Tom Nichols: Someone figured out we're traveling. This is not going to end well. + THE SEQUEL

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Someone figured out we’re traveling. This is not going to end well.

— Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) 2025-05-31T17:50:08.321Z

Days later...

“Put these away now”

— Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) 2025-06-06T15:54:37.311Z

She missed mom and dad. We took a red-eye home, I took a nap, and she was right up against me for hours.

— Tom Nichols (@radiofreetom.bsky.social) 2025-06-06T18:33:55.154Z

[Midnight Writer]

1. I used to have a dog that, when he saw I was getting ready to leave, would lay down in front of the door.

I had the choice to either physically move him, or to get his leash and take him with me.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. Our babies! They are definitely smarter than a lot of people give them credit for!

[appleannie1]

3. My cats do the same thing whenever I get out a suitcase.

I had one that would hide when I returned letting me know they were unhappy with me being away. The four I still have all greet me as soon as I walk in the door and I have to be careful I don't trip over them before I am completely inside. They know more than we give them credit for.

[moniss]

4. I recognize the

look of being "challenged". It always has ended best if I surrendered quickly.

[JMCKUSICK]

5. The first time I ever left Petunia for a few days,

It took her two full days to forgive me and come see me. I was heartbroken.

[IbogaProject]

6. Tell them what is going on

It also helps to take the effort to speak to them and inform them about your plans and timing. They can pick up on the energy. Once during when my now Wife and I were on vacation and she exclaimed "I forgot to tell Chazz we were going on a trip". I was incredulous but he was freaked out and after that we made the effort to inform him of our plans when we left, especially on overnights with packed bags. Now when we are taking the cats along, we just surprise them as it is a pain to hunt them down and easier to do the explaining once they are secured in their carry cages.

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