Claire has principles. Pintsize has porn. They're basically the same thing.It's a curious thing. Makes one man weep, makes another one sing.
And yes, Marten looks much younger than usual. Probably something about the power of love.
I think the big question here everyone is missing out on is, who the hell writes cheques anymore? Especially someone in her early-mid twenties?! :roll:(click to show/hide)
Or, checks, which are basically free, and work with every bank, both to send and receive money, and are within the regulatory structures intended for banks. Note that major banks also have the ability to take a picture of a check with your smartphone, and deposit it without going into the bank. (My credit union doesn't, though...)While I was in grad school I set up an account with one of the major banks, because I figured no matter where I moved (as long as it was in the U.S.) there would be a bank branch there. Then I moved to Wisconsin, where they don't have any branches (not even any ATMs). The nearest ATM is in Illinois. So the take a picture of the check with my phone thing has come in handy.
I just started using Venmo recently, it's pretty useful. I can see Claire writing checks, but having checks on her without knowing this was going to happen? Interesting.
"Steve eats cereal" should be an option in the poll.It should be an option in every poll.
I think the big question here everyone is missing out on is, who the hell writes cheques anymore? Especially someone in her early-mid twenties?! :roll:(click to show/hide)
"Steve eats cereal" should be an option in the poll.
It should be an option in every poll.
And yes, Marten looks much younger than usual. Probably something about the power of love.
"Steve eats cereal" should be an option in the poll.
It should be an option in every poll.
Which would be weird and ought to garner almost no votes because it has happened precisely three times in nearly 3,500 strips.
They were probably already past the occupancy limit with just Pintsize and Claire. Depending on local ordinances, more than three unrelated adults in a household may well be prohibited.
And 'spathe ham' was an option for how long?
Also, blurgh on checks. Look, I hate checks as much as the next guy, but until the water business office upgrades to the current century (I'd personally settle for them to make it into at least the 90s), I still have a checkbook.Also, I use checks for two reasons, really.
In the US, wire transfers are expensive and something you do when you're transferring huge sums of money (5+ figures), due to the fees involved. We have nothing like SEPA that enforces cheap or free wire transfers.
I do, because it's the only form of payment my apartment building's management accepts.
I have a checking account, but despite the name, it's really more of a debit card/ATM account.
That's simply what in the UK we call a "current account" - an account used for "current" transactions, rather than one used specifically for saving or credit.
The government is trying to end the use of cheques, but has had to delay the end date because of resistance. We can no longer use a cheque guarantee card, though.
http://www.bankaccountadvice.co.uk/cheques-being-phased-out.html (http://www.bankaccountadvice.co.uk/cheques-being-phased-out.html)
They were probably already past the occupancy limit with just Pintsize and Claire. Depending on local ordinances, more than three unrelated adults in a household may well be prohibited.
In my area it depends on zoning, and most apartment buildings, especially because of the nearby major college, are zoned multifamily because it is expected students are living there.
That's simply what in the UK we call a "current account" - an account used for "current" transactions, rather than one used specifically for saving or credit.
The government is trying to end the use of cheques, but has had to delay the end date because of resistance. We can no longer use a cheque guarantee card, though.
http://www.bankaccountadvice.co.uk/cheques-being-phased-out.html (http://www.bankaccountadvice.co.uk/cheques-being-phased-out.html)
I do, because it's the only form of payment my apartment building's management accepts.
I feel sorry for you. I haven't had a checking account since ... since I left the US in '90. You have really advanced as a nation since. :evil:
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That was a cheap shot. I apologize, and I take it back. A) It is likely that if we tried, you would find something in the way we do things strange or even intolerably complicated (but for lack of experience I just shrug at them), B) I only lived in the US as a grad student, and I was still in the process of becoming a financially independent adult. Consequently I only needed a limited subset of all available financial services. C) The scale of things. In a small nation with 4 nationwide chains of banks, it was undoubtedly a lot easier for them to agree on a system enabling us to pay utility bills, rents, grocery bills whatnot without the need for mailing bills and checks back and forth (EU-wide SEPA didn't give us anything new).
And 'spathe ham' was an option for how long?Spathe ham is always an option.
.... Since those are run by SWIFT, which famously grants the NSA access to transfers and with the NSA's famous unconcern for their treaty obligations regarding EU citizen's privacy rights ...)The NSA and other alphabet agencies ignore everybody's supposed rights.
To be fair, they don't trust each other, either. Mistrust is endemic, even within the same agency/department.
The NSA and other alphabet agencies ignore everybody's supposed rights.
You are not them and therefore an other.
As such you are not to be trusted.
By the way wasnt it when dora moved in that her relationship with Marten started going downhill?
And an excellent deterrent ti burgles
Halberd? I thought Bubbles was more of a mace or war hammer.
Argh, Faye and BUbbles are so cute.
I mean, combat boots and a sun-dress with a fleece jacket on top? You have to admit that's a mix of lots of styles!
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Actually, that is a very good catch! Claire's clothes in today's strip are almost precisely those of River Tam's outdoor wear! Does this mean that Claire could possibly kill someone with just her brain?
Halberd? I thought Bubbles was more of a mace or war hammer.
Definitely a Guisarme-Voulge.
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Halberd? I thought Bubbles was more of a mace or war hammer.
Definitely a Guisarme-Voulge.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oBur1rDeWbg/TMh2yRB90bI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/DMpvkKFq97M/S748/polearm-family.jpg)
roll d20 and consult the Random Polearm Table!
I want the trilance sruss or the demi lune.
I did some googling to try to figure out how much rent would be for a 2-bedroom in Northampton split 4 ways.
Jesus Christ, how does anyone live in Massachusetts. I mean I knew rent in Boston was ridiculous, but holy shit is the whole state like that? With prices like that I'm surprised the whole place isn't just devoid of people.
I mean, combat boots and a sun-dress with a fleece jacket on top? You have to admit that's a mix of lots of styles!
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. . . Claire seems to have an affinity for old books so it's not that unusual for her to do things the old fashioned way.
Halberd? I thought Bubbles was more of a mace or war hammer.
Definitely a Guisarme-Voulge.
I honestly thought that Claire was still in her nightgown. "Wait - she's going out in her nightgown?"I want the trilance sruss or the demi lune.
Naginata's better against unarmored or lightly armored opponents. Against heavier armor - well, the guisarme looks like an oversized can opener because that's pretty much what it is.I did some googling to try to figure out how much rent would be for a 2-bedroom in Northampton split 4 ways.
Jesus Christ, how does anyone live in Massachusetts. I mean I knew rent in Boston was ridiculous, but holy shit is the whole state like that? With prices like that I'm surprised the whole place isn't just devoid of people.
There are places in Massachusetts where housing costs are less outrageous, but that's precisely because nobody wants to live there. And after four years in the Boston suburbs Northampton seems downright reasonable.
. . . Claire seems to have an affinity for old books so it's not that unusual for her to do things the old fashioned way.
I have no doubt Claire writes with a fountain pen in blue-black ink and has blotter paper or even sand close at hand, keeps postage stamps in her purse, and has in her possession the accoutrements necessary to close envelopes with sealing wax (even if she doesn't always use them). She owns an antique pen knife and has a supply of quills but only employs them on special occasions. It's quite likely she also carries her embossing Notary Public seal with her.
I did some googling to try to figure out how much rent would be for a 2-bedroom in Northampton split 4 ways.
Jesus Christ, how does anyone live in Massachusetts. I mean I knew rent in Boston was ridiculous, but holy shit is the whole state like that? With prices like that I'm surprised the whole place isn't just devoid of people.
I think that Claire is either struggling to find a consistent aesthetic or she sees no point to going by anyone's lights except her own. I mean, combat boots and a sun-dress with a fleece jacket on top? You have to admit that's a mix of lots of styles!
Definitely a Guisarme-Voulge.A guandao can be quite decorative (Sadly Guan Yu's legendary use of the weapon is almost certainly ahistorical, since the earliest references date from centuries after his death, but Bubbles would look badass in that pose):
I have no doubt Claire writes with a fountain pen in blue-black ink and has blotter paper or even sand close at hand, keeps postage stamps in her purse, and has in her possession the accoutrements necessary to close envelopes with sealing wax (even if she doesn't always use them). She owns an antique pen knife and has a supply of quills but only employs them on special occasions. It's quite likely she also carries her embossing Notary Public seal with her.At times, I write with a brush, though my calligraphy is not as good as it should be :-(, and sign the document with my personal seal*. There is pleasure in it, but for everyday use, I scribble with a ball-point like everyone else.
*Although seal is the normal translation of 图章, it is somewhat misleading, in that a Chinese "seal" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_(East_Asia)) is not used with wax to seal envelopes, but with ink paste as a stamp on paper which acts as a signature.
So I'm not surprised her mom is responding so casually -- she's had plenty of time already to come to terms with Claire's departure!
I suspect that the whole thing about her learning to play the guitar is probably supposed to add to the overall feel (already established by her and Chad) of a woman who had decided to enjoy life without the kids around!
Anybody else hearing the opening of the theme to Barney Miller?
A 4*10 and a 1*15 cab in a house? Are there any windows left? Or neighbours for that matter...
The chillest of all moms.The daughter who's moving out started out as her son, and ClaireMom* (she really needs a name, Jeph) has been from what we can tell completely accepting and supportive (as has Clinton). I don't think Claire is capable of doing anything to throw her off balance - that would take a Pint Size personality.
I think what Claire's feeling is a combination of "but this is a big deal, in my mind, even if the reality is I kind of stumbled into it... why isn't this more of a big deal?" and "aren't you going to miss me?" (except that, as Mom points out, she's not going very far at all).
She's invested this event, this (dare I say it?) transition, with a lot more importance and/or fanfare than it actually seems to be happening with.
I think that Claire is either struggling to find a consistent aesthetic or she sees no point to going by anyone's lights except her own. I mean, combat boots and a sun-dress with a fleece jacket on top? You have to admit that's a mix of lots of styles!
Are you sure those are combat boots? It looks purple with gold studs. I don't know of too many armies that go into battle wearing those.
I have never understood five string bass, why not just get a baritone guitar?
I have never understood five string bass, why not just get a baritone guitar?
Just as an aside, would being allowed to play Clairemoms Guitar be considered getting to first Bass with her?
:-D
This isn't the first time that Marten and Claire have made a "big" announcement and gotten an underwhelmed response either. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2948)
Yeah, I have a friend who married young. The upside was that her son was out of the house when she was 37. Then it was time to catch up on all the partying she had missed.Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?
Me, I married at 38 and my son was born when I was 39. (As was his mother - she and I are about two weeks apart in age.) There are pros and cons to that approach too.
Just as an aside, would being allowed to play Clairemoms Guitar be considered getting to first Bass with her?
:-D
That was a bit of a stretch, you should retune your punnage. :claireface:This isn't the first time that Marten and Claire have made a "big" announcement and gotten an underwhelmed response either. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2948)
I prefer the original punchline to that comic before Jeph changed it.
Yeah, I have a friend who married young. The upside was that her son was out of the house when she was 37. Then it was time to catch up on all the partying she had missed.Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?
Me, I married at 38 and my son was born when I was 39. (As was his mother - she and I are about two weeks apart in age.) There are pros and cons to that approach too.
Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?Personally, I plan on getting snipped and plan to show her the paperwork.
Yeah, I have a friend who married young. The upside was that her son was out of the house when she was 37. Then it was time to catch up on all the partying she had missed.Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?
Me, I married at 38 and my son was born when I was 39. (As was his mother - she and I are about two weeks apart in age.) There are pros and cons to that approach too.
Marten is all about that bass. :roll:
Yeah, I have a friend who married young. The upside was that her son was out of the house when she was 37. Then it was time to catch up on all the partying she had missed.Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?
Me, I married at 38 and my son was born when I was 39. (As was his mother - she and I are about two weeks apart in age.) There are pros and cons to that approach too.
Give them grandchildren? I mean rent a really hyperactive and energetic kid, like a nightmare kid and let them babysit for a day and imply that's going to be a regular occurrence.
If you have siblings, you can try to direct the attention that way. I also used the tactic of bluntly and repeatedly stating my absolute lack of desire to have children and my Partner's similar feelings. It took a while but it's not a conversation any more. At least for a couple years. Finally, get a dog or other pet and say that's the closest they're getting.She does it to all three of us.
I'd like to eventually get married and have kids, but I've been single for almost a decade. But the dating pool gets MUCH shallower when you reach your 30s.
A good friend will help you move.
A great friend will move you.
A good friend will help you move.
A great friend will move you.
Hope there aren't any low bridges along the way.Should have taped up the drawers though. Otherwise stop sharply and your underwear's on display.
In Claire's case, we see lots and lots and lots of books (which should surprise no-one).Now I think of it I can't really imagine wanting to move clothes and not at least a reasonable subset of books.
Yeah, I have a friend who married young. The upside was that her son was out of the house when she was 37. Then it was time to catch up on all the partying she had missed.Any tips on how to get one's mother to stop nagging them about grandchildren?
Me, I married at 38 and my son was born when I was 39. (As was his mother - she and I are about two weeks apart in age.) There are pros and cons to that approach too.
Hope there aren't any low bridges along the way.
My question is; does Bubbles have an actual phone, or an internal communication system?
This isn't the first time that Marten and Claire have made a "big" announcement and gotten an underwhelmed response either. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2948)
I prefer the original punchline to that comic before Jeph changed it.
That might have been before my time here... what was the original?
She could've still been claiming to have seen it coming even before she saw them holding hands, even as far back as the wedding. That's how I took it, honestly. Still think changing it was the wrong decision, but alas, wasn't my decision to make :parrot:This isn't the first time that Marten and Claire have made a "big" announcement and gotten an underwhelmed response either. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2948)
I prefer the original punchline to that comic before Jeph changed it.
That might have been before my time here... what was the original?
When Jeph originally put up the strip he forgot that MartenMom had already seen them on their first date so he changed the dialogue in the last panel:
Ms Reed: I saw it coming from a mile away, dear.
Marten: You could've given me some advance warning then!
Claire: Well I enjoyed the surprise.
I think it fits better with the setup beforehand.
There is a part of Claire that very much seems to want to rebel against something... against anything really.
Or do you mean the H-string lacking 'punch' due to the scale being too short? In that case: Tune to C, use it as thumbrest, "live with it", or buy a LeFayGet thee to the guitar-nerd thread (https://forums.questionablecontent.net/index.php/topic,29021.450.html) where you belong!
What, Marten, none of your friends have a car that can handle that dresser? Heck, my old '92 Escort hatchback would have had no problem with it, and it was not a large car. Fold down the rear seats, maybe use a couple of bungee cords if the hatch won't close completely, and presto.
For that matter, your old pal Jimbo probably has a pickup truck that could handle that dresser just fine. But maybe you never bothered to get his phone number?
What, Marten, none of your friends have a car that can handle that dresser? Heck, my old '92 Escort hatchback would have had no problem with it, and it was not a large car. Fold down the rear seats, maybe use a couple of bungee cords if the hatch won't close completely, and presto.
For that matter, your old pal Jimbo probably has a pickup truck that could handle that dresser just fine. But maybe you never bothered to get his phone number?
But you wouldn't have a nice setup to have Bubbles lifting a dresser and carrying it their apartment with Claire riding atop.
I would use dresser and chest of drawers interchangeably. I tend to only use chest of drawers though.
Hope there aren't any low bridges along the way.
Depending on the route they take, it's possible.(click to show/hide)
Panel 2!
Dun-dun dun-dun dun-dun ....
Going back to Claire's mum being chill, I'm reading through old comics and this seems to be a recurring theme with them. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2842)You bet.
It's interesting. I wonder if this is a parenting tactic.
In Panel 2 he's thinking about what he plans to do to the plant while Bubbles is out of the apartment.
when have we ever seen Pintsize with an interest in doing unspeakable thingsto plants?
Just be sure that the kids know that there are still boundaries/structure, even if those are loose, so you don't wind up with the sort of kid who's constantly acting out (such a weird phrase) because they don't have any.Going back to Claire's mum being chill, I'm reading through old comics and this seems to be a recurring theme with them. (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2842)You bet.
It's interesting. I wonder if this is a parenting tactic.
If you're cool with virtually everything, the kid will come talk to you about almost anything, which helps head off small problems before they become big problems. Also, if you're cool with almost everything, you send a YUUGE signal when you *aren't* cool with something.
but... when have we ever seen Pintsize with an interest in doing unspeakable things to plants?
A daring derelict deigns to destroy, but a pugnacious peach preemptively prevents the painful and probably permanent punishment of the pintsized pervert.Akima admires all alliteration, and additionally any as admirably achieved as above.
Anyway, he is about to be totally trashed by McPedro.
Although I'm not keen on Claire, that penultimate panel is very nicely done.
Now lose the nose ring... (She just doesn't suit it!!11!!1!) (/rant)
Anyway, he is about to be totally trashed by McPedro.
I was going to say, has Pintsize been reading Girls with Slingshots?
I genuinely don't get this, I think the nose ring is especially adorable on her.
Although I'm not keen on Claire, that penultimate panel is very nicely done.
Now lose the nose ring... (She just doesn't suit it!!11!!1!) (/rant)
I AM keen on Claire, but the nose ring is just awful IMHO. So +1 for you.
I genuinely don't get this, I think the nose ring is especially adorable on her.
Although I'm not keen on Claire, that penultimate panel is very nicely done.
Now lose the nose ring... (She just doesn't suit it!!11!!1!) (/rant)
I AM keen on Claire, but the nose ring is just awful IMHO. So +1 for you.
I suppose it is fortunate for her that she didn't get it for either of you.
Although I'm not keen on Claire, that penultimate panel is very nicely done.
Now lose the nose ring... (She just doesn't suit it!!11!!1!) (/rant)
I AM keen on Claire, but the nose ring is just awful IMHO. So +1 for you.
I suppose it is fortunate for her that she didn't get it for either of you.
Although I'm not keen on Claire, that penultimate panel is very nicely done.
Now lose the nose ring... (She just doesn't suit it!!11!!1!) (/rant)
I AM keen on Claire, but the nose ring is just awful IMHO. So +1 for you.
Plus it's the artist's decision and to me, it greys into telling the artist what to do.I agree with the first half, but not this bit. Saying that you don't like when the artist does something is different from saying that the artist shouldn't do something.
I did say greys into it, not is it. I think "now lose it" can be reasonably interpreted as demanding. As in a hard instruction, not a literal demand.
my personal feelings have no bearing on anyone.
my personal feelings have no bearing on anyone.
In which case, please just let this go rather than going on about them.
What, Marten, none of your friends have a car that can handle that dresser? Heck, my old '92 Escort hatchback would have had no problem with it, and it was not a large car. Fold down the rear seats, maybe use a couple of bungee cords if the hatch won't close completely, and presto.Yeah, I know it's a full year later, but I can't believe no one pointed out the fact that Marten knows that Steve has a truck (http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1589), and he does know his number.
For that matter, your old pal Jimbo probably has a pickup truck that could handle that dresser just fine. But maybe you never bothered to get his phone number?