“I am two with nature.”
Woody Allen
Our house in Seattle is blessed with amazing views of the surrounding topography. The upstairs bedroom is like a treehouse, overlooking a panorama where we can see the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Lake Washington and Portage Bay. When the weather is nice the sun rising over the Cascades can be seen drenching the mountains with a golden hue.
Too bad I never look out. But I know it exists, because my wife mentioned it the other day. “Isn’t it amazing how the sun rising over the Cascades can be seen drenching the mountains with a golden hue? “Amazing,” I said. Of course I was looking at the pork bellies opening on my laptop at the time.
What can I say--I am an avid indoorsman. I belong to that hearty breed of Seattle self-made men and women who actually doesn’t suffer from NNG--Northwest Nature guilt. I live by the motto: I don’t bike, hike, or anything I don’t like. And I don’t like going (or looking) outside.
What’s out there anyways? Wind, rain, sleet, and snow. Bugs, varmits, and eco-hipsters. Contrast that with the comforts of home, the even 70 degree temperature and re-circulated air. Hungry? There’s the refrigerator. Gotta go? There’s the bathroom. And of course it’s a great place for emergencies--just yesterday I noticed my pajama tops and bottoms didn’t color coordinate and I was immediately able to rectify the situation.
But even though the lifestyle benefits are obvious, there are still some who look askance at indoorsman. Like many groundbreakers in history who’ve lived out their convictions, indoorsman can be vilified and misunderstood. To make sure this isn’t you, see if you’ve harbored any of the following misconceptions:
Misconception #1: Indoorsman never go outside.
Sure it’s an ideal, but just like John Muir had to use indoor plumbing occasionally, indoorsman sometimes venture out. I for one will go out to get the paper if my wife’s out of town. Unless of course it’s too hot, or cold, or moderate. Then I pay the neighbor’s kid to come over and chuck it to me.
Misconception #2: Indoorsman are lazy.
Balderdash. I personally have every piece of exercise equipment known to man--Ellipticals, Ab Coasters, Treadmills--you name it. My wife bugs me occasionally because I haven’t taken them out of the box yet, but knowing their there is helpful.
Misconception #3: Indoorsman don’t enjoy breathtaking views.
Complete fabrication. One of my favorites is from the corner of 5th and University Downtown, where the transcendent beauty of both the Rock Bottom pub and the Tap House Grill (and its 160 taps) can be seen simultaneously. I of course enjoy the scenery from the inside of Starbucks; seeing the splendor in Seattle’s sucky weather would obviously spoil the view.
Misconception #4: Indoorsman are unhealthy.
Hello? I am tanned (regular at Cafe Soleil Tanning, Hair, and Espresso) and toned (currently using the Trump Products “Orange a la Donald”). And speaking of thrillseeking adventure, just last month I went on a cave exploration (taking full advantage of Nordstrom’s “Man Cave” sale).
Sounds great, doesn’t it? And don’t think you can’t get in on the in. Just lose the NNG, pull up a chair, and embrace The Great Indoors.
Woody Allen
Our house in Seattle is blessed with amazing views of the surrounding topography. The upstairs bedroom is like a treehouse, overlooking a panorama where we can see the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Lake Washington and Portage Bay. When the weather is nice the sun rising over the Cascades can be seen drenching the mountains with a golden hue.
Too bad I never look out. But I know it exists, because my wife mentioned it the other day. “Isn’t it amazing how the sun rising over the Cascades can be seen drenching the mountains with a golden hue? “Amazing,” I said. Of course I was looking at the pork bellies opening on my laptop at the time.
What can I say--I am an avid indoorsman. I belong to that hearty breed of Seattle self-made men and women who actually doesn’t suffer from NNG--Northwest Nature guilt. I live by the motto: I don’t bike, hike, or anything I don’t like. And I don’t like going (or looking) outside.
What’s out there anyways? Wind, rain, sleet, and snow. Bugs, varmits, and eco-hipsters. Contrast that with the comforts of home, the even 70 degree temperature and re-circulated air. Hungry? There’s the refrigerator. Gotta go? There’s the bathroom. And of course it’s a great place for emergencies--just yesterday I noticed my pajama tops and bottoms didn’t color coordinate and I was immediately able to rectify the situation.
But even though the lifestyle benefits are obvious, there are still some who look askance at indoorsman. Like many groundbreakers in history who’ve lived out their convictions, indoorsman can be vilified and misunderstood. To make sure this isn’t you, see if you’ve harbored any of the following misconceptions:
Misconception #1: Indoorsman never go outside.
Sure it’s an ideal, but just like John Muir had to use indoor plumbing occasionally, indoorsman sometimes venture out. I for one will go out to get the paper if my wife’s out of town. Unless of course it’s too hot, or cold, or moderate. Then I pay the neighbor’s kid to come over and chuck it to me.
Misconception #2: Indoorsman are lazy.
Balderdash. I personally have every piece of exercise equipment known to man--Ellipticals, Ab Coasters, Treadmills--you name it. My wife bugs me occasionally because I haven’t taken them out of the box yet, but knowing their there is helpful.
Misconception #3: Indoorsman don’t enjoy breathtaking views.
Complete fabrication. One of my favorites is from the corner of 5th and University Downtown, where the transcendent beauty of both the Rock Bottom pub and the Tap House Grill (and its 160 taps) can be seen simultaneously. I of course enjoy the scenery from the inside of Starbucks; seeing the splendor in Seattle’s sucky weather would obviously spoil the view.
Misconception #4: Indoorsman are unhealthy.
Hello? I am tanned (regular at Cafe Soleil Tanning, Hair, and Espresso) and toned (currently using the Trump Products “Orange a la Donald”). And speaking of thrillseeking adventure, just last month I went on a cave exploration (taking full advantage of Nordstrom’s “Man Cave” sale).
Sounds great, doesn’t it? And don’t think you can’t get in on the in. Just lose the NNG, pull up a chair, and embrace The Great Indoors.
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