Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy In the Yard

March 28, 2019 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 64 Comments

“Here is how we keep watch, Little Potato.”

“I have my Bulldog stance perfected.”

“Yeah, you look great.”

“Thanks but I can’t hold it forever.”

“Well, nothing wrong with taking a rest.”

“But I’m not as fierce.”

“Hold on. I think I see something. Be right back.”

“Let me know if it is something dangerous.”

“Naw. It was nothing but a guy with a leaf blower.”

“He wouldn’t have heard me bark anyway. Glad I didn’t waste it.”

“I think we ought to take a break now. We’ve been on duty at least an hour.”

“Yeah, a quick rest is all I need.”

“Don’t be eating any of that mulch now.”

“That was the old me. I don’t do that anymore.”

“What are you doing?”

“Combo back scratch and sunbath.”

“Looks fun. How do you do it?”

“Flop on your back, stick your tongue out and kick up your feet.”

“Yeah, you lost me at flop on your back. I can’t do that.”

“I’ll bet you can.”

“Nope legs too short.

“How about I knock you over?”

“See this is as close as I get.”

“Poor puppy.”

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64 comments

Darlene · March 28, 2019 - 4:15 am ·

So cute. Good to see there is no more mulch eating going on. They look right at home.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:30 am ·
  
  Yes, The mulch eating days seem to be over. (Thank heavens) Thank you, Darlene.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 28, 2019 - 4:32 am ·

Adorable. So, Twiggy can’t actually roll onto her back?

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:29 am ·
  
  I have never seen her do it. We can pick her up and turn her on her back but she doesn’t do it on her own.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · March 28, 2019 - 7:32 am ·
    
    Got it. Maybe she simply doesn’t like it? Not really experienced with dogs.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:44 am ·
      
      I think you have the answer.
      
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Writer Lori · March 28, 2019 - 4:47 am ·

I’m so glad my dogs aren’t the only ones who have lengthy conversations…☺️

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Lori
  
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Gwen Plano · March 28, 2019 - 4:52 am ·

Yay, my favorite day of the week for your posts! I love the Lucy and Twiggy interactions. Have a great day, John. 😀

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:28 am ·
  
  You as well, Gwen. Thank you. 😀
  
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GP Cox · March 28, 2019 - 5:13 am ·

They are cute, John!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:27 am ·
  
  Thank you, GP.
  
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Sorryless · March 28, 2019 - 5:57 am ·

A low center of gravity is great for some things, but the combo move? Not so much . . .

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:27 am ·
  
  I agree. I have yet to see Twiggy on her back. 😀
  
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  1. Sorryless · March 28, 2019 - 7:56 pm ·
    
    LOL
    
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Jill Weatherholt · March 28, 2019 - 6:13 am ·

This is the cutest, John! Thanks for the smiles this morning!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:12 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jill. 😊
  
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The Hook · March 28, 2019 - 6:45 am ·

You’re never going to run out of material with these two doggies around, John.
Well done, everyone.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Hook
  
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Dan Antion · March 28, 2019 - 8:09 am ·

They’re so cute standing next to each other. I hope Twiggy has given up mulch for Lent.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:57 pm ·
  
  She has. I think she has given it up for good.
  
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  1. Dan Antion · March 28, 2019 - 3:46 pm ·
    
    Phew. That’s a good thing.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 3:53 pm ·
      
      Yes. Almost drove us crazy.
      
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Natalie Ducey · March 28, 2019 - 8:11 am ·

Haha… “Glad I didn’t waste it” so cute! Thanks for sharing, John. Happy Thursday! 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:56 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Natalie. 😃
  
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Almost Iowa · March 28, 2019 - 8:11 am ·

Twiggy has the bulldog pose down cold. The roll and scratch takes years of practice to prefect….unless one finds essence of dead skunk by the side of the road – then it is like, Snap!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:56 pm ·
  
  Ha haha. I could see Twiggy rolling on a dead skunk. (I know she would)
  
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Mae Clair · March 28, 2019 - 8:18 am ·

They are just so adorable. I loved Lucy’s description of the combo back scratch and sunbath. She looks like she’s a pro at it!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:55 pm ·
  
  She has been doing it a long time. She loves it. Thanks, Tracu
  
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patriciaruthsusan · March 28, 2019 - 8:25 am ·

I see there’s no mulch eating and they both seem at home in the yard. 🙂 — Suzanne

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:55 pm ·
  
  Yup. They are happy pups. Thanks, Suzanne.
  
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Staci Troilo · March 28, 2019 - 8:36 am ·

So Twiggy still likes to lie in the mulch. Too cute. At least she stopped eating it.

I love Lucy’s combo. Too bad Twiggy can’t/won’t join in. Seems like a great way to relieve the tension caused by the mean ol’ leaf blower.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:54 pm ·
  
  The mulch is warm from the sun so it is like a spa treatment.
  
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Teri Polen · March 28, 2019 - 8:44 am ·

These girls always put smiles on my face. Glad Twiggy gave up mulch-eating.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:53 pm ·
  
  Me too.
  
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rijanjks · March 28, 2019 - 10:24 am ·

Ha ha! Legs are too short! 🙂 Love the dialogue and expressions between these two!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:52 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan
  
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D.L Finn, Author · March 28, 2019 - 10:48 am ·

Glad Twiggy has given up eating the mulch. Looks like a beautiful day to soak up that sun!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:52 pm ·
  
  Yup it was terrific
  
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Dale · March 28, 2019 - 11:13 am ·

I love the dialogue between these two. Have to agree, ain’t no easy task for Twiggy, unless she gets a little help!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:52 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dale. She definately can’t do back.
  
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  1. Dale · March 28, 2019 - 3:28 pm ·
    
    Nope. I can’t see it happening.
    
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coldhandboyack · March 28, 2019 - 12:39 pm ·

Mine tend to turtle out if they get on their backs. I understand her dilema.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 2:51 pm ·
  
  Yes. I think the turtle effect is there as well.
  
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Robert Matthew Goldstein · March 28, 2019 - 2:52 pm ·

LOL. Poor puppy, indeed.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 3:46 pm ·
  
  Sad but true.
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · March 28, 2019 - 5:15 pm ·

Ah those two.. Lucy and mini me Twiggy… lovely John.. xxx

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 9:06 pm ·
  
  XXX
  
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shoreacres · March 28, 2019 - 8:19 pm ·

That bulldog stance is perfect. Twiggy looks just as good as any of those show dogs on television. She might not be quite ready for prime time, but I’ll bet she’s getting close. Of course, with Lucy to critique her work, she ought to progress quickly.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2019 - 9:05 pm ·
  
  😀 Thanks, Linda
  
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Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links – Staci Troilo · March 29, 2019 - 12:01 am ·

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Jennie · March 29, 2019 - 6:12 am ·

Growing up is so hard. Lucy will take care of Twiggy.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2019 - 7:30 am ·
  
  She has been doing so for the last year. Thanks, Jennie. 😀
  
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  1. Jennie · March 29, 2019 - 6:31 pm ·
    
    I know, and it is a pleasure to watch and read how Lucy is the best big sister, ever. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 30, 2019 - 7:28 am ·
      
      She is, Jennie. Thanks.
      
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    2. Jennie · March 30, 2019 - 12:33 pm ·
      
      🙂
      
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circadianreflections · March 29, 2019 - 2:03 pm ·

LOL! Poor puppy! I hope it’s not too long before she figures that out cause I bet it feels amazing.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2019 - 3:16 pm ·
  
  It is like a spa treatment. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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macjam47 · March 29, 2019 - 2:09 pm ·

These two are precious! I’m glad Twiggy has given up mulch; however, I’d be happy if the deer ate my mulch instead of my tulips.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2019 - 3:14 pm ·
  
  I understand about the deer, Michelle. They eat everything.
  
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tracikenworth · March 29, 2019 - 7:47 pm ·

Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.

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1. John W. Howell · March 30, 2019 - 7:25 am ·
  
  Thank you, Traci.
  
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  1. tracikenworth · March 30, 2019 - 11:12 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 30, 2019 - 1:21 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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