Wednesday, November 18, 2009

In the Key of... Damnit!

Mama's morning didn't start out that well. Morning walkie? Fine. Weather? Slightly raining, but only on her head so that wasn't so bad. We arrived back at our apartment. Mama got ready to go to the work place that I just cannot understand, handed me a treat and walked out.

Then she put her key into the lock to turn it to lock me and the kitties safely inside. And that's when her hand should have stopped turning - except that it didn't. What she described to me later as a "sick pit of the stomach kind of feeling". Since mama hasn't stepped up her upper-body workout routine, it was simply the crunch of her key breaking off in the lock.

This my friends, is what a key looks like without it's business end:

And for comparison, what the key looked like before it's adventure...

Yes, she was able to get it fixed. Luckily (luckily?!?) the locksmith was able to grab the remains of the key from deep inside the lock. Much less fuss that way. But not exactly a great way to start off a day.

Love,

Bogart

14 comments:

RILEY AND STAR MY MALTESEKIDS said...

Wow Bogart! That was pretty scary! Lucky for you, she could it fixed!

You are a pretty brave boy!

Luv,
Riley and Star.

Sally said...

Glad she could get it fixed - easier and cheaper that way - plus you weren't locked inside! Although - is that a collection of sticks next to you? So I guess no matter the weather you always have a steady supply?

Lots of licks
Sally and Paddy

Scottie the 'Cutie' said...

Wow, that's scary...glad to hear that your Mom and the locksmith managed to get it out, otherwise it would have been a nightmare!

Scottie

sarah doow said...

Good to hear that the locksmith was able to save the day! I love your look of concentration in the second photo, Bogart!

Moco said...

Good thing you were able to get a locksmith there quickly. That could have been quite a disaster with you on one side and Mama on the other.

Randi said...

Aw geez..thats not a good way to start off a Thursday morning..

But you know what...broken key or no broken key, you still hold the key to your mamma's heart!

Love & Licks,
Randi

Persephone and Buster said...

you could have been stuck there for days.... and days... lucky she found a good lock smith to find the little end. phew....
theBUSTER, Ms.Persephone, & Ms.Blue

Chloe and Libby said...

Well, first I'm sorry your mommy has to go away to work and leave you and the kitties behind. My mommy has to go away to work and I don't like it either.
I'm super glad however that her was able to get the man to come fix everything.
Hope the rest of your day was better.
Kisses,
Chloe

John Going Gently said...

I love that dog!
I have two welsh terriers and would love an airedale!

The Airechicks said...

Whoa - not a good start but got better -

Glad Mom got the locksmith quick - hope she put him on speed dial you NEVER know when you'll need him!!!!

Glad you didn't panic!!!

XXoooXXoooXXooo

Baby Rocket Dog and Hootie said...

Oh Buddy, we've been there! Not a broken key, but our momma locked us in the car with the keys in the ignition a few weeks ago. Had to have a towtruck guy come and fish 'em out. It was raining too so the car smelled real purty by the time we were freed. haha. We got special treat for being so patient. Cool. Mom says we help her chill out when such things happen...bet you do the same for your mommy.

Smooches, BabyRD and Hootie

The Black and Tans. said...

Oh heck, we can just imagine how your Mama must have felt. That really was an "Uh Oh" moment.

Hope you and your Mama have a great weekend.

Molly, Taffy and Monty

animal lover, quilt lover said...

Bogart and Lulu,
Been there. I locked Amanda in the truck 2 times!!! It was such and panic feeling!!
I love your blog so much and I wish so much that you would come and visit me more often. I am on dial up and it takes time!!!!!!!
I have to go visit the ones that come and see me and I run out of time ,so I don't get to come and see you. I want to come to your blog!!! Please come Lulu!!
Love Bogart, Fern

animal lover, quilt lover said...

I will be thinking of you and Bogart on Thanksgiving and I hope you will not be alone!!
Can you feel my love for the two of you?
Fern