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40. Yipes

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 07:54 PM

Jul 6

I'm so clumsy and I should not be trusted with any kind of tool. Cut through not one, but two extension cords with a hedge trimmer this spring, using my big brain.
Recover quickly!

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I'm a dumbass (contains non-gory injury photo). [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 6 OP

LOL Kali Jul 6 #1

It took me so long because... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #3

That's what you get for barking up the wrong tree! 😂😬 MLAA Jul 6 #33

You're right! You and me...we agree about that! LuckyCharms Jul 6 #38

Should have invited this little guy to help you chomp the tree bark. mwmisses4289 Jul 6 #57

Good you still have your sense of humor TexLaProgressive Jul 6 #61

Hard hat or a helmet next time with spotters irisblue Jul 6 #2

Yep. I have a hardhat too. I should have used it. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #4

Wow 😳 it could have been so worse. You will be ok. 👍👍 TommieMommy Jul 6 #5

I think your Lucky Charms worked for you. sinkingfeeling Jul 6 #6

eek. AllaN01Bear Jul 6 #7

Stop that! Solly Mack Jul 6 #8

OK, but... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #9

Of course. Good dental hygiene is important. Solly Mack Jul 6 #10

I ate some of the grass too... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #11

Well balanced diets are the best. Solly Mack Jul 6 #12

I eat bugs too. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #13

Is that you, Euell? Solly Mack Jul 6 #14

Solly, I'm not sure who Euell is... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #15

Euell Gibbons, Grape Nuts fame, naturalist and writer. Solly Mack Jul 6 #16

I remember him! LuckyCharms Jul 6 #18

He did forage for plants and berries, and he would eat the edible parts pine trees, so maybe. Solly Mack Jul 6 #19

Concrete blooms in your belly too! LuckyCharms Jul 6 #20

I did not. Solly Mack Jul 6 #21

Didn't we have some kind of crazy conversation like this LuckyCharms Jul 6 #22

Probably. Shit happens. Sometimes again and again. Solly Mack Jul 6 #23

Oh, one more thing... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #24

But always minty fresh! Solly Mack Jul 6 #25

Yes, until I start gnawing on the bark again. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #26

Only natural considering Chiclets are made from chicle. Solly Mack Jul 6 #27

You're right, and you taught me something! LuckyCharms Jul 6 #28

Someone told me a long while back. I didn't know until then. Solly Mack Jul 6 #29

Did you know that... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #30

Do tell. Solly Mack Jul 6 #31

I just ate... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #32

And you didn't share. Solly Mack Jul 6 #34

I'm sorry. I had a little situation going on here... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #35

I keep my handy to prevent that. Solly Mack Jul 6 #37

Wait just a minute now... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #39

Move away from the edibles. Solly Mack Jul 6 #41

I smoke edibles, just to be different. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #46

Must stain those Chiclets. Solly Mack Jul 6 #50

Yes, but I just paint them white again. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #51

Artistic integrity is important. Solly Mack Jul 6 #52

I love it when people call my teeth "artistic". LuckyCharms Jul 6 #53

Well, folk art to be sure. Solly Mack Jul 6 #54

and protein, which is most important while healing. Bumbles Jul 6 #36

We agree! LuckyCharms Jul 6 #43

Your kindness is special and helps remind us there are still good people in the world EverHopeful Jul 6 #17

Yipes hibbing Jul 6 #40

Oh wow, I've done that before. LuckyCharms Jul 6 #45

ALright, that's it Niagara Jul 6 #42

Hey wouldja go on down to the Uhaul store and... LuckyCharms Jul 6 #44

I'll pick up some bubble wrap alright Niagara Jul 6 #47

I don't remember that! What is that from? LuckyCharms Jul 6 #49

It's from both the 2023 and 2024 Grovelbot's Big Board Niagara Jul 6 #55

Never forget! NT warmfeet Jul 6 #48

Two words The Blue Flower Jul 6 #56

Very much ouch. mwmisses4289 Jul 6 #58

"Cat like reflexes" indeed. mountain grammy Jul 6 #59

I think you'll live......with more than a few "I told you so!" 😅🤣😂 ColoringFool Jul 6 #60

I'm glad you were able to stop it from sawing your head off. zanana1 Tuesday #62