Gatorhead Update August 2009

Hi, I'm Bo Lumpkin and I've been thinkin'.
I've been thinkin' about a lot of things lately but I have been busier than Barbara Boxer tryin to get on the news. I want to apologize for not writin' as much lately and just postin' comics.
Just to be honest though with the economy like it is, the health care sitiuation and all them town meetin's I've had so much on my mind that it's just hard to get started.
I just wanted to remind ya'll to check out the other sites (the links are on the right of the page) that I've been followin'. JB over at JBSTUFF comes up with some pretty funny comics so ya'll check him out.
The Rambler is still ramblin' and he sure does have a way with words. His limericks ain't too bad either. He can use (or sometimes abuse) a word in so many ways it's mind bogglin'. (My mind pretty much stays boggled).
Don't forget old Ron at the Wisdom for Living site. He's a real writer with a heap of talent. He keeps us up to date on political goin's on and what's happenin around the world. You really need to read his "Moron Of The Month" articles.
When you check out their sites it would be nice if ya'll would leave a comment. We all put a lot of effort into this and about all we get out of it is the satisfaction of thinkin' someone may be readin' it and enjoyin' it. It sure makes us all feel good if you leave a comment or send an email to let us know.'
I'm Bo Lumpkin and that's some of what I've been thinkin'. Whatchall been thinkin'. Leave me a comment or write me an email to bo@bolumpkin.com .

PLAIN AS BLACK AND WHITE

DOG TIRED

LOW PROFILE

SCHOOL DAZE

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE

THE TRUTH HURTS

Mr. Right

Mistaken Identity

Unclogged

Fixing Flushing Finishing

Dear Hank,
My drain pipes keep clogging up and I was wondering what I could pour down them to help clean them out.
Clogged in Columbus

Dear Clogged,
Try pouring castor oil down them. I know it sure works to get me unclogged.
Hank

Attitude Problem

Looking For Miss Right

Counseling Consultation Concrete Finishing

Dear Hank,

I notice you wear overalls instead of a tool belt and pants that hang too far down on your backside. Is there any reason for this?

Wondering In Winona

Dear Wondering,

I used to wear the tool belt and the pants that hung low but the sheriff made me stop. He said that we didn't have a crack problem in Gatorhead and he didn't want me to start a trend.

Hank

Pay Attention

Health Care?

NO WIN SITUATION

ABUNDANCE OF IGNORANCE

FINISHING THINGS

GLOBAL WARMING AGAIN!

Grading Gravel Work Grave Digging

Dear Hank,
When I turned 40 my husband said he was going to trade me in for 2 20's. Do you think I am in danger of losing him?
Worried in Water Valley

Dear Worried,
I don't think you have much to be skeered of. If he is over 40 too then he probably ain't wired for 2 20's.
Hank

FAT IN PLACES

ECONOMIC CALAMITY?

Hi, I'm Bo Lumpkin and I've been thinkin'.
I reckon I've been thinkin' about the economy just like everyone else has. The thing is that I ain't thinkin' about it in the same way as some of them do. I just want to share some of the thoughts I had on the economy and some on stimulus and change.
I read an article in a paper about how gamblin' revenues on the Mississippi River and on the Gulf Coast are down. They took in $237 million in May and only $189 million in June. I don't reckon I look at that as a bad thang. That means that the people who throw their money away gambling lost $48 million less in June than they did in May. The scary part is that I'm afraid the government might try to stimulate the gamblin' by buying chips and sending them out to everyone.
Speakin' of stimulus I feel a little unstimulated as far as the auto industry and the Cash for Clunkers deal goes. I have a 1995 Toyota Corolla with 235,000 miles on it but they won't allow me nothin' on that because it still gets 40 miles to the gallon. That's another case of punishin' the people who have been tryin' to do right all along. Where is the change in that?
Some things still ain't changed much. People are still goin' to the trouble of stealin' stuff that seems harder to steal than workin' for the same amount of money. People are stealin' airconditioners, and elictrical wire to get the copper and melt it down and sell it. It might just be me but since minimum wage went up to $7.50 an hour wouldn't it be easier to work for a fast food resturaunt for about the same amount of money?
Here's a new one afore I quit tellin' you what I've been thinkin. I read another article that said the Knoxville, Tennessee lost more than 30 manhole covers and several storm grated to theives who stole them and sold them for scrap iron. Is it just me or wouldn't just about anybody be a little suspicious of someone who came to a junkyard with Clunker full of manhole covers to sell?
I'm Bo Lumpkin and I've been thinkin', Change might be the catch phrase of the day but it seems like some things don't never change.Watchall been thinkin'. Leave me a comment or write me an email.
My email address is:
bo@bolumpkin.com or

bolumpkin@gmail.com
Feel free to email this to your friends and kin if you want to, just tell them it came from www.bolumpkin.com and maybe they will visit us here in Gatorhead too.

GOOD HELP IS HARD TO FIND

HARD TIMES FOR EVERYONE

LOST MY GRIP

MOVERS AND SHAKERS

ANSWERS FROM HANK SPECIAL

Roofing Raking Rat-Killing Dear Hank,

well makin progress on the old truck. got the seals glued on around door so it don't leak no more. likta never convinced the boy that he'd have to glue both doors to make it completely stop. he didn't much care 'cause he said he never rides on that side anyway.he washed it for the first time. still smells like mildew on the inside but that's for anuther day.It needs a belt to make the air conditioner work. Hubby (the industrial master mechanic) said he didn't know what size it needed. I akst him reckon auto zone might have a book wher they could look it up. Still not sure. Still ain't got one. any advise?

SH IN ABBEVILLE

DEAR SH,

The air conditioner really ain't no problem right now. With that mildew smell it might be a good idea just to ride with the winders down fer awhile.

Hank

PS

Ain't ya'll heard about that Cash for Clunkers deal? With the shape that boy's ride is in he shore ought to qualify for top dollar.

THAT FUNNY FEELING

FIND A NEED AND FILL IT

MAKE YOURSELF CLEAR

NOW THAT'S STUPID

CALL'EM LIKE YOU SEE 'EM