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I learned a little while ago that in South Africa a zip line is referred to as a “foefie slide” (pronounced “foofy”). Very enjoyable. But I misremembered this fact and thought that a funicular railway was called a foofy train. So from now on, that is what they are called. Get on, get on, get on, get on the foofy train (get on the foofy train).
I can think of something Claire could give him for his birthday.
Sorry – still shipping those two.
Same here. I think this is more evidence for said ship given how distraught Claire is right now.
Som POWERFUL onomatopoeia on this page!
Good it’s not just me. I mean him and Mildred could be intresting and it is nice seeing some of her fire come back. I just want glem to be happy. Especially since he’s been through way more than I could’ve guessed.
The sound effects remind me of Frank Quitely!
But nary a Frank Quitely broken nose in sight
Foe! Fie!
Amazing what you can learn when you talk TO Ygln and not AT him.
I’m gonna be real; I feel like Charlotte hasn’t been a very good friend to Glum. I’ve kind of felt bad for him ever since Boys Like Fun because by that point Lottie has kind of taken over his life and he’s just been put through so much of her nonsense. I don’t think it was fair for him.
Fee! Phi! Foe! Fun! I smell an Englishmun.
Feliz día de los Muertos!
Actually, I think Ygln is a Kiwi.
Okay, “runaway groom” wasn’t on my Groom’s Mysterious Past bingo card.
Kind of disappointed that the shooting gallery’s guns aren’t flintlock-themed.
I wonder if he was forced to marry or he just changed his mind.
I forgot how great Mildred could be. It’s been almost ten years since I read the first 8 books of bad machinery and out of the main 6 I never really gravitated to her (it doesn’t help far as I remember outside of the jack subplot John abruptly bailed on she didn’t have much going on later on). But this reminds me of her observational skills and quiet distance from reality. Not as obvious as lotties but noticable.
Also curious if we’ll get pop ins from the other mystery kids and friend. Mostly Linton. I liked his and lotties chemistry and I’m hoping he hasn’t spiraled too far into his worst instincts with jack lost in time for some reason.
That poor stuffed hamster! He lived his whole life at that restaurant, just waiting to be won. But the moment it happens: bam! Torn apart by latter-day maenads.
That could have been their gift to Glurg, but too late now.
Maybe get him a zipline, he seems to be enjoying that one.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr Bear Esquire in Sheffield this Friday. Survived by his wife Esme and their 12 doting children – Kevin, Drosophila, Uumelmahae, George Foreman, Raji, Rajii, Rajiii, Rajiv, Poopoo, Anuff, Izzy, Enuf – he was known as a pillar of society, and often wore the red bowtie he inherited from his grandfather, Urs Enpelouche, who founded the carnival prize business for which Mr Bear was universally known.
Due to the uncertainty following the explosives accident at the foam pillow factory next to the restaurant, Mr Bear Esquire’s funeral will be be in five closed caskets.
The one who pays for Lottie and Claire’s violent agitation is that poor, big stuffed hamster. Glenn could have it worse and for his birthday. It’s amazing what Mildred was able to achieve with a frank and friendly discussion.
The foofy train!
You may already know that in Aotearoa New Zealand they are often called flying foxes. Although zip line seems to be becoming more common, and is maybe used for the longer/bigger ones?
I’ve heard them called that before! Possibly on The Amazing Race, because its host is Phil Keoghan?
This reminds me of the conversations I have with my mom. She will ask these sorts of details about my friends and acquaintances (when is his or her birthday? What is his or her occupation? etc) and I often just don’t know — but I do know their opinions on the things we like to talk about.
Mildred just ASKED him, and he answered! That’s what she always tells me to do. “Just ask them these questions.”
They rode right past Glenn having ditched a fiance at the altar to be concerned about the lack of birthday preparation, huh.
Still more evidence that Jack passed up something pretty great when he bailed on Mildred.
By the by, who was the crack shot who won the hamster? Mildred, who still had a few shots left after? Lottie? Claire? Glenn, before decamping to the zipline?
One assumes that Claire is deadly with any kind of weapon.
RIP novelty stuffed carnival hamster. Hell hath no fury like Claire realizing she forgot a friend’s birthday apparently. Then again, Claire probably acted like a true mother hamster given their propensity to commit infanticide on their sicker, weaker children.
Mildew’s pretty handy with a rifle!
I’m not surprised that Glam opened up to Mildred. She’s a lot more easygoing and low-key than either Claire or Lottie.
That sad look of resignation on the hamster’s face as he realises his time has come.