Business Trip

@simone10 (54189)

Louisville, Kentucky

October 15, 2015 6:58am CST

My brother left yesterday to go out of town for business. He will be gone until Saturday. I wish I could have gone with him but his boss didn't want family to go on this trip because of the long hours they will be working. I hope my brother is able to enjoy some of the time he will have alone. On his way back Saturday, he is stopping to visit a couple of hours with our aunt who we haven't seen in a long time. She is one of our favorite aunts and he will have such a good time. I will miss him while he is away and Bella is already missing him. I don't know how dogs know but she always knows around the time he is supposed to come home and waits by the door. She was doing that last night.

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@gudheart (12659)

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15 Oct 15

It is nice that you are so close with him :D You must have a great relationship.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

My brother and I are really close even though I am 13 years older than he is. I helped raise him so that could have something to do with it.

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@gudheart (12659)

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19 Oct 15

@simone10That is really good to hear :D I am sure he thinks the world of you for being there for him and helped raised him.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@gudheart We both think so much of each other. We have 2 other sisters but we don't always get along with them. As a matter of fact, we had a falling out and haven't spoke to either of them in almost 4 years now.

@Rollo1 (16679)

• Boston, Massachusetts

15 Oct 15

The guinea pigs start chattering at me every night around 10 pm because they know I give them treats before I go to bed. I have no idea how animals know what time it is, it's a little eerie.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

15 Oct 15

Animals are smarter than they are given creit for. I remember a long time ago when I had a guinea pig and if I opened the refrigerator door mine would start chattering.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

@Rollo1 It really is a little eerie. It must be some kind of internal clock or something.

@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

16 Oct 15

You are sweet sibling! :)

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@wiLLmaH (8801)

• Singapore, Singapore

20 Oct 15

@simone10 Same here! I am always trying to be their "angel" sibling but ended up the opposite.. hahha!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Thank you. I try to be but don't always succeed.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@wiLLmaH It can be really hard sometimes.

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@sofssu (23662)

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15 Oct 15

Wish you could have gone with him.. and daisy too

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

I did go with him the last time he traveled for work but it was only Bella and me. I think Daisy is too young to travel for 6-7 hours in a car.

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

15 Oct 15

It's a shame that you will miss out on seeing your aunt, and I hope your brother doesn't work too hard. At least you have the dogs to stop you getting too lonely.

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

19 Oct 15

@simone10 As you say, visiting your aunt can wait until Daisy is older.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@jaboUK Yeah, Daisy has never traveled that far before and I hate to think of her in her crate for 4 hours during the day.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

That is true, I am never lonely with my dogs around. I wish I could have visited with my aunt. She isn't much older than I am and I have always gotten along with her. We found out that she lives about 4 hours away so we can both go and visit when Daisy is a little older.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

15 Oct 15

bless yer heart, i'm sure that time 'part'll do ya both some good. critters jest know these sorta thingies - like they've 'n internal clock'f sorts. they know when their humans 're gonna tend 'em, show 'em a bit 'f love 'n do a bit'f pamperin'. 'tis that 'pack' mentality 'f the excitement 'f return. glad he's gonna get that visit in - no doubt'll be a joy fer both. 'least'ja got those sweet pups to keep ya occupied 'til he returns.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@crazyhorseladycx Oh, how cute! It just always amazes me what animals can do.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

It could be an internal clock thing. It just always amazes me. Bella always knows my brother's car too. Not so much by site as by sound. She can't hear the car now as the parking lot is farther away but when we lived in another apartment, the parking lot was right outside the door and she would always get excited when she heard his car. Other cars she never seemed to notice. It must have to with their superior hearing.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

19 Oct 15

@simone10 yepperz, pups know the sounds 'f the autos their family drives. i get tickled with momma'n the aunts pups - she says they're doin' back flips 'n jumpin' 5' high when i get 'bout a block from her place in town.

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@GardenGerty (157865)

• United States

15 Oct 15

Animals have an internal clock. The cat knows when we should be up, when we should go to bed, and she lets us know. I do hope your brother has a good trip.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

That do seem to know things like when to get up or go to bed and when it's time to eat. My brother's trip was okay but he was glad to get home.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

15 Oct 15

I hope the meetings are not to long and difficult and he can enjoy some time with the aunt. Poor Bella of course she knows his routine and will still be waiting for him when he returns home.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

He was able to have some time to himself and had a really great visit with our aunt. Bella was really sad while he was gone, acting a little depressed. Once he got back home, you could just see how happy she was.

@artemeis (4194)

• China

16 Oct 15

Pets always have a knack of knowing things and I suppose that's because they are devoted to us completely. After all, we are their only closest kin who is supposed to look after them throughout their limited short time with us. I hope that your brother will have a good and safe trip here.

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@artemeis (4194)

• China

19 Oct 15

@simone10 Any idea if it is related when you SPELL dog backwards?

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

You never know.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Yes, pets do seem to know certain things and it could have something to do with how in tune they are with us.

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@lady1993 (27225)

• Philippines

18 Oct 15

i guess it is their awesome sense of smell.. the dogs can smell him meters away (miles would be impossible, or is it?

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Who knows with dogs...lol. Bella was a little depressed while he was gone but now she is happy again.

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@Teep11 (7674)

• United States

15 Oct 15

Wow! Long hours. Your brother probably wouldn't have time to hang out with you and that wouldn't be fun. Perhaps you'll be able to travel with him on the next business trip.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

I hope he doesn't have another trip for a while since it will be winter soon with snow. I would really worry about him traveling in the snow.

@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

15 Oct 15

I am sure that you needed those few days alone. Both you and Bella will be so happy to see you coming back.

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@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

20 Oct 15

@simone10 This is the best part to have pets, they show you how much they love you.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@LadyDuck they really do and it's unconditional.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

We were all glad to have him home again. Especially both of the dogs. They were so excited and wouldn't leave him alone for at least an hour or so.

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@KristenH (33363)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

15 Oct 15

Hang in there, Simone. My brother's away on business for work this week and next. He'll be home today and goes back out next Sunday. But it doesn't hurt to email, call or text him, even if it's at night-time. As for pets, my SIL watches over his two dogs and one cat, so they won't be lonely. If it's separation anxiety, have your brother take record a message for him or talk to him on the phone. Try to stay busy at home, while he's away.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

My brother always calls me every night when he is out of town so we keep in touch. I enjoyed the time alone with my 2 dogs but was really glad when he came back home.

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@KristenH (33363)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

19 Oct 15

@simone10 That's so nice of him. Good for you too.

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@Tita417 (1228)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

15 Oct 15

Sure you sound like you will miss him a lot . I guess youre close to each other

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Yes, I do miss him and we are very close. I am 13 yrs older than he is and I helped raise him so that could have a lot to do with it.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

24 Oct 15

@Tita417 Yes, that's probably why we are so close.

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@Tita417 (1228)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

19 Oct 15

@simone10 Wow, that's why you're so close

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@drannhh (15219)

• United States

15 Apr 16

That is an unfortunate policy, but since Daisy is so young, it seems to have worked out for the best.

@Blondie2222 (28611)

• United States

15 Oct 15

Well I hope he has a safe and fun trip even if its for work. Enjoy the time alone until he comes home. Dogs always know they get used to them being around, my mom's dog is the same way.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

He was ready to come home. He never likes to be away from home for long unless it's a vacation.

@spleendingo1 (801)

• Grand Haven, Michigan

15 Oct 15

I'd like to go on a business trip. But I actually need a business first I guess lol

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Lol...me too! Although when I was working, I never really cared for business trips.

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@mom210 (9041)

• United States

15 Oct 15

It is so nice he can include some visiting in his business trip. That works out nicely

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

It really did work out good for him. He was able to visit for a few hours before he had to get back on the road again to come home.

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@fawkes62 (1276)

• United States

15 Oct 15

I hope he doesn't have to work too hard and also that he enjoys his visit with your aunt. Hopefully you will get to see her sometime soon too.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

He was able to have some time away from the meetings. His visit with our aunt was really good and he had a good time.

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@ilovemoney1112 (8)

• Las Vegas, Nevada

15 Oct 15

Yes indeed some time family would like to join husband/or wife Business trip. Big corporations in USA have employees traveling all over but they just cannot afford other member of the family to join, or business trip is just business and not pleasure.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

19 Oct 15

Most of the time his business doesn't care if I come along but this time they were going to be working long hours so it wasn't really a good time for me to go. Plus we still have a small puppy and she wouldn't do good traveling right now.