Funny coincidence. My lock is usually on the bike at all times but, this morning, it’s on my desk here. I just happened to drop it here last night after getting home from a special advance showing of Batman: The Dark Knight; I dropped my lock here when I got in and it’s been there ever since.
I’m waiting for the day you ask your readers to submit their own version of Yehuda Moon, and the winner gets posted on that very special day! Any thoughts Rick?
The comic looks like the Van Andel designed bakfiets. The way they are currently sold, they have a built-in lock, so it’s not possible to leave it at home.
The built-in lock is on o-ring lock. Fizz is holding a u-lock… but who’s really going to make off with a 100 pound bicycle who’s back wheel doesn’t turn?
Pit stains, makes for a good reason to wear some exercise specific clothing. If she is going to work put the good clothes in with baby. As a commuter and a Fred I relate to the entire shop.
Why is #3 not a good question? It’s not racist to notice something race-related and wonder about it. Although I have to admit that I’ve wondered myself and not wanted to be the first to mention it, but now that Paul has, I don’t see what’s wrong with asking.
I imagine the answer is adoption. It’s less usual for a white child to have black parents than the other way around, due (unfortunately) to the economics that inform the “supply and demand balance”, to put it in hard economic terms. But theoretically possible. We haven’t seen Thistle’s husband yet, but even if he is white, a biological child would be a bit darker than Fizz. Or he could be her white husband’s child from a previous partner.
To gus’ point, it doesn’t really matter, but we certainly speculate on plenty of other unimportant topics here.
True, gus. I should have thought of that, as friends of ours have a dark hispanic adopted daughter that everyone mistakes for black. But I think Fizz would still have darker skin were she a biological child of Thistle’s.
Are you married or have a significant other? Or for that matter have you ever shopped with a woman? If it’s a matter outside their expertise they will go with whatever is suggested to them even if it’s not the best choice for them.
In my opinion the Bakfiets is a good choice; however, I probably would have suggested a Surly Big Dummy or an Xtracycle, something more conventional.
For a small child, I think a bak or a HPM Long Hauler is better, as having the kid in front of you is preferable; you can talk to/interact with/supervise better that way.
lol, just goes to show that it pays to be consistant. Put it in one place all the time and you won’t forget it.
…The cargo area of a Bakfiets is the perfect place for a lock, you’ll never forget it…..most of the time…
Funny coincidence. My lock is usually on the bike at all times but, this morning, it’s on my desk here. I just happened to drop it here last night after getting home from a special advance showing of Batman: The Dark Knight; I dropped my lock here when I got in and it’s been there ever since.
Fizz could wear it around her neck as a fashion accessory.
Around her neck prevents her from popping out on a bump as well.
Leave the lock at work?
who’s going to steal that thing anyways?
I’m waiting for the day you ask your readers to submit their own version of Yehuda Moon, and the winner gets posted on that very special day! Any thoughts Rick?
Mark, I’m betting you don’t have kids. Or maybe a wife with her own ideas of where things go.
Is it just me, or does Thistle look like she’s getting just a bit fitter already?
She’s sticking with it, too. Way to go Thistle.
Love thistles pit stains
Ouch. That’s where Infanticidal tendencies pop up out of the most unlikely people…
That Fizz kid looks like a smart toddler… I can imagine it’s not the first time he plays a joke to Thistle!
Is Fizz a boy or a girl? Does it matter? The name Fizz is rather gender-neutral, no?
The sweat lines are a great touch.
Last frame, “baby hid the lock in HER blanket”. Sounds like a girl child to me :^).
The comic looks like the Van Andel designed bakfiets. The way they are currently sold, they have a built-in lock, so it’s not possible to leave it at home.
Is it a true Van Andel or is it a Shaker knockoff?
It’s a real one, back when Thistle was going to buy it Yehuda told her that they couldn’t improve on the design so they bought a few.
The built-in lock is on o-ring lock. Fizz is holding a u-lock… but who’s really going to make off with a 100 pound bicycle who’s back wheel doesn’t turn?
I’m having a hard time understanding why she made the decision to commit that particular style of bike?
Chris, you’ve evidently never experienced the fun and convenience of a Bakfiets!
A few questions:
1.) Are those armpit sweat stains? Yuck.
2) Who names their kid Fizz?
3.) Why does this black woman have a white child? Is she adopted?
4.) I’m missing yehuda 2 days in a row.
Pit stains, makes for a good reason to wear some exercise specific clothing. If she is going to work put the good clothes in with baby. As a commuter and a Fred I relate to the entire shop.
http://catoregon.qwestoffice.net/hpm/longhaul4kids.htm
@Paul #3 ummm what???? decidedly not a good question.
Wheel locks work very well, especially the Axa Defender which has an optional chain that can be wrapped around a solid object.
FWIW it is a freaking comic NOT real life…sheeze
Aaron
Who knows, kid may be adopted.
Why is #3 not a good question? It’s not racist to notice something race-related and wonder about it. Although I have to admit that I’ve wondered myself and not wanted to be the first to mention it, but now that Paul has, I don’t see what’s wrong with asking.
I imagine the answer is adoption. It’s less usual for a white child to have black parents than the other way around, due (unfortunately) to the economics that inform the “supply and demand balance”, to put it in hard economic terms. But theoretically possible. We haven’t seen Thistle’s husband yet, but even if he is white, a biological child would be a bit darker than Fizz. Or he could be her white husband’s child from a previous partner.
To gus’ point, it doesn’t really matter, but we certainly speculate on plenty of other unimportant topics here.
she could be not African American too…
True, gus. I should have thought of that, as friends of ours have a dark hispanic adopted daughter that everyone mistakes for black. But I think Fizz would still have darker skin were she a biological child of Thistle’s.
Chris,
Are you married or have a significant other? Or for that matter have you ever shopped with a woman? If it’s a matter outside their expertise they will go with whatever is suggested to them even if it’s not the best choice for them.
In my opinion the Bakfiets is a good choice; however, I probably would have suggested a Surly Big Dummy or an Xtracycle, something more conventional.
@Chris:
For a small child, I think a bak or a HPM Long Hauler is better, as having the kid in front of you is preferable; you can talk to/interact with/supervise better that way.
I love my Big Dummy, but I don’t have kids.