The tall person told me that there are a lot of pigs in the villages in the Georgian countryside. They wander everywhere and sometimes stray into the road and cause a traffic jam.
He said that seeing them wandering by the side of the road reminded him of the phrase “bring home the bacon.” He explained that in the twelfth century, a church in the English town of Dunmow promised a side of bacon to any married man who could swear before the congregation and God that he had not quarreled with his wife for a year and a day. A husband who could bring home the bacon was held in high esteem by the community for his forbearance.
Hmm, this pig is certainly bringing home the bacon.
I always wondered where that saying came from Bassa. Have I ever told you what a wealth of knowledge the tall person is? You’re very lucky to have him. BTW, that is a BIG pig!
He must’ve been a very good pig indeed!!
Ha!
That’s really interesting.
I would keep all those pigs at home, they are so cute,.
Wow! I wonder if I could not quarrel with June Buggie for a year and get bacon? It would be hard!
The Dunmow Flitch – I think they still do it occasionally. Also reminds me of the cows that wander around in Woodford.
I do remember the cows Clare
this is one incredible tale and one incredible photo : )
Bassa, now that you have observed Pigs, it occurred to me you would like this blog very much – I sense a communion of spirits – http://thekitchensgarden.com
Thank you! It has a picture of a very fine looking pig
yes, they cut a good figure with the sky above, and the vast earth cradling their shape.
I met a pig once. It so terrifed Me that I ran away. Mummy says she would like some pigs oneday.
“honey, I’m hooome!”
Hihi.
That is very interesting!
Behind every saying is a story and I’m so glad to hear what’s behind this one!
I never knew where that saying came from…lol.
That is definitely a lot of bacon. Someone has definitely been very good this last year! That is the first time I have heard where that saying started
Bacon! Yum. I love bacon!
Love and licks and drool,
Cupcake
I never quarrel with my person. I wonder if I could get some bacon for being such a good dog?
That is a lot of bacon… nom, nom, nom!
I want the Tall Person on my trivia team!