“How about it, Little One. Want to go outside?”
“Let’s check the temperature first. Hey Dad, what’s the temp outside?”
“Let’s see. Right now, it’s 41 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 5 degrees Celsius. The high today will be 43 F (6.1 C) The low tonight is 34 F (1.1 C). Want to know what the market is doing?”
“No thanks, Dad. We have enough information.”
“Boy, he loves to go on, doesn’t he?”
“Yeah, well, you know how humans are.”
“So back to the original question. Want to go out?”
“You’re kidding, right? It is 41 degrees out there. Nothing good happens in 41 degrees.”
“You know there are dogs all over the world who go out in below zero weather and snow.”
“Yeah, well, they don’t live with me.”
“Should we ask if there is better weather tomorrow, Lucy?”
“We should ask tomorrow. I saw the weather forecast, and it doesn’t look good. Besides, I don’t want to get dad wound up again.”
“So what toy should we play with inside, Little one?”
“I think the tuggy toy is just sitting there waiting for us.”
Fiction Favorites 
You all certainly experienced a precipitous drop in temperature yesterday, John! Got a note from my brother in San Antonio and he said it was quite, ahem, bracing. Think the girls have the right idea to stay inside and hold down the couch. Looks quite comfy!😉
LikeLiked by 4 people
They love their couch, Lori. They also love the outdoor when the temps are right. Thank you. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lucy has such an expressive face! Loved this one, John!
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you, Jill. She cracks me up sometimes. 😁
LikeLike
Such wisdom. Stay inside when it’s cold. We should all follow that advice.
LikeLiked by 4 people
If we can. These two have the luxury for sure. Thanks, Charles.
LikeLike
The pups are adorable and your imagined dialogue tops the charts. 💗 We’re in the low 20s and house-confined. Everything is covered with ice, and we’re predicted to have the same for another week. Thank goodness for heaters. 🙂
LikeLiked by 4 people
We are getting a week like that as well. One forecast has us at 7 degrees Sunday night. (Lowest temperature ever) Stay warm 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
😂😂😂 “I don’t live with them”….oh, Twiggy! It would be hard for her to live in snow & frost! So, The Twiggy resort is looking for a frosty Friday. Brilliant set, dear John!
LikeLiked by 4 people
The Twiggy resort is trying to figure out how to stay warm. We are going to have low temps of -13 C on Sunday. We are not built for this kind of cold. Thank you, Maria. 🥶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh…well…Grog, Glinwein, whiskey & hot tea for you & some too warm clothes for the dogs. Indeed -13 for Texas is something extraordinary! 🙄😮😥
LikeLiked by 2 people
It is extraordinary for sure. I like the idea of all those warm drinks. Thank you. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well…they work, dear John! We use this method to keep heat…however it demands some limits 🙂 Wild fur coats for the dogs would be a great solution as well.😎
LikeLiked by 2 people
These guys have sweaters. Might have to use them
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can’t blame them for staying inside with this arctic blitz about to hit!
LikeLiked by 4 people
I would like to know what is going on around here? We live in Texas for heaven’s sake. 🥶 Thanks, Joan
LikeLiked by 1 person
Our forecast for the next several days looks dismal. 🥶
LikeLiked by 2 people
Man alive. We are not built for this. Hot toddy’s all around. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
We’re well into minus temps and have freezing rain forecast, brrr 🥶. Keep warm and safe 🙂
LikeLiked by 3 people
We are looking at -13 C for Sunday night. We need to go to South America. Thanks, Harmony. Try to stay warm. 🤗
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha ha! This was great! (“Yeah, well, you know how humans are.”)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Liz. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, John.
LikeLiked by 2 people
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
At least they’re up for inside games.
LikeLiked by 2 people
They did have quite a ruckus yesterday. Reminded me of the old saloon fights in the movies. 😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha ha!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hey – pass some of that cool weather across the Gulf, will ya?!! I’ve got the air conditioning on lately.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Geez. I have blue knees over here. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
The girls would not do well up here. Glad they can entertain themselves inside. Give them belly rubs from me.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Staci. Belly rubs are always welcome. You are right. They. are Southern dogs for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Too cold for man or beast! I don´t blame them for wanting to stay in. I´m not showing that watch to hubby as he´ll want one.
LikeLiked by 2 people
It is an Apple watch. He will want one. It is like having a personal assistant. It even takes calls.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yikes! Then I’ll be replaced.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaha.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Humans do tend to go on and on. Especially complaning about the weather.
Have a great day John.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Andrew. You as well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks
LikeLiked by 2 people
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think Twiggy could have been talked into going outside if Lucy would have posed a different question – such as, Do you want to go outside to see if any squirrels have invaded our domain?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes. You are right. In fact, they spotted a squirrel and were out the door in a flash.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I knew it!
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s 64 outside already, and rapidly heading to 84. Tell Twiggy and Lucy they need a Florida vacation! 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
I don’t want to give them the opportunity of choosing between us and 84 degrees. I’m afraid of which they would choose. Thanks, Marcia. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
It feels like Bizarro World! I don’t blame the kids for keeping it inside, not at all.
LikeLiked by 2 people
You have it pegged. Bizarro indeed. Thanks, Pilgrim.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a great Friday Eve
LikeLiked by 2 people
You as well Pilgrim. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
A warm, comfy couch beats 41 degree weather any day – they have the right idea.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Today’s high is 37. Gad zooks. 🥶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Whyever would they want to go out in THAT temp? It’s not like they have a fur coat like Zeke does. I love how in each picture they are basically in the same position! Proof they ain’t going nowhere!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I took about 20 shots and you are right. They hardly moved. In fact, that was pretty much the day right there
LikeLiked by 1 person
Who can blame them!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Not me. That are doing the same today. It is 32 degrees right now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Stay warm!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’ll try.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Shouldn’t be too hard… don’t go outside!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaha.
LikeLiked by 1 person
😉
LikeLiked by 2 people
I was here for the freezes of ’90 and ’83, and remember them well enough to know I’d prefer to avoid another experience like that. If we avoid ice, we can survive the cold — as long as there are sofas! You’re good for a two-dog night, but if it turns into a three-dog night, Twiggy and Lucy are going to have to work a little harder!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaha. That is true, Linda. They do quite well for two dogs. Maybe they’ll rise to a three dog level. Thanks. 😁
LikeLike
Poor girls. I feel for them. 41 is so wrong in Texas. I’m glad they have the tuggy toy for inside entertainment. We just had another snowfall (roads are a mess) and there is more coming this weekend, then next Tuesday. If I didn’t have to head to the office, I’d be hibernating inside too. Very smart girls!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes they are lucky. We feel for you workers too. We are getting forecasts of not above freezing for five days and lows in the teens. 🥶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Brrr! Stay warm down there!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Getting colder. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, your temps are about the same as here! The looks on Lucy’s and Twiggy’s faces are just hilarious together with the conversation!
LikeLiked by 2 people
These two provide the looks. I give the interpretation. Thanks, Noelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Whatever you do John don’t tell the girls about 22 degrees and snow drifts. Not that we have the snow drifts today.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes. We are expecting 4 inches.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are really right in wanting to stay inside. In German we’d say, “Es ist ein Wetter, bei dem man keinen Hund vor die Tuer jagen sollte.”
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think ours would refuse to be chased out the door as well. Thanks, Pit.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s strange when I read about how cold it is there at the moment. It’s 4.00 a.m Friday morning here in OZ and already 58 degrees Fahrenheit. We’re looking at a mild day hitting the maximum of around 78 degrees Fahrenheit by lunchtime. I’ll send the girls a postcard to warm them up. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
Just send warm air, Soooz.
LikeLike
They seem pretty comfy on that couch, John. 41 degrees? Maddie would be all over that. We did the shortest possible walk today Out to the corner and back via the other side of the street. It was 20 degrees, but Maddie really wanted to walk. She didn’t argue when I said I thought we should go home.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes we are going to go to 11 on Sunday. YUK
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you can keep those girls warm. I hope you and the Producer can stay warm, too.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Well Dale gave some good advice. “Just don’t go outside,” she said.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good for you but bad for the carpets if you don’t let the girls out 😏
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahaha
LikeLiked by 1 person
They look too comfortable to go outside in the cold 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
They are for sure. Still haven’t today (Except for necessities)
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will resist the urge to gloat – I look out the big window, see my great South Mountain with clear blue skies above…it must be heaven ’cause hell is in another zip code.
Hugs to the girls and a smug smile for you. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I know you guys are toasty. Thanks, Billy Ray.
LikeLike
Don’t you want to be a dog in your next life -considering there might be one? A dog in your home or a home of a dog lover? They look so cozy. Our two are snoozing in the living room, while I am working. Sometimes I wonder about that. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think I would like to come back as Twiggy or Lucy. 😁
LikeLike
Oh, that look on Lucy’s face in that final photo! I agree with them. It’s best to stay inside! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Jan. Lucy knows best.
LikeLiked by 1 person
John, I saw about that immense traffic pileup on I-35 near Ft. Worth. What a mess! All that ice and cold … in Texas, too. We kind of expect the misery up here, but y’all aren’t used to it. I’m with the girls: stay inside and on that sofa!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
We are not used to it for sure. 🥶
LikeLiked by 1 person
The girls have the right idea – stay on that warm and lovely sofa. Smart girls! But it will only get worse in a few days and 41 may not seem so bad. Stay warm!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I agree. Already 41 seems like a good idea. We are getting ice today.
LikeLike
I guess that means the girls will never come here and visit me. 11 degrees this morning, but it did “warm up” to 28! Happy wintering! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Happy Wintering indeed. Thank you, Pamela
LikeLike
I’ll consult Twiggy and Lucy next time The Weather Channel is off-air or need marketing advice. I know about a bear and bull market, but what about a dog market?
LikeLiked by 2 people
The dog market is alive and well.
LikeLike
I love that watch, John, it’s so practical. I don’t blame Lucy for wanting to stay in, 41º F is awfully cold. It was around 84º F earlier and it’s 79º now. I wish it would get a little cooler, though. 😉
LikeLiked by 2 people
We had 30 degrees all day today and rain so now the trees are covered with Ice.🥶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yikes! Well, try to stay warm my friend.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I will. Thanks, Vashti.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great logic. I would stay inside too.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I will, Molly Shea.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tug is a good inside game on a cold day. They’re so cute. Stay warm!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Deborah
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Kind of cold on those tender paws..I don’t blame them.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think they’re smart in staying on that cozy sofa, John. Stay warm!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Lauren. I think I will. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with them. When I was younger, it didn’t bother me as much. Now I have a little heater near where I sit. I have a thick quilt on my bed. 😀 — Suzanne
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m with you. I have a down comforter on the bed. Thanks, Suzanne.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha – I’m reading these in reverse order so I’m assuming that patio has snow on it now?
LikeLiked by 2 people
No Just Ice.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well that’s worse – hope it melts soon so Twiggy and Lucy don’t slip.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes. We have been in the twentys since the ice storm.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Too cold – here too – I guess it’s another Valley Forge PA winter
LikeLiked by 2 people
Good thing the revolution is over.
LikeLike
Oh, those girls are the wise ones. They always are.
LikeLiked by 2 people
So true isn’t it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Lucy is a very sensible dog, John, she must take after her dad.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hahahaha. I think the mom would have some words about the dad’s sensibility, but thank you.😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍🏼
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for the read. It was a nice escape lol
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Garrett. Always good to get away. I appreciate that you told me so. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
For us Mile High Dogs, 41F these days seems almost like a heat wave!
Your fur-iends,
Norman & Elsa 🐾
LikeLiked by 1 person
We are at 72 degrees now.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have seen more than a few tank tops, shorts and flip flops today and it’s just 63F. 72F sounds completely divine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
When we lived on the Gulf we would see people in shorts and flip-flop in the 60’s. We still had our down filled jackets on with uggs. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
Howdy! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group?
There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content.
Please let me know. Cheers
LikeLike
You can share my post, Pauline. Thanks for asking
LikeLike