*Hoping they actually use a bank and doesn’t store hard cash somewhere in there.
**Hoping they have insurance.
***Hoping, like I said yesterday, that this is just some “Dream Sequence”.
It’s all just stuff, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hurt afterwards.. There may be a couple things of Fred’s in there, little remembrances you simply cannot replace.
Actually the cash thing may not be a problem at all. The last time I checked, the Federal Reserve had a program where they take your damaged $ (I do mean damaged; even badly f’d up cash can get swapped) for whatever reason and give you replacements if it all checks out.
That said, I hope they save some of the bikes. I’ve seen burnt cars and buildings, but I don’t think I can handle seeing a burnt-out bike frame without getting sick.
I’ve thought about one of those “Tundra” ones similar to what I carry in the door pocket of my car. I’m in brushfire country, and it’s not uncommon during fireworks seasons to roll up on a fire that’s just barely too big to stomp, but still controllable with a small extinguisher and a couple quarts of water.
True but after a party like that, there would be gallons of inflammable stuff and many sources of ignition. The ‘Whump’ would cause the liquids to spray arond giving a cloud of flammable gas. A box of matches might have been struck and caught alight for example.
Also, the power-out might have been the shop’s fuseboard? Only the lights are known to be out. Any fault there might flash-over when the tree struck - maybe the incoming wires were yanked causing a flash?
This brings back bad memories of the fire at Duke’s Cycle here in Toronto. Duke’s had been in business on the same site for 94 years. This family-owned business was in its fourth generation. A lot of history and nifty artifacts went up in flames.
Just read all of the articles related to Duke’s. I thought Canada was better than the US in most ways. That was always my belief, anyway. After the fire they get slapped with a $48,000 bill. Then their property taxes go up $10,000 for moving around the corner. Sweet Odin! I would have just closed up and said “F it!” Not impressed.
Rick, have you decided to bring Yehuda Moon to a close? As a labour of love it must be expensive in both time and money.
I guess we’ll have to wait and see…
PS Even if this is the demise of the Y-man and chums thanks for all the hard work and entertainment, this last couple of weeks has been a real roller-coaster.
I see that you like predictions of where the strip is going: here’s for you all.
Y goes into the building in flames, desperate to save SS who, he believes, is trapped there. He is wrong though, she escaped by the back door and now he is trapped and SS has to save him. Wait, that’s not all: her garment catch fire and she has to undress revealing…
Prediction: remember when Joe went so fast he rocketed into the future and we saw one-armed Yehuda? This is when he re-injures his bad arm and loses it.
Mongo, sorry — none of your ‘haiku’ are haiku. They aren’t even good senryu. But if you read up and practice really hard, you may have a couple actual senryu, and maybe even a good haiku, in your head someplace.
Save the bikes! for the love of god man! they’re like children!!
*Hoping there’s nobody in there.
*Hoping they actually use a bank and doesn’t store hard cash somewhere in there.
**Hoping they have insurance.
***Hoping, like I said yesterday, that this is just some “Dream Sequence”.
It’s all just stuff, but that doesn’t mean it won’t hurt afterwards.. There may be a couple things of Fred’s in there, little remembrances you simply cannot replace.
They were making sales all evening weren’t they? So there will be some cash in there….
Actually the cash thing may not be a problem at all. The last time I checked, the Federal Reserve had a program where they take your damaged $ (I do mean damaged; even badly f’d up cash can get swapped) for whatever reason and give you replacements if it all checks out.
That said, I hope they save some of the bikes. I’ve seen burnt cars and buildings, but I don’t think I can handle seeing a burnt-out bike frame without getting sick.
Isn’t Sprockt in there? Didn’t Yehuda just see her in there?
That’s what I’m thinking – is Sister Sprocket still in the basement?
I need to get a fire extinguisher for my bike. Never know when your favorite LBS might catch on fire.
An extinguisher, on a bike: I knew that Gatorade tasted funny but…
I’ve thought about one of those “Tundra” ones similar to what I carry in the door pocket of my car. I’m in brushfire country, and it’s not uncommon during fireworks seasons to roll up on a fire that’s just barely too big to stomp, but still controllable with a small extinguisher and a couple quarts of water.
You ARE Captain Dashboard!
These look handy. I’ve never seen them before.
Who is Joe going in for, if Yehuda has yet to run in? I feel like I’m missing something obvious.
(Am expecting Yehuda to come out bearing Sprocket, and for her to resent the fact that she now feels an obligation)
I gess it is a “save the world, save the cheerleader” case so go for it Yehuda !!
Even Yehuda would not rush into a burning building to save a bicycle… but he would for a cyclist… even if it’s the Fixie Pixie.
I love that last panel with the flip flop (sandal) flying off the foot. Running into a burning building while barefoot.. bring on the hot coals!
I may be wrong, but is that Yehuda’s hat flying off behind him in that last panel too?
Looks more foot-like – the other sandle?
I am sure also that Y is after SS
Yehuda doesn’t wear a hat, that’s actually what his head looks like.
True hippy power is only activated when you remove your shoes. He will now be able to fly!
Wasn’t the power out just one strip (presumably about ten seconds or less of story time, given the circumstances) ago?
True but after a party like that, there would be gallons of inflammable stuff and many sources of ignition. The ‘Whump’ would cause the liquids to spray arond giving a cloud of flammable gas. A box of matches might have been struck and caught alight for example.
Also, the power-out might have been the shop’s fuseboard? Only the lights are known to be out. Any fault there might flash-over when the tree struck - maybe the incoming wires were yanked causing a flash?
More likely someone lit a candle and the tree knocked it over
Power often goes off and on several times during storms (at least in the places I’ve lived).
Hmm, did we need the storyline to get any more depressing?
OH… the HUMANITY!
Oh the <a href=”http://farm1.static.flickr.com/2/1362599_02bcdea730.jpg”>what</a>?
This brings back bad memories of the fire at Duke’s Cycle here in Toronto. Duke’s had been in business on the same site for 94 years. This family-owned business was in its fourth generation. A lot of history and nifty artifacts went up in flames.
Sic transit gloria mundi.
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/life/family/article/20824–duke-s-cycle-family-member-returns-to-fire-scene-for-first-time
That’s sad. Any news about how Dukes is getting-on today?
I just found this: http://www.dukescycle.ca/
Just read all of the articles related to Duke’s. I thought Canada was better than the US in most ways. That was always my belief, anyway. After the fire they get slapped with a $48,000 bill. Then their property taxes go up $10,000 for moving around the corner. Sweet Odin! I would have just closed up and said “F it!” Not impressed.
Harris Cyclery was destroyed by fire in the 80′s, but re-emerged and grew more popular then ever. All is not lost!
Thistle, Yehuda, Joe and the Sister combined wouldn’t add up to a pimple on Sheldon’s ass.
Rick, have you decided to bring Yehuda Moon to a close? As a labour of love it must be expensive in both time and money.
I guess we’ll have to wait and see…
PS Even if this is the demise of the Y-man and chums thanks for all the hard work and entertainment, this last couple of weeks has been a real roller-coaster.
Why do I get the feeling that the next comic is going to feature a Boeing 747 crashing on top of them?
That’s Yehuda in tha last panel. He’s the one wearing shorts. Joe’s wearing long pants in the previous strips.
Where’s a big snow storm now that we need it?
I see that you like predictions of where the strip is going: here’s for you all.
Y goes into the building in flames, desperate to save SS who, he believes, is trapped there. He is wrong though, she escaped by the back door and now he is trapped and SS has to save him. Wait, that’s not all: her garment catch fire and she has to undress revealing…
…her Ninja outfit!
NOOOOOO!!!!!!! all those beautiful bikes (oh and Yehuda too of course).
They will rise Pheonix like from the flames with a new improved kickstand.
If the cyclists get together they can reach Critical Mass and by circling the shop create a vortex that will starve the flames of Oxygen. Simple.
Physics is my co-pilot.
Why do 866 people like this on facebook…this is horrible news…it almost makes you tear up for a cartoon!
That’s a grand total of likes for YMatKC, not just this strip.
Goodnight Moon?…
Oh, my…. that was good! (I read that d@mn book a million times, I swear!)
Even at a moment like this, Rick can add a bit of humor–Captain Dashboard carrying a fire extinguisher on his bike!
It’s a good thing he eschews modern fibers. Wool doesn’t melt and burn like polyester spandex!
(but it stinks when it does get singed.)
Prediction: remember when Joe went so fast he rocketed into the future and we saw one-armed Yehuda? This is when he re-injures his bad arm and loses it.
kickstand cyclery
fractured by a storm-tossed tree;
flames and shadows leap—
Yehuda Haiku
Glorifying the Kickstand
Rick can’t end it now!
I bet Yehuda is going to save Sister Sprocket and then her hatred for him will be gone.
Thistle Ginn the MILF
Has a family to feed
has skills, Dad laid off
Thistle’s better half
Always did the best he could
Forum could care less
Fizz will miss her mom
Mr. Ginn will take the slack
No AFLACK for them
This is to easy
I could crank it out all night
One more beer then sleep
ranyu, I am really sorry for getting him started…
ranyu is no threat
internet commandos are
weak where strength demands
who will be the first
to forget the haiku rules
five, seven, then five
“That was cool, huh-huh
When we killed that frog, huh-huh
He won’t croak no more”
Beavis and Butthead
BHNelson makes
An apology for me
Sorry I am not
Rick Smith could have been
This century’s Charles M. Schultz
Beagles don’t ride bikes
I should be in bed
Haikus like pistachios
Never had just one
Mongo, sorry — none of your ‘haiku’ are haiku. They aren’t even good senryu. But if you read up and practice really hard, you may have a couple actual senryu, and maybe even a good haiku, in your head someplace.