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We all know the song, I’m not thinking the Wiener Jingle, I’m thinking…”going to the chapel and we’re gona get married.” But I bet you didn’t know it concluded with a ride in the Wienermobile!

Going to the chapel!

“Frankly,” Rachel Relish and I were beyond excited to take part in Zhexin and Katie’s special day. We were able to pick them up from their wedding ceremony and take them to numerous places around Madison, WI to get their pictures taken, and then we dropped them off at their wedding reception. Zhexin and Katie “relished” in the opportunity to ride around in the Wienermobile on their special day, and we couldn’t have been happier to share it with them! “Bunderful” wishes to the happy couple!

Just linked!

Joe’s “bunderful” family knew how much he really enjoyed cars, especially the Wienermobile. Joe’s daughter, Mary, saw the Wienermobile one day while it was parked out front of a grocery store, and she got a brilliant idea. She thought it would be “franktastic” if the Wienermobile would be so kind as to pay him a visit one day. Rachel Relish and I love spreading miles of smiles, so of course we couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

Our visit to see Joe remained a secret until our arrival, and holy hot dogs was he surprised! He could hardly believe that the Wienermobile was here to see him! Joe “relished” every moment he had with the Wienermobile and riding around town. He was very inquisitive about the vehicle and our jobs, and he could still hardly believe we had made a special visit just to see him! Rachel Relish and I had a “wienerful” time and we hope to “ketchup” with Joe and his family soon!

Franks for a great day, Joe!

As the cold winter weather hits the Northeast region of the United States, Rachel Relish and I took advantage of a couple off days to take a quick trip to visit the Southeast team in Miami, FL. Although it was two short days, we took full advantage of the sun and the beach; something we haven’t seen since the summer months up in the Northeast. And spending more time with other Hotdoggers is always a bonus!

Hotdoggers having some fun in the sun

Even though we were on vacation, we still had hot dogs on the brain. While connecting flights in Atlanta, GA we were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon an Oscar Mayer hot dog zone!

Oscar Mayer Hot Dog Zone

Kraft Foods and Oscar Mayer were one of the many sponsors in this year’s NBC15 Share Your Holidays. Together with the Second Harvest Foodbank, all these corporations have been working to help end hunger in southern Wisconsin. Together Kraft Foods and Oscar Mayer donated 140,000 meals and along with the help of several other local businesses and the public, 2.3 million meals have been donated so far this year!

…to be jolly. It is true, Christmas season is upon us and the Christmas cheer is spreading far and wide. Rachel Relish and I were lucky enough to “meat” one of the most magical men, Santa Claus, while we were in Milwaukee, WI for a holiday parade. And as you can see, WNR MBLE even got in the spirit of the holidays and dressed up for the parade as well. There’s nothing better than a holiday parade to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Maybe Santa could use the Wienermobile to deliver toys next year

The architecture and statues were gorgeous

While in Louisville, Kentucky Rachel Relish and I were able to enjoy time off to do a little sightseeing. And one place we had to visit while in the area was Churchill Downs, the home of the famous Kentucky Derby. Although we weren’t able to see the Kentucky Derby (which would have been amazing) we were able to catch a few horse races while we were there. Neither of us had ever been to a horse race before so we really enjoyed choosing a horse to win and to cheer them on during the race. Now we just need to come back during the Kentucky Derby!

One of the many perks of being a Hotdogger is getting to try signature foods from different cities all over the country. So while in Philadelphia, Rachel Relish and I had to try an official Philly Cheesesteak. We had heard of two places in Philadelphia that were famous for their cheesesteaks, Pat’s and Geno’s. So of course, we needed to try both places and we split them. Don’t these look delicious?

Philly Cheesesteaks

And the verdict is in: It’s a tie! Rachel was a fan of Geno’s and I was a fan of Pat’s. But it was definitely a close call!

I would need a large piece of paper to cut with this pair of scissors!

Considering we drive a larger than life hot dog, I have found myself finding a greater appreciation for other larger than life objects. So when a lady from Fiskars approached me saying she had a larger pair of scissors in her car, I immediately suggested we take a picture of the two large objects together! Its not every day that you see a giant hot dog or a giant scissors. So it was definitely a moment to “relish!”

The view of Pennsylvania's countryside from the passenger seat of OUR DOG

One of the many perks of traveling across the Northeast part of the country is getting to take in all the “bunderful” scenery along the way. Fall is my favorite season, mainly because of the crispness in the air and the vibrant color that overtakes the country side. While driving across Pennsylvania, Rachel Relish and I were able to enjoy the wonderful colors on these trees!

Our Dog was honored to participate in Danny’s Day in Bound Brook, NJ. This day was dedicated to support a 7- year old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). There is no known cure for DMD.

Danny’s Day is a 5K Fun Run/Walk and family fun day that has been held for the past three years to help raise money for finding a cure for DMD.  It was a great day filled with a lot of fun activities for everyone! Let’s hope the money raised will help find a cure for DMD and to help Danny and other children with DMD.