The tales and adventures of a Foo Dog on a series of roadtrips and silliness all over the country.
About Me
- FooDog Hyla
- I travel the country looking for adventures and good times for my blog. E-mail me at foodog609@gmail.com or friend me at www.facebook.com/foodogblog/.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Can I Take Him Home?
In spite of the really big horns of this guy, Foo insisted and begged and pleaded that he should take him home with him. He wouldn't stop until it was explained that the horns would damage the car and there would be no more road trips.
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Giraffe Love
When Foo heard there were a couple of giraffes at the zoo, he had no idea that it would be like a real couple, their lives and bodies intertwined. But just like a human guy, he'd rather stare at the wall than worry about the lady's outlook.
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giraffe,
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Cuddle Huddle
Foo wanted to get in on this bear cuddle session, but they were too focused on their own hugs to let him in. Ah well, that's cool. It probably would have been too much to bear anyway.
Zebra Pants
Foo doesn't remember this guy's name, but if you look closely, you can see that he is sporting zebra pants. Foo just hopes they're not made of real zebra. That would just be weird.
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houston zoo,
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Mr. Pointy
After seeing the size of this guy's horns, Foo knows he doesn't want to meet his kind in the wild! Foo is very fragile and doesn't like getting poked with sharp things!
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houston zoo,
longhorn,
pointy
Bear Necessities
Foo really wanted to help out his bear friend by offering to scratch his back, but he wasn't sure he could leap that ravine... and the zookeepers weren't in favor of it anyway. Sorry friend!
King Jonathan
Foo was worried for a moment that an evil sorcerer had come along and turned his good friend Jonathan into a gigantic lion. Foo called and it wasn't the same Jonathan, so that was good. There could be worse animals, for sure, but as a lion, he'd probably tear up the house and eat Foo, and that's not fun...
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houston zoo,
jonathan,
lion,
sign
Glow, Moon Jelly, Glow
When Foo came upon this shiny, glowy, shimmery Moon Kelly Fish, Foo knew that he would always love them and strive to protect them if they were in danger...
...unless they banded together and tried to eat or sting him. That wouldn't be very nice.
...unless they banded together and tried to eat or sting him. That wouldn't be very nice.
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Tunnel of Fish
Foo's little friend, Josephine was at first very scared about crawling through this tunnel that went under the water and through the fish. He went first to show her that there was nothing to be scared of, and wow, did she crawl fast and have a fabulous time!
Why Are You So Blue?
Foo would hate to live in a cage, even a glass one, so he kind of understands why this peacock would be so sad, but how fascinating that he actually wears his emotions on his feathers!
One Deadly Sin
Foo kept waiting and waiting and waiting for this fuzzy guy to do something really interesting. Sadly, he was extremely slothful and only laid there in the tree eating lettuce leaves...
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houston zoo,
lettuce,
sin,
sloth
Meow That's a Big Fish!
Foo is quite familiar with cats and fish, but wow, he'd never met such a big catfish before. Cats don't like water, and they eat fish, so can this fish get out of the water or is it cannibalistic? Foo didn't really want to stay and find out. He was eying Foo like lunch.
Bone-a-Fide Steps
Foo needed to bone up on his paleontology skills to get a leg up in the biz, but all he could find was this gigantic dinosaur foot skeleton. Ah well. It's a step in the right direction.
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dinosaurs,
foo,
houston zoo,
skeleton
On Top of the World
Foo felt on top of the world when he learned today how to achieve world peace and conserve wildlife for generations to come. All you need is monkey hugs and friendly support from a giraffe.
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giraffe,
houston zoo,
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monkey,
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world peace
Rhino Smash!
Foo was just standing by this brick wall minding his own business when this great big rhino burst through where Foo had been standing. Luckily Foo has magical super cat-like reflexes and managed to jump really high and land safely on his head after the destruction.
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houston zoo,
rhino,
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One, Two, Three...
ah ah ah ahhhhh... Foo and his friend, Count von Count, had tremendous fun counting everything they saw all day everywhere they went. One... two... three... three colored fishies... ah ah ah ahhhhh...
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counting,
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sesame street
Foo Warning
Foo got a little out of hand at the Houston Children's Museum. There were so many children around that he got a little overexcited and had to be put in a cage, but even they weren't sure what label best described his demeanor.
He is known for biting, especially centaurs.
And he should be on medication... that is for certain...
He is known for biting, especially centaurs.
And he should be on medication... that is for certain...
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Paging Dr. Foo
Foo always loves animals and wants to make sure they're super healthy, so he just loved practicing as a vet with this puppy at the Houston Children's Museum. Now he'll have some techniques to take home so he can care for his puppy and kitty roommates!
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stethoscope,
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Print Practice
Foo definitely someday will be a star, so every chance he gets, he likes to pretend he's on the Hollywood walk of fame. Not that these prints didn't belong to someone famous... it was the badger, one of Foo's favorites... but not a honey badger... those things are scary!
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hollywood walk of fame,
honey badger,
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Cool-Off Foo
Foo was so happy to find this Foo-sized outdoor shower so he could cool off a little. He's not that fond of melting after all. The only weird part was all the people standing around watching him... awkward...
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Are You There, Flo?
When Foo heard that he could see Flow Works at the Houston Children's Museum, he thought he was going to finally me the Progressive commercial lady, but it was just this fountain. It was still really cool and boy did the water spray feel good!
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houston children's museum,
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Foo Tube
Foo was just hanging out in the Houston Children's Museum when suddenly he realized he was on TV! He's always wanted his own sit-com... Check it out, Hollywood... just saying.
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hollywood,
houston children's museum,
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Hey Baby, Going My Way?
Foo just happened to find this beautiful lady car that was just his size and couldn't resist getting a picture with her. As it turns out, Harriet loves long drives in the country and road-trip adventures just like Foo! They have a date later.
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
What Lurks Beneath
It's all about perspective and this was a pretty cool one. Foo wanted to look all wistful and mysterious. Wha'd'ya think? That or he's working on his levitation skills.
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Houston, TX, USA
Fire Chief Foo
Foo was thrilled to be chosen as the new fire chief for the Houston Children's Museum Fire Department. He was mostly excited that it meant he got to wear this cool hat.
Another perk was that he got to ride shotgun with the other new recruit, Josephine. She and Foo got to learn the ropes together in the double-steering wheeled fire truck.
Another perk was that he got to ride shotgun with the other new recruit, Josephine. She and Foo got to learn the ropes together in the double-steering wheeled fire truck.
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Big and Brite
Foo had a ton of fun playing with this gigantic Light Brite he found at the Houston Children's Museum. He wanted to spell out FOO, but he couldn't find enough red pegs!
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houston children's museum,
light brite,
pegs
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Purple Seas
Foo just couldn't resist jumping into this Foo-size cubby in the purple sea of foamy ripples at the Houston Children's Museum. It was gnarly man...
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Why Ride a Cow?
Foo just loves to ride cows, so without thinking he jumped up onto this one, but the heifer wasn't so fond of the idea.
Only later did Foo see this sign that clearly stated no one should sit on the cow... Oops...
Only later did Foo see this sign that clearly stated no one should sit on the cow... Oops...
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cow,
houston children's museum,
ride,
sign
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Foo Is Not Dinner...
This lobster friend apparently decided that Foo was meat since he was hanging out in the Meat section of the fake grocery store inside the Houston Children's Museum. Ow...
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grocery,
houston children's museum,
lobster,
meat
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Spin Stress
Foo was excited for the chance to spin to win some Houston Rockets related prizes so he could give something to his friend, Jonathan.
However, Foo was not so lucky and only got this little stress basketball... At least his friend, Winchester had something to play with later that night.
However, Foo was not so lucky and only got this little stress basketball... At least his friend, Winchester had something to play with later that night.
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Flower Train
Foo just couldn't resist getting a photo with this happy and colorful train engine at the Houston Children's Museum. Not only were the colors very bright and cheerful, it had a flower box to boot!
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houston children's museum,
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Support the Children's Museum
As Foo approached the Houston Children's Museum, he could see he was in for a treat because everyone there was so happy and overjoyed to be there. Or they were just holding up the roof.
Regardless, when he got to the entrance, he understood it all. With such a happy building, who wouldn't be excited and do all they could to support it!
Regardless, when he got to the entrance, he understood it all. With such a happy building, who wouldn't be excited and do all they could to support it!
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Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Friday, August 10, 2012
Crushed and Melted
Foo went to pick up dinner at Chili's and parked in the To Go parking as usual. He was supposed to be in the spot so he was okay, but he fears for violators of this edict! Foo hopes it means the cars and not the people, but either way, how would they get home?
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Danny Manny
Although Danny the Manager did try to steal Foo from his friends at their table, after the misunderstanding was cleared up, they got along really well. Danny even invited Foo back for a music concert the same week!
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Want Salt With That?
Foo went a little overboard and ordered an entire pitcher of frozen margaritas to go with his yummy tacos. Boy were they good, but boy did he get a huge brain freeze! Ole!
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chimay,
foo,
freeze,
margaritas
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Taco Palooza
It was time for taco palooza at Bodegas Tacos. They were completely make your own and Foo could get whatever he wanted on them! They were so yummy in Foo's tummy, but his friends weren't so pleased with him later on... Beans are not his friends.
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chips,
foo,
mexican food,
tacos
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Monday, August 6, 2012
Ya Big Bully!
Foo was challenged to a fight with this big burly bully guy, and although the nose ring was slightly intimidating at first, just one yank... and Foo walked away victorious and a little more bloody than when he began. But the blood was not his own...
Location:
Sugar Land, TX, USA
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Orca You Mine?
Although boasting the name of "killer" whale, this orca was just too friendly for Foo to be scared of her at all. But then Foo noticed that the orca kind of had a crush on him... Awkward.
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crush,
foo,
killer whale,
orca
Location:
Missouri City, TX, USA
Starfish Spelling
Foo was stunned to run into a celebrity in the deep blue sea. Patrick the Starfish even offered Foo a bowl of alphabet soup, claiming it spelled "cat." Um... not so much, Patrick, but ok...
Location:
Missouri City, TX, USA
Deep-Sea Meanies
Not everybody under the sea is all that forgiving of bodily functions. This fish, for instance, was about to say something really mean to the slightly gassy octopus until Foo got involved and made the bully go away.
Location:
Missouri City, TX, USA
Lobster Lambada
Foo just loves when he meets sea creatures that are super happy and full of life. This lobster must have known where the best calypso music was playing because he just couldn't stop dancing.
Location:
Missouri City, TX, USA
Burpy Jelly
When Foo met this funny jellyfish friend, the jelly apparently had just had a soda and had to burp. But Foo was not offended because jelly man did say excuse me, and Foo's manners aren't always the best as it is.
Location:
Missouri City, TX, USA
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