Thursday – A Little Personal Twiggy and Lucy Outside

Twiggy and Lucy

“Hey twiggy. What are you doing?”

“Hiding from Lucy. I’m going to jump her.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Going to be tough. She’s outside.”

“Oh for heaven’s sake. I better go out.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Hey, Lucy. What are you doing?”

“I was going to go and have a lay down in the sun.”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Aw come on. There are more fun things than that to do.”

“Like pick up a stick?”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Yeah. I just found this one.”

“Mama’s going to be very upset with you chewing sticks.”

“Okay let’s go to the sun.”

Lucy and Twiggy

“Now isn’t this better. So warm.”

“It’s warm alright. But….”

Lucy and Twiggy

“But what?”

“Boring. Look at this acorn in the rock over here.”

Lucy and Twiggy

“You better not eat it. I’m leaving you now.”

“What? What did I say?”

Twiggy and Lucy

“Hey, Lucy. Aw, come on back. I’ll sit in the sun with you. Lucy? LUCY.”

51 comments

  1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Lucy has the right idea! I’d be soaking up that gorgeous sunshine too.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was a beautiful day yesterday. Temps in the 70’s and lots of sun. Thanks, Jill.

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    What a cute story! You are ingenious, John, in capturing their personalities. 😀

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Aw, thank you, Gwen. Such a nice thing to say.

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  3. Darlene's avatar

    Those two are just adorable and good buddies too. xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are good buddies, Darlene. Thanks. 😊

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  4. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Such a little troublemaker.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      With a capital T. Thanks, Charles.

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  5. Harmony Kent's avatar

    Oh, poor little Twiggy! lol. I’m with Lucy … I’m going for that sun! Thanks for a little Thursday sunshine, John 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for letting me know you liked it, Harmony. 😁

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  6. Dan Antion's avatar

    Aw, poor Twiggy. Those twigs and acorns and rocks are soooo interesting. They almost beg to be picked up. Lucy’s a good big sister, trying to keep her out of trouble.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When Twiggy starts barking outside, Lucy gives her a whack. It is laugh out loud funny. Lucy knows barking is not allowed. She does try to keep Twiggy in line for sure. Thanks, Dan

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  7. GP's avatar

    If Lucy doesn’t like twigs or acorns, I’m sure Twiggy could find something else – the couch is for naps!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lucy owns the couch. Thanks, GP.

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  8. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    “What? What did I say?” I love starting the day with Twiggy and Lucy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love starting the day with you, Liz. Thank you. 😊

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        Aww, that’s very sweet. 🙂

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  9. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Mindfulness after the holiday period in the sunlight! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Very zen. Thanks, Maria.

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  10. shoreacres's avatar

    This pair always makes me smile, no matter what they’re up to. Do you have live oaks, or did that acorn come in over the fence?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The neighbor has a live oak that forms a canopy over our yard. We are on the look out for acorns which can make a dog sick. I’m glad you get a smile, Linda. 😊

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  11. Mae Clair's avatar

    Poor Twiggy. She’s such a kid and just wants to play.

    BTW, that beautiful sun looks wonderfully warm. I woke up to 16 degrees and ice this morning. I’d definitely sit with Lucy in the sun!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Oh my goodness. 16 degrees? We would die. It was a beautiful day. Temps in the 70’s and lots of sunshine. (We start to shiver at 58 degrees) Thanks, Mae.

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  12. Teri Polen's avatar

    Hiding to jump out on Lucy – the same thing my son’s cat, Sora, does to Bond when she’s here. Bond just recovered from Sora’s holiday visit, and she’ll be here again this weekend. Fun to watch them, but a lot of fur on the Swiffer after she’s gone, lol.

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  13. coldhandboyack's avatar

    It snowed here and I have a hole in my boot. Where is mom with her stock of bread bags when I need her. She used to make us wear them over our stockings for just such times. Enjoy your sunny day.

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  14. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    That was a busy start to the day. It’s a nice big place for them to explore and play. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  15. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha. I take it Lucy has her paws full with Twiggy. Life is so interesting to the nose of a dog. I’m glad ya’ll got such a pretty day. Hugs on the wing.

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  16. Dale's avatar

    I’m with Lucy! I wouldn’t mind warming up my bones 😉
    Always a fun exchange between these two.

    (I’m enjoying Eternal Road… 😉 )

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  17. Sorryless's avatar

    You have to give Twiggy points for trying.

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  18. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Twiggy just has to learn that Lucy is older and wiser.

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  19. Vashti Q's avatar

    Lucy takes such good care of Twiggy. It’s so endearing. ❤

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  20. circadianreflections's avatar

    LOL! I’m with Lucy laying on the warm cement soaking up some rays sounds good to me! Twiggy is so cute. Love, love, love the dialogue.

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  21. Debbie's avatar

    Ya gotta love siblings! These two seem to get along well, despite their not being actual sibs. Love how they interact — I’d be with Lucy, soaking up the sun like a lizard!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha. I think Lucy is part lizard.

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  22. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Looks like the idea perfect day to sun:) Our fur baby thinks fire wood is a good chew toy….no matter how many times I discourage that.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yeah. Logs make good chew toys for sure. (Well except for the splinters) Was a great day in the sun. Thanks, Denise.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Billy Ray.

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  23. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    These two are surely entertaining, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jan 😊

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  24. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Twiggy is persistent as Lucy Is wise.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Frank. Thanks.

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  25. macjam47's avatar

    Such a cute story! I love reading about these two.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michelle. 😊

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  26. Jennie's avatar

    Little sisters can be annoying. Twiggy is really trying hard, and Lucy thinks she is just trying – the other definition.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Jennie. Sometimes Lucy wants Twiggy to leave her alone. You can tell cause she pins Twiggy down and won’t let her go.

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  27. noelleg44's avatar

    Twiggy is a baby – puts everything in her mouth! It’s warm here, too, right now but no sun. Bah humbug.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Pretty close, Noelle.

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