I'm off to enjoy some bacon.

Gah!

I wasn't even that close in time, but just the fact that I'm second makes me grit my teeth. (grit)

Sad to see bacon go. I bet Santa would have liked it if my son had left bacon, I'll have to suggest that next year.

I made it easier for you to catch up by only posting once while you were gone. You're welcome.

4th? Now I'll read it! ;)

I can't even BEGIN to put into mere mortal words teh absolute awesomeness of this bacon-y post! :D

Baaaaconnn...oh, BACON! Why, oh WHY must you leave us now when we were so happy together? :(

Sniff.

Snivel.

WAAAHHH!!!

k BYE! ;)

I ain't leaving!

Oh, and FOURTH ish

Oh The Horror!!! you can't just do that just because you decide to

This is a democracy we live in (sorta) ( have you noticed we're a bit imperialistic as well, we'll take Mexico next so we can have all the tequila worms we want)

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Two things. Okay, maybe three.

First: you asked us to point out any time you had bacon stuck in your teeth, so hey, PSSTT! (everyone else politely look away): "Ah bacon, will shall miss you." Unless you are referring to the "I Am Legend" Will further down in the post, then that should be we instead of will. And if it is referring to Will as in Smith, you'll want to capitalize the W.

Second: I can't believe you quoted me! My heart has been melted by your validation of my grief. Which leads me to...

Third, and lastly: I must say you've really outdone yourself. Not only did you deliver the complete bacon retirement package I so desperately pined for, but you added a healthy (okay, I know it's bacon--a cardio-attack-tastic) dose of holiday bacon cheer. Shucks, chica. You da awesomeness!

How dare you! What has my bacon ever done to you!

I'll leave but I won't go home.
Maybe some other blog will have me?

I hardly ever have bacon, mainly because it doesn't come with microwave instructions.

My ex-wife was a vegetarian for 25 years or something, but the urge to go back to bacon was so strong it overcame all of her guilt about the slaughter of animals.

How long do you reckon you will last out for?

I'll take you Sad BACON

yes I will

Do you realize what this will do to the economy??????


I want a bailout

I have to tell you: when you took away my bacon it inspired me to write a poem for the first time in months. So when you have a moment (no rush, I know you're getting caught up), check out my Bacon: An Ode.

Wow. I had no idea that bacon meant so much to you. What could possibly take its place? Ham? Rump roast? Tofurkey?

P.S. I love the I am Legend poster. He was so PISSED about that bacon. :)

This post made me tear up a bit.

I will never forsake bacon. I am a true fan.

At first my face was like this (:'o{ but then I realized “more bacon for me!” so then it was like this ☺.
I ♥ you bacon!!

As a lifelong vegetarian, I don't miss bacon. But I admit that I've had a soft spot for bacony posts.

Rhonda, bacon can be replaced by Morningstar Farm's bacon strips. Not real bacon, but bacony flavor. Except that I think you'd have to add a lot of oil to get the greasiness of the real thing. Mmmm.

Toodaloo, Bacon! I've always liked sausage better, anyway.

If I'm retired where's my gold watch??

I don't see no gold watch!

I refuse to say good-bye to bacon.

(Annie is stuffing as much bacon as she can fit into her bra (which is a lot) and making a run for it!)

What's your beef with bacon? Bacon's great, bacon's good. Eat more bacon.

I only visit this site for the bacon posts. Thanks for ruining my 2009, NCS.

To make it up to me, please send me your credit card and social security numbers.

LOL at Annie's comment. I'll bet she even managed to stuff the bacon w/o getting any grease spots on her shirt!

I'm ok with bacon. Sometimes it gives me migraines, so we don't see each other too often. Now, my oldest LOVES the greasy stuff & she can really pack it away. (And not in her clothing.)

Annie, maybe you need to check out this option.

Ohhh--sorry I realized a bit too late that link I posted also contains some offensive content. Clickety at your own risk!

One more piece of bacon in your teeth: "When I made a bacon tag little did I know how popular a beloved you'd become." I'm guessing you meant that to read "how popular and beloved you'd become."

Ah... fare thee well Bacon!! As long as my twin is staying I can quit you Bacon.

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
They said cheese had power, but BACON has more power!
I think that there should be an official online More Cowbell Museum of Bacon in Bacon's memory.

I don't think Santa wants THAT bacon...it looks suspiciously like Turkey bacon...Turkey bacon you're not fooling anyone.

So bacon is not part of the vegetarian diet? Oh how sad. I'm devastated.

I will just watch my kids eat it. *sigh*

Oh and note to Brian- There is microwavable bacon. That's what I buy.

NO!!!! You cannot retire bacon! It's downright indecent and unfair and...and...unbacon-like!! I forbid you to bid farewell to bacon!

I am too sad to type.

But I do have one question...
Ask Fashionista what I must do to cause her to call ME cool.

In honor of your retiring bacon today, I had bacon on my sub at lunch-just for you!
I'll miss the bacon! My heart is full of pain and hurt!
I'm glad I got the ornament to you before you gave it up!
Rest in peace bacon!

you do know that your stat counter #'s are going to go WAY down, right?

every sunday as i make the traditional after church blt for lunch- i always think of you..seriously. see what you have done!

do i get something for being number26th or whatever?

I'm totally loving the Bacon & SHG farewell through the window. A very emotionally charged moment. Takes my breath away.

Oh gee, heck no I won't go!

Just saw this, it seemed appropriate.

Oh, tis a sad day in Cowbell land when you must depart with your bacon. I wish I were as brave as you! But the bacon has overcome me and I am powerless to resist! :D

The first part of this post made me love you even more. I did not think that was possible.

As I write this comment with tears running down my cheeks,I can't help but smile as I think of all of the memories...you know what? Forget this!

Bacon, I'm never gonna give you up..never gonna let you down...never gonna run around and desert you.

And IIIIIIIIIIIIIII will always loooooooovvvvve yoooooouuuu!

chicklegirl; great picture of the bacon (IN THE POEM), 2nd pic eww.

NCS where have you've been? I called you 100's of times.

My internets are SUPER SLOW today. I think someone has angered Father Al. I'm not naming any names but maybe he wasn't so okay with the farewell.

Not only will I think of you each time I enjoy bacon, I'll also remember you the next day when I open the door of a room in which its aroma lingers...

This post is one for teh history books!

Fair thee well my meat candy (hehe I almost wrote meat caddy haha)

I think I will be toasting thy departure with a little turkey bacon...just for you.

im like 52nd i think ha. anywho... umm why are you saying goodbye to bacon? i might not realize why and its right in front of me.. hmm i don't understand why bacon has to go? is it because it's first name is kevin? because if so i really really don't get it now.. ahhh kevin

i just had me some apple roasted bacon with my pancakes and oj tonight for dinner. but just so you know, bacon is one of the TOP TEN aging foods of all time. does that make you feel better? no? me neither.

Poor, poor bacon! YOU CRACK ME UP!

It is the end of an era.

Man, this is making me hungry.

But I have no bacon in the house. What is a girl to do?