I’m posting this because I have been getting emails asking me when the comic will be posted when it’s late.
I’m trying my best to do the comic around this busy time. Even though I can’t finish the big comic, you guys are getting the AG Lite on time.
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No real reason to explain it to us. We understand its more important to deal with your life before the comic. Ifnore those pesky “I want my comic, waaa” babies.
wow that’s a full day.
Okay, stupid question, but what is that application? Is that the Google calender? iCal?
Freakin’ Mac Users! >.>
iCal.
lol. now we know how you work during the week. just keep up the good work!
I think that those who complain for more comics should be thankful. I’m glad you take the time out of your own time to update the comic when you can! We all got to make a living.
Agreed. Thanks for the great comic, Hawk, and don’t worry about updating it if you don’t have the time. Life does come first afterall…
that wouldn’t be al-huda, would it? Can I stalk you and you can autograph my … scarf or something.
Ugh…Yeah, ignore those weirdos…You’re doin’ a fine job with the comic. Its insane that people can’t seem to remember or even give thought to the fact that you actually have a life outside AG.
If I paid for the comics I think I’d be a little annoyed when they are late, but as things are I don’t see that I have cause for complaints. Disappointment, maybe, but no whining allowed.
Having a life FTW. Your schedule looks like mine…
…except, you know, without the gym time. T_T
No complaints here, I can wait a little for your wonderful comic. And I learned something new about another religion and culture, always a good thing.
If we were paying to see the comic then I could understand a bit of bitching, but seriously… this is a hobby for you guys, not a career. I’m just glad you post stuff up on a fairly regular schedule. Hell, I’m happy you put this stuff up at all, as otherwise none of us would be able to enjoy your amazing artwork, stories and humour. Just keep up the great work and if life gets in the way now and then… well, we’ll survive. If only so we can see the next installment of AG. ;)
dood, dont listen to those jerks, you don’t have to explain, altho i, myself have been waiting to find out what happened, its not right to bug you about it.
hey, Im just amazed you do all this and still go to the gym lol. if you ever need a place to work out and in the area, i work at a gym in Merrillville, IN. It would be cool to see ya there ^_^
And if that ever happens you be sure to tell me.
hehe from MD to IN for going to the gym….sure :P
what better exercise? you can walk lol
Hey..quick question…how do you find going to the gym in the morning during Ramadan? I’m not sure what time is the suhur at your end, but over here its at 5:30am, right when the gym opens up. I am assuming your fasting, so if you have any good workout regimines during fasting, I’d be more than happy to hear it!
the gym club i go to is near where i work. so i go to the gym, work out for an hour, clean up and head off to work.
Yeah…but my question is how do you handle it with the fasting? I usually abstain from the gym or go after sundown so I can at least get some water in me during the workout…so I was just wondering how you find it going in the morning during fasting?
don’t worry about me hassling you about the comic. my friend’s comic (the one i help at cons) hasn’t been updated in about a month. damn her and her having a personal life! she owes me a commission, too! >:P
3 whole hours at mosque? Do they serve cake?
It’s Ramadhan. They’re having Terawikh prayers.
You shouldn’t have to explain your schedule to us. Some of them need to realize that you have a life. You guys are doing a great job.
Hawk you manage to run two great comics at the same time and keep both of them updated much more so than pretty much every other webcomic out there. You have nothing to apologize for, as far as I’m concerned you can do no wrong. Oh and that schedule application rocks, didnd’t even know Mac had it, thanks.
10am - 6pm job.
I like the sounds of that.
My schedule is like this
4:30am, wake up
5:20am, leave for work
8:00pm, leave for home
9:00pm, arrive at home, eat
10:00pm, sleep.
sux
You never dissappoint us Hawk(and Ananth) We are your online minions and thoses of us who actually care about your guys life besides AG will never get mad at you cause you have a life. Unlike the nobodies…lol Have a good day Hawk.
well just to tell u for the 100th time like every one else. relax we understand how life works and when u have a full sched the things ud like to do get pushed aside for the things you have to do. though that whole “gym” thing? come on your making us look bad LOL (wish i had time for the gym) take care and goodluck hawk man
and anath sorry i keep forgetting u where would an artest be with out his/her writer they would be spelling and talking like me :-D take care man
Relax, Überhawk!
The fact that you have a life AND do AG could, in the worst case, lead to: US ADMIRING YOU EVEN MORE! (Which would be hard, considered how much we do it already…)
Happy Ramadan!
(is it appropriate to wish things like that?)
I love you Hawk!! You don’t need to defend yourself to anyone, you do great work all the time for us readers for free. AG is great compared to other webcomics which claim to be on schedule but never are and never give any explanation whatsoever. So keep up the great work and take it easy, cuz obviously Ramadan isn’t the easiest time of the year for you to get things done.
It’s all good, I’ve got whole favorites toolbar space thing filled with links to webcomics. Yours is the second most regularly updated. Jeph’s got you beat, Every damn weekday o__o;
I fail to see a time for you to eat. >=3
What part of ‘fasting’ did you miss?
I ment at sun down, there isn’t a time to eat on the sundown slot. >
Man, this is the second web comic I read and both you guys and the other two (oddly enough the others are two girls) are getting people sending e-mails wondering why the comic is late and all.
Come on people! Leave them alone! This isn’t a job for them, it’s a hobby and don’t think they wouldn’t get annoyed to the extent of putting the comic on hold just to spite those who can’t be patient. The other comic I read has had too many people annoying them and being downright rude and they have threatened to stop the comic. *sigh*
Thank you for making the comic! ^_^
*Adds to stalkish information about Hawk.*
DUDE! Honestly! For those of you who are complaining about the comic not being up on time, shove it! Hawk and Ananth are nice enough to provide us with this wonderful FREE service that is their awesome comic. I appreciate the late nights they both put in to providing us with AG and AG Lite comic. In my opinion, both of these comics are worth the wait. Plus anyone that asks someone to put a project or work before family or personal matters, such as religious days of significance, should be taken out into a dark alley.
Hawk, take as much time as you need. I am sure that we are all willing to wait, and for those that are to impatient, you don’t deserve to partake in the reading this comic.
Gy,youre AWESOME!
How do you mange this all time?(with your Mac? ^^ )
When I see how much free time I have..eeerks..I would feel prisoned with your calendar…
THX for the work you put into this great comic!!!
I’m more irked by lack of explanation of a late or missed comic then the comic itself, but I generally attribute it to “life stuffz” (whatever those are…). Post them when you can, we’ll still be here.
if the comic is late, we do post its going to be late. However, we dont have to go into details.
Details aren’t what I meant to imply. I’ve seen some webcomics go months with out an update as to what’s going on, leaving one to guess if the comic is on hold, forgotten or simply dead.
no worries man. just do what you can. we love you anyway :-D
I see the problem. From 7 to 8, you have this section marked “Rest”. Cut that fat out, and you should be back up to speed.
(Please don’t kill me!)
He might not, but we will! (the other readers)….We kinda like having a well-rested Hawk.
Hey man, we’re getting the comic for free. It’s hardly something we’re entitled to. I’m in college, I definitely understand what it is to be busy.
No worries man, no worries. I personally am happy with the fact that you’re at least trying to make a consistent webcomic. You’ve got support from your minions right here if you need any help :P
XD see Hawk told you we were Minions. lol
hoooo…! poor baby! We can wait for sweet comics if you need to lighten the load and get some extra sleep! Seriously, we can live without for a little while :P
My god, that looks like my schedule during this month too.. although, i’m trying to avoid the mosque, seems everytime i show my face there, all the ladies are pinching my cheeck and taking my measurements to see if they can marry me off to their sons >_
Hmm, you’ve got time to sit down, even if you don’t relax.
0530- wake, exercise, etc
0630- college (class @0700)
1200- lunch
1300- last class
1405- work
1900- home, dinner
1930- homework, housekeeping, etc
2200- exercises, quiet time
2300- sleep
Yeah, I know the feeling. *grin* Just keep up the good work. Even if you don’t keep up the pace, it doesn’t matter. The quality over quantity.
Oh, and tell those sorry sacks of something that if they keep harassing you, they’ll have to answer to Mr. Rocky *waves 10lb sledge hammer with a grin*
YAY!! for Mr. Rocky….booo!! for all the sorry sacks of something..
more power to you hawk.
I thought you’d like to see this… it’s an ode to Spiderman… maybe that’ll make you’re day a little better ^_^;;
aglite ROCKSSS
I realize this is a long way down the line of comments, but I’m curious: do you find it beneficial to work out during Ramadan? I would think that the fast wouldn’t work well with working out, because without being able to eat or drink anything your body can’t recuperate as well after exercising (lack of fluids and energy).
Um, I think the real thing here is that we don’t feel you should be allowed those two blocks between Full Time Job and Mosque. That’s precious PRECIOUS inking/coloring time.
:P
Honestly though, there’s no need to explain yourself. If he’s reading this, YOU COULD BE LIKE VGCATSMAN AND TAKE A 2 MONTH HIATUS WITHOUT NOTIFYING ANYBODY. Side note. Anyways, take care.
Yes but the difference is, as Leo clearly stated, Mr. Ramsoomair is lazy. ;)
Hooray for AG Lite! I check the site daily if only to see if you’ve sneakily put up the Eve figure for sale on your site! Being Down Under makes it hard to get to the Cons that you go to. :)
Damn and I thought my schedule was hectic you take the cake man.
My gods man, 10am to 6pm is full time? Sign me up! I love my job but 9 hours of it everyday is waaaaaay too much.
*shrug*
As for the - you’ve got a life! Shocking! Go live it. We’ll still be around when you’ve got the time again.
10am to 6pm is 8 hours a day… oh, he doesn’t need to take a lunch break! (see Ramadan)
I’ll add my kudos guys. Keep up all the great work, whenever you can.
Yeah but he gets to be in at 10 *yawns* I could use that extra hour of sleep… and not working. Though admitedly 9 hours is better than the 10 hours I used to work :p I think I’ll be satisfied when I work… 5 hours a day ^_^
I USUALLY work 3-5 hours a day. Its not as pleasant as you might think. We don’t have anything approaching a set schedule, and the boss usually dicks around preventing us from building anything until the hottest part of the day. Also lunch sometimes comes after two hours, sometimes after six. And yes, I know thats illegal. But where else do I get a possible 3 hour work day?
Hey I dont mind waiting for the comic to be done Hawk, just take your time it’s well worth it to see your work. :D
Thank you for the comic ^.^ Late, on time, you guys deliver. I knew Ramadan was coming up, and knew AG would likely be affected, as with any holiday/holy days for any web comic. The fact that we still receive AG is something to say thank you for. AG could have went on hiatus for the period.
As someone else said, Happy Ramadan if it’s appropriate to say ^.^
The Lite comic was hilarious. I can only imagine the suffering of that turkey when Eid arrives. >.
Gotta say that even though I don’t share the same religious beliefs as you I am highly impressed by your dedication. Truly is inspiring to see people show their belief without forcing it on people. I for one appreciate how you present yourself. I hope your Ramadan goes well for you. :-)
I have to say, I have been reading this comic for a while. And regardless of which one I get, be it the AG or AG lite. They are both great and have a wicked sense of humor. You guys rock
Don’t worry about it, Hawk. I can understand because life gets wacky and busy during Lent and Advent. Have a happy Ramadan! (And don’t let the self-eating turkey get you!)
No worries, man. No one should be forcing you to do anything — it’s a -service- you’re providing here. Don’t push yourself.
Dai stiho
-K
No worries, your fans are loyal, we’ll be here when you’ve got time for it. For now your life is what is important!
s’kay. we understand!!! we just hope ur doing okay. life comes first, then comics (hard concept to understand right? lol)
hope things go well
kitty
Damn! 3 hours at mosque? it be Ramadan now isn’t it?
geezus man eat some food as soon as the sun drops :D
or…you could just stop doing applegeeks. let it die with dignity as opposed to keeping it going with a series of out of character adventures in a mild attempt to become a serious comic. i’m just saying, i think Matt and Ian did it right.