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Friday, July 15, 2011

She’s A Chip Off The Old Block

So my kids have been up at their grandparents in Atlanta for the last three weeks and I have been missing them. I couldn’t take my normal month of vacation off from work to spend it with them this year due to stuff beyond my control and it is severely depressing to me.

So for the last year I have been teaching my kids the joys of email and how to use it as a great form of communication when separated by long distances. Occasions like now when they are 790 miles away from me.

So yesterday evening I got the following email from my daughter.


Dad,


I am the ruler of what?


Bacon!


You never forget that or else!


Bacon lovers unite!


I love bacon and you may to but not as much as me!


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Did you see that? It is bacon!


Never forget that I am the ruler of Bacon!


Bye.


Peace, love and bacon.
* My Bacon*


You see I love bacon and I think my love for it got passed through my DNA to my daughter. The ironic thing about the email was when I received said email I was eating some leftover bacon pizza that I brought home from work that day.

So I guess I have taught her well.

Next I think I will teach her about my love of Brazilian BBQ restaurants. And maybe when she is around 40 I teach her about my love for Patron.
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43 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Ah, bacon love. A trait that runs through many a generation :)

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  2. not displayedJuly 15, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    This is gorgeous. I bet it put a smile on your face all day.
    You have a wonderful daughter

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    So, you driving up here to get them or what? They're causing havoc in my city!

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  4. A Daft Scots LassJuly 15, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I ♥ Bacon too.

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  5. BushmanJuly 15, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Bacon is our state bird! Or maybe I'm confused. Hope you've been well!

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  6. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    This is so funny! I love her drawing of bacon. I wonder where she gets her sense of humor... :) I hope they return home soon, so you won't as depressed anymore. I know that must be tough!

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  7. Sara StrandJuly 15, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    You know you've done good when you pass onto your children the best in life. Beer, BBQ and Patron should be in the top 3.

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  8. Overthinking MamaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    awesome kid!!!

    bacon lovers unite!

    love it!!

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  9. Not the HeroJuly 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Just don't teach her about your love of strippers. Might get confusing.

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  10. Oilfield TrashJuly 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    @ Chio, that is so true.

    @ Lurker, thank you.

    @ Mynx, yes I did have a smile all day. And thank you.

    @ Joshua, I am getting them sometime next month. Sorry about the havoc.

    @ Lass, same here.

    @ Bushman, that is awesome. All is well here.

    @ Kelley, you know exactly where she gets her sense of humor from.

    @ Sara, that is beyond true!!!

    @ Mama, thank you.

    @ Hero, very good point.

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  11. SausageJuly 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Bacon is meat crack.
    If bacon was a woman I would make...never mind
    I love bacon.

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  12. TS HendrikJuly 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    That letter is hilarious!

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  13. TexaGermaFinlaNadianJuly 15, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Now Bacon AND Patron together, I think you might have just come up with a new infused drink, my friend. But of course, when she is 40. Or even 50 :)

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  14. Oilfield TrashJuly 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    @ Sausage, that is true.

    @ TS, thank you.

    @ Texa, that would be an awesome combination.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    OT, you are raising her well. Bacon truly is God's gift to man. I feel your pain on the summer separation - sucks when things don't work out. The good thing is she'll remember the fun you had & emails like this. Here's a li'l cartoon extolling the joys of why bacon is better than true love:

    http://theoatmeal.com/comics/bacon_love

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  16. JoyJuly 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    OT that is fantastic, and like Mynx said, I bet it totally cheered up your day.

    All hail the might bacon :)

    ox
    Kelly

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  17. Al PenwasserJuly 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    God, I hope she doesn't mean KEVIN Bacon.
    Bacon (the Meat) rocks!
    Who needs the 'L' and 'T'? I'll just have a 'B' sandwich.

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  18. RuthJuly 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Gotta love bacon. That and the things your kid comes up with.

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  19. Oilfield TrashJuly 15, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    @ Thomas, yes I am. And thank you. I will check out that link.

    @ Joy, yes it is fantastic.

    @ Al, hell no she doesn't mean Kevin Bacon.

    @ Ruth, yes you do.

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  20. Sarahberry74July 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    We are a bacon house too! Love it!

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  21. Vinny CJuly 15, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Any child that loves bacon that much is off to a good start.

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  22. Vapid VixenJuly 15, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Patron. My mouth just watered which is tragic since I'M STILL AT WORK!

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  23. Tony Van HelsingJuly 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Everyone loves bacon (except pigs), it's the food that turns vegetarians back to meat.

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  24. Oilfield TrashJuly 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    @ Sarahberry, I am glad I am not alone.

    @ Vinny, you sir are correct.

    @ Vixen, I know exactly how you feel.

    @ Tony, pigs and muslims don't like bacon.

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  25. J-TonyJuly 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Funny. Who doesn't love bacon. I think it's pretty cool that she sent you an e-mail. I bet they're missing you too.

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  26. RebeccaJuly 15, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Bacon yum you taught her well

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  27. Henrietta CollinsJuly 15, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    whoa whoa WHOA. IIIIIIIIIIIIII AM THE RULER OF BACON!!!!! WTF?

    i can't believe i've been usurped! and this is how you tell me?

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  28. Al PenwasserJuly 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Whew!!!!!

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  29. Oilfield TrashJuly 16, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    @ J-Tony, yes it was pretty cool. And I know they are missing me.

    @ Becca, yes I sure did.

    @ Kage, sorry to tell you this way. But you know how 10 year old girls are, they don't give any warnings.

    @ Al, exactly.

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  30. Dawn@Lighten Up!July 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Adorable. Hilarious writing, too. Methinks she should start her own blog.

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  31. CinderitaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    How adorable is that???! Bacon! Ha! Who knew Bacon had a ruler?! Or even needed one! Awesome!

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  32. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Oooo bacon, right up my street too :)

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  33. Powdered Toast ManJuly 17, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I think she is ready to have her own blog now.

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  34. Oilfield TrashJuly 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    @ Dawn, no it is still too early for that.

    @ Cinderita, I didn't know it had a ruler either till I got that email.

    @ Sex, yes it is.

    @ Toastman, I am not so sure just yet.

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  35. BluezyJuly 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love Churasco they really know how to put the meat on!

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  36. CheeseboyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Bacon unites families like no other food can.

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  37. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJuly 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    You did good, pops!
    xoRobyn

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  38. Oilfield TrashJuly 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    @ Bluezy, same here.

    @ Cheeseboy, that is so true.

    @ Robyn, thank you!!

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  39. The Frisky VirginJuly 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    That's adorable! lol You must have loved getting that e-mail!

    And I'm a firm believer that bacon can make just about anything taste good. :)

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  40. Pat TillettJuly 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Bacon and tequila, gotta love it.
    A friend of ours had never heard about Brazilian steakhouses, so we "volunteered" to take her! She's buying. I'm so giving...

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  41. Oilfield TrashJuly 19, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    @ Virgin, yes I did love it. And bacon is perfect.

    @ Pat, yes. And wow she is in for a treat. Especially when she gets the bill. LOL

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  42. TeachinfourthJuly 20, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Ah, bacon...she truly has her priorities straight.

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  43. Oilfield TrashJuly 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    @ Teach, yes she sure does.

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