I actually rowed in the Stotesbury Cup regatta on the Schuylkill in 1973 as #7 in the junior varsity eight of our high school crew club. We weren’t good enough to be a team, but our coach was semi-famous which was why we got the invite. We bombed out in the trial heats on Friday afternoon, so while everyone else had to get to bed early for the races on Saturday morning, we partied and did the town.
Thanks, Robb, for a great rendering of Boathouse Row (although there is no real Deerwood Academy Boathouse).
Laurel Hill Cemetery, where I volunteer as a guide, is located along the Schuylkill River. It is a GREAT place to watch rowing competitions.I once had to lead a tour during the Dad Vail Regatta.It was interesting, trying to be heard over the coxswain’s bullhorns.
I know the Sunday strips are always separate, but it would be nice if the Sunday strip didn’t directly contradict what’s going on in the daily story in a semi-serialized strip like this, because it’s a bit confusing for readers of both.
Well, it’s nice that Kenny still writes to his birth father, even if he’s not sure how to address him. He sees Delray as his new father now.
It’s even better that Sharcane turned himself in. Once Lynn Chang made her move on the prison, it was safe for him to go back. Let’s hope it’s safer where he is now.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
At least it wasn’t “To whom it may concern”…
Martin Booda almost 4 years ago
I actually rowed in the Stotesbury Cup regatta on the Schuylkill in 1973 as #7 in the junior varsity eight of our high school crew club. We weren’t good enough to be a team, but our coach was semi-famous which was why we got the invite. We bombed out in the trial heats on Friday afternoon, so while everyone else had to get to bed early for the races on Saturday morning, we partied and did the town.
Nachikethass almost 4 years ago
When was Sharcane reapprehended?
Enter.Name.Here almost 4 years ago
I’m 60 and I still learn new things every day. School never really ends.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Man…the gaps in these comics are bad.
Snolep almost 4 years ago
My Schuylkill County in-laws pronounced it “skook’l”
Mr. Organization almost 4 years ago
Ha! I love Shark’s pronunciation – that’s just how a lot of people pronounced the river’s name. It brings back memories. :-D
stringer831 almost 4 years ago
Thanks, Robb, for a great rendering of Boathouse Row (although there is no real Deerwood Academy Boathouse).
Laurel Hill Cemetery, where I volunteer as a guide, is located along the Schuylkill River. It is a GREAT place to watch rowing competitions.I once had to lead a tour during the Dad Vail Regatta.It was interesting, trying to be heard over the coxswain’s bullhorns.
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” ― Mark Twain
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
He love his son ♡.
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Kenny’s dad sure is trying to be better.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
My friend from Philly pronounces it ‘Skoogull’.
belgarathmth almost 4 years ago
I know the Sunday strips are always separate, but it would be nice if the Sunday strip didn’t directly contradict what’s going on in the daily story in a semi-serialized strip like this, because it’s a bit confusing for readers of both.
chrisjozo almost 4 years ago
I find it weird that he doesn’t still call him dad. It hasn’t been that long since he lived with Sharcane.
GaryCooper almost 4 years ago
It’s pronounced “schoolkill,” but it’s spelled “Schuylkill.”
drdec Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My friends from Pennsylvania always called it the Sure Kill river
Dragoncat almost 4 years ago
Well, it’s nice that Kenny still writes to his birth father, even if he’s not sure how to address him. He sees Delray as his new father now.
It’s even better that Sharcane turned himself in. Once Lynn Chang made her move on the prison, it was safe for him to go back. Let’s hope it’s safer where he is now.
phlash almost 4 years ago
I didn’t get the whole bodyguard thing while shark was out…