Too Stupid To Live
29 Comments I can’t even eke out a drawing
This week has been so crazy that I can hardly keep up with my phone. THATS saying something. And Lynn is out of town so I’ve been moping about that.
I haven’t had time to draw. So here are a few lame pics to distract you from my shortcomings (or to highlight them. Whichever)
We went to a wedding party on a ranch last Saturday night. It was fabulous. Siegfried and Boy cleaned a dirty camper using an entire package of my wet wipes. Fun for them, I guess…
Boy has allergies and thus spends his crabby hours walking around with his blankie stuffed in his mouth.
Also I’m still doing the projects.
….and the counter top. And both my hands. And several of Siegfried’s socks….
And I’m moving everything on my walls around. This picture of Siegfried and I?
Its been EVERYWHERE. On EVERY WALL.
Now its in the bedroom.
But what I’ve spent most of my time and energy doing this week is moping about The Wump.
We got a letter from the HOA here saying that he was a total lard-butt way over the weight limit and we had to get rid of him immediately.
We couldn’t find anyone who would take him. So I started calling rescues and shelters. Full, full, full. Overflowing, in fact.
For a second there I thought we might have to put him to sleep. But then family came to our rescue and agreed to take him. Thank you, family.
We’ve had him for 7 years. He’s been EVERYWHERE, man! He’s even been to the French Quarter in New Orleans. I haven’t even been to New Orleans.
Anyway, yet another ode to my dog.
Before I had babies, he was my baby.
(Wow. Look at the size of my feet. Remind me never to wear flip flops with skinny jeans….)
But then I had Siegfried while in Africa and I had to explain to the Wump that he was now playing second fiddle.
His fur drives me nuts. And his constant skittering around in the kitchen. But I still love him.
My lazy freak-of-nature…..







I’m glad he is still in the family.
ME TOO, Keith!
HOA’s suck ass, big time. That is a huge drag. Sorry, but glad family could help out.
(By the way, that first pic looks like you dropped Siegfried and Boy off in a small jail cell while you went to the Wedding Party. This, incidentally, is how I prefer to handle accommodations with my kids.)
Thats the way I like to look at it. Here, clean your quarters. Maybe I’ll start doing that everywhere we go. I’ll stick them in the dressing room at target with a box of Kleenexes. (no, CPS, I won’t do that)
Whew. Close one for the wump!
Love the dyed lamps too!
Yeah he dodged a bullet there.
Thanks! I love the lamps too! So…..red….
Yay, family! Yay, Wump! Yay, Violet! Yay! Yay!
Yay!
Awww, poor Wumpus. He’s so cute! That mean ol HOA… :c I’d be heartbroken. I’m glad he’s still in the family, though!
He’s so freakin adorable!
Isn’t he cute! I love him.
So glad to hear there was a happen solution for Wump! It would have been insane if you were forced to put him to sleep just because there was no where for him to stay. Sometimes modern “civilization” just doesn’t make sense!
I know! It’s absolutely maddening. It’s the irresponsible dog owners who ruin it for everyone..
I mope when they go out of town too : ( I’m glad you found a place for Wumpus.! I wish I could figure out a way to make my actual face look like your angry face picture. I hate it when I can’t make my face as angry as I feel.
I’m right there with you. When I try to do “angry” it’s more like….”ugly”
What is HOA? What is this mysterious entity that determines family composition by weight?
Home owners assocuIation. Apparently they are kings of the world.
wow, yeah sounds like wherever you are is terrible. I go where my animals go…..
Well we paid thousands of dollars to bring out pets back and forth to Africa with us, so we have gone to great lengths to keep them. Unfortunately we are now in a position where we have babies and we simply can’t afford to move right now. I wish it was different.
I’m surprised they thought that little Wumpus is too big. It’s not like he’s a St. Bernard. I hate HOAs! And neighbors in general for that matter, but especially HOAs.
I couldn’t agree with this comment any more than I do! It’s hard when strangers get all up in your grill when you are minding your own business and not bothering anyone.
The Home Owner’s Association can make you get rid of your dog… because he’s *fat*? What the hell?
They can also send you letters saying that the edging on your grass needs to be done more properly. They are the enemy.
isn’t it funny how the HOA never have a face?? when i get letters, i want someone to rationalize with…..but it’s just this looming presence, no face.
Sorry, Heather. It’s hard to say goodbye to pets. At least you still get to see him! Sweet dog!
Yeah I’m thrilled to keep him in my life. He’s my first boy.
I live in AZ, which is basically the king of HOA’s and purposefully moved to an older (pre 1980 build) neighbourhood to avoid an HOA. I’ve heard of peoples houses being foreclosed on because of them. Outrageous fines, people kicked out of actual houses because of animals, liens on property because of trash bins not being off the curb, etc.
Poor pup and family.
It’s nuts how HOA’s work. My uncle bought a house and immediately after moving in was informed it did not match the colors approved by the HOA and had to pay thousands to have it painted. An expense he did not anticipate when he bought the house.
Don’t worry about the Wump! He’s having great adventures in his temporary home on the ranch. And when he moves in with Grammy and Papa he’ll get lots of attention! And thank the boys for cleaning the jeep top
I’m sure it will need it again next time you come. We can let Seigfried bust out the power washer then!
Lord you are very funny! Gweenbrick motioned me in your general direction and I laughed and laughed through 5 posts. I have to stop because I am MEANT to be working.
But I empathise with your children and your drawings are lovely and articulate and I’m sorry to had to give the doggie away (every animal is derivative around here doggie, birdie, kitty etc – I have a 5 year old).
Awesome job, I’m a FAN! Woo!