Dear Bacon – You see sometimes when a mommy and daddy get together, something as cute as me comes out between them. They said that a little stork brought me to them. I think it’s kind of cool and they look very much in love. What say you my friend? Signed Tiny
Dear Tiny – I have to agree 100% my little friend. You are a special little tyke made up of your mom and dad who look totally in love. Make them proud and grow up to be a wonderful kitty with lots to give.
Dear Bacon – This is my life. I was raised with these two purr things and they have been so very good to me. I know I’m not a kitty but does that really have anything to do with the bigger picture when you’re full of love in your life? Signed Bun Bun
Dear Bun Bun – I think you have it right on target my smart little friend. As long as there is love, nothing else much matters. You are one very lucky little fellow.
Dear Bacon – I just thought I would share my picture with you of me, my brother and dad. We are little guys. Sometimes you just need to climb up on pop and let him carry you, right? I read about your love/hate relationship with your human daddy. Perhaps you should take our advice and climb on his lap and let him love you for a while? Signed Koala Travels
Dear Koala Travels – You are so very right my friends. Sometimes out of the mouth of babes comes the most valuable advice.
I shall take the time today and crawl on dad’s lap for some loving. I don’t know which one will be more surprised – me, mom or dad! Snorts.
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Dear Bacon – Okay I admit it. I got a little carried away last night when the humans turned in for the night. Somehow, the Makers Mark liquor came out, it got dressed and I wore a night cap. I’m not sure what the order was but this is how my humans found me this morning. Do you think I need help? Signed Rin Tin Drunk
Dear Rin Tin Drunk – Friend, the first thing in life is admitting you have a problem. I think we all can figure out which came first… the bottle, the sweater and possibly the night cap. At least you got out the good stuff in Maker’s Mark – snorts. Maybe you should contact a DAA (Doggy Alcoholics Anonymous) in your area for a little chat.
Dear Bacon – I know you can’t tell from this picture, but I’m the one that runs this house. Yep, that’s right. All three pounds of fur reaching up from the pooch – I’m the one in charge here. What? You thought it was the barky thing? Really? What would give you that idea? Signed Fluffy
Dear Fluffy – Snorts! You are small, brave and in charge with a sense of humor. I love that my little furry purr friend. I’m a firm believer that if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Carry on in charge!
Oh friends – I have a good one for you today. But for some reason, mom says I can’t be part of it. She wants to talk about it. So without further ado – take it away mom ❤
Thanks Bacon. Friends, for obvious reasons in the pictures below you can tell why I didn’t want Bacon here today. No oinker should be around alcoholic beverages – LOL. No really there is b.a.c.o.n. involved in this posting and I didn’t want the little guy to get his feelings hurt. Carrying on with our Chicago, Illinois trip several months ago, I wanted to share a breakfast place that we went to for some fabulous food. There is a restaurant close to my sister called Richard Walker’s Pancake House. If you are near one, RUN to it. They have the most fab food ever.
Of course every good breakfast needs to start with a solid drink. Today was no exception. We are on vacation and vacation knows no time. My sister started with a Blood Mary with a slice of bacon. THUD! To say this restaurant has fabulous bacon is an understatement! Mix that bacon with vodka and you have a party starting up right there and then. I started with a Mimosa… gotta keep that orange juice flowing, right? And of course the hub was the designated driver – snorts – so he had a Coke Zero straight up.
The muffin you see in the picture – that is a carrot cake muffin. Gobble nom nom. It was delicious! We cut it all up and shared it together. All it was missing was some cream cheese icing on top of it.
What we ate for entrees:
My sister went for the pancake looking picture. That’s actually potato pancakes that was made from Idaho potatoes with a tad of fresh onion and served with applesauce and sour cream. Now, before you go eeww, you have to try it before you knock it. I was like yeah okay until I was personally hand fed a bite with sour cream. Now I can’t get them out of my mind and want some…daily! So yes upon our return trip to Chicago, this place is on the list for some potato pancakes.
I went boring style with scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon. Okay the bacon wasn’t boring. It was the most delicious bacon I’ve ever tasted here in the states and that’s saying a lot.
The hub unit went for the Classic Eggs Benedict. Underneath that sinful hollandaise sauce was canadian bacon and poached eggs. He made more grunting noises eating that meal than certain people make on certain television shows. That’s all we are going to say about that – HAHAHAH
So I gotta ask – what was your favorite meal/picture?
February 22nd is National Margarita Day. I absolutely have to report about this day – it’s a must!
It doesn’t matter what kind of Margarita you partake in. Bacons mom likes a Habanero Margarita. She says it’s cool and refreshing and then has a slight heat when swallowing. Yep that sounds like Bacons mom. Sweet and hot. Chitter Chatter. Don’t tell the oinker I said that.
Oh sweet friends – welcome back to another edition of Travels in the South. Today we bring you some entertainment. While Fozziemom and Fozziedad were visiting, all decided to go to Tybee Island, Georgia. Once there, they were hungry and thirsty so went across the street to one of mom/dad’s favorite restaurants called Bernies.
Last week, on this post here – I showed you some of the food that they had at the restaurant – strips of bread and beer cheese and buffalo shrimp. Who could ask for anything more? Well these four would ask for something more – snorts with piggy laughter.
You see, Bernies sells an alcoholic concoction that they call Jell-O shots. Not just any Jell-O shots but Jell-O shots in different flavors and topped with Pop Rocks. Yep Pop Rocks – you know the little candies that pop in your mouth and was the roar years and years ago. Well mom thought hey ya’ll, let’s do some Jell-O shots. And everyone was like sure why not we’ve never had any before. So the table of Jell-O virgins had shots all around all in different flavors.
You take a little stirring stick and break the Jell-O from the sides and then gulp in down in one or two swallows. At the time of swallowing, you have the magical Pop Rocks popping in your mouth. Well one Jell-O shot led to several Jell-O shots and the table was feeling great.
So great was the Jell-O shots that even Bashful had to get into the action. And we all know that rock likes his alcohol for sure! So everyone left the restaurant in good spirits and walked back across the street to their hotel. Now last week, I hinted at something extra that my mom did with her circus wig. So now, I’m going to tell you what she did. Come closer.
Everyone went to their rooms and it was decided that they would change into swimsuits to go to the pool, which was right across their rooms. So mom changes into her swimsuit and giggles like a school girl in the bathroom. She comes out with her robe and tells daddy what she did. Daddy falls across the bed he is laughing so hard. Mom then goes over to the joining door to Fozziemom’s room and knocks. Fozziemom answers and she tells Fozziemom that she needs her opinion in something. Fozziemom was so quick to say sure what do you have. Mom then opens up her robe showing her bathing suit. And let’s just say mom put that wig ‘down under’. She then proceeded to ask Fozziemom if she thought mom needed to shave before going to the pool. Honest truth. That shows you how whacked my mom is. Snorts with piggy laughter.
Dear Bacon – I’m getting too old to be the party dog in the crowd. My friends are trying to have an intervention with me and took this picture. I really didn’t think I had gotten that bad but pictures don’t lie, right? Between the beer and the shots of tequila, I was out for the night. I guess it’s time for me to reach out for help. What do you suggest? Signed Boozer
Dear Boozer – You are right my little friend. Admission is the first step and you have taken that step in the right direction. There are group meetings that you can attend in your area with AAA (Anipal Alcoholic Anonymous). Make that phone call my friend and good luck with your recovery.
Dear Bacon – The big thing right now is to Netflix and chill. I’m all for it. This is me watching my favorite movie Willard. If you haven’t seen it, you must watch it. It’s amazing. And of course no movie is perfect without the snack of some cheese. What’s your favorite movie to chill? Signed Will Jr
Dear Will Jr – Well my friend. I looked up your movie. It is what shall I say intriguing for sure. My favorite movie lately is My Brother the Pig. This is also an amazing movie. And I like to watch it with snacks as well – my favorite is popcorn. You keep chilling little guy!
Dear Bacon – Cheap labor. That’s what I call this. Our human has a lawn service and dude he puts us to work for kibbles. We all have our assigned duties from leaf blower, raking and working the riding lawn mower. It’s unheard of but it does make for some interesting looks when the humans drive by. I’m hoping that one of the neighborhood ladies will take notice of our skills. What do you think – we got a chance? Signed Canine Lawn Care
Dear Canine Lawn Care – Hey, if you were in my hood, I would definitely hire you for sure my friends. However you get the job done, that’s key in my book. And once the ladies notice your working skills and the kibbles that you are bringing in, they will have to take numbers at your front door. Be safe!
Dear Bacon – Look dude, it was a spider on the ground. I don’t do spiders. Nope, not at all. And it was gigantic. There was no way I was staying on the ground with that monster. And those humans – they just walked around it like it was nothing. They are the strangest people. You afraid of those creepy crawlers too, right? Signed Spastic
Dear Spastic – Let me get this right. You are afraid of spiders but not height. That’s amazing. And what’s more amazing is that the humans are just walking by without a care not even paying you any attention. WOW. Too bad you can’t act like a bird and drop a little something if you know what I mean – snorts with piggy laughter. I do understand your arachnophobia. I myself don’t like the little pests with all of those legs either. No one blames you for that. Just be careful getting down off that limb okay bro.
Dear Bacon – Look at me – I’m a turtle. Barks! Okay maybe not a turtle. Maybe a cute little pooch. Yep that’s who I am – a cute little pooch. My human is always dressing me up different ways. I say go for it because they always give me great treats in return. Do your humans make you do anything stupid for treats? Signed Michaelangelo
Dear Michaelangelo – Once my mom put me near a carton of eggs and took my picture. She said I was the bacon and eggs in its original form. I don’t get it but mom/dad got a great laugh out of it. And like you as well – I got great treats. So hey, if it doesn’t hurt us then I say wear it with pride.
Remember my friends – Dear Bacon can’t happen without *you*. Please remember to email me your letters and pictures ❤
Every Wednesday for the month of February, I’m going to bring you a travel story of a trip to Israel that my aunt went on during the Christmas holidays. This was indeed a once in a lifetime kind of trip full of great scenery, history and wonderful food and people. I’ve looked over my aunt’s pictures and I can tell you in one word a description of them – AMAZING! I hope you enjoy us every week this month so that we may all relive her travels.
A trip to Israel? Seriously? Do I have to scream YES?! Plans to be made – passports to be ordered. What do I pack? What will the food be like? The people? Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. First things first, travel arrangements. Everything was planned months in advance.
Then the big day came – WOW! I’m so excited. I rushed around the house doing final packing and out the door to the airport I was. I was happily counting down the hours until touch down in the old country. I get to the airport for the first part of my trip which is to fly in to Detroit for my connecting flight to Paris. However, this is where I met my first obstacle. My flight to Detroit was delayed due to damage the plane took on while in flight. Bummer. But safety first, right? So they put us up in a hotel overnight with food vouchers. Who can say no to that, right? It was part of our adventure.
The next day, we did it all over again and was able to get on the plane for Detroit. This flight took us a little over an hour. Once in Detroit, we then boarded our connecting flight to Paris – the land of love. This time we would be in the sky for almost 8 hours. And who says that airplane food is bad – especially served with free wine 🙂
Airplane food – pastas, lentil salad
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Finally we touched down in Paris where we would have a six hour layover. Paris has lots of emphasis on style, perfume, alcohol shops and lots of smoking areas – thank goodness. Since our layover was only six hours, we decided to check out the airport and what it had to offer. Chocolates for one thing – yum! The Paris Airport has a Fauchon shop which is known for their macarons. Also at the airport, the have cheese and wine – who would have thought that huh? It just makes you want to pull up and nibble on some for a while.
Below is a picture of the ‘smoking rooms’ at the Paris Airport. Crowded huh? Also below is a picture of a coffee shop. Coffee in Paris is different than in the States, not only by taste but size. In Paris, the largest cup size that is offered is smaller than a Starbucks tall. What a difference!
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Finally, it was time to board the plane for our final connecting flight to Tel Aviv which would take us over 5 hours. Again, with free wine and great food – we were set for the destination of our travels. Please join us next Wednesday for more in my travels to Israel.
Dear Bacon – No. That’s right No. Our doorbell rung in the middle of the day. We weren’t expecting anyone so mom looked out the peep hole. She didn’t see anyone. We all sat back down and again the doorbell rung once again. Mom went to the door, looked out the peep hole and nothing. So she opened the door… of course keeping the security chain on the door. Then mom squealed – I’m sure she squealed louder than you. This is what she saw. What in the world? He wanted to borrow a cup of chicken – as if. Mom told him that she wasn’t the local Kroger and to take a hike. Have you ever had guests like this wanting to borrow food? Signed Uninvited Guests
Dear Uninvited Guests – Oh dear piggy heavens have mercy! Now we all believe in neighborly hospitality here at the Hotel Thompson. Journalist Rocky the Squirrel often knocks on our back door asking for a cup of nuts. And once, the neighbor asked to borrow a cup of milk. But *never* have we had such a guest wanting a cup of chicken. Did your friend leave? I mean who you goin’ to call in this circumstance? Be safe my friend – and keep that door LOCKED.
Dear Bacon – I scored BIG time for Christmas. I asked Jolly St. Nick for a cool pair of bunny slippers. And let me tell you something, he delivered!! I am jumping all over my crib in bun-bun delight. Aren’t they the cutest things you have ever seen my friend? Signed Bunny Times Two
Dear Bunny Times Two – You are *almost* right my sweet dear friend. Those slippers are *almost* as cute as you. I think you are pretty darn cute to begin with and YOU make those slippers even cuter. Wear them with pride and stay warm my little friend!
Dear Bacon – I’m sorry. I couldn’t wait and had to go. And I hear my mom tell my dad all of the time, “Better out than in.” I think this is what she was meaning. I’m sorry. But what better way says I’m sorry than to leave my poo in a heart shape, right? Surely mom wouldn’t be upset over that on your new rug… you know of course add in my pleading don’t-be-made look. What do you think? Signed You Gotta Go – You Gotta Go
Dear You Gotta Go – Well dear, my mom says there is no way she would be mad if I made that mistake and left something in a heart shape. Like you said, sometimes crap happens. Keep being cute and give mom extra snuggles today – she will forgive you.
Dear Bacon – You see, we got new neighbors over the weekend. We heard that she’s a cute little poodle. We were just trying to take a peak and see. That’s when our master caught us. Can you say busted? Signed Caught in the Act
Dear Caught in the Act – One question my friends. Did you see her? Was it worth it? Why have you not gone over with some biscuits and welcomed her to the hood. I think that would be a grand gesture from the both of you. You know, meet her first before anyone else does. Let me know how it works.
Dear Bacon – No one and I mean no one will ever be this cool. How cool? Me a mere lizard standing on some good stuff in a posture that just screams, “I’m the lacertilia!” Ha! Now, I need to pour me another and get this party started! Signed Fred
Dear Fred – Well I must say you do know how to party my friend. And well I have to admit. I did have to look up the word lacertilia to see what it meant – snorts with piggy laughter. You are one of few words. Loved it my friend. Now remember something important. Don’t drink and drive. Stay home to party and keep it at home. Have a great time and oh – don’t forget my invitation. But I’ll take some koolaid on ice – no alcohol in mine okay.
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REMEMBER my friends. Dear Bacon can’t happen without YOU. Please remember to keep sending me your letters and pictures via my email.
So mom/dad’s first destination was for dinner at a place called Pappasito’s Cantina located in Marietta, Georgia. They had been here once before a very long time ago and absolutely loved it. They talk about it all of the time so I thought it would bring back some wonderful memories for them to reminisce over.
This is a picture of mom/dad once they got sat at one of the tables. The wait staff is wonderful and so very friendly. They offered to take this picture for mom/dad for their anniversary album. It looks like they are happy with my dining decision, you think?
One of mom’s favorite drinks at the moment is anything with mango. She told the waiter that she wanted something mango, frozen and delicious. He brought back this delightfully frozen concoction. Mommy said it was one of the bestest drinks that she has *ever* had. It had an ultimate mango taste to it – which is something you usually don’t find flavor wise when you order a mango drink. Sometimes you just can’t taste what you order, you know? But this was a Mango Margarita and was right up mom’s alley saying it was awesome. And it was garnished with chunks of strawberries and mango. How lovely huh? Even daddy drunk some and he even loved it too.
During this time while they were enjoying the drinks, they also enjoyed this appetizer with nacho chips. Score one for the piggy because I had a coupon for mom/dad for this free appetizer – a $11.00 value – snorts. They choose a is yellow cheese dip garnished with jalapeno’s, tomatoes, onions and ground beef.
Now both mom/dad totally flipped over these cheese dip. It was spicy but yet not so much that you couldn’t enjoy it. It did have heat though and both mom/dad said that it opened up their sinuses – snorts.
And daddy totally LOVED the nacho chips. They were thin with just enough salt with the heat of the cheese dip and delicious! He couldn’t stay out of the bag and from what mom said, I don’t blame him. I love a crispy hot chip myself!
Then angels started to sing and mom/dad knew their main course have floated to their table from the kitchen. Oh my piggy heaven above! Talk about hog heaven indeed. Let me break it down for you because my mouth was so watering when mommy showed me the pictures. I just wanted to lick the screen so bad!
They ordered filet mignon and Jumbo Shrimp fajitas. It came with rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo and guacamole. Just look at all of that food! Now the shrimp that you see to the left, that is Pappasitos famous shrimp brochette. The shrimp it mesquite-grilled and then stuffed with cheese & fresh jalapenos and if that wasn’t enough – they wrap it with bacon. What bacon?! I can give mom/dad a bone on this one since it was a special occasion. The sauce is a avocado lime butter. Mom said it was heavenly! The dinner also came with fresh flour tortillas. Mom and dad ate to their delight. Daddy told me that there was more groaning going on at the table than what he has heard in such a long time… I’m not sure what that meant.
Can you believe that there was room for an anniversary dessert? There was. And I admit it that I was shocked because mom/dad said they couldn’t finish it all. Amateurs!
They order Cajetas which is coconut pecan crusted vanilla ice cream that was drizzled with chocolate sauce and served with sopapillas – those big puffy things. And do you see the Honey Bear in the picture to the right. He also came served with the dessert so they could pour honey over whatever they wanted to. I asked daddy if Mr. Honey Bear traveled with them to the second destination but he refrained from answering me saying something about me being to young to ask that kind of question. This dessert was as wonderful as the appetizer and meal. Mom said she hasn’t eaten this well in some time and whatever weight she has lost lately probably found it’s way back to her butt and hips – snorts.
So now I leave you with video 2 – enjoy my friends. P.S. Come back Wednesday for more information on the anniversary kidnapping – there is more that you don’t want to miss!
Miniature pot bellied pig and friends - Bacon, Houdini, Hemi and all of the Rock Clan with Journalist Rocky the Squirrel all out looking for adventures from the Hotel Thompson.
I know you can’t tell from this picture, but I’m the one that runs this house. Yep, that’s right. All three pounds of fur reaching up from the pooch – I’m the one in charge here. What? You thought it was the barky thing? Really? What would give you that idea? Signed Fluffy
her circus wig. So now, I’m going to tell you what she did. Come closer.
door to the airport I was. I was happily counting down the hours until touch down in the old country. I get to the airport for the first part of my trip which is to fly in to Detroit for my connecting flight to Paris. However, this is where I met my first obstacle. My flight to Detroit was delayed due to damage the plane took on while in flight. Bummer. But safety first, right? So they put us up in a hotel overnight with food vouchers. Who can say no to that, right? It was part of our adventure.
Dear Bacon – I’m sorry. I couldn’t wait and had to go. And I hear my mom tell my dad all of the time, “Better out than in.” I think this is what she was meaning. I’m sorry. But what better way says I’m sorry than to leave my poo in a heart shape, right? Surely mom wouldn’t be upset over that on your new rug… you know of course add in my pleading don’t-be-made look. What do you think? Signed You Gotta Go – You Gotta Go
One of mom’s favorite drinks at the moment is anything with mango. She told the waiter that she wanted something mango, frozen and delicious. He brought back this delightfully frozen concoction. Mommy said it was one of the bestest drinks that she has *ever* had. It had an ultimate mango taste to it – which is something you usually don’t find flavor wise when you order a mango drink. Sometimes you just can’t taste what you order, you know? But this was a Mango Margarita and was right up mom’s alley saying it was awesome. And it was garnished with chunks of strawberries and mango. How lovely huh? Even daddy drunk some and he even loved it too.
During this time while they were enjoying the drinks, they also enjoyed this appetizer with nacho chips. Score one for the piggy because I had a coupon for mom/dad for this free appetizer – a $11.00 value – snorts. They choose a is yellow cheese dip garnished with jalapeno’s, tomatoes, onions and ground beef.
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