I could just imagine what it was like chasing your dog through the grocery store.

My cat Tyger doesn't like storms either but the silly thing won't come inside if he is outside during them. But if he is inside he will come and lay next to me on the couch. So either he doesn't like them either or he is just comforting me, can't tell which.

I know what it is like to have to let your tires go for as long as you can. I think I am going on thin ground with the tires on my car (I drive a Saturn).

I enjoyed reading your story and getting some laughs in.

Jan