4 Onions; chopped
4 Potatoes; chopped
Water
1 Stick butter
3 pt Half-and-half (or more)
1/2 pt Whipping cream
3 -(up to) 6 Dozen oysters; fresh or canned
1 lb Bacon

Cook, drain & crumble bacon. Cook potatoes & onions in only enough water to cover. Drain & add butter. Add bacon & oysters. Over VERY LOW heat, add half-and-half & whipping cream & heat until oysters plump up. Do not use high heat or bring to a boil or mixture will curdle. Serve piping hot.