We arrived back at Mike and Amanda's house about 10:00 and were exhausted. While watching a bit of TV (they only get 6 channels in English so the selection is rather limited), we heard some fireworks go off. Mike jumped up to bring in Missy, their Border Collie, because she gets skittish at loud noises.
Alas, it was already too late. She had bolted at the first firework and ran out the gate in their yard. Later a big debate would ensue as to whether the gate was left unlocked and Missy pawed it open or if she jumped the fence, we ultimately decided the gate was left open. Mike drove around while the kids walked around looking for her. They did this until 1:00AM with no luck. The gate was left open in case she came home and we all went to bed.
