Who else thought this week would never end? I for one didn’t think it would. Mommy has been dragging all week saying she was tired. I can’t have that. I need mommy fully rested so she can have snuggle time with me. Is that so wrong? 🙂
August is here and hopefully all of this heat will be coming to an end soon. Mommy says if we can make it through August, then it’s down hill from there. I hope so because this little oinker is not very fond of the heat. Once it goes away, I may try to venture outside again. Right now – eeww – it’s too hot for anything but staying inside near the air conditioning.
Do you have any great plans this weekend? Mine is to help mommy clean house tomorrow and then hopefully we can have our snuggle time. I hope cleaning goes fast! She’s giving us all our honey do lists. I got my room again and laundry. That means I have to pull all of my dirty ‘stuff’ to the laundry room. I would complain but the rent is free here 🙂 Plus, I get perks… who doesn’t like perks, right?
Everyone have a great weekend and do something fun. XOXO – Bacon
Welcome my friends to our weekly issue of Journey with Friends. This is a time that we come together for support, for encouragement, for fellowship – all with one single goal in mind – to live better. Welcome to our journey to share our goals and our accomplishments and our disappointments and frustrations.
Together we can do this!
Sunday, April 23, 2017 -Where does the weekend go? It seems these days if you sneeze, the weekend is gone. Some days it doesn’t seem like The Weeknd is enough time to rest for sure. Miles Moved: 1.33
Monday, April 24, 2017 – It seems these days, Monday is my favorite day of the week. Why? Because coming off of the weekend, I really crave a great walk. It just seems to start my week in the right direction. Miles Moved: 2.57
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – Today marks three weeks since my car accident. For the most part, I feel almost normal. But there are times like today that I can move a certain way and the pain is so intense in my neck and sternum. The doctor said it was going to take 4-8 weeks and days like today feel like it will never go away. Miles Moved: 2.47
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 – Today I wasn’t able to exercise my normal way. Today was finally the day to get my car to the repair shop to fix it from the accident. The accident really didn’t do much damage to my Jeep but the bumper and passenger tail light had to be repaired. It’s nice to have these things finally fixed. So many obstacles I’ve had to jump through from this accident when I was minding my own business. I keep reminding myself that it could have been so much worse than what it was. I’m very thankful that it was minor and hopefully soon will be far behind me. Miles Moved: 2.43
Thursday, April 27, 2017 – I really needed my walk today to help out with stress. Do you know how you turn your back to a wave in the ocean and the waves will take you down? That’s how I feel at times at work when I take a day off. 🤣 Thank goodness I can walk some of that stress off and then come back to work ready to hit the work some more. Miles Moved: 3.16
Friday, April 28, 2017 – I have so much work to get done today, I didn’t walk. Plus I feel like I’m coming down with something. The hub unit has something earlier this week and I do believe he shared it with me. Bless his little heart. Miles Moved: 1.43
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – I don’t have to pull many weekends but today I decided to work to attempt to get caught up to the point that I don’t feel so stressed. I think I succeeded. After work, I took Jim to get pizza – maybe not the best choice for this way of eating but it was delicious. And the pizza joint had a singer. Great entertainment for sure tonight. I think we both needed a little fun. Miles Moved: 1.47
Thoughts for the week: Life is not a race. Life has its ups and downs – mountains and valleys as I like to refer them. Just because I have a down day, it doesn’t mean that I’ve failed at this way of eating. I’ve come a long way in retraining myself in not beating myself up – which is hard. The old me would think I’ve messed up so I’ll start again Monday. These days, I might have not eaten as clean as I liked so I rethink the rest of my meals that day. That’s the entire point – never give up. Keep on swimming or walking in my case 😀
Welcome my friends to our weekly issue of Journey with Friends. This is a time that we come together for support, for encouragement, for fellowship – all with one single goal in mind – to live better. Welcome to our journey to share our goals and our accomplishments and our disappointments and frustrations.
Together we can do this!
Sunday, April 16, 2017 – It’s been a tough past couple of weeks my friends. I’ll be honest in saying that I’ve been totally overwhelmed with getting my car straightened out and getting my body back to where it was before this awful ordeal. I have an appointment next Wednesday to get the car looked at one more time to see if they can finally get it fixed. And hopefully my body is at the point now that it will let me walk without feeling constant pain. Miles Moved: 0.44
Monday, April 17, 2017 – I’m starting it off slow but today was the first time I have walked for exercise in 12 days – it felt like a lifetime! I took it really slow and could feel towards the end of my 30 minutes that it was beginning to be a bit too much. I can honestly say that I’ve missed walking. I just feel so much better moving. Miles Moved: 2.53
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – What makes it worth walking? Getting high five’s from perfect strangers who have been watching you walk for months now – LOL. I was walking today and the offices across from us had a couple of guys outside. They came up to me and said they had been missing me and was glad to see I was back. Then they all gave me high fives. Now, they didn’t slow me down one bit. They walked and talked with me! How fabulous was that? Miles Moved: 2.46
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – The weather was perfect today – 70 degrees. Awesome – felt like walking near the beach since the rains are still in our area. What makes great upbeat walking? Upbeat music. I have 16 songs on my iPhone titled ‘workout’. When I walk, I hit the shuffle button that way every day is different. Out of the 16 songs, there are only TWO slow songs. When they come on, I can take my walk down a notch. But when the upbeat songs are playing, I’m hauling it on my path that I’ve created around my office building. Miles Moved: 2.29
Thursday, April 20, 2017 – It’s getting hot here in the south this week. By the time I get done walking, I’m a puddle. Definitely I will have to start bringing my gym bag to work next week. Miles Moved: 2.48
Friday, April 21, 2017 – Did extra time today on my walk. I’m definitely feeling so much better. I would probably say close to 100%. YAY! Thanks ya’ll so much for your kind thoughts during this awful time ❤ Miles Moved: 2.59
Saturday, April 22, 2017 – Today is Earth Day. I must get outside and enjoy Mother Nature today. And for working out today, I earned a cool badge on my exercise app on my i-watch/i-phone. Cool beans. It’s the little things that make me happy 🙂 Miles Moved: 2.54
Thoughts for the week: After the two weeks I’ve had with trying to recuperate, I needed some motivation. So I did some picture comparisons. I think that’s good – especially for times like now where you need to see where you are coming from. It’s not a race to see who gets there the fastest. It’s about getting more fit for life. That took me so long to figure out. I took it easy for the two weeks after the accident. I was beat up – purple, blue, swollen and bruised. For those two weeks, it seemed like my aches ached. I ache every day because of my RA so it’s nothing new for me to hurt. But those two weeks, I literally felt like I had been hit by a car… well I was hit by a car – LOL. Finally getting back to walking, it was like coming home this week. Slowly my body is adjusting. There is still some tightness in my sternum area but the swelling is finally going down. I can breathe now without feeling like an elephant is doing a tap down on my chest. So the bottom line – I’m back my friends. I wanted to share this picture with you. I still have a LONG ways to go but hey I’m here for the rest of my life ❤ Thanks for listening and your support sweet friends. HUGS TO YOU ALL!
Welcome my friends to our weekly issue of Journey with Friends. This is a time that we come together for support, for encouragement, for fellowship – all with one single goal in mind – to live better. Welcome to our journey to share our goals and our accomplishments and our disappointments and frustrations.
Together we can do this!
Sunday, April 9, 2017 – Okay the pain is not good. There seems to be something more wrong that what it should be. I made an appointment with my regular doctor for tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully I can get some answers. I hope. Miles Moved: 0.47
Monday, April 10, 2017 – Missed a couple of hours of work this afternoon and went back to the doctor. After many, MANY X-rays, poking and prodding, we are waiting for some results to come back. In the meantime, the doctor has changed some of the medicines originally prescribed to me. And with the whiplash, I have a wonderful new accessory in a neck brace. I feel like that is my cone of shame – poor dogs. I really feel for them now when they have to wear a neck cone. And no walking this week. The doctor also wants to get me into physical therapy when some swelling comes down in my chest. Miles Moved: 1.32
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 – Okay, note to self. Do not take a full pill of the new medicine when going to work. It threw me for a loop! I actually had to lay down during my lunch break I was so dizzy and sleepy. Felt much better afterwards. The pain is still intense and the swelling is harsh on my chest. I can breathe and feel the pain. The neck brace does help. By mid-afternoon, it is so hard to keep my head held up. With the neck brace, it helps. I’m trying to be nice to myself during this time and recuperate. I feel kind of useless though. I can’t lift anything or do too much right now. Miles Moved: 0.96
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – The doctor called me today and asked me to go for additional x-rays. NOTE to pain – you can go away any day now and you won’t be missed. I’m just saying 😦 Miles Moved: 1.16
Thursday, April 13, 2017 – Finally got some answers from the gazillion x-rays that have been taken. It’s going to take 6-8 weeks to heal. I have to take it easy but can finally start walking again Monday – slowly though. I can’t believe how much I have missed my walking. Maybe I am changing to the other side – LOL. Miles Moved: 0.87
Friday, April 14, 2017 – Finally the pain is starting to go down. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still there but I’m almost feeling human. Definitely I’ll try walking Monday. Miles Moved: 1.36
Saturday, April 15, 2017 – Crappers. I think there is more unseeing damage to the back of my Jeep. My back passenger tail light is not working nor the break light on that side. I’ll be calling the insurance company Monday. Joybells. Miles Moved: 1.06
Thoughts for the week: There are obstacles in life. I have experienced a mountain of one in the past two weeks. With the pain, meds and not being able to hardly move, I gained some weight back. I could be harsh on myself and give up. But you know what? I’m not a quitter. This is life and life happens. So what am I going to do? As my awesome mother-in-law would say, “Pull yourself up by your boot straps sweetie and hold on – it’s going to be a bumpy ride”! So by the time you read this on Monday, April 17, 2017 – I will be back STRONG! Thank you my friends for the emails and phone calls – they have really meant the world to me ❤
Welcome my friends to our weekly issue of Journey with Friends. This is a time that we come together for support, for encouragement, for fellowship – all with one single goal in mind – to live better. Welcome to our journey to share our goals and our accomplishments and our disappointments and frustrations.
Together we can do this!
Sunday, April 2, 2017 – I have to give a shout out today to my sister Tina. She ran the 2017 Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago today. What an awesome feat in itself! This is a picture of her at the end of the race. How appropriate for a beer after a Shamrock Shuffle, huh? She has already signed up for another race in July. Now give me a walking race – I might just try one! Congrats my sister!! ❤ Miles Moved: 1.45 miles
Monday, April 3, 2017 – I knew it was bound to happen. It’s raining outside this morning and we are in for storms all day. I’m going to have to walk Lucifer when I get home from work unless it stops for a bit outside. I hate changing my schedule up. I like doing the walking for lunch and not messing my evenings up. But we shall see how it goes. Miles Moved: 2.41
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 – Yay! I was able to walk yesterday as well as today in between the storms. Thank goodness for that. There’s just something so fulfilling to walk outside and actually see things. I love my treadmill but lately I can’t get enough of outside. Miles Moved: 2.95
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 – My friends, I’m down for the week. Last night I was involved in a car accident on the way home. I was stopped at a red light, when it turned green I took my foot off of the brake. Right about then, someone flew into the back of me. There wasn’t much damage to my Jeep – thank goodness. The car that hit me had a lot of front end damage. I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with whiplash. I’m on medicines and I’m home from work today. I was told to take it easy the rest of the week to give myself some time to heal. So, I’m not going to be walking the rest of the week. But never fear – next week I will be back! Miles Moved: 0.65
Thursday, April 6, 2017 – I hate not walking. I’m still having a lot of pain and now it seems it’s going down my back. Miles Moved: 1.02
Friday, April 7, 2017 – I never thought I would say it but I miss my walking. Miles Moved: 1.55
Saturday, April 8, 2017 – Okay something has to give soon. Tried going to the market but could not finish it. The pain gets so intense my body starts shaking. Then I take meds which make me nauseous and sleepy. I’m going back to the doctor Monday afternoon. I just don’t feel right. Miles Moved: 0.53
Thoughts for the week: never take life for granted. I’m really feeling low right now. 😫
Welcome my friends to our weekly issue of Journey with Friends. This is a time that we come together for support, for encouragement, for fellowship – all with one single goal in mind – to live better. Welcome to our journey to share our goals and our accomplishments and our disappointments and frustrations.
Together we can do this!
Sunday, March 26, 2017 – I still say they need to incorporate cleaning house/washing clothes with this activity on the i-Watch. LOL – I’m sure I get the ‘move’ points but still cleaning is exercise! Reaching up, under the beds, cleaning out potty trays, bending up/down for laundry and making beds. Oh my goodness – making a king sized bed should be in the Olympics. I tried to get everything done so I could get some ‘me’ time this evening. Me time is important to all of us. A happy mommy is a happy home. Miles Moved: 1.92
Monday, March 27, 2017 – With all of the cleaning I did yesterday, I’m a little sore. And I think my hip is trying to have a flare up. I really don’t have time for this pain. Some peeps have asked me if walking has helped my rheumatoid arthritis. With RA, it’s not a matter of are you in pain. It’s more like how bad is the pain today. The walking has helped some/hurt some. I try not to push myself too much but at times I know when I have. I have several different walking routes I’ve created for myself at work. Slow, Medium and Burn. I take whichever one my body feels that day. Miles Moved: 3.31
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 – Today’s walk was awesome. It was overcast outside (we had bad rains last night), the humidity wasn’t that bad and there was a slight wind like you would have at the beach. It was awesome. Unlike yesterday where it was just hot. I do hope my workout clothes come today in the mail. I really need to start changing for my walks. I’m sweating too much…. then again maybe that’s not sweat. Maybe that’s just my fat crying and saying goodbye? 🙂 Miles Moved: 2.37
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 – I can not find the stamina this week. I’m like dragging my butt every day to get up and go. I don’t think I’m coming down with anything. I think I’m looking forward to summer knowing that after summer September will be here – and I can’t wait for that adventure. But I walked today. Today is hill day. Shaking my head. I do hate those hills but my butt/legs love them. So hill day. In the end, I did hills SEVEN times in a thirty minute walk. I hurt but it’s a good hurt and not a hurt from RA. I can tell the difference by now – LOL. Miles Moved: 2.30
Thursday, March 30, 2017 – I did double time today. Me and the hub unit had a special dinner planned tonight. Knowing I’m going to indulge a bit, I worked twice as hard on my walk. I guess that’s the thinking of a person who is changing their mindset huh? I’ve turned into one of those peeps – hilarious. Miles Moved: 2.73
Friday, March 31, 2017 – I can *not* begin to tell you how much I did not want to walk today. The pollen count here in these parts is over 3,500 – we were all lined up this morning at the Hotel Thompson to take our allergy meds. Although I didn’t want to, I did my walk. And I’m glad. Some peeps stopped me that are on my route and asked me how much weight I’ve lost – they could tell. They encourage me to keep it up. They were so very nice. See, if I didn’t walk, I wouldn’t have gotten that compliment. Thank you Karma Gods. Miles Moved: 3.09
Saturday, April 1, 2017 – Errands and work today. How much fun can you have? Miles Moved: 1.62
Thoughts for the week: Goals. In talking with my sister, she shoots to move 12 miles a week. I was over achieving and trying to do 15. That 3 miles doesn’t seem like a big difference but it is. Therefore, I’m re-evaluating and going with a goal of 12 miles a week. Remember, this is something that we have to learn to do for the rest of our lives. I can live with that. Goals should be something that we can achieve but not so easy that we can snap our fingers and they are done. 12 miles a week is good. Just think – that could be 624.0 miles for the year. Not that my inner math geek is coming out or anything. Shaking head. Nope. It sure isn’t. Giggles.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted this but I think I should again. Mom and dad get a lot of questions about moi – a pig that lives in the Hotel Thompson. People think that we are dirty/messy and can’t believe it when I say I live inside full time and prefer my comforts such as air conditioning, heat and of course my sweet television.
Here are some questions that we get asked a lot. I thought we would answer some of them for you. Hope you enjoy these my friends 🙂
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(1) Do I smell? No. Did you know that pigs are actually clean animals. We are very careful that we do not mess where we sleep or eat. I have an entire room and my sleeping quarters are on the opposite side of my wizzy pad. Mom and dad keep up with cleaning my room on a regular basis and of course I help. So no, I nor my room smell.
(2) Do we sweat? Did you know that pigs don’t sweat? We are actually unable to do so. That’s why you see pigs on the outside waddling in mud or water to keep cool. I, myself, have air conditioning and heat inside. Mom and dad makes sure that the temperatures are good for me. Not too cold and not too warm. If I get cold, I will snuggle under blankets and hide.
(3) Do pigs dream? Of course we do. We dream much as humans do. Sometimes when I’m on the couch with mom, she touches and holds me. She can feel me jumping and dreaming. She says it cute.
(4) What do we ‘do’? Well, I’m much like any other animal. I love to sleep, I enjoy watching television and listening to music. I play chase with the purr things and mom. I chase balls and I love getting piggy massages. I like to be held and touched. I really love to sit on the couch with mom watching television after dinner. This is one of my favorite things in the world. Normal things that your dog probably likes to do. I do spend a lot of time in my bedroom on my toddler bed doing my thing – writing my blogs, researching my postings and taking care of my pet rocks.
(5) How do my parents know when its time to eat? This is a great and important question. We love to have a schedule. My internal clock is better than most clocks in the world. I know when it’s time to get up, eat or go to bed. Did you know that pigs have more than 20 vocalizations used in different situations? My mom and dad have learned some of mine. Just like when a baby cries and the mother ‘knows’ the cry, mom and dad know what my different sounds are for. Mom especially knows the “I’m hungry” call. LOL And you know, we don’t ‘pig out’ or eat like pigs as the old saying goes. We would rather enjoy our food. And no I don’t eat ‘slop’. I know there are some farm piggies that do but that’s a different breed. I eat lots of piggy chow, vegetables and fruits. I have to maintain my cute little figure! And there is a standing FIRM rule here at the Hotel Thompson. “No eating in front of the pig unless you plan on sharing with the pig.”
(6) Do you really know your name and are you that smart?Did you know that pigs learn their names within 3 days? When mom adopted me, she held me a lot, talked to me in her voice and said my name. This way, I knew who my mommy was. She also showed me where my wizzy pad was in my room and within 2 days, I was using it all of the time. I learned very quickly where the food came from in the kitchen. I even know where my piggy chow is kept. We are very smart creatures and have a great sense of direction!
(7) Are we hard to get along with? Well, this depends on a lot of factors. I’m an attention hog and yeah I can be a little pig headed at times when I don’t get my ways. I do have a tendency to test my boundaries but mom and dad (especially mom) sets me straight real quick. You know, just like regular kids do. I have my good days and bad days.
(8) Do I know any tricks? We are a very smart breed. I’m house trained. I know what it means to go to my feeding mat. I know what it means to go to bed. I know what it means to lay down or get snuggly. I know what it means to go potty. And I know what it means when mom tells me not to eat the purr things – LOL – just seeing if you were paying attention.
(9) Why is my tail straight? Did you know that regular pigs, you know the ones that stay outside on the farm, have curly tails. A true pot bellied pig has a straight tail that attaches high on the rump. That’s me. That’s how you can tail if its a cross breed pig or a miniature pot bellied pig.
(10) What’s our vision like? I like this question. Just like dad, I have very poor vision. You can’t look at me straight on and expect me to see you. My eyes are kind of on the side of my head and I can’t see things straight away. You will find me looking at you from the side. But although my vision may be poor, my smell and hearing are exceptional!
And the most important question of all – Do I get along with the other anipals here at the Hotel Thompson? Yes. We all know our pecking order here – Hemi, Me, Houdini and then Mouse Girl – snorts. Hemi let’s *everyone* know that he is the top cat and the alpha male. We all play together and when we are all out together, mom keeps full attention on us – that means no electronics like iPads or iPhones or cameras. It only takes one time not paying attention for an accident to happen. Although we all grew up together, a careful eye is key and mom is a firm believer in this. And although me and Hemi sometimes squabble with each other and him slapping my captains quarters with his big paw, if i’m feeling icky he is the first there to check on me… right behind mommy of course.
I hope some of these answered your questions about me. If you have anymore, you can always ask or send me an email at BaconThompson@gmail.com
There is *nothing* like starting your day off with receiving an award from a friend! This Friday the 13th is staring off fabulous for this little oinker. My tail is wagging so fast – mommy says that she can almost see me taking off from the speed of the wag – snorts – silly mommy.
This morning my friends (Basil, Buddy, Noah and Nacho) at http://hutchagoodlife.wordpress.com granted me the Sunshine Award. What a delightful award on this cold-fixing-to-rain-kind-of Friday. It’s really funny that they thought of another song when posting their award – “Ain’t no sunshine when she gone…” My first thoughts are:
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away
This is how *I* feel about all of my friends here in blogville. I love you all more than you know!
The rules of the Sunshine Award are:
1) Use the logo above in the post. √
2) Link to whoever nominated you. √
3) Write ten pieces of information about yourself. √
4) Nominate ten fellow bloggers “who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogsphere.” √
5) Leave a comment on the nominees’ blogs to tell them of the award. √
Ten Facts About *ME* 🙂
My favorite movie to watch is Charlotte’s Web. I will watch it intently. In fact, I made mommy watch it with me this week. She cried like there was no tomorrow. I snuggled her at the same time.
I have chores at the Hotel Thompson. Can you believe the humans have cheap labor? I help my daddy drag my dirty things to the laundry room on wash day. And I help mommy put all of my toys in my toy chest in my bedroom.
I have a king sized Egyptian cotton sheet that is all mine. 🙂 I drag it around the house, play with it and sleep with it. It’s kind of like my security blanket. I “borrowed” it from mommy one day. She saw how much I loved it and told me I could have it. Isn’t she the best!
The worst thing that I do? – snorts. I step on my mom/dad’s feet with my hooves. I really don’t do it on purpose. But man, do they make some neat moves dancing around when I accidentally do it.
I watch a lot of paranormal shows with my mommy. Secretly I think I would be a great ghost pig investigator in search of the unknown. Really, I just need my shot!
I type about 25 hpm (hooves per minute). My time is increasing every month!
There is only one food that I don’t much care for. I’ll eat it but it’s not my favorite. In fact, the first time I had it, I do believe one ear went in one direction and the other ear went in the opposite direction. What was the food? Kumquats – sweet/sour combined.
My nana once pigsat me while mom/dad went out of town for THREE days. When they came back home, I had ate so much at nana’s that I couldn’t even squeak!
At night, mom has to put my remote control for my television in my bedroom up on my book shelf. If not, I will find it, turn on the television in the middle of the night and watch it.
I love bananas. Once, mommy was holding one and wasn’t thinking about me being in the room. I tried to climb up her bare legs to get to the banana. Oops – I left some treadmarks on her long legs too. But on the other hoof, I got the banana 🙂
There are times at the Hotel Thompson that I just enjoy my time to myself. This is one of those Fridays. While daddy is slaving away on household chores – yawn – I’m holed in my bedroom for some peace and quiet. Hey, I already brought all of my dirty stuff to the laundry room. I’m good. *My* chores are complete – snorts.
So, I’m in my bedroom all snug in my toddler bed hanging out on the laptop and watching Green Acres on my television. I’m surfing YouTube and came across a commercial that I have never seen. I was laughing so hard. I’ll tell you a secret. I could see *myself* doing some of the things in this commercial. It’s that good. Take a look and see what you think. This commercial was made for *me* to star in. Oh Hollywood, I’m ready for my close up – snorts.
Dear Bacon,
Hey, I’m just trying to help out here around the house. The humans said I don’t pull my weight. That’s all I’m doing – trying to help out with the everyday chores. I thought I would help out with dinner. I’m sure it will taste like chicken – evil bark. Signed Chef Boy Ring Dog
Dear Chef Boy Ring Dog,
Step away from the stove my friend. Purr things are not made for eating. They are made for loving. Trust me, they do not taste like chicken. I’ve licked our purr things here at the Hotel Thompson. They taste nothing like chicken. Not even good. You don’t want any of that. Go find you some kibbles. Now that’s a meal.
Dear Bacon,
I know you have a lot of horsey friends. Can I be your friend to? I think we have some similar markings. I’m hoping that you can help me out with a problem I have. Am I a black horse with white spots or am I a white horse with black spots? Signed Confucius Spots
Dear Confucius Spots,
I would love to be your friend! I’m so touched that you asked. As for your problem. Does it really matter? All that *does* matter is that you know you are beautiful either way. I mean that from the heart – You are stunning – just stunning my new friend.
Dear Bacon,
What can I say, I’m a thrill seeker. Anything to get my heart pumping, I just LOVE to do. I know it drives Old McDonald over the edge here at the farm. I can’t help it though. Don’t you just love the excitement? Signed Evil Cowknivel
Dear Evil Cowknivel,
My friend, there is excitement and then there is excitement. Personally, I find it exciting just walking to the front room from my bedroom without getting the wrath of Hemi slapping my hind quarters. But, each to their own ways. Try not to give Old McDonald a heart attack in some of your activities. And heck, if you are going to take a risk, start charging admission so at least you can help the farm out. You know? Carry on my friend.
Dear Bacon,
I’m trying to ‘bulk’ up. My friends say I’m skinny and scrawny. Do you think it’s working? Signed Squirt
Dear Squirt,
Oh little guy, give it some time. You will grow into all of that fur. You don’t need to lift weights to do that. And tell your friends to quit bullying you. There is no room for bullying in this time and age – NONE WHATSOEVER. You are just fine the way you are.
Dear Bacon,
Who says that skateboarding is just for guys and the humans. If I want to burn the roads up, why can’t I? Everyone says it’s just a guy sport. Why? Who makes up these rules? Chicks rule – we should make up the rules, right? Signed Atonia Hawk
Dear Atonia Hawk,
I’m not arguing with that, really I’m not. I’ve seen my human mom do some amazing guy things. I say if you are good at, then practice makes perfect. Don’t take any flack – show them whatcha got my furry 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.
My ten nominees (no particular order):
Piglove 