms, “the collection” and even the kitchen gadgets that we’ll use when we transition back to stationary living.

The house is merely a symbol of his fear of commitment

That speaks volumes to the dichotomy in Phil’s logic. “I want the outdoor, tent, hippie life, man”, while at the same time stockpiling material goods.

Sounds to me Phil’s been given a choice down size or we need a bigger place. I also wonder how often he uses his toys or do they take up space. I don’t expect the canoe is used in winter but when was the last time he used it and how often.

Don’t know how it works in Canada. But around here, housing is something that constantly increases in value. Even though it doesn’t make for a problem-free existence, we’ve never regretted upgrading from an apartment to our own house. That’s aside from the psychic benefits— more space, the feeling that you’re in “your” place, etc.

Had the house, lots of work and money, the apartment I call and say “come fix it” and it’s done and doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg, same goes for appliances that are replaced!

Lynn’s notes: My first husband had Phil’s philosophy. We saved and saved for the down payment on a house and when we were ready to buy, he suddenly wanted to spend it on a sailboat. We bought the house.

The Pattersons have done some dumb things, and other things have been retarded. The moral of today’s strip is:

Never go Phil retard.

ZING! (to Georgia) Gotcha. :D