Monday, December 19, 2011

Mush!

Helloooo Hoomans!
Fuzzi here for today's blog post. My brothers and sisters said I was too little to write on Mommy's blog but I told them I wasn't. Then I asked Mom and she said I could. So there, all you other kitties.

I am going to tell you about dog sledding or mushing today. Here is what mushing is according to Wik-i-pe-dia. Whatever that is.

Mushing is a general term for a sport or transport method powered by dogs, and includes carting, pulka, scootering, sled dog racing, skijoring, freighting, and weight pulling. More specifically, it implies the use of one or more dogs to pull a sled on snow or a rig on dry land. The term is thought to come from the French word marche, or go, run, the command to the team to commence pulling. "Mush!" is rarely used in modern parlance, however; "Hike!" is more common in English. Mushing can be utilitarian, recreational, or competitive.
Courtesy of Wikipedia

And why are we telling you this? Well one of mommy's blogging friends, Ms. Sandra, aka MadSnapper sent her the following quote:

"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow." - Jeff Valdez

And to prove that the quote is true I submit to you the following video. Notice who is pulling and who is riding on the sleigh.


See, we kitties are smart!

Hey Mom, next time can I get a smaller hat? This one keeps falling down and I can't see.

Bye Hoomans,
Fuzzi

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25 comments:

Prancer Pie said...

Hahameow! This is so true. That video is adorable.

Betsy from Tennessee said...

CAT POWER.... Gotta love it!!!!!! Hi Fuzzi---you are so cute even with the hat that is too big... Hope you are nice to your Mama and give her a really really nice Christmas present this year...
Hugs,
Betsy

Cat Chat With Caren And Cody said...

thanks so much for posting this! I had never seen it before and it was just too adorable! Happy Holidays to you!

Katnip Lounge said...

Fuzzi, this has got to be the funniest video we've seen in a long time, good job posting it!

Kay L. Davies said...

Lindy says to point out there aren't any dogs pulling it, however.
Lindy's mom says you wouldn't get eight Golden Retrievers to pull in the same direction.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everybody!
from
Kay and Lindy

BlueShell said...

VERY well done! Oh...and the massage...amazing!

I wish you an Holy Merry Christmas full of God´s blessings
HUGS
BShell

Leovi said...

What a beautiful video. They are beautiful cats with the red cap.

Madi and Mom said...

Fuzzi love the hat...gives you a kind of mysterious look.

MOL at the video. Mom says she is 100% sure I'd never sit on a sleigh..no matter who was pulling it.
Hugs Madi

DJan said...

Anyone who is anyone knows that cats are smarter than dogs! Fuzzi, your mom is sure having fun putting warm hats on everybody, isn't she? I hope you have a safe and warm Christmas filled with milk and mice...

Sandra said...

now i wonder how to say Mush in Meow talk. hilarious video, and hard to believe he/she stayed on that long. lots of new info here, never really thought about the word mush, so thanks.

Pam said...

I love your red Christmas hat Fuzzi, it should keep ya warm while out playing in the show.
Cute video.. I'll pass it on.

Have a lovely week, Judy.
Hugs,
Pam

The Japanese Redneck said...

Fuzzi, I'm gonna miss U and the Kitty Krew while I'm out.

I'll catch back up with ya'll after Jan. 3rd.

Remington said...

Awesome! I don't think Rippy would stay on a sled that long....

Dory and the Mama said...

Just goes to prove that kitties (and Bilbo who is part kitty we think) rule the world!!

Smileys!
Dory, Jakey and Bilbo

Ann said...

Hi Fuzzi,

sorry, I might have upset you. I just did a post on the thingy that goes woof woof, and how impt he is.

Do you know what, the best mousers in the world comes from Borneo where I grew up. I am so proud of this. The sultans of Saudi Arabi found their sultnate infested with those squeak squeak thingy. They scoured the whole world and came to the Island of Borneo. This is true,

Merry Xmas.

ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com said...

Aww Fuzzi!! Love your hat!

Al said...

That's funny. You'd never get my dog to pull a sled, he's too small and hates the cold!

Light and Voices said...

Adorable...hugs.
Joyce M

Faylinn said...

Always nice to visit to your blog..
I wish you a very merry Christmas to you my friend

Cezar and Léia said...

wow What a funny moment there playing in the snow, the video is very cool!
And I love your header picture, you all are adorable!
purrs and love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

eileeninmd said...

Sorry, but I do not think my Goldie Girl would pull a sled either. Cute post, Fuzzi! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

EG Wow said...

Fuzzi is cute in that hat even if is falling over the eyes!

jabblog said...

The insouciance of that lovely cat has to be seen to be believed. Fantastic:-)

Betty Manousos@ Cut and Dry said...

hilarious video! haha.


oh my gosh, fuzzi is so darn cute with that red hat!
i just want to smooch that pretty little face!

Tina´s PicStory said...

how cute! :) have a great weekend ♥