Now friends – this is a holiday that we can ALL be involved in and celebrate. Today is Wiggle Your Toes Day. But let us not forget the ones that have paws or hooves. So we shall change it just a bit to include ALL.
For humans, they cramp their toes into sneakers or Lord forbid heels all day. Can you imagine that my fellow anipals? Thankfully, us anipals are smarter than the average human. We let our paws and hooves be free to wiggle everywhere all day long. In the grass, in the water, in the sand – it doesn’t matter where.
And did you know that all toes are different in come in different sizes and shapes. Some humans have less toes and some have more. Some of us anipals even have webbed paws or toes. All of us different. But one thing is sure – We are *all* unique.
Do you smell that? It’s been an entire year since I’ve last smelled nature like that. It’s finally SPRING!!
It’s time for the flowers to bloom. It’s time for the anipals to start coming back out in the backyard and playing – I can’t wait to see my rabbits again. It’s time for me to come out of hibernation and start being more active. And you know what that means – driving mom and dad crazy with my antics at the Hotel Thompson – snort.
Spring is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is better and not so cold. It’s time to start getting out and going fishing. Okay – I know. I gotta get outside into nature before I can start enjoying the outdoor life. It’s a big backyard and it’s fenced in here at the Hotel Thompson. I could actually go out there and play with the bunnies. But first, maybe I need to get some boots. I don’t want to step into nature or anything.
Mom says with Spring comes Spring cleaning – that part I don’t like so much. Especially when she said I had to help. But hey, I’m more active now so I’ll give it a shot.
This morning after my breakfast of piggy chow and Cheerios I was reading the newspaper… You know catching up on the current events. While reading the paper, I had a cup of coffee that looked kind of like this. That started me thinking. Wouldn’t you love to go to your neighborhood coffee shop and order a cup of joe like this? Wouldn’t it make you smile? You would think of me, wouldn’t you? It takes a very talented barista to pull this off and make coffee look this good. Maybe Starbucks needs to add it to their menu. Mom would definitely order it.
Having this cup of coffee made me think of the different changes in the world. What if… Let me stop laughing… What if the roles were reversed and mommy stayed at home and I went to her worky place? I think being a pig I could fit right into the mix. It might work. Let’s really think about it shall we.
Mommys computer has dual monitors. I’m not sure what that actually means but it sounds exciting. Mom says she types a lot all day long and plays with numbers. Now I can’t type the 100 plus words a minute that she does cause you know she has 10 fingers and I only have 2 hooves but I can try. And playing with numbers, well I’m not so good at that but it should be interesting in payroll and monthly STATs that she does. Ok well maybe going to work wouldn’t be a good idea.
Then I started thinking about the animal store called Petco. Have you been there? They have a cat and dog buffet bar that the humans can fix for them. Petco, I have a complaint with that. Why can’t you make a piggy buffet bar? Just saying.
Dear Bacon – I’m a Himalayan Marmot. I like to hang out at high elevations. It helps me to destress and meditate. I find a happy spot on some rocks, look over my kingdom and focus on being a better marmot. What makes you feel good little man? Signed Deep Thoughts
Dear Deep Thoughts – You already have me in deep thoughts with that picture my friend. I myself don’t like the higher elevations or looking over anything with that height. I think I would panic. I do however try to meditate in my room after my dinner. I focus on happy things over my kingdom at the Hotel Thompson.
Dear Bacon – There is nothing like laying around after a good meal. I like to put on my little sweater to keep me warm. Do you wear clothes? Signed Petite Sweets
Dear Petite Sweets – That is a real look there my friend. You do look like your ‘full’. And, I do like the sweater. I’m not much of a sweater person myself. I do wear t-shirts though. Mom has a couple of pictures. I’ll have to find them and post them later.
Dear Bacon – You know that happy feeling you get when the human loves on you, you’re tired from playing and things are right in life? I have here. Can you tell? Signed Happy Pooch
Dear Happy Pooch – I would have never guessed you were happy in that picture my friend – snort. I think it’s the grin that gives it away. It looks like you ate the mailman or something and got away with it. Stay happy my fellow four legged friend.
Dear Bacon – Be honest with me my friend. Are my ears big? I kind of have a complex with them. They worry me. The humans don’t say anything but they look at me with that pitiful look in their eyes like something is wrong. What do you think, be honest. Signed Tiny
Dear Tiny – I’m a firm believer in loving what God gave you. God gave me a pot belly. It’s there. I can’t help it. The only thing I can do is love what I got. When you are happy with yourself – you will be happy pooch. It shouldn’t matter what others think. Make the best of what God gave you and go with it. I know I am! Hogs and kisses my little buddy.
Dear Bacon – I need some help. I experience a lot of road rage when I’m driving these days. Any suggestions? Signed Mad Cat
Dear Mad Cat – First of all let’s just start with, what the heck are you thinking? Step away from the back of the wheel. That might be the problem in itself. You should not be driving my furry little animal. Leave that crazy behavior to the humans.
Step away!
Dear Bacon – Just to show you, you’re not the only little four legged animal to be surfing the net. I’m forever doing it myself while the missus sits on the couch behind me watching television. Man, we can learn a lot from that internet, can’t we? Signed Dog in Charge
Dear Dog in Charge – You got that right my friend. The internet is huge. Some of the things I find are unreal! I’m glad to see you computer savvy. I may have to get you to write an article for my blog!
Dear Bacon – The humans – they are so funny… well they think they are. The master put this watermelon on my head and then called me a melon head. I don’t get it. Do you? Signed Melon Head
Dear Melon Head – I don’t get the saying but I do get the watermelon. I love me some watermelon. They can put it on my little head but it won’t stay there that long. I will eat that watermelon rind in about 3 minutes flat!
Yum – Yum!
Dear Bacon – As you know, when we find that comfy spot – we go for it. This is how the master found me. But I was good. Really, I was. Signed Contortionist Pooch
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Dear Contortionist Pooch – WOW – that is quite the pretzel sleep look you got going there. I’m all about getting into that one position that makes the Sandman come but that takes the top spot. I don’t really have that kind of flexibility with you know my pot belly and everything.
You actually might have a career in the circus with the way that you can bend. It kind of makes me hurt just looking at that position.
Dear Bacon – You know how they say people wear their hearts on their sleeves? Well, I wear mine on my hind quarters. What do you think? Signed Love
Dear Love – I have to admit I snorted and giggled. That was funny my friend. That is quite the birthmark you have there. I think it’s kind of cute. I like it my friend! Wear it with pride.
This is me friends from last weekend. I was worn out. Not from running, playing or chasing Hemi or Bacon. Nope not anything fun at all. I had just gotten back home from the three lettered bad place – V.E.T. Before I go further, let me discuss something with you humans. Us anipals know how to spell. You don’t have to spell V.E.T. We know that is the place that we all despise. I mean really. Buy us a drink first. Get to know us if you will before you violate our captains quarters. I’m just saying and I think I speak for everyone on that private matter. So on this date, I was visiting our vet for my yearly shots. How those yearly shots get here so fast! Being a Yorkshire Terrier, I can admit that our breed is a little… how should I say it….nervous about these things. Yeah, that’s the perfect word. So before I get my shots and the doctor feels me up, the staff usually gives me a little Benadryl to cut the edge to calm my inner Yorkie down. So there I was one shot of Benadryl in my rump and I am chilling in my dad’s arms. And might I add, I didn’t bark, whimper and growl at that shot. I was a good boy. So there I am chilling and the lady doctor finally comes in. Mom/dad and the doctor are talking and the doctor tells daddy she is going to take me away from him for a couple of moments. Now comes the good part. As the doctor reaches out to get me, daddy barks and growls at her! Seriously – the dude growled and barked!! Rolls with puppy laughter. For an older lady, the doctor sure did jump pretty high. I was greatly impressed. Of course mom fussed at daddy. I just laughed and got excited for a few minutes…. that is until I saw the doctor going towards my captains quarters. I ended up getting two more shots – again with no barking, growling or whimpering. I was a good pooch mom said. So good that I got to go by the pet store on the way home to pick out a new toy. Daddy on the other hand didn’t get a toy because of his growling/barking.
Dear Bacon – Who says that the grown ups get to have all of the fun in this world? I asked for a little game system and guess what? I got one! AND it wasn’t even my birthday or Christmas. My humans got it “Just Because”. I love that day. Have you ever had a “Just Because” day? Signed Hammy
Dear Hammy – I think a “Just Because” day is most excellent to celebrate. Sometimes mom treats all of us anipals here at the Hotel Thompson to that kind of day. You know – Just Because they love us. Those are awesome reminders of their love for us. Maybe we should do a “Just Because” thing for them too. If you come up with some ideas, let me know and I’ll be sure to share.
Dear Bacon – Nope. Not going to happen. No way. I am not getting in the water. Please make it go away. Suggestions – can you help me out? Signed Stuck in a Corner
Dear Stuck in a Corner – Sometimes one just has to do what one has to do my friend. Sometimes all of the licking and cleaning in the world can’t get cleaned what water and bubbles can. I was once like you – didn’t want to be near the water. Then I found out how much fun it can be. I say let the humans have their way. Before you say no in defiance, let me explain. After bath time, you usually get extra treats and perhaps something special for dinner. You just have to. It’s an unwritten rule in the anipal kingdom. If it doesn’t happen, then you can torture your human in other ways. Just sayin’.
Dear Bacon – I have a sick human. Really I do. Let me tell you what these balloons are and then you can decide. I’m a turtle. Sometimes my human can’t find me. Therefore, he ties these balloons around my shell to always know where I am. Told you – shakes head. He’s sick. Signed Humiliated
Dear Humiliated – You know my friend that’s kind of genius. Really. Your human always knows where you are so he knows where to feed you. And hey, did you ever see the movie “UP”? Maybe you can take flight with enough air in those balloons. Happy sailing and do buckle up.
Dear Bacon – Help us please. The humans locked us up in the bathroom while they went somewhere. When they got back home, they were upset over the room. I don’t get it. They set the room up with lots of things for us to play. Why would they be upset? Signed Kitty Troubles
Dear Kitty Troubles – Snorts my friends. I’ll tell you a secret. Those silly humans LOVE that white stuff A LOT! They go beserk when they don’t have it in their scratch box and if we play with it here – shivers. I say push everything in the corner. Just leave one happy mess for your humans next time. And don’t play with the priceless white stuff.
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Dear Bacon – My human went all teary eyed and off the edge when I got out of the box. I don’t get it. Why is she making such a big deal? I went pee. Do you see this look on my face? I mean she went over the edge with oohh and aahhh. Signed Mystified
Dear Mystified – I have to admit it, that’s adorable. No really. Not the look on your face. Look in your scratch box. Your ‘pee’ looks like a shape of a heart. That’s what happened my friend. You got your human right in the heart. They always cry when they see hearts. It’s cute. I’ll have to remember that the next time I take a wizzy. I wonder if I can make a heart? Happy tinkling!
Dear Bacon – I have a slight problem here. I’m always being watched. Always. It’s like I get no peace or alone time. What can I do? He’s watching me now, isn’t he? Signed Helpless
Dear Helpless – WOW! He is watching you right this instance. What is he writing a book – are you chapter 3? The dude needs to leave you alone. You need to fix this now. Perhaps the next time he is in the other room, maybe you need to shut the door. Or persuade him into a closet. You know, something along those lines. Sshheessh – a purr thing has to have their alone time. Good luck my friend.
Dear Bacon – With the cold weather coming, I have to use anything to keep my head warm. They say if the head is warm, your entire body is warm. I think this is doing the trick. I found it in the miniature human’s room. What do you think? Signed Cat Heater
Dear Cat Heater – My friend. I think you might want to rethink that head warmer. Tell me it’s new and not slightly used too okay. You see, that is not a head warmer. That is one of the miniature humans butt warmers. I’ve seen them. What happens in them is not pretty. Not pretty at all. Although it does have a certain appeal as apparel, I’m afraid the other purr things in the hood might just laugh you out of the neighborhood and not let you play in their kitty games. I’m just sayin’.
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Dear Bacon – Life is not fair. Halloween only comes but once a year and I am so very glad. Can you believe that my humans dressed me up like a poop factory for the big day? I’m so humiliated. Why couldn’t they dress up the small human that cries all of the time like this? Why me? I mean my poop is no more than the humans. Really. Please help me. Signed Poop Factory
Dear Poop Factory – I have to admit my friend that the costume is very original. I saw a lot of costumes on the big night but I think yours might be the icing on the cake. I say wear it with pride. I know it’s humiliating. But I assure you that Christmas is just around the corner. You know what needs to be done to the Christmas tree. You know just as a token of your appreciate for this outfit. Snorts.
Dear Bacon – Where there’s a bag, you know a cat is there to play. My buddy snapped this picture of me while I was playing pop goes the kitty in the bag. Talk about perfect timing huh? I think my abs look better than your pot belly. What do you think? Signed Abercrombie Cat
Dear Abercrombie Cat – OMP (Oh my pig). That is hilarious. This picture is so priceless that I’m going to let the shot of my physique just go right on by. I say bravo to you and your brother for the perfect picture taking. I think this needs to go viral, perhaps be in a Cats of 2015 calendar or a Christmas card. Maybe even sneak on your parents Facebook account and post this picture. Great job my friends. Now, I’m off to look for me an equally charming shopping bag. I wonder if they have one with James Bond somewhere here in the Hotel Thompson.
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Dear Bacon – For some reason, I think there is an impersonator here in the room with me. I woke up from one of my many naps this morning, waddled into the living room and found HIM. HIM is not talking, not purring and not moving. I think he’s trying to wait for me to turn my back. I just know he is. What do you think? Signed Chucky
Dear Chucky – Oh my! I think you need to be careful there little guy. It looks like HIM is preparing to pounce on you. That could be really dangerous. I can only imagine what kind of damage he could do to you. Shivers. Thank goodness HIM is not here. Be careful. Maybe never turn your back to him. That’s it. Be vigilant!
Sometimes you find yourself between a rock and a hard place and sometimes it’s just between two trees. It’s all about balance in collecting these nuts for the winter time. You do anything like this? Signed Limber
Dear Limber,
That is some balancing act my friend. I’m amazed at your technique. I once saw a human nephew do this between the door jams in my bedroom. He climbed right up using his feet like you did. Amazing… simply amazing. I myself do not have this talent due to my ‘amazing’ pot belly – snorts.
Dear Bacon,
You know the old song, “Who let the dogs out? – bark bark” Well, we’re tired of it. It’s not always all about the dogs. It’s about other anipals too. So me and Red are trying to start a new song, “Who let the pigs out – snort snort – Who let the cats out – meow meow”. It’s kind of catchy. What do you think? Signed Red and Socks
Dear Red and Socks,
I’m all in! I like it. It’s very catchy. I think I’ll start singing it now my friends – snort snort – meow meow.
Dear Bacon,
The humans don’t get it. This is MY remote. It’s my turn for the television show that we are going to watch. Do you have to fight for control too? Signed Scamp
Dear Scamp,
AAWW – you need your time with the Animal Planet too my friend! We had a battle of the wills when mom/dad adopted me. Hey, I have my own tastes in shows and they do too. In order to keep peace at the Hotel Thompson, they set me up with my very own television and remote in my bedroom. Hey – now I’m in heaven!… except when they put my remote on top shelf of the book case. That’s just mean. Maybe ask your humans for your own set up. You never know until you ask.
Dear Bacon,
You ever have one of those days that the only thing possibly left to do is make a face? I find that it relieves a lot of stress in my life. If you haven’t tried it, do. It may make a difference. Let me know what you find out. Signed Puss in Boots
Dear Puss in Boots,
I have to snort on that look on your face. That is quite humorous. Personally, I have not tried it although I have seen such looks on my mom’s face from time to time. I think she may be a firm believer in your stress reducing technique. I’m off to watch myself in the mirror now to see what I look like. Thanks for the tip pal!
Dear Bacon,
Did you mention food? Me and my bro’s are so there. Just let us know when/where. Signed Husky Gang
Dear Husky Gang,
Whoa – hold back my friends. No mention of food here whatsoever. Nothing to see. I do enjoy your healthy appetite and thrust for life. Ya’ll make such a cute picture together. And from that picture, I pick up quickly that you are the leader of your gang – snorts. Stay alert my friend. You’ll be the first to know if food is on the table here at the Bacon Casa.
My human thought she would bring me to work today. As you can tell, neither one of us got a lot of work done. Well, my mom didn’t. I did because her desk was the most frequented visited cubicle that day. I wonder why? Signed Shrimp
Dear Shrimp,
Smiles and wipes piggy eyes. Aren’t you just the most adorable, cutest little thing I’ve seen in a while. I just want to rub that little belly of yours. You must have really been tired little guy. Maybe you should do more visits to work with mommy. I think in no time you would have all of her co-workers wrapped around your little paws!
Dear Bacon,
I know we are suppose to be enemies but we’re not. We are buds. He watches my back and I watch his. We have the most interesting conversations at our house. Why can’t we all just get along in the world like us? Signed Tom and Jerry
Dear Tom and Jerry,
Ya’ll have a great point. We *should* all just get along in this world. There shouldn’t be anything saying that we can’t because of one thing or another. Ya’ll are setting the best example – keep up the great work my friends!
Dear Bacon,
I was this close to freedom before they caught me and put me back in lockdown. I could taste freedom and it tasted pretty darn good. Any suggestions for next time? Signed Stretch
Dear Stretch,
I have to laugh buddy. They say your kind is slow and not full of spunk but I think *they* are wrong. You show the tenacity in making the ‘great escape’. You were so close – how you got that far up on the fence is beyond me but way to go my friend. Next time though, might I suggest just watching out for the gate to open. It might be a safer way for your taste of freedom.
Dear Bacon,
What? Haven’t you ever seen a bird wearing a hoodie before? It gets cold. I don’t have a ‘fur coat’ like you do. My feathers only provide so much for warmth. I think it’s a great idea. We should all have one, you think? Signed Fun Times
Dear Fun Times,
I think it’s great! You look warm, festive and ready to go meet the world in that hoodie. I say don’t worry about what anyone else might think. As long as you are warm and comfy, who cares!
Dear Bacon,
I need help. I know you have Bashful. Bashful is like a happening international traveling pet rock. My owner, he just keeps me in a cage and feeds me. I don’t get that life of first class traveling or anything. Any suggestions- can you help me out? Signed Bug
Dear Bug,
I am so sorry little guy. Your owner must not have gotten the parenting guide like I did with Bashful. You have to have exercise. Your owner needs to walk you or at least put a hamster wheel in your cage for exercise. Does he take you out for social time, watching television? Heck, if anything else, you need a friend. You give him my number, I’ll email it back to you. I’ll talk to him and see what we can come up with my friend.
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.
Dear Bacon – There is nothing like laying around after a good meal. I like to put on my little sweater to keep me warm. Do you wear clothes? Signed Petite Sweets
Dear Bacon – You know that happy feeling you get when the human loves on you, you’re tired from playing and things are right in life? I have here. Can you tell? Signed Happy Pooch
Dear Bacon – Be honest with me my friend. Are my ears big? I kind of have a complex with them. They worry me. The humans don’t say anything but they look at me with that pitiful look in their eyes like something is wrong. What do you think, be honest. Signed Tiny
Dear Bacon,
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