How long do they last? When people ask how long a Grumpkin will last, I tell them if properly cared for and the weather is cooperative a Grumpkin will live on forever in its final petrified form. Billy Curmudgeon weighed 880lbs when I started, it took the entire year for Billy to dry removing 90% of his weight in water. The only downside to my growing overseas adventures is I won't get to enjoy watching a Grumpkin change everyday. Many people ponder how I can put so much time into something that's perfect for only a day, that's when I remind then that half the fun is watching them rot. Back to the F.A.Q. The Secret Formula Visit the Gallery of Rotting Grumpkins Home About Me Gallery of Grumpkins Appearances F.A.Q. Links Contact me Grumpkins© 2006 Images and text contained in this site are the property of Patrick Moser. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.