You know you’ve truly fallen down the running rabbit hole when you justify buying another pair new trainers to yourself with reasons such as:
“My guinea pig needed a new house and the box was just the right size…”
Please reassure me that it’s not just me that does this!
Love it ! Hope you took the shoes out before the guinea pig moved in 🤔🤣
He’s such a wimp that he’d have been terrified of them! The other day he was scared of a tomato until he finally remembered that he likes to eat them… 😂
What?! You didn’t buy 2 pairs so he could have an upstairs? 🤣
Now there’s an idea!!!
I couldn't think of a better reason 😀
I’ll let you know if I come up with any more!!
Oh! You should have asked me!! I have 15 spare guinea pig boxes 🤣🤣🤣
I wouldn’t want to deprive you of the opportunity to house fifteen sad and lonely guinea pigs at short notice. In fact, maybe I need to acquire some more boxes just in case… 😂
Now there is an argument to get more Guinea pigs! (Which will need more housing … which means more buying of shoes…) 🤣🤣
If there were more space, I’d love a couple more! That’s both pairs of shoes and piggies!
Do you think I will be able to get away with the same argument if we only have Goldfish?
I think it’s very important that you have a suitable box to store all your goldfish related kit in. I’m absolutely certain that the only correct type of box for this job comes with running shoes inside…
What a dear little fellow. ❤️ Of course he needed a new home. It’s a similar situation here with our 2 cats needing places to sleep. Amazon clearly delivers to our house with them in mind. Downright cruel to deny our furry friends what they desire I think. 💕
He’s a very cheeky chappie who is very spoilt! Our other guinea pig loves it when we get a Hello Fresh delivery (rare special occasions!) because she likes playing with the paper bags the meal kits come in.
I’m so glad that your cats are cared for in the best way possible!
Er, you’re in your own with that one!
Seems perfectly reasonable to me!!
"My nephew left his down jacket at our house and I posted it back in a running shoe box."
True story!
Shoe boxes are just the most useful things!
That means you are shoe-box-less, You NEED to go out and buy another. I can particularly recommend the design on the Asics boxes.
His old house was sponsored by ASICS! That lasted very well. Maybe I’ve now found a new yardstick to judge my trainers by…how well the box stands up to guinea pig habitation,
That seems to me a perfectly sensible reason and such a caring one... the guinea pig's needs are paramount!
You are so kind xxx
Aw, thanks! Xx
🤣Oh Guinea pigs are sooo cute! We had guinea pigs as kids but they didn't live in a running shoe box!
Anyway, why do you need to justify buying new runners? You can never have too much running kit IMHO
The bachelor pad where this guy lives doesn’t come with its own covered in area so a shoe box seemed to work well. Previous occupants have enjoyed the little shoe box houses-they’re a good size for cover without taking up too much space.
You’ve got a point about not needing to justify the buying of kit-these were definitely needed to cope with the local mud situation and they’re so much better than my other trainers. It’s nice when there is also a fun use for the box!
Why am I reminded of BBC Radio 4's spoof newspaper supplement comedy "The Sunday Format" from 1999?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_S...
"Well... it's essential — I have a guinea pig."
youtube.com/watch?v=yqxbCrs... (about 15 seconds in).
This is brilliant! The Sunday Format passed me by the first time around-I’ll be looking up some more episodes. Exactly my kind of comedy!
🤣 🤣 Brilliant!!!! And you're doing your bit for the environment... Reusing a box!
So many reasons to keep up the shoe buying! All my old trainers become walking/garden shoes so I’m counting that as recycling too!
Sounds like win win for you both MissU.
Definitely! Shoes made their debut yesterday and they’re great-so much more grip on the mud. I’m wishing I’d bought a pair earlier!
🤣🤣🤣 no excuse is needed really. If they help you keep running then they’re worth every penny and I do hope the Guinea pig likes her new home 🤣🤣🤣
He’s very pleased with it! His favourite thing is to move it around his cage so he can eat his food and laze around with a bit of cover. That involves boshing it around with his head which is quite amusing to watch.
Who could resist that little face?
He is very cute! He came from a rescue-his previous owners didn’t want him any more because he was being bullied by his cage mates. He has definitely landed on his feet here!
And what cute little feet they are ❤️
You need to go and get another pair...that box will need replacing soon 😉.
That’s a very important point! Thanks! 😊
Your guinea pig absolutely agrees with your thinking
He seems quite taken with it! Not sure how long it’ll be before he’s filling in his PBs for 5k, 10k, half and full marathons in the chart on the roof of his house but I’m sure he’s thankful to Saucony for the opportunity to do so if he wishes!
Every box has a second/third life in our house. Once he has got fed up with that one it will go on the compost and he will adopt another. It does mean we have a fleet of boxes for him to try out-bit mad cat lady look tbh.
I heartily approve of this!
Ha ha. I read this post MissUnderstanding and, even though I don’t have guinea pigs, I’ve just gone and bought another pair. 😂 It’s all your fault 😂😂😂 Coincided with a great offer from Sportsshoes.com 👍😎
Sincere apologies (well, insincere ones really!). Hope you enjoy your new shoes. It’s a good time for sale bargains at the moment.
Can you believe it, they’re dispatched already! Should be here tomorrow. 😉😃
Now I've 2 rabbits so may need 2 pairs, although at the rate they chew I would need new shoes every week 🤔🤣
Aww, bunnies! Such lovely pets. It would be a bit of a problem to have to buy a pair of shoes a week. Maybe we would need a forum wide appeal to help out. I’m sure many people would be willing to contribute homes for bunnies!!😂
😂🤣 that’s the best excuse I’ve heard 👏🏻
Thank you! I’m sure it won’t be too long before another reason for shoes pops into my head!
I look forward to hearing the next one 🙈😆🤣
You need a reason?!?
Reminds me of my kid's first Christmas... The box was waaaaay more interesting than the gift that it contained! So, it just depends on our perspective what's more reason: The box or the shoes 😉
I can well imagine that those Christmas present boxes held as much fascination as the contents! It’s always amusing to watch!
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