Oh friends – I’m happy to say that Bashful made it back home over the weekend. In fact, mom/dad went out Sunday morning. When they got home, there was a special delivery on the porch – BASHFUL. Remember he had been visiting Miss Harper Lee and her sister Tallulah Bee in New Orleans. Of course, they couldn’t wait to get the box in and dig inside. Boy were mom/dad happy – look at all of the awesome goodies. There were marvelous hand pies from New Orleans from Haydel’s Bakery. They had 4 different flavors – chocolate, lemon, cherry and apple. The note from Miss Harper’s mom said to nuke a pie in the microwave for a mere 15 seconds and eat. Well mom picked out the chocolate, nuked it and her and daddy then proceeded to make more aaww and oohh sounds in the kitchen than a porno – not that I would know anything about that….looks innocent. The package also had beads, a shirt, cookies and red beans. Remember last week when Miss Harper’s mom posted her Red Beans and Rice recipe? If not, you can get it here. My mom now has the beans and Bashful is begging for more of this delicious meal that he tried while in New Orleans. So next week when my mom is on vacation, she is going to make this fantastic looking recipe. We can’t wait… of course mine will be minus any pork products.
.. you know for obvious reasons – snorts with piggy laughter.
AND did you see the magnificent piggy Christmas ornament? Squeals with delight! Isn’t it magnificent? Mommy put it on our book shelf in the living room. That way we can see it every day of the year – not just at Christmas time. We absolutely love it!
And see the pop rocks. That’s for Bashful and his new friend. You know, in case they got hungry on the way home to the Hotel Thompson.
And of course you know when Bashful comes home, he brings a friend. This time was no different. Meet Lola from NOLA – isn’t she beautiful? So flashy and it’s just meant for Lola to be laying around in those beads – don’t you think? So our friends from New Orleans – thank you bunches and bunches. We love everything and will think of you often!!
Piglove 
Tails Around the Ranch
12/21/2016 at 1:09 pm
Very cool pressies from NOLA. That Bashful has the greatest adventures! Love your new piggy ornament, Bacon. 🐖
Piglove
12/21/2016 at 2:02 pm
aaww thanks sweet friend. We love Mr. Piggy. He’s going to be out year round on our bookshelves in the living room so we can see him every day. I hope he doesn’t eat much! Snorts and oinks. XOXO – Bacon
Genevieve Petrillo
12/21/2016 at 3:19 pm
OMGoodness. Lola is a real looker. Bashful sure can pick ’em.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Piglove
12/21/2016 at 3:25 pm
Isn’t that the truth beautiful? XOXO – Bacon
Miss Harper Lee
12/21/2016 at 10:43 pm
Reblogged this on thek9harperlee and commented:
Bashful made it back to Bacon and the Hotel Thompson! Check out all the souvenirs he brought back. More importantly, check out Lola from Nola . . . his newest girlfriend. Loved having you in New Orleans, Bashful, and I’m so happy you made a love connection while you were here. 🙂
Piglove
12/22/2016 at 9:11 am
aaww thanks sweet friend. Bashful had a blast! The stories he has told – WOWZER! XOXO – Bacon
M. K. Clinton
12/21/2016 at 11:18 pm
I am so happy that Bashful enjoyed his trip to our lovely state. It is always such fun to follow his adventures.
Piglove
12/22/2016 at 9:12 am
Thanks my sweet friend. He does get around more than any of us doesn’t he? XOXO – Bacon
Astro
12/21/2016 at 11:48 pm
What a fabulous trip. NOLA is a historical place with lots of
great food, my mom told me that. BOL.
So glad to hear Bashful made it home in
time for Christmas with the family.
Merry Christmas
Astro
Piglove
12/22/2016 at 9:13 am
Thanks sweet friend – Bashful and Nola had an awesome time indeed! And we are so enjoying those wonderful pies! XOXO – Bacon
speedyrabbit
12/22/2016 at 5:57 am
Hehehe He always brings some one home doesn’t he,Pebbles send he love to Bashful by the way,xx Speedy
Piglove
12/22/2016 at 9:15 am
aaww thanks sweet friend. We will definitely be doing more stories in the new year with the rock clan here at the Hotel Thompson. Give Pebbles our love! XOXO – Bacon
easyweimaraner
12/22/2016 at 6:21 am
Lola… that’s a super name and she looks fabulous… can she do some voodoo too? like transforming puppy kibble in lobsters?
Piglove
12/22/2016 at 9:16 am
Oh my! I must ask her this important question bro. Wouldn’t it be awesome?! XOXO – Bacon
The Canadian Cats
12/23/2016 at 10:22 pm
hahaha…looks like Bashful was a big hit in New Orleans and brought you folks home a taste of Louisiana.
What a time he had.
Shoko and Kali
Piglove
12/24/2016 at 6:05 pm
He did have a blast. The tales are hilarious from him and Lola. The pies were so yummy!! XOXO Bacon