When I was growing up, I lived near a Naval Base and a Libby's Plant. I don't know where the sound came from, but we had those loud sirens.
I was about 10 at the time and those sirens scared the living everything out of me!! I use to huddle in my bed so frightened. I was alone, no living Mom, just an absent Father. :'(
If only I had a Lab or two to keep me safe and warm under those covers, I would have different memories today!!
I didn't get my first dog until I was 29-30. I will never, ever, live without one again. And, I don't know how people can do it. It just doesn't seem natural to me.
I'm 42 now and if my DH ever said no more dogs, I'd leave him!!! LOL

Okay, I wouldn't leave, I'd keep the house, after all, it has a great yard for dogs!!! LOL, :laugh: