Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Outside After the Rain

Twiggy and Lucy

“Hey, Twiggy. Where are you?”

“Over here in the rocks.”

“What are you doing there?”

“The grass is all wet and feels icky on my feet.”

“So, what is the attraction out here?”

“Look at that flowerbed. Nice black stones. Collect the sun heat.”

“Okay. I can see that. You think Mom would approve?”

“I’m not on the plant. Why wouldn’t she?”

“Now you are talkin’, A nice lay down in the sun on the chase.”

“Yeah, okay. I know you worry about the flower bed and me.”

“Hey, Lucy. This chase is wet.”

“It’s not that bad. We can still use it.”

“I’m not going to stretch out, Lucy. A quick sit is all.”

“You have to admit it is relaxing.”

“What are you doing now, Little One?”

“You should see how the chase bends under your weight.”

“For heaven’s sake get out of there. You coming back up here?”

“I don’t think so. It still is wet.”

“Where you going now?”

“I hear the sound of kibble in the bowl. Time for dinner.”

“Dinner does trump lounging. Wait for me.”

85 comments

  1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    I think Twiggy is getting some lessons from Lucy on how to give the “stink eye.” (See photo 5) Glad things are drying out, John. We’ve been waterlogged this week.

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    1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

      The stink eye, for sure! What a face!!

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is picking up some of Lucy’s expressions. We could use more rain. I hope you get a break. Thanks, Jill.

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  2. kethuprofumo's avatar

    What a wonderful stroll around the Twiggy’s resort! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maria. It is Twiggy’s resort for sure.

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      1. kethuprofumo's avatar

        And she is the Boss there. So no deer, no squirrels, only Mr. Eel & her friends. Looking forward to get acquainted with the Clone Fish! 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes, Clown fish has yet to make an appearence.

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

    Very sweet exchange, John. I empathize with the pups. It’s been quite wet here as well. It’s nice to watch the drama from inside a warm (and dry) home. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We still have not had enough rain. Twiggy does hate to get her paws wet though. Thanks, Gwen.

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  4. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Always enjoy their outdoor antics.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Charles.

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  5. Harmony Kent's avatar

    We’ve had one day of sun in a week of storms … 80 mph winds and so much torrential rain *miserable face* … I can so relate to the girls and that wet chase, lol. Glad it’s drying out for you, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      My goodness, Harmony. We really have not had enough rain so every little bit helps. I wish we could have some of yours. 😊

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  6. PaperKutzs's avatar

    lol, funny, but of so true.

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  7. Book Club Mom's avatar

    I love this. I’m not sure who’s running the show – they get along so nicely!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lucy pretty much keeps Twiggy in line. They do get along for sure. Thanks, Barbara.

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      1. Book Club Mom's avatar

        They are cute together!

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  8. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    It’s nice there’s a lot of room for them to play now. It seems Twiggy still likes to chew outdoor things. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is a brat that way. Getting better though.

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  9. GP's avatar

    You do know how to arrange their pictures for a cute story!

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  10. quiall's avatar

    hahaha . Smart pups

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  11. janesturgeon's avatar
    Jane Sturgeon · ·

    I love these stories, John and they both look so well and content together. ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do love each other for sure, Jan. Thank you.

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  12. Dan Antion's avatar

    “See how it bends under your weight.” That’s precious, John. I think you do a great job capturing their personalities in these posts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dan. They are good subjects.

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  13. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    I’ve got the feeling sounds in the dinner bowl trump everything!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think so too.

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  14. Teri Polen's avatar

    It’s been pretty wet here, too – and in the 70s. In January. Maybe it will cool off and we’ll get snow in June.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha hahahaha. I think you may be right.

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  15. Mae Clair's avatar

    That picture of the two of them sitting side by side on the chaise is adorable!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae. For some reason they love to get up on the chaise. When it is sunny they stretch out like they are on a cruise,

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      1. Mae Clair's avatar

        They have the life! 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Tell me. I want to come back as a dog in this house.

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  16. Pit's avatar

    Did you get much rain? We got .75″ lately.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      About a quarter of an inch. It looks like you guys may get over an inch before Sunday.

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      1. Pit's avatar

        That may well be. When we were leaving this afternoon for Karnes City, we had a good rain: not hard, but steady.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I saw where Fredricksberg got 1.50 inches yesterday.

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  17. Sorryless's avatar

    Dinner hour trumps most anything.

    And Twiggy is learning the ‘that face’ pose from Lucy . . . she just about has it down cold!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Isn’t she the one though? I hit about six shots cause she was a little disgusted trying to get up on the chaise. She finally pulled the face.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        Of course she did! The adorable brat. 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Good descriptor.

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  18. Dale's avatar

    I so love these…
    Dinner trumps wet bum any day!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yeah. Almost anything trumps a wet bum. But dinner is a good one.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        I’m thinkin’…

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  19. coldhandboyack's avatar

    These posts always make me smile.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Craig.

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  20. Debbie's avatar

    You know, if somebody could figure out how to collect and distribute rain so the haves could share with the have-nots, they’d be rich! We’d have gladly shared our excess with y’all … and with Australia. Great exchange between the two cuties — love the photo of Twiggy sitting among the plants!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I wish we could allocate. Thanks, Debbie. That is one of her favorite sitting spots for some reason. I think the dark stone is warm.

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  21. shoreacres's avatar

    We haven’t had much rain, but it’s been damp/foggy/cloudy/misty for days on end. We’re hoping for mroe rain with the next front on Saturday or so. In the meantime, I’m with Twiggy. A wet rear end, whether from a flower bed or a boat deck, is no fun!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We have about the same. The last three days have been overcast and drizzle.

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  22. Website: http://brchitwood.com - B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me's avatar

    Always, so cute! ♥♥

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Billy Ray

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

    Always nice to sit in the sun after the rain )

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  24. Jacquie Biggar's avatar

    They had their adventure, now it’s lunchtime, lol

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  25. Vashti Q's avatar

    Ha, ha! Dinner trumps just about anything. 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And everything. Thank you, Vashti.

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  26. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    What’s a pup to do? Wet is no fun. And Twiggy knows not to sit on the flowers!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes she does. There is a slight room problem for her. Thanks, Jo.

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  27. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    I got a kick out of Twiggy not wanting to get in even a little water, John. We had a rather rainy day here too. Certainly cloudy and a few showers now and then. Hugs on the wing!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. Hugs

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  28. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Ha! Ha! “You should see the way the chaise bends under your weight…” These two are just too cute!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahaha. Thanks, Jan 😁

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  29. markbierman's avatar

    I always enjoy the adventures of Twiggy and Lucy. Thanks for the smil, John. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for letting me know about the smile, Mark. 😁

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  30. circadianreflections's avatar

    Twiggy is right, food trumps sitting on a damp chaise. Diva Dog didn’t like the wet grass either…I didn’t blame her.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Who could blame them. Wet butt is not a good idea. Thanks, Deborah.

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  31. Jennie's avatar

    I love these two!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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  32. robbiesinspiration's avatar

    You go girls, get that dinner.

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  33. Traci Ashbe's avatar

    Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide Traci Kenworth YA Author & Book Blogger and commented:
    More with Lucy and Twiggy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the reblog, Traci.

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      1. Traci Ashbe's avatar

        You’re welcome, John!

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