Charlie is a stinker

When the dishwasher repair guy came today I tried to put both dogs in the bedroom because I knew Charlie wouldn't leave him alone. So I grabbed them both by the collars and ushered them towards the bedroom. Shadow was way too interested in the new guy so he slipped out of his collar and ran toward the door. So I put Charlie in the bedroom and went back for Shadow. When I returned I found the bedroom door locked. Charlie had somehow jumped up and turned the lock on the door! How does he do that? Well, the lock was from the previous owners so of course we don't have a key. This wasn't your average "use a hairpin to pop it open" kind of lock. This was legit and a key was necessary. Unless you leave your windows unlocked! But no, we couldn't do that it wouldn't be safe. So after prying off the screens from the outside, just to find both windows securely shut, I actually started thinking about how I could fit through the air ducts. Not going to happen. Last resort? Big hammer to the lock. It took three pretty heavy smashes on the knob but it finally snapped right off. A little more time with a screwdriver and Charlie was free. Or I was able to go to bed. Something like that. But now we have no doorknob on our bedroom door. Meanwhile I think Shadow is taking notes on another escape method...