Before I begin, let’s play a game! Who killed the scarecrow?
If you look closely, there is a hint. Be sure to think about it as you continue reading on. The answer will be revealed at the end!
Last week, I received a new pair of Xtra-Tuf boots. After a year and many miles put on them, holes were starting to develop in them. It is manageable though, however, after the other caregivers noticed my boots, I was convinced to finally retire those pair.
“Retire them” is a vague term however. As you may know, Jamie is a fan of the Xtra-Tuf boots. She is also a fan of what boots belong on what humans.
When I unboxed my new boots, I casually walked near the doors to Jamie’s Playroom, just to see if she would notice without any kind setup. It took her about 2 seconds to notice I was not wearing my “normal” boots. As you know, with any new boots, Jamie has to thoroughly inspect them by grooming them.
This moment lasted about two minutes. Jamie quickly determined that these boots do not belong on this human. In fact, these boots belong on any human except this one.
First, she demanded(!) Katelyn wear them around Young’s Hill with them on, not once, not twice, but three times.
Then, she demanded Katelyn take a trip around Young’s Hill (while showing them off) on the Gator with Sam as the driver.
She even wanted to really break them in by racing the Gator.
Over the past week, she has had every other human wear them.
During my weekend, I was also informed Diana and Kelsi were told they had to wear them throughout the day.
At this point, I think it’s fair to say every human has worn them more than me. I’m not mad or upset about this. I am fully aware this is Jamie’s world and I’m just living in it. If these boots don’t belong on me, then those are the rules.
Here is a bonus photo of Missy from yesterday. As Burrito and I were running around Young’s Hill, Missy came out with a Brussels sprout stalk in her mouth. She ran the entire way with it in her mouth as if it were the Olympic Torch. As I witnessed this, I radioed Anthony to get a photo before she made her way inside. Where did it come from? The only explanation is that it was stowed away safely somewhere after Jamieween.
Have you locked in your guess who the scarecrow killer was? The person who caused this grisly scene was…
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JAMIE!!!!!
Though she also had accomplices.
Judy says
Well Chad, you’re a good/great sport and keep us posted on how the trench foot cures up… 🙂 … Maybe you could slide the old ones down over a new pair after cutting out the soul of the old ones… Na.. that would never get past inspection. Jamie is quite the character – the wonderful environment of choice that CSNW provides for her (and the other 15) is beyond fantastic in my eyes. Congrats to the rest of the staff who get to wear the new boots! Good luck with this possibly progressing so that Jamie ASKS you to put them on… A girl can dream!
tom austin says
that is one sad tale…………..for you and the scarecrow…!!
John Joseph O'Brien says
To think that the boots belong to anyone else but Jamie is foolhardy. 😀
Kathleen says
Chad, this is hysterical. But I get why you are not bothered by Jamie, the Boss, choosing who should wear your new pair of boots. Maybe she likes you exactly as you are, boots and all, and doesn’t want you to change a single thing. (How’s that for putting a positive spin on it ?!) There’s only one magnificent Jamie.
As far as the one cowboy boot left behind at the scene of the crime, it seemed too obvious of a clue. Jamie knows better. The lone boot was so obvious I thought just maybe someone else committed the crime. I eyed the bandana and was surprised Annie didn’t grab it for a snazzy waistband. And the pink glove? I was wondering why Missy didn’t try it out as a toe sock. What crack up the three were in cahoots.
I sincerely hope you get to wear your new boots tomorrow. If you gave Jamie your old pair would she allow you to wear the new pair? Good luck Chad!
Nancy D says
Chad, what a great story and I can only concur with the other commenters.
Betsy says
Now lets just wait a minute here! I realize Jamie runs the universe, but those of us who work on our feet all day know the importance of good shoes/boots! If you can’t get your boots back, just put a request for another pair on your wishlist, we’ll take care of you. We value the chimps, but we also value the people who work so hard to take care of them,
marianne says
Now thà t story is an example of living your life in service Chad…..
But you should not walk around all day with soaking socks and feet.
Here is the solution to your and Jamies problem:
I come from Bike-country, ( NO not China; that small and flat country..) and we use patches and special tire-glue to repair our bicycle tires, or anything rubbery that needs fixing….You could do that with your boots; I am happy to send you supplies if you cannot get it where you are.
You get to have dry feet, and Jamie gets to be happy to have her Chad jùst the way she likes it!!
Elaine Reininger says
What does she do when she doesn’ t get her way…have is hissy-fit and begin to display? Reclaim your new boots before you get foot rot, Chad. The thought of water oozing from inside to out is really worrisome. And I know everyone won that guessing contest as to WHO destroyed the scarecrow…the crime scene told it all in the very first photo. That Jamiee sure is a character. Just love her … and love you for being so accomodating to please her.
Amy Bianco says
Wonderfully entertaining tale! Thank you so much for the details, and for sharing with us. You folks are angels!
Linda C says
Hmmm, I posted this am, I guess it didn’t go through.
Chad, maybe she thinks you need to wear sneakers to keep up with Burrito!
Seriously, though, did she ask Anthony to wear them? He usually wears the ET boots, but JB doesn’t, right?
I’m wondering if James doesn’t associate the ET boots with women, and that’s why she told you to take them off. But I agree with the others. You can’t work with wet feet.
As to why your old pal doesn’t think you’re right for the gator, I don’t know. Maybe you don’t rev the engine at the right spots! :smiley:
Linda C says
Your last pair didn’t have a decorative lining, either. Remember when Kelsi first posted about these boots, Jamie was insisting that the ladies turn down the tops, to show the decorative side?
Deanna says
SO FUNNY!! That Jaime girl is such a character and I am a big fan!! after all we both share a love of boots!!!
DIANE M. KASTEL says
I continue to be amazed at the preoccupations of these, deep-thinking, alert, chimpanzees, especially, Foxie’s preoccupation on dolls, and Jamie’s
obsession with boots!