I've committed (to myself) to make at least one comic each day. So far, I've missed a couple of days because of computer problems. One day, I just didn't have any time. However, I've also cheated and made two or three in one day.

Thing is, my wife and I are now having our first child. Instead of letting UMFUMDAILY slip by the wayside during this hectic time, I've enlisted the help of some stripcreator friends to be "guest strippers" and make comics in my absence.

So, below are the comics I've made so far since October 16.

Also, here is the lineup of guest strippers who will be helping out. They will post their UMFUMDAILY strips each of the following days:

11-10-03 jes_lawson
11-11-03 Matchbook_Romance
11-12-03 mmyers
11-13-03 attitudechicka
11-14-03 kaufman

There are not any rules to the strips they submit. They can laud, lambaste, or lampoon my style or make a strip totally their own. A single or a series is fine.

If anyone else wants to participate by posting an UMFUMDAILY for the dates 11-15-03 through 11-21-03, just send me a pm or leave a message here. I'll be checking back into stripcreator on Friday the 14th. Thanks, umfum.

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Chicken Feather Bed Bugs Bunny Hop Sing Out Side Street Walker Texas Ranger Cookie Dough Boy Wonder Years

UMFUMDAILY (10/16/03) by umfumdisi 10-16-03

Blue, Blue Day It begins... I'm dressed--now what? Later... Yup...thumb and three fingers. I'm so fucking boring! Much Later... I'll make a strip about my adventure in space. Why is it called TANG, anyway?

UMFUMDAILY (10-17-03) by umfumdisi 10-17-03

Are you a gay cowboy? Why the hell would you ask that? Well, you're bowlegged and you walk funny. I am bowlegged, but I walk funny because a bull gored me in the ass. So did you like it? I'm not saying I didn't.

UMFUMDAILY (10-18-03) by umfumdisi 10-17-03

Are you a good man? As a man of the cloth, I strive to hold myself to a higher moral standard. So you believe in punishing bad people? Punishment is a harsh word, my child. I offer absolution in exchange for certain acts of penance. Is that why, after he spit in the Holy Water, you made Timmy clean out your rectum? It's called a rectory...

UMFUMDAILY (10-19-03) by umfumdisi 10-18-03

Since I'm sort of scary looking and my shorts are ragged, I'll send you out on the planet surface. Take some time to practice your opening phrase. Sure thing, Dad. Lost In Germany... I come in peace! No. What's your sign? No. Ah, I've got it! Take me to your leader. Lieder? Wie bei etwas irgend beim David Hasselhoff?

UMFUMDAILY (10-20-03) by umfumdisi 10-18-03

I'd like to address my looks today. If not for this beard, I might be Swee'Pea from "Popeye." My eyes are kind of beady, though. At least my smile is pleasant. I like my snazzy yellow vest. I know it's not suspenders because I'm not wearing any pants. And those dots on my head? They're not finger holes!

[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (10-21-03)']
[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (10-22-03)']

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Chicken Feather Bed Bugs Bunny Hop Sing Out Side Street Walker Texas Ranger Cookie Dough Boy Wonder Years

UMFUMDAILY (10-23-03) by umfumdisi 10-23-03

For my Grampa C. (who would've been 95 today). Hey, Grampa, want to pet my new kitty? The only good cat is a dead cat! Hey, Grampa, want to watch wrestling? Sure, son, right after I finish my fried squirrel sandwich. Hey, Grampa, I stole your hat. Get back here--I'll tear you open like a can of kraut!

UMFUMDAILY (10-24-03) by umfumdisi 10-24-03

Sit. Stay. Reboot!

UMFUMDAILY (10-25-03) by umfumdisi 10-25-03

So, did you ever wonder why there's such a thing as Daylight Savings Time? No, but I'm sure this dumbass is going to make a comic about it. I thought it wuz so us farmers could have more daylight hours and get more time fer farmin'. No. It was developed by the government in conjunction with corporate America as a means to condition workers to the 9 to 5 work schedule. Wake up, sheeple! It gives us two minutes of "news" filler twice a year! It's a conspiracy to sell more smoke alarm batteries--each for ONE FREAKING DOLLAR!

UMFUMDAILY (10-26-03) by umfumdisi 10-26-03

I'm lovin' it. I'm workin' at McDonald's. That's nice, can I order now? These rhymes are Darryl's, but the burgers are Ronald's. Hey, you stole that from RUN-DMC! I'm lovin' it, and I ain't tellin' no lies, Cause with every meal I eat--I get free fries! Sweet, I'm a desirable demographic.

UMFUMDAILY (10-27-03) by umfumdisi 10-26-03

Stripcreator Board Game Expansion Pack (board2) "DexX In The City" SPACE: Each player guesses what city DexX is destroying. Each correct player moves into and takes over the nearest occupied space. "Forum Score 'Em" SPACE: FORUMS OPEN! Everyone takes a Kaufman (since he's a "card"). FORUMS CLOSED! Only donors play until further notice. Blame Canada. "EVERYTHING'S A DOLLAR" SPACE: Make a strip about the stupid customers I encounter at my job. How much for the Van Gogh?

[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (10-28-03)']
[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (10-29-03)']

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Chicken Feather Bed Bugs Bunny Hop Sing Out Side Street Walker Texas Ranger Cookie Dough Boy Wonder Years

UMFUMDAILY (10-30-03) by umfumdisi 10-30-03

Microsuck, eh? You should have known better. Yeah, but it had been a while since I'd updated my machine. Turns out the update also included "n-Case" Adware. I had to spend another hour deleting all that crap and cleaning up my registry. So now you're wasting valuable employment resources by making comics at work? I'm doing it for my tens of fans.

UMFUMDAILY (10-31-03) by umfumdisi 10-30-03

October 31st... ...the day most cartoonists make those lame Halloween-related strips... ...featuring vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein monsters, and the like... ...and don't forget the stupid jokes about hyperactive kids and candy. We're only here in the graveyard because our friend died. And there's nothing funny about the death of Tsum-Yon Gye.

UMFUMDAILY (11-01-03) by umfumdisi 11-01-03

damn, umfum, you've only been doing this daily thing since October 16th, and you've already screwed up twice. look, i was in the middle of making yesterday's comic last night when my computer froze. was the comic any good? no, but you're missing the point--i had to reinstall windows and everything. i thought my point was that you suck and you're falling behind. touché.

UMFUMDAILY (11-02-03) by umfumdisi 11-01-03

man, the weirdest thing happened to me today lay it on me after i first woke up, the song "Honestly" by the band STRYPER was going through my head--and it wouldn't go away that's not too weird. some guy's even come up with a term for songs that get stuck in your head--earworms that's all well and good, but i haven't heard STRYPER since, like, 1985 damn, that IS weird

UMFUMDAILY (11-03-03) by umfumdisi 11-02-03

Yes, we are identical twins. Yes, we are identical twins. Kind of eerie, huh? Kind of eerie, huh? I'm tired. Can we go home now? I wish Mom and Dad had never had you.

[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (11-04-03)']
[Click to view comic: 'UMFUMDAILY (11-05-03)']

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Chicken Feather Bed Bugs Bunny Hop Sing Out Side Street Walker Texas Ranger Cookie Dough Boy Wonder Years

UMFUMDAILY (11-06-03) by umfumdisi 11-06-03

THE Welcome to Hell. Monty Got A Raw Deal Ignore land Star Me Kitten

UMFUMDAILY (11-07-03) by umfumdisi 11-06-03

PEOPLE Man On The Moon Night swimming Find The River After I find the river, should I fjord it?

UMFUMDAILY (11-08-03) by umfumdisi 11-06-03

Damn, umfum, first you're two days behind; then, you're two days ahead. What gives? Pressure, man. I've got a pregnant wife who can't do much of anything. I've got to get everything at work caught up so the place doesn't shut down while I'm gone... Frankie say, "Get off the Stress Bus at RELAX Street!" Plus, I'm moderating the CD Swap! This daily comic is truly the LAST thing on my mind. Well, at least you remembered to tell everyone that the WORLD SCRABBLE CHAMPIONSHIP will be televised on ESPN at 3:30pm (EST) on Sunday November 9th. I did?

UMFUMDAILY (11-09-03) by umfumdisi 11-06-03

Sunday, at the World Scrabble Championships (TABLE 12) A-HA! TOBOR PLAY "CORNHOLE" OFF 2ND R IN "ROTOR." THAT'S TWO TRIPLE-WORD SQUARES AND A BINGO FOR A TOTAL OF...176!! *whistles* Nice play, Tobor. But watch this! "GRAVITON" NOT SOUND LIKE WORD. RARRR!!!!!!!!! TOBOR CHALLENGE!!! Sucker!

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Chicken Feather Bed Bugs Bunny Hop Sing Out Side Street Walker Texas Ranger Cookie Dough Boy Wonder Years

UMFUMDAILY (11-10-03) by jes_lawson 11-10-03

Daddy? Yes, Son? W-w--w-what does regret mean? Well son, a funny thing about regret is, that it's better to regret something you *have* done, that to regret something you *haven't* done. And by the way, if you see your mom this weekend, would you be sure and tell her...

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Please replace the handset, and try again.

Jumped on it... good show jes.

UMFUMDAILY (11-11-03) by Matchbook_Romance 11-10-03

Stare. Point gun. Anal probe.

UMFUMDAILY #2 (11-11-03) by Matchbook_Romance 11-10-03

Dude, you suck. You're probably going to ruin the whole UMFUMDAILY thread. I'm trying my best man, give me a break! What's your problem? Can't think of any funny stuff? Actually, I can. My internet is going really slow. I lag all the time. Maybe you're running too many programs? Actually, it's because I use dial-up.

Can't wait to see mmyers', achicka's and kaufman's entries! =D

I use dial up. You probably use crappy dial up, like United Online. (I had both Juno and Net Zero. They sucked and I hated it)

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Mediocrity at its most average.

3 letters, AOL. -_-;;

I wanted to give him a choice.

Umfumdaily 11/12/03 (version 1.0) by mmyers 11-12-03

Petsmart Excuse me, I'm looking for a leash for my dog. Hey, that's swell. How big is the little fella? Petsmart He's about your size. Say, could you try this leash on, you know, to make sure it fits?And while you're at it, how about putting this muzzle on? Sure, I guess so. Petsmart Aww, what a cute puppy. What's his name? His name tag says "Kevin."

Umfumdaily 11/12/03 (version 2.0) by mmyers 11-12-03

Week One Hey honey, the baby is sleeping. How about we *ahem* "do a load of laundry?" I'm really tired right now, so I'll have to pass on *ahem* "doing a load of laundry." Week Two Say honey, I'm feeling really dirty and could use *ahem* a fresh load of laundry, if you know what I mean. I've got a terrible headache and am just not up for "a load of laundry." Sorry honey. Week Three Hey honey, I just put the baby down to sleep. I'm really in the mood to do some laundry now. No thanks. I just did a load by hand so I'm feeling hungry. What's for dinner?

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Peeing sitting down is the gift you give yourself.

UMFUMDAILY 10/13/03 by attitudechicka 11-13-03

OH! Oh, baby! Right there! Yesssssssss! I always wondered why it took Roadside Assistance so long to get to the car.

Yes, this happened today.
No, I'm not saying to who.

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Mediocrity at its most average.

UMFUMDAILY (11/14/03) by kaufman 11-14-03

Hey, we're on! Where's the art department? They said they'd be here shortly. Can't you hold the comic up for a few minutes? Welcome to the Umfumdeli. How can I help you? I'd like a corned beef on rye, two tuna melts on white, a BLT on a kaiser, and a roast beef on pumpernickel. Oh, and a small lace centerpiece to serve them on. Will there be anything else, ma'am? Yes, I'd appreciate if you could resynchronize the traffic signals within the Loop, Mr. Mayor.

UMFUMDAILY DOUBLE (11/14/03) by kaufman 11-14-03

As the Indoor Sports Championships continue on ESPN ... We've just had two speed records shattered! On my right, at the Checkers semifinal, the game was a rapid-fire sequence of non-stop jumps. And over here at the Dominos championship, the pizza was delivered in an amazing 1 minute, 34 seconds. Now back to Jello Twister.

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ken.kaufman@gmail.com

Okay, my turn!

UMFUMDAILY (11-15-03) by umfumdisi 11-14-03

Not Logged Out: Day 1 *typing* umfum, just wanted to check and see how things were going for you. later, Brad. Not Logged Out: Day 3 *type* umfum, i guess you've been busy since you didn't answer my pm. i need you to do a favor for me, so RSVP, eh? BRAD! Not Logged Out: Day 7 *type* umfum, you maggoty piece of rotten flesh, you suck more than Electrolux ever thought about!! if i could reach into the Ether and grab your virtual essence... i would stop it up in a little bottle for all ETERNITY!!! HOW DARE YOU IGNORE MY QUERY FOR A SIMPLE FAVOR!??! YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU ARE BANNED, DUDE!!!! :(( bRAD.

UMFUMDAILY (11-16-03) by umfumdisi 11-14-03

*RING!* *RING!* *RING* Damn phone! Can't a man eat a meal in peace? *RING!* *RING!* *RING* Hello? Hello sir. I am a college student conducting a telephone poll of people whose dinners have been interrupted by recent phone calls. May I ask you a few questions?

That should finish off the week.