Big Game

When Foo saw this jack from a distance, he thought he'd really get to play a game, but after getting up close, he shuddered to think of the size of ball that would be need and how he'd even pick it up in the first place.

Free Saint Arnolds!!?!

Foo was shocked to learn that rebels had captured the patron saint of brewers, Saint Arnold. Thanks to the really helpful arrow the scoundrels had left, Foo immediately rushed to the good man's aid. Saint Arnold was nowhere to be found, but there was lots of free beer. He actually wasn't that upset when he discovered he'd read the sign wrong and thus did his part to drink up the awesome local craft beer before it went bad.

Fooray for Fiction!

Of course, Foo loves to read, so when he was helping out his favorite author at the Houston Indie Book Festival, he had to wave these banners proudly (even though they embarrassingly spelled "Fooray" wrong).

He then proceeded to eat up the "Fiction," because he said it was deliciously worded. Bystanders commented that he probably had had too much Saint Arnold's beer at the festival, but he walked a straight line before driving so no worries.

Foo-rific Story!

Foo had a great time at the Houston Indie Book Festival helping his friend Victoria J. Hyla promote her novel, In Death We Part. Foo highly recommends this book to anyone... ever... It's the best book he's read in his life!!!

Hidden Pictures Highlights

After the move from Chicago down to Texas, Foo had the strangest desire to play his own version of that Hidden Pictures game in the Highlights magazine.





Can you find a gnome, 2 black cats, 3 elephants, 5 candles, the eiffel tower, a beer boot, a panda, 2 TVs, 6 candles, 4 picture frames, a yorkshire terrier and Foo?

Protected by Attack Foo

Foo was ever vigilant at protecting the moving truck on the trip from Chicago to Houston while they were in the "natural" state of Arkansas. He does pose quite the intimidating figure!

Gay Bears?

Foo looked all over this street corner in Memphis, but nowhere could he find any of the gay bears it was talking about. He wanted to see one in a tutu. Talk about false advertising!

Fly Paper on the Wall

Foo loved exploring another location of the Flying Saucer in Memphis. They had some great local beers and as always, some Fly Paper that attracts more drunks than honey!

The Land of Cooter

Foo was very amused by the town of Cooter, MO. It was small, and he was in and out briefly, but he claimed it had a funny smell.

Bar-B-Q Foo and Arnold, Too

Foo couldn't pass completely through the St. Louis area without sampling some of the local BBQ, so he went to check out Bandana's Bar-B-Q in Arnold, MO.

He had just finished eating when he heard, "Get to the chopper!" He spun around, but just missed seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger fly off in his helicopter, guns blazing, on a visit to his favorite Missouri town that they named for him.

Bird in the Hand

On his brief stopover in St. Louis, Foo wondered if a bird (Cardinal) in the hand is worth two in the Bus(c)h (Stadium), does the team get to have extra players on the field for home games?

Foo for Governor?

Although they asked Foo to be the new governor of Illinois, he couldn't stay very long to help fix Illinois' laws. Besides, he was a little worried about staying too long. He's heard that the Illinois governors always go bad... like fruit left out in the sun. Foo didn't want to be spoiled rotten fruit that is squishy.

What Are You Looking at?

Everywhere around Abraham Lincoln's tomb were statues of men pointing and looking off into the distance. He figured whatever they were looking at must be good because they never looked away. Try as he might (for as long as could be tolerated), Foo looked and looked, but just didn't get it.

Luck of the Lincoln

Foo wanted to say goodbye to Illinois the right way by stopping in the state capital of Springfield to say adieu to Abe and rub his nose for good luck!

After that, he explored the rest of the gravesite and tomb to make sure Abraham Lincoln wasn't a zombie.

Different Kind of Road Trip

As dawn was breaking on the eastern horizon, Foo began his long journey from Illinois to Texas. He sat a while and contemplated his past and his future while the road sailed under the wheels. True, he hadn't been living in Illinois for quite some time, but this morning he realized this was the final closing of that book. Settling in for the long ride, Foo wondered what adventures the future would hold.

Good House, Nice House

As the house stood empty and each light was turned off like closing different chapters in a book, Foo took a moment to reflect on his time here in his first house. It was a good house, a nice house. But... sigh... it was time to move on.

Pretty Bird

Foo had a good conversation with his friend Petey the Parrot... until he tried to eat him, that is. Eventually Foo realized that he was just too pretty, and too squawky to eat. Talk about indigestion! The parrot did.... on and on and on...

Pirate Poser

Foo took this opportunity to strike a pirate pose with his new friend. Foo realizes that all he needed was an eye patch and a bandana to make the look complete.

Them's Good Eatin'

Foo just couldn't get enough of the fresh cooked shrimp at the Salty Dog Cafe. They were mmm mmm good, even the tails.

Salty Foo Dog

Foo enjoyed sitting out at the Salty Dog Cafe with his friends Jonathan and Victoria.

Foo even got his own beer with the cool Salty Dog logo.

But just like any time Foo drinks, the Salty Dog beer gave him Salty Dog behavior! He just loves those tail coozies!

Fly Pelicans!

Foo wanted the pelicans (even though they were impostor pelicans because he knows pelicans are pink) to fly and fly away because that's what pelicans should do according to Scarface.

You Light Up My Life

Foo thought this famous lighthouse on Hilton Head Island would actually be a bit bigger.

But then he realized that, just like most things, it's all about perspective.

Anchor Me

Foo felt anchored to the spot when he found this sculpture or maybe relic in the landscaping around the shops in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island.

Read to Me

Foo is a sucker for story time, but he waited and waited and waited and waited, and this guy never once turned the page!

Don't Rock the Boat

Foo loved this Foo-sized boat made just for him so he could softly rock himself to sleep at night like a boat on the waves. Ahh.... this town thought of everything!

Ensign Foo

By the end of the kayaking trip, Foo got so brave, he jumped to a neighboring canoe and even sat on top as he guided his good friend Jeff about how to navigate the space under the docks.

Jeff would have been lost without Foo's guidance (says Foo), as he confidently and bravely yelled "stroke, stroke, stroke" to encourage his friend to paddle them back to the home dock.

Food Dog Row Your Boat Ashore

At first Foo was so scared of being in the wobbly kayak that he refused  to come out and look around.

But little by little, he realized it was actually quite safe and decided to come out and help with the paddling.

What's Up Dock?

Foo was excited to go kayaking for the first time in Hilton Head, SC. The tides were favorable, the sun was out and the kayaks were shiny...

In truth... he was really scared to death to go, but it was a nice day and a new adventure... so he sucked it up and got in the boat.

Somebody Moss Me

Foo was fascinated by the fact that moss could grow hanging from trees. He thought it only grew on rocks, or members of his family that stayed for long periods of time in wet places...

Beach Money

Foo was so excited to find money on the beach. It was just loaded with thousands of them. He thought he had made it rich... that was until he found out that sanddollars are sea animals and not actual money.

Family Portrait

Foo loved his time at the beach with family, especially such a cute family like the Hylas!

You're My Foo-ro

Foo's favorite newest family member, Noelle, was a little uncertain about being at the beach, and she expressed her concerns to her favorite dog, Foo.

Foo, who knows no fear when it comes to defending those he loves, got down into the sand to make sure the coast was clear, and that made for a very happy baby!

A Bit Crabby

Foo felt a little crabby when he went to the beach on Hilton Head Island. Maybe it was because it was still a little too chilly and windy to go in the water, but maybe it was something else...

Strong to the Finish

With a time of 3 hours and 45 minutes and only one time using any form of public transportation, Foo and his team finished the Great Urban Race in 192nd place. Out of more than 300 teams, he didn't  think that was too shabby! He's ready to go again next year! Go Team Foo!

Re-Foo-nion

As often happens on Foo's many journeys, he ran into another of his cousins during the Great Urban Race. He thinks next year they need their own team because his team didn't take enough pictures of him on the race this year.

There's Always Time for Cello

While Foo was traveling between challenges on the Great Urban Race, he ran across this great sculpture at the Lyric Centre in Downtown Houston that was music to Foo's ears. He had to stop because there's always time for Cell-o.

Chilling Out

Foo was so excited to find Chilly at his first Great Urban Race challenge at the Four Seasons Hotel. Not only is Chilly Foo's favorite sports team mascot, he's just another really cool dog who loves having a good time!

Team Etrolicious

Foo was so proud to be on team Etrolicious that he started rockin' the Casbah like a true fan of the 80s.

Lucky You're Foo

While waiting for the Great Urban race to begin, Foo had some great food at Lucky's Pub. He rolled the dice by trying something new, and YAHTZEE! It was delicious!

Great Urban Foo

Foo was so ready to take on the Great Urban Race in Houston! He hoped he would get to do something fabulous and crazy! And winning would be okay too.