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Thankful Thursdays: In Praise of a Pig

By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

July 30, 2009 08:52 AM

Southern Utah Miss Prissy - WKN A pig is a jolly companion,
Boar, sow, barrow, or gilt --
A pig is a pal, who'll boost your morale,
Though mountains may topple and tilt.

When they've blackballed, bamboozled, and burned you,
When they've turned on you, Tory and Whig,

Though you may be thrown over by Tabby and Rover,
You'll never go wrong with a pig, a pig,
You'll never go wrong with a pig!

~ Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow

This is in honor of Miss Prissy, my birthday pig. I can be having the worse day possible and after a few minutes with her, it no longer matters. Thank you Miss Prissy!

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Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Hi Wanda

Well have a better day tomorrow.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 30, 2009 09:01 AM

Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Wanda~ I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to have a pig as a pet.... glad you are happy and it works for you!

Jul 30, 2009 09:07 AM

Michael and Cheron Lange

Solutions Real Estate - Chandler, AZ

Associate Broker, GRI

Cute Blog!

Jul 30, 2009 09:14 AM

Chanda Barrick

Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast - Indianapolis, IN

in referral

Is it Miss Prissy's birthday or did you get her for your birthday? Either way if it's someones birthday...."Happy Birthday [insert name here]" LOL! :) And I still love your babies, they are so cute too!

Chanda panda

Jul 30, 2009 09:25 AM

Dan Callahan

Callahan's Home Inspections - Casper, WY

Wanda does your pot bellied live in the house? Ours does and I can not wait until we have an outdoor living arrangement for him!!!

Jul 30, 2009 09:42 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ahhh, an ode to a pig!

That's a new one for me.

I never cease to learn here in the Rain.

Fun blog Wanda!

Jul 30, 2009 10:05 AM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Wanda, pigs are so smart too. Miss Prissy is a beauty.

Jul 30, 2009 10:27 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thanks Lou! I appreciate the thought!

Vickie, They are fun and we also have rabbits, a hen and a rooster, cats and dogs!

Thanks Michael & Cheron! She deserves to be acknowledged! She is a sweetie!

Thank you Chanda! The babies are getting BIG! And their little tummies are too!

Dan, Ours (9) all live outside. They have a little house and a pool and a mud hole and a covered porch...they are well taken care of.

Ha-ha! We must give thanks to those who give us JOY! Thanks Craig!

THANK YOU ALL FOR STOPPING BY!

Jul 30, 2009 10:29 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Gary, Yes pigs are smart and they have the most beautiful eyes that melt your heart! OK, I'll stop now! Take Care!

Jul 30, 2009 11:12 AM

Alicia Gibson

McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc. - Zebulon, GA

Associate Broker, McLeRoy Realty Associates, Inc.

Hey Wanda! Girl, you know I LOVE your blogs about "the oinkers". Tell Miss Prissy to keep "your smiles coming" and keep the FAITH.

Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you Alicia and I am so glad that you enjoy them! I hope to have them around for a very long time!

Jul 30, 2009 12:35 PM

Judy Schneider

eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA

Wanda,

They are adorable! Thank You for sharing this story on a day when smiles feel great!

Have a great week!

Judy

Jul 30, 2009 12:54 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Well Wanda, I guess you really love your pig. I don't think our zoning rules would allow them as pets around here.

Jul 31, 2009 12:10 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Wanda - I couldn't have a pig for a pet, I like bacon and ham too much. Miss Prissy is cute though, for a pig;^)

Jul 31, 2009 12:45 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank Judy, I'm glad you're smiling! Thanks for stopping by!

Gabe, You'd definitely want to check your CCRs or zoning before getting one! Have a great day!

Mike, Ha-ha! I have to admit, I have cut down on pork products since getting her!

Jul 31, 2009 01:49 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Fun poem, and a super cute little pig! I can understand your issue with your pork.... LOL

Debi

Jul 31, 2009 02:57 PM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

My family has been looking for a pig for years and can't find one that sells the size pig you have pictured. We keep getting these pigs who promise to grow to 200 lbs plus, we are just looking for a pot belly that only grows to 50-100lbs. (Where did you find yours? We may have to travel!)

Todd Clark - www.LivingBeaverton.com

Jul 31, 2009 03:37 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Ha-ha! Thanks Debi! She is a cutie!

Todd, We bought Miss Prissy here in St. George from a woman who breeds them. Our male Bacon we bought at a pet store in town. Miss Prissy is about the size of a small cocker spaniel and Bacon is a little bigger than that. We have 7 babies and they are 12 weeks old. (2 females - 5 males)

Aug 01, 2009 03:25 AM