wallEsmama Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 So we're heading down across the border and wallE is coming with. Its his second time crossing the border. Last time he barked like mad at the border gueard, pretty funny stuff. Made crossing much easier! We're heading to Columbus, Ohio woot! Puntuation MAKES the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerrels Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 have fun on your road trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Cairns Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Remind Wally that violent rhetoric is out for the time being. Better think about a whimper and a whine and keep the bark to himself! Have a fun trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Alert! Alert! Terrierist headed for Columbus, Ohio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Come on down wallE and family!!! Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty & Sherry Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 He may want to defect while he is here! What are the rules for Canine Political Asylum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I can see the headlines now . . . "Canadian Cairn Claims Asylum in Columbus." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy A. Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 WallE the Buckeye state welcomes you! Tracy, Amos, Walter, Brattwrust & Mettwurst a.k.a The Gremlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsy's Mom Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 You may want to tone down the bagpipes WallE. Have a wonderful trip. Elsie, Max, Meeko & Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cairnrescueleague Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I got out of a speeding ticket once because Cubby went Cujo in the back seat. The officer just said - slow down, ma'am - and beat a hasty retreat back to his cruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I got out of a speeding ticket once because Cubby went Cujo in the back seat. The officer just said - slow down, ma'am - and beat a hasty retreat back to his cruiser! Haha awesome! Click to show the full size image! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 As usual, I'm coming in at the tail end! (little joke there!) Hheldorfer - funny comment. Hope you guys are having a wonderful time in Ohio and fill us in on your adventures when you get back home. Husband and dog missing ...25 cents reward for dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallEsmama Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 UGHHHHHHHHH!! First off, thanks everybody for the wishes! We made it to Columbus, after the worst 24 hours ever. He was such a trooper though and very well behaved the whole time. -Traffic jam coming out of Toronto. Delayed us about 45 min. -Border Patrol decided I was a "possible 71" (immigration - I "lived" in Columbus for about a year and a half. Moved back to TO over a year ago. Now they decide to red flag me. Little too late, guys!!!) They made us wait almost an hour in the waiting room but wallE had to wait in the car. I told them I have a small dog in the car and its FREEZING outside. SO went out and turned the car on a few times, but stil. WTF guys. -Finally allowed to cross, but now its dark and the snows starting to really come down. We do okay for about 2 hours. Cross Pennsylvania, into Ohio. We then fishtail out, slide across, spin around and bam into a sign on the side of the highway. (ironically enough, I've found the exact sign we it. You can see it HERE The drivers side hit, shattered the window, killed the door, airbags came out, wallE came into the front and tried to hide under my seat, but there was shattered glass everywhere. The trunk popped and our stuff was somewhat scattered. We had to wait in the cold for a state trooper and a tow truck. Luckily they didn't take long at all and everybody was sooo nice and helpful, and wallE also got his first stay in a hotel! (yay?) Finally 24hrs later, we have made it to Columbus. Puntuation MAKES the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar's mom Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oh my goodness. That sounds like a horrible experience. I am so sorry that happened to you and wallE. I hope you and wallE, have a better, nonexciting time the rest of your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 OMG what a terrible experience. Glad to hear your alright and in Columbia and hopefully the rest of your trip improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie&holly Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Glad that everyone was alright. www.cairnterriertalk.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 What a nightmare! I trust that nobody had any injuries from the accident, which is very lucky. Poor WallE probably needs a few extra treats to help him get over the trauma. Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Oh no..poor you and of course WallE. I feel your pain. Nothing worse than having something like this happen when you are on your own with a little dog (when they are so dependent on us). Thank goodness for kindly State Troopers. Let us know when you are back home safe and sound. Good luck getting the car fixed. Husband and dog missing ...25 cents reward for dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janis Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Glad you guys are alright! What a nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallEsmama Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Apparently the car might be a write off. WallE and I just did some shopping therapy to ease our nerves :D Puntuation MAKES the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 And what did WallE buy? Perhaps a few new toys or a fashionable new coat? So sorry about your car but just be glad it was the car that got scrunched and not you. Glad to hear that you're recovering from your bad experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Cairns Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Christina, let me share what I have learned from personal experience about situations like this. In a couple of years, you will be laughing about the incident and in ten more you will consider it one of the great adventures of your life with WallE, the Cairn who could handle it all! Of course I am delighted that you are all safe and sound, but with that thought in mind, remember--cars are so easy to replace, colds and sniffles go away, but memories, oh those memories just hang in there and, with embellishment, become legend. Most of us go thru life driving boring routes, back and forth, predictable, safe, routine but you have had a TRIP! Personally, I think it is the Cairn--they abhor normalcy and I think things of this nature are in their aura--which surrounds, of course, their human companions and/or slaves. Wow, what a winter this has been! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 What a horrible experience...glad you are all ok... but I gotta say WallEsmama, as a fellow Canadian (although living way West of you) what is with you hitting that sign? Toronto weather, snow and black ice roads, and you hit a sign in the States Kidding of course, what a nightmare. Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France Adventures with Sam &Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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