For Those of You Who Keep Giants as Pets...and Ultrarunning

I'm a cat person, myself, though the dogs of friends and relatives are OK to engage with when the opportunity presents itself.

For those of you who keep giants as pets--think canned green beans--I am passing along some product information that I recently ran across.  I do this as a public service here at Mister Tristan (the blog, not the 6 year old human being).

This product will undoubtedly make your life as a responsible giant owner much easier in the housebreaking department:

[image credit Gary]

Note that this is one heroic-sized litter box: scope out the mature, 40' tall trees in the background.  Of course, you'd have to scoop it with a backhoe, but that's a small price to pay for the many pleasures of having a giant as a pet.

The link to Ultrarunning?  Think of how you struggle to complete a 50 mile race, using those puny 4' strides that you may be able to effect when the terrain permits.  On rough ground, of course, your stride length is even shorter.

Then think of how a giant could cover the same course almost effortlessly, using vast strides that are orders of magnitude beyond your anemic efforts, stepping over streams and hills, and covering level terrain with unbelievable speed.

Why, it's enough to make me just want to give up and throw in the Ultrarunning towel.

Goodbye, Sammy

Sammy

 

1995-2012

 

The male butterscotch, or tiger, cat, has absolutely the sweetest personality of all the cats we have ever known.

 

That was Sammy.

 

Rest in peace under the dogwood tree.

 

 

The Rapture

I surf the web too much, it seems.  And I love my pets.  Plus my sense of humor is warped and twisted, and I especially seem drawn to things that poke fun of mainstream whatever.

This site made be blow coffee out my nose:

You've committed your life to Jesus. You know you're saved. But when the Rapture comes what's to become of your loving pets who are left behind? 

Eternal Earth-Bound Pets takes that burden off your mind.  

We are a group of dedicated animal lovers, and atheists. Each Eternal Earth-Bound Pet representative is a confirmed atheist, and as such will still be here on Earth after you've received your reward. Our network of animal activists are committed to step in when you step up to Jesus.

Note: Business must not have been very brisk.  The page states "This service cancelled due to lack of clients. Thanks for all of your interest & excitement over the past three years."