Watch for Sunburn

Foo knows the dangers of UV rays on skin, even his, so he was happy to have the option to get out of the sun in this cool new sun tent when he was at the beach in Galveston, Texas.

Foo-V Rays

Foo just loves laying on the beach and soaking up those rays... He looks a little sunburnt though, don't you think?

Crossing Over

Foo was super excited to find this post office that is directly ON the border between Texas and Arkansas in Texarkana. He wanted to send a letter to the post office, but really didn't know which state to choose. 

He narrowed it down to two, but then gave up after he jumped back and forth across the border a few times.

Forever Fireworks!

Leaving Hope, Arkansas, Foo discovered that these people spread the Fourth of July pride all year long with a permanent firework sculpture. Foo wanted to see it at night, but time was awastin' and the car was leaving.

Bubba's Birthplace

Foo could not leave Hope, Arkansas, without a visit to the birthplace of President Bill Clinton. It was a pretty big house and pretty in its surroundings, but Foo knew he had to keep getting on to his own new home to he got back on the road.

Passport to Arkansas

Apparently no trip to Arkansas is complete without the Official William J. Clinton Arkansas Passport. So Foo had to get one. Sadly there was no room for his picture, and he didn't really want to go to any of the places suggested... ah well.

I Want Foo!

While at the Clinton museum, Foo was almost recruited by this jolly Uncle Sam, but Foo was a little too short for the army so they let him slide on by.

Billy Come Home

Foo was excited to visit the hometown of President Bill Clinton in Hope, Arkansas.

The not-so-booming metropolis did have a train station that also doubles as the museum dedicated to this great recent president.

King Foo-tankamen

Foo found himself ready to rule the Nile when he found the biggest pyramid in the U.S. in Memphis, Tennessee... 

Sadly they refused to erect a Foo statue here, so Foo commanded that they shut down the once popular sports arena... or he'd tear it down!

Here he demonstrates its absence and how dashing he'd look as a permanent statue here to give them ample opportunity to consider their choice.

On the Foo Waves

While walking in Memphis, Foo found himself outside the site of the first all black radio station in the nation. Right on Daddy-O, way to be progressive back in the day!

Memphis Hospitality

Foo had a ton of fun in the Memphis nightlife at Bardog, a cozy town bar where everybody wanted to be in a picture with Foo. He was greeted with great Southern hospitality, first by the really friendly waitress... 

...then by a patron who was a little broken but was all smiles for his Foo-to.

Foo BarDog

Foo had a fabulous time out at Bardog in Memphis. He really enjoyed people watching. 

Then he broke out his Panda Style moves and had a few beers with friends.

White Horses Couldn't Drag Foo Away

Foo met some more good friends outside Boomland Fireworks! These horses pointed out the way for Foo to continue on his journey toward Memphis, Tennessee.

Something to Remember Foo By

Foo had such a good time at Boomland that he wanted something to remember his stay. So he got one of those pinched souvenir pennies. 

Then he got away from his friends and decided to steal the company van. That one didn't go over too well with the management. There was a lot of explaining to do.

MMM MMM Good Friends

Foo wasn't sure whether to be friends with this guy or try to eat him. He heard he was filled with chocolately goodness, but the M&M just looked so friendly, Foo couldn't bear to sink his teeth in him in the end, and just waved goodbye!

Why I Oughta....

Foo always needs an attitude adjustment, and he found the perfect tool at Boomland in Missouri. He decided to buy it to use on other people who won't get on the Foo bandwagon.

Sig-Foo-d and Roy

Foo heard they were holding auditions for Sigfried and Roy's show in Las Vegas, so he got in line and was ready for his closeup. Sadly, Foo was a little too red in the face to be considered for a white tiger. Maybe next time!

Foo Go Boom!

Foo thought Boomland Fireworks in Missouri was an explosive good time. 

He even found a backpack on pow to take with him...

...and a funny (or disturbing) Osama Bin Laden firework for people to explode! Sigh....

Show Me a Sign

Foo really needed directions so he stopped at this tourist information location for some help. Sadly, it just confused him more. After taking a few minutes to assess the situation, he had no idea which way to go!

Riding High

Foo felt high and mighty on top of this really big wheelie machine. He wanted to ride it, but he just couldn't seem to reach the pedals.

On the Pot

Foo needed to s**t or get off the pot, so he chose the former. The owner of this potwasn't really pleased, but ah well... what's a little Foo poo between friends?

Ready Aim Fire!

Foo was ready to aim and fire, but he couldn't quite get this crank powered machine gun cannon working. It's probably a good thing. After all, who needs Foo to be on a shooting rampage?

Many to Meet and Greet

In Pollard's Collection in Salem, Illinois, Foo met a menagerie of interesting creature. Some were friendly, some not so much.

Foo got a ride from his new dinosaur friend... 

...but he was too scared of the gigantic VW bug spider to go any closer. He liked it from this distance just fine.

Crashes and Contraptions

Foo found some very cool vehicles in Pollard's Collection in Salem, Illinois. First Foo was drawn in by the crashed plane in the background, then hopped aboard this rip-roaring double-seater tricycle.

Foo Dog Phone Home

Foo was fascinated to find an old phone booth in Salem, Illinois, so he decided to phone a friend and tell them about it. Sadly, he didn't have any change....

Through Hell and High Water

Foo was concerned about this weird looking bird, but he then realized it was only a jetski stuck at the top of the tree, which wasn't any less weird. He later discovered that it had gotten up there not by flying, but in the great flood of 1993. It's been there ever since. Wow, that was high water!

Pick a Shoe

Foo discovered at Pollard's Collection in Salem, Illinois, that shoes really do grow on trees. He ran up there to pick off a pair, but sadly there were no Foo-sized shoes made just for him.

Two to Poo

An architectural oddity, this two-story outhouse was found in the small (very small) town of Gays, IL. Foo realized very quickly he would NOT want to be on the bottom of that if somebody was on top. 

Luckily for him, he also found a Foo-sized model of it so he could do his business without worrying about that.

Training Ground

Foo was not amused when his path to their first roadtrip location was halted by a very slow moving freight train... but he did get to count all the cars so it wasn't a complete loss. Oh, and there were 135 of them...

Laying Off the Hard Stuff

Foo wanted to stay awake and alert for his roadtrip the next morning, so he only shared Mitch's coke instead of drinking up all the beer at this great bar, the Grumpy Bulldog.

Sounds a Little Gray

Foo wanted to hear the sweet sounds at this cool, artsy amphitheatre in Chicago in the middle of Millennium Park, but there was no concert that day. Just misty weather and a wedding party trying to steal his photo thunder. Ah well. Congrats!

Where Did the City Go?

Too bad it turned into such a foggy, misty, rainy day in Chicago. Foo couldn't believe this was actually June, but he couldn't resist getting this famous railyard photo. And there's even a train coming in! Choo Choo!

Foo Chicagoan?

Foo knows just how to be a true Chicagoan: Sox vs. Cubs (no problem there... Go Sox!), dark glasses and a mustache (he has them in his pocket), and there's definitely no ketchup on a hot dog! Go Chicago!

He Me Roar!!

Foo just had to get his picture with one of the famous lions that guard the art museum in Chicago! He's a big guy, but Foo was definitely enough lion to roar with the best of them!

Not Allowed?

Outside of the Art Musuem in Chicago, Foo found this sign that said he wasn't allowed inside. He scoffed at it and went on in to look at the pretty pictures.

Face the Facts

Foo loved this famous feature of Millennium Park in Chicago. In the summer, these gigantic faces change and spit water from their mouths so the children of Chicago have a free waterpark!

Taking it for Granted

Foo lived in Chicago all his life and took it for granted, having never been downtown to take pictures, so the day before he left, he decided to go down to Millennium Park to see the Chicago sights! 

Cool sculptures!