Well Amigos, I can say that while living with two lesbians for fourteen years The Red Man has heard a LOT of talk about coming out of closets. As a matter of fact, “closet” is practically a four-letter word at Casa de Canterbury…
not everyone got the “closet” memo
Severe thunderstorms wig all of The Three Musketeers (Tennis Ball Obsessed Chelsea, Squirrel Chaser Spike and moi), and a really bad storm last night spooked Spike to take refuge in the pantry closet where he clearly felt safe.
Hm…I wonder if that’s why some of the gays loved their closets, too. Sweet Lady Gaga. Just imagine.
So Sports Fans, more bad weather is on the way tonight, and Spike is already heading for cover. I can’t really blame him. As a matter of fact, I’m getting a little nervous myself. That last flashing crackle of lightning was way too close for comfort.
Get me outta here Percy…where’s that Thunder Shirt when you need it…
Red's Rants and Raves 
I do feel for all kinds of animals when storms hit. Squirrel Chaser Spike had his ears laid back which my lab mix did when he was over-excited about a storm. Poor traumatic times. Love the Percy reference and your in and out of the closet jokes. 🙂
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Yes, what’s with the ears laid back thing, I wonder…I think it’s some kind of universal fear signal! Poor Spike!
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Yikes – I’d be with Spike in the closet! I hate storms. Stay safe Red and gang xxx
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We are trying to imagine our favorite Australian Author in the closet with Spike – that makes us smile! 🙂
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Spike and I could write a horror story about storms while we’re in there 😉
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You two would be fabulous collaborators!! 🙂
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Poor S.C. Spike! Cassie Potatoes tells me a closet or low bookcase shelf are just about the best for weathering a storm or barrage of fireworks. She’s a quivering mess 4 nights out of 7 during summer. Ma desensitized me to loud noise when I was a tiny pup, but even I get a bit jittery if a storm lasts a long time. Damn climate change!!
Hang in there for another month my dear southern canine cumares. The noise will pass with the seasons.
Love to all,
Miss Poppy Seed
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Of course, Miss Poppy Seed, you are always the Voice of Reason. Thank you for reminding us of the passage of the seasons.
I will pass this along to SC Spike who is still wigged from last night’s weather!!
He and Cassie P could be in the closet together. Heh, heh. 🙂 My little Monday morning joke. Enjoy your week!
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As they say on the internet, “LOL!” 😀
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🙂 The things we’ve learned in cyberspace…
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So so good, Sheila. I suppose there’s two things about closets. We need them but they can also become prisons. Hope Spike comes out. 🙂
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Thanks very much, Don. Pretty and Slow helped to facilitate Spike’s coming out last night. They’re so good at it because they’ve had lots of practice! 🙂
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Keep calm and carry on Red Man!
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Will do – and the same to you! Steady on.
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stay safe and stay in the closet
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Oops – too late!! Already came out of the closet last night!! 🙂
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🐶🐶stay safe 💓
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I think Spike was just in the mood for some soda.
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You know what Rachel? You just might be onto something there.
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Dogs. So damn undignified. Old man RuevyCat and I sleep right through lightning, thunder…….whatever. And even if we were just a tad nervous, we’d never let it SHOW!
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Hah – RuevyCat sounds like a very cool and composed C-A-T! The Red Man sends Paw Snaps and Twirls to you both for your bravado! 🙂
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Hope everyone stayed safe.
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I hope everyone remained safe
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We did Terry – no thanks to Spike!! 🙂
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Every time I hear about dogs and their fears when it comes to thunder storms, my heart aches for them. Harley nor Jax seem to be fazed by bad weather, but I can’t help but feel bad for those animals who are afraid. How traumatizing it must be. So glad your pups have their closet to go to….
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I’m afraid poor Spike acquired his fear through his environment here at Casa de Canterbury – The Red Man taught him! Yes, but thank goodness for the closet!! Thanks for coming by to comment…:)
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Thank goodness Harley and Jax are unfazed…thunderstorms are quite High Drama at Casa de Canterbury!! Yes, everyone has a potential closet at our house…:)
Hope you all have a great weekend!!
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Poor Spike!
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Yes, thank goodness the storms have passed over!!
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Well, did you hear about Interstate 10 in California having a bridge collapse from a flash flood? We were there. And now we can’t get back as the freeway is closed indefinitely.
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What’s this you say? You watched a bridge collapse and now can’t get through???? This is WAY too much excitement on a trip. I am horrified and speechless. I hope you can find an alternate route to somewhere. Bless your heart.
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We did get through eventually, but then they completely closed the 10. If you’ve ever been out west, you will know that the 10 is the only straightforward way from LA to Phoenix. You have to go hours out of your way either way up north or down through San Diego along the border.
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So glad you made it through!! We have traveled in the west (and love the Phoenix area btw) but not familiar enough to remember roads!! Stay safe!!
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