Gar loves to run early in the morning, for miles, and miles, way to far for me to even comprehend why it is so rewarding to him.
He belongs to that elite class of long distance runners for whom getting out of a warm bed, and rushing out in the cold drizzly rain is not a punishment, but a joy.
I am never, ever, going to see this as anything other than cruel and unusual punishment. Sorry, just can’t go there.
Like Gar says, “when pigs fly!”
Bootsie on the other hand thinks that it is perfectly legitimate for Gar to love to run so much. Because when it rains, Gar’s sneakers get wet, and then he puts them in front of our little heater to dry.
Bootsie thinks heat is wonderful, Gar thinks running is wonderful.
I think it would be wonderful if pigs could fly.
Kind of a symbiotic relationship isn’t it? Or maybe it is just that I am the dysfunctional one.
Hey, I'm not seeing any muck on the bottoms of those shoes. I'll bet you he is at Starbucks having a grande Chai Soy Mocha Latte or something.
ReplyDeleteYa, when pigs fly cover your head.
When pigs fly is right. I was a gymnast for 12 years, did trampoline exhibitions and taught P.E.and I ain't running nowhere..and fast!
ReplyDeletePretty cute photos Jen!
ReplyDeleteG'morn ~
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cat ... I love them. They sure are entertaining.
TTFN ~ Marydon
Double check to make sure you've changed your settings to follow me on my new blog please.
blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com
Clever Jen! I would agree with you... about running in cold rainy weather... not sure about flying pigs... they would have to have massive wings to lift off ... LOL ... thus the hyperbole! Seeing your sweet kitty makes me miss my black 'Panthee'. Gee... from what I can see of your immaculate floor... you could not be dysfunctional! ;>))
ReplyDeleteI like running when I'm able to get my butt out of bed. I have a 20 min. limit though. After that, I hit 'the wall'. It's meditative and energizing. I can see Gar's attraction to it.
ReplyDeleteAs for Bootsie, I'm amazed by how much direct heat cats can take without bursting into flames.
Yes Lori, and now you have me wondering if maybe he just sprays himself with water, and breaths heavily outside the door? The wear tread on the runners will give it away, LOL, he really does the milage.
ReplyDeleteDarla, I hear you, at one time I was the fastest in my grade, now, well I love to walk, but I am not a runner.
Carol, thanks, I know what it is like to miss your furry friends, heartbreaking. We are guardians for such a short period of time. But what a impact they make on our lives.
Bootsie, is complicated, he doesn't really truly live here. His family is in the apartment across the street. From the time he was little he has hung out here. For the last 6 weeks he has refused to go home, sleeping here every night. We regularly contact his people, but we have not heard from them lately.
He is always welcome, and we love him. I am sure it will work itself out one day.
Jen
Yes...pig flying would be the only that would get me out of bed. Then it would just be to look out the window at the flying swine...then right back under the covers I would go! Kim
ReplyDeleteI've never 'got' running - I just don't see the fun it it, plus I'm the wrong shape for it ...my boobs are too big and I'd go blind if I tried to run!:0
ReplyDeleteMarydon, you are up there on my blog roll now. Check it out!
ReplyDeleteIf I am missing anyone else, please let me know. I get so distracted when I am trying to fix that, looking at one blog, then I get sidetracked onto another, and another, the next thing I know, I forgot what I was doing. Anyone else get that problem?
Kim, I so agree with you, there is going to be little to convince me to get out of a warm bed in winter.
Nutty Gnome, that has to be the best and most unique excuse for not running I have ever heard. Kind of wish that I could use it, but no go.
Jen
Oh I wear an exercise bra..even on the elliptical..I am way to old to run in front of God and lots of other people...it isn't pretty. I actually miss not exercising because of my eye..no heavy sweating or gasping for breath this week.
ReplyDeleteGood for Gar!! Bootsie looks so cozy:)
I ran a half marathon a few years back. Said I would never run that far again! And I'm not jumpin' out of bed bright and early to run either! I'll stick with my evening jogs on the treadmill. Bootsie is a cutie.
ReplyDeleteBootsie has found the sweet spot between the sneakers and the stove - cats are clever that way :)
ReplyDeleteI can barely make it to the coffee maker in the morning, I can't imagine getting out of bed to run. I like to exercise, just not running and not in the morning.
ReplyDeleteBootsie looks very happy with the routine. :)
Just thinking about running makes my body ache... I can get out in the garden and work all day without thinking twice about but putting on sneakers and going for a run.... well that would be when pigs fly for me too! LOL You kitty is so cute! I love the little white mustache!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteI used to love running too - until it started hurting too much and I had to stop. You can get a real high on it!
I'm in shock !!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw your sweet cat...I thought to myself he/she looks just like my Great Aunt's cat that I remember from 40 years ago that spent most of her time in our yard and became my friend as a child..
Guess what the cats name was?
Here's the shock...the cats name was Bootsie.
Heh. No runners in this house, but we have several cats who appoint themselves guardians of the shoes/boots. Simon Q in particular loves to lay in/on my husband's size 13 sneakers. They're funny creatures. Bootsie is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI know that I used to feel that way about my morning run...but for the life of me I can't 'remember' how it really felt and I can't even begin to get it back...
ReplyDelete...now I'm proud of myself if I walk to the mailbox and back...
...maybe this Spring I'll give running another try. :)
Nutty Gnome - Title 9 Sports - the Frog Bra...I'd have never gotten thru equestrian school without it! Changed my life! :)
Ugh. Running in the rain would not be a joyous idea to me. Now my sister may think otherwise... she belongs to that elite group of runners. Bootsie, on the other hand, has the right idea. Relax by the heat! :)
ReplyDelete