Strange Happenings

As with any move, part of getting settled in your new home is learning about its sounds and smells and where the sun comes in at what times. But, beyond those, we've had some things happen that we've never experienced before.

The Living Room TV - Because Daisy the Wonder Dog is left home all alone i leave the TV on for her. Now, i realize she's not actually watching it but i thought the noise would be nice. So, i leave it on Animal Planet - of course! However, a few times I've come home to find the channel changed to Home and Garden Network. I don't know if she's getting ideas or wants me to take some hints and get started on fixing this place the way i want it. Either way, it's odd.

The Clock Radio and TV - I've had this clock radio for about 1 1/2 years now and the TV for much longer. But the two have never shared a room. Now, they are both in my bedroom. Lately, while watching the TV the clock radio suddenly comes on screaming an AM station that's not coming in very well. Each time, i turn it down and then turn it off with the remote control - yes, the clock radio has a remote control. But soon after it blares again as loud as before. Many things concern me here. Why is it coming on suddenly without my turning it on? And if it's going to do that, why won't it keep the volume down?! I finally figured out this weekend that when i press 14 (HBO) OR 47 (Nick) it causes the radio to come on...for some reason...weird...

The Latest - I was in the living room having just had another Nerf Rapid Fire battle with my son. He had gone to put them away and I was straightening up the room. I didn't see Daisy the Wonder Dog anywhere but i could hear her. She's 11 now and having problems with the slick linoleum floors. So, i was hearing that noise - the noise of her slipping on the linoleum but it was quicker...like maybe she was trying to catch something. In the past, she has been known to trap mice and bugs and try to eat them. I was curious as to what she might have trapped so i went to where i thought i heard her, in my bathroom. The light was out and I didn't see her. I would have sworn i heard her in there and there was no other linoleum she could have been sliding on. A thought occurred to me but it was slightly absurd. She'd never gotten in the bathtub before....I stepped in and moved the curtains to find my old Daisy girl, sitting in the tub panting. Apparently she'd been trying to get out. WHAT THE HELL!? I put a long towel in the tub, over the side and on to the floor. She was able to step over and get out. She's currently laying at my feet adoring me. As she should. I rescued her!