Marmaduke by Brad Anderson for September 07, 2024

He is actually a pathetic “tool”.

Don’t worry, Phil!! Marm is not about to ….. “rain” on your “endeavor!!!”

/SHMIRK\

……..Said many amateurs before the flooding began!

Back here in the city, those nasty ceiling drips are a real problem.

Nice outfit Marm !

Your typical plumbing job requires 3 trips to the hardware store.

But, just in case, always be sure you know where the main water shut off is.

It’s all about self protection for Marm!

There’s always a critic.

It is not the critic who counts; not the dog who points out how Phil stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually under the sink, whose face is marred by water and pipe compound and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, struggling to contain a leak…

(Apologies to Teddy Roosevelt and the Man in the Arena portion of his speech.)

Marm’s quite aware of Phil’s abilities and like a good Boy Scout, comes prepared!

Marm’s simply worried that it will soon be raining cats and dogs. The dogs part, fine, but…. cats!

Marm’s all dressed up for a wetting.

Marmaduke is filling in time. Then again, maybe he knows something.

Marm knows better, Phil!

Always better be prepared.

Marm is already for a large storn