tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post6251230837393772586..comments2023-12-31T09:17:15.628-05:00Comments on A Life in Pages: A Freaky Fourth--Special AlertAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15745389922246602752noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-33350762873283748552011-07-14T23:55:12.013-04:002011-07-14T23:55:12.013-04:00When Kelsey, our first mastiff, was about 16 weeks...When Kelsey, our first mastiff, was about 16 weeks old, she got stuck under our bed in the middle of the night. She could crawl in, but couldn't back up! We were awakened by this WhOMP WHOMP as she tried to stand up. We too had to lift the bed off of her! Such precious (and funny) memories!partyof9https://www.blogger.com/profile/16739785117439525656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-51088148162229632772011-07-07T09:32:09.864-04:002011-07-07T09:32:09.864-04:00Linda - I'm in East Texas - we have burn bans ...Linda - I'm in East Texas - we have burn bans too (though its not as serious, I believe as it is with you guys) - We were still able to have the professional ones but no one was supposed to set any off. <br /><br />Yeah, right.<br /><br />I'm actually *amazed* that people complied. Truly and completely amazed. <br /><br />(of course, to be fair - the hour before nightfall on the 4th we got the first rain we'd seen in a couple of months - so everything got wet - maybe they all thought it was "safe" then)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648816340111618869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-78431319587070162852011-07-07T09:15:58.481-04:002011-07-07T09:15:58.481-04:00Should have come to central Texas. All fireworks ...Should have come to central Texas. All fireworks were banned because of the drought. There have been too many fires. Even all the professional displays were canceled. And people actually complied. I didn't hear a single pop. We are outside the city limits so there's always lots going on, and even on years they are banned, folks still think they are above the law. Not this year. I was amazed - but a bit saddened because it showed just how serious the situation is.Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-41688578950220147722011-07-06T13:05:42.960-04:002011-07-06T13:05:42.960-04:00I have to say I am blessed. My dog doesn't thi...I have to say I am blessed. My dog doesn't think twice about lightening, thunder, or fireworks. I think it may have been because she was born during our first thunderstorm season (there's always one in Mid-March - Mid- April and then again in August).<br /><br /><br />I also wanted to recommend something to help your backs - last year a co-worker told me about Formula 303 - which her chiro had told her about - its a natural muscle relaxant. I wasn't able to buy any for myself (couldn't find it in town) but 1 of the main ingredients is Valarian Root. Now when my back is hurting or I accidentally over do it I take it before I go to bed - not only does it help me sleep but the next day my back is not nearly as sore. My back has been at the point where I needed to go see a chiro for the last few days - and instead I've been taking the Valerian root and.. I don't need to go now :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648816340111618869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-47916735462188559322011-07-06T01:04:58.845-04:002011-07-06T01:04:58.845-04:00Poor Gary, I wonder if a car jack or some type of ...Poor Gary, I wonder if a car jack or some type of jack would raise up the bed. Just in case it happens again without warning.Linda Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-55452111208419029342011-07-05T23:45:12.288-04:002011-07-05T23:45:12.288-04:00I sure know how Charlie feels...I'm afraid of ...I sure know how Charlie feels...I'm afraid of sudden loud noises such as thunder and fireworks too. It's not a fun feeling!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08989590904544242523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-2982962951914456232011-07-05T18:15:52.692-04:002011-07-05T18:15:52.692-04:00Poor Charlie! I hope he realizes we're not lau...Poor Charlie! I hope he realizes we're not laughing at his fear, just the consequences of it! My friend's large black Lab, OJ, was afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks too. The vet told us to give him Benedry tabs about 30 min before expected storms and such. He was still concerned, but not terrified! <br />Thanks for sharing and give Charlie a hug for me! <br />namc23namc23https://www.blogger.com/profile/04700202816149348732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-35568243940712453472011-07-05T15:36:03.507-04:002011-07-05T15:36:03.507-04:00I can relate! Our Shadrach is only 10 pounds light...I can relate! Our Shadrach is only 10 pounds lighter than Charlie, and he too hates fireworks. Our MO is to put him in the bathtub and turn on the bathroom fan. It worked great last year with the old rickety fan that rattles as it whirred. <br /><br />Then the hubs replaced it and the new one is much quieter. It doesn't cover up the fireworks as well. So Shadrach is in then out of the tub. Then he hides under the hubs's desk where the hub's legs should go. <br /><br />He ran into the kitchen just I opened the dishwasher and blimey if he didn't try to hide in there!Southern-fried Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274634359952391833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-69210718967242052072011-07-05T14:23:45.876-04:002011-07-05T14:23:45.876-04:00I have found the bigger the dog the more scared th...I have found the bigger the dog the more scared they are. I had a bigger dog (though nowhere near Charley's size) and she was terrified of thunder and fireworks. She convinced the mailman she was going to come the window after him though!Becky Stoebernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13498449.post-78930681259147433612011-07-05T13:16:49.528-04:002011-07-05T13:16:49.528-04:00I'm sorry for your rude awakening in the middl...I'm sorry for your rude awakening in the middle of the night, but Charley is SO cute in that picture. It's funny that such a big dog could be so scared.k_stinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203929326849989748noreply@blogger.com