Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 07, 2018

Still no flood, so it’s ok.

A battery powered Sawzall and Sharkbites are the right tools for most plumbing jobs.

oh, you’ll be a fine plumber when you become an adult, Calvin… using a hack saw on a faucet handle; that’ll tire your arms

They’d better be insured.

There goes the college fund!

I’m afraid it’s turning to disaster. Don’t ask me why.

“If the women don’t find you handsome, at least they find you handy.” The Red Green Show

Did Noah have a son like Calvin?

It makes no sense that his dad would allow him access to the tools.

Imminent disaster in 3…2…1…

And now Hobbes becomes an accomplice to the crime!

What would be a better theme for this story arc? “Five Feet High and Rising” by Johnny Cash or “Waist Deep in the Big Muddy” by Pete Seeger?

“Water, Water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink”

My sister-in-law had a surprise. She swung the kitchen faucet and it came off in her hands. Luckily the faucets still worked.

The way you put it makes the job seem a cinch, Calvin, but if you use that hacksaw, good luck getting the faucet back together again.

I saw that coming, Calvin is such a hack.

In his whole life; has Calvin ever done ANYTHING that didn’t end up all Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition?

Enterprising lad that you are, you’ll likely do a fine job. If your goal is an indoor swimming pool. And roaring Godzilla imitations by your mother and your father.

So far child prof.

My son, 5 years old at the time, had a faucet handle fail, causing a geyser in the bathroom. He closed the shut-off valve so quickly one had a hard time telling that there had been a major incident.

This bodes not well…

My credo is “If all else fails, use a bigger hammer.”

Time for Mom to start wondering why Calvin is being so quiet.

“I came; I saw; I’m running for my life!”

You know, with the right jury, His parents would probably get off with a light sentence.

“Pass me the hacksaw” can never be a good comment coming from Calvin.

Nope … this cannot end well for Calvin.

Sure looks like it might be fun for us readers, though.

Sorry, buddy.

Off to a good start…