Lio by Mark Tatulli for October 15, 2010

So much easier, Dad.

Rough on the lawn, though.

Back when it was still legal, I was often designated leaf-burner after having raked my uncle’s lawn. But never did I get to use a flamethrower! I am so jealous of Lio!

I like Lio’s shortcut. Efficiency counts.

Problem solved!

Shouldn’t Lio have warned Dad to wear goggles and/or other protective clothing, though?

Sure, increase global warming if you like, Lio.

The EPA is firing up its jets, alerting the media, and heading that way.

Although I do care about Global warming and the environment in general, I have to wonder if the leaf burning bans are so much the EPA or local ordinances passed because leaf burning annoys some people. Personally, I always liked it.

They still do it around here. Not in town, but out in the county. It is not uncommon to drive down a county road and see a ditch or pile of yard stuff burning.

nothing says family bonding like a bonfire.

but come on Lio. those leaves would have made a great scarecrow.

You didn’t even TRY to jump in them first? Whassa matter with you, kid?

MUCH better than trying to get ‘em all in those dumb bags!

Ah! The smell of burning leaves in the Fall!..It what makes Autumn Autumn. I love it next to napalm in the morning…

It’s called a leaf blower, Doctor Toon. :)

the EPA can put it where the sun don’t shine.. Nothing says Fall like the smell of burning leaves, even if it is still 90 degrees.

Ta-da!

Hmmm…did Dad lose his shorts in the fire?

Nothing solves problems like acetylene!

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Y’know, that doesn’t look like fire to me – it looks like Lio used some kind of Mad Science™ chemical to quick-dissolve the leaves.

It’s OK, dad, toe hair grows back.

“I love the smell of napalm in the morning; smells like….victory.”

Honestly, Dad, you didn’t see that coming? Lio’s got the tank on his back and he’s wearing his “foofing” clothes! What did you think was going to happen?