The running of the bulls!
WOW – Can you believe it’s already that time of the year again. Starting yesterday and running through July 14th, starts the Running of the Bulls. Really? People really put their lives in jeopardy to run through the streets of Pamplona, Spain chased by B.U.L.L.S with HORNS. I gotta ask. Are you crazy?! This is not only for one day but it is a annual festival that starts today.
I understand it is a tradition. The first thing they do is take a statue of San Fermin and parade it through Pamplona. This saint is believed to ‘protect’ the runners as they are being chased by the mean bulls. And, it really did look festive on television. They even had musicians playing and singing. And they had people standing on balconies throughout the streets that watched the bulls chasing the humans. Now, I enjoyed the music, the singing and I could even watch.
But, this little pig doesn’t run that fast to participate in the running FROM the bulls – snorts. I would be a nice little snack for them. Shivers. And the actual bull run lasts about four minutes – but still I don’t think this oinker would have a chance.
So instead of ‘running’ from the bulls, I thought I would do it ‘my’ way 🙂
A couple of years ago, I started my own “Running of the Bulls.” I carried my king size Egyptian cotton sheet from the bedroom into the front room. At times, mommy would hold it for me so I could run through it. You know, like she was fighting a ‘bull’ per say. She would call me a pigatador – snorts. It was fun and kept me busy for some time. Even daddy got into the game playing and would hold it up for me.
It was really fun. I’m not sure who it wore out faster – me, mommy or daddy. Even Hemi, the purr thing here at the Hotel Thompson, got into the action and would run through it. What can I say – we are so easily entertained!
This year, I think we are taking some of this fun out in my magical back yard. If you see us out there, we are just practicing… nothing to fear yet – evil snorts!
Piglove 
Tails Around the Ranch
07/07/2017 at 1:39 pm
We think there has to be massive quantities consumed of Spanish sangria to get people to run with the bulls. At least you don’t have horns! Have fun in the magic backyard.
Piglove
07/10/2017 at 9:59 am
aaww thanks my friend. Mom says there might have been some sangria in my role playing as the great Matador… snorts with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon
Tails Around the Ranch
07/10/2017 at 10:26 am
Well played little piglet, well played. 🙂
Amy
07/07/2017 at 1:47 pm
That sounds like a lot of fun, Bacon. Leave the real thing to the pros and the fools. 🙂
Piglove
07/10/2017 at 9:59 am
Amen to that my sweet friend. XOXO – Bacon
15andmeowing
07/07/2017 at 2:00 pm
Your way looks fun, but the real one should be outlawed.
Piglove
07/10/2017 at 10:00 am
I definitely only back my way.. the fun way! XOXO – Bacon
The Canadian Cats
07/07/2017 at 3:45 pm
MOL…run through the livingroom and through a sheet…don’t get stuck in the sheet or you’ll be acting like Cow Kitty. MOL
Shoko
Piglove
07/10/2017 at 10:00 am
Oh snorts with piggy laughter. Poor Cow Kitty. HA! XOXO – Bacon
CarolMaeWY
07/07/2017 at 5:17 pm
Your game sounds like a lot more fun. Bet you could even do it to a YouTube video.
Piglove
07/10/2017 at 10:00 am
OMP! I could be famous!! Off to work that out. XOXO – Bacon