Thursday – A Little Personal – The Water Buffalo and The Puma

“Hey, Lucy. How about a game of tug-o-war?”

“Oh, I don’t know. I was thinking of something rougher.”

“Like the puma takes the water buffalo by surprise?”

“Yeah, and the water buffalo prepares a defense.”

“There is no defense as the puma goes for the soft underbelly.”

“Which the water buffalo protects with sharp hooves.”

“The puma withdraws momentarily for another attack.”

“The water buffalo pummels the puma senseless.”

“The puna stikes again and this times hits paydirt.”

“The water buffalo gives the puma a whack with a powerful leg.”

“The puma is impervious to the pain.”

“The water buffalo uses her secret body hold.”

“Which the puma breaks in a second.”

“The water buffalo prepares for the final blow.”

“The puma rises up for the last attack.”

“The water buffalo is ready and deploys her jet black horns.”

“That was a good fantasy. Sure you don’t want to play tug-o-war?”

“Nope, I’m good.”

“If you want to play water buffalo and puma later, I’m willing.”

“I’ll be honest. Those fantasy’s wear me out.”

“I know what you mean. I think I’ll just chill with this tuggy.

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  1. The girls are so creative! I bet they’re tired after that game. Give them belly rubs from me.

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    1. Thank you, Staci. Belly rubs done. 😊

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    1. Thank you, Michael.

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  2. Lol – What would you do without them; John? 😉 They are the nicest tormentors you can have. :-)) Thanks for sharing the news. Have a nice rest of the day! xx Michael

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    1. Thank you, Michael. I think you described them very well. 😁

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  3. What a riot! My Dobes used to clash like a couple of lions…lots of dramatic snarling and baring of teeth, after which both would stop, sneeze, and smile at me. 🤣 How I love these fur kids….

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    1. Thank you, Lori. My daughter has a Dobe and she sounds a lot like that too. 😁

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      1. She is lucky. Dobies are THE BEST. 🥰

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      2. I agree she is sweet.

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  4. Boy, the were fired up! I guess they’re excited for the start of the 2021 NFL season.😉

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    1. Hahaha. I think that may have something to do with it, Jill. Thanks.

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  5. That does look fun and exhausting.

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    1. Yes, indeed. They always remind me of those old bar fight scenes in the Western movies.

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  6. Are you starting a Zoo there John? A puma, a Water buffalo, and all the animals the girls hear in the garden. It’s going to mean a lot of extra work for you but you could grow the best Yellow Roses in Texas.
    Hugs

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    1. Hahaha. I have virtual yellow roses fed by virtual manure. At least there is no virtual olfactory residue. Thanks, David.

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  7. Oh, those two! Looks like they had a lot of fun.

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    1. They did for sure. I was glad to be there with the camera. Thanks, Joan. 😊

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  8. Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Another great puma and water buffalo encounter! I love the morning chuckles, John, and I hope you have plenty today. 😃

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    1. Thank you, Gwen. I’m glad you could have a few chuckles. Goes well with coffee.

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  9. The girls sure know how to entertain each other!

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    1. And us. Thanks, GP

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  10. That puma and water buffalo always put on a good show. Your floor looks like ours – just switch out dog toys for cat toys.

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    1. We put a number away and are down to the select few.

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  11. Ha ha ha! Lovely to see the fantasies play out.

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    1. Always good to see the imagination in play. Thanks, Pamela.

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  12. I did not expect that twist ending! Lucy and Twiggy outdid themselves with this one!!

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    1. Thank you, Liz. 😊

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      1. You’re welcome, John.

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  13. Oh, I love this! Fabulous that it was all a fantasy. Looked so real. 🙂

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    1. I know righ? The magic of digital art. 🤣

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      1. Amaze Balls!! 🤣

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  14. I love when they play water buffalo and puma–or even have a fantasy about playing those roles, LOL. Adorable post today, John. The girls always shine.

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    1. Thank you so much, Mae.

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  15. What a “fight”! No wonder they’re worn out at the end. Great photo story, John. Very entertaining.
    Have a great day,
    Pit

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    1. Thank you, Pit. You have a great one as well.

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  16. I can only imagine the antics these two go through in a day’s time. This was quite a fantasy! Thanks for sharing your fur babies with us, John!

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    1. They do have fun. Thanks, Jan.

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  17. Jane Sturgeon · ·

    Lovely games. Lovely girls. Much love to you all, John. ❤ xXx

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    1. Thank you, Jane. Much love coming back. ❤️

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    1. Thank you, Billy Ray.

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  18. What an imagination Lucy and Twiggy have, John.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie. They sure do. 😊

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  19. I love to see those two playing! I wonder if Twiggy gets on Lucy’s nerves sometimes. Hilarious as always, and belly rubs for both of them!

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    1. Lucy is very even tempered. She doesn’t get upset to easily.

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  20. Had me going there for a minute and then it was a fantasy! Takes less effort too. Adorable as always.

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    1. Thank you, Jo. Glad you liked it.

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  21. The Twiggy Resort is preparing for winter times. Mr. Eel is the main referee of this Buffalo competition. It just occured to me, dear John, that smoked eel is an extremely delicious dish! 😁😀😁 But, please, keep your Mr. Eel alive. 🍻 Some bear for you to get warmer.

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    1. You are right we don’t want Mr. Eel to end up on the plate. Thank you for the bear. He is now eating me out of house and home. (not to mention the way he looks at me) 🤣

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  22. I love watching the antics of these two, but no way could I put up with two of Monkey! That fur-kid has more energy than any five dogs, and I’d be worn to a frazzle. Thanks for letting me enjoy your girls vicariously!

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    1. Thank you, Debbie. Love the energy. Sign of health.

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  23. Oh, what a fun fantasy! I wonder if my cats Junior and Raji have the same fantasies … they often play the same way. Junior usually goes for the neck and Raji leans into his bite as if he’s getting a massage which he probably is since Junior has no teeth 😉

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    1. I’m sure they do, Marie. Our cats used to do the afterburner thumps with the rear feet.

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  24. So cute. Thanks for sharing these two today.

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    1. Thank you, Craig.

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  25. I just love these Lucy and Twiggy tales!!

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    1. I’m so glad you do, Eilene. Thanks for letting me know.😁

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  26. I always enjoy the action between those two. Give them a scritch behind the ears, but be careful. Keep an eye on those horns.

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    1. Hahahaha. They thank you.

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  27. petespringerauthor · ·

    Haha! It looks like we’ve found the opponents for the next wrestling match. You can even handle the commentary since you know the grapplers so well.

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    1. The World Puppy Wrestling Federation needs to get on it. Thanks, Pete.

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  28. I feel for the director. It must be hell getting the right shots from those two prima donnas. How many takes, John?

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    1. The cutting room floor looks like a ticker tape parade went through here. Thanks, Geoff.

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  29. Haha! They have such fun wrestling and pretending to be a water buffalo and puma. I have fun reading about them and seeing the images too. The dialogue is always great fun!

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    1. Thank you, Deborah. I’m so glad you enjoy them. Thanks for letting me know. 😊

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  30. Dad’s creativity is rubbing off on them. They can come up with nice stories of their own. Or, could it be that dad is passing off their stories as his own? Eh, John??

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    1. I’ll never tell. 😁

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  31. It was a great struggle, which neither beast won! Much blood was not shed, although several hairs made it onto the carpet. It’s amazing what can be accomplished with so little body movement!

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    1. Yes the carpet was collateral damage. 😁

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      1. What’s in a carpet? Fibres and pet hair. Works for me!

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      2. All makes sense to me. Dog hair is part of life.

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      3. Yes, yes… and life is part of dog hair.

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      4. And dog is a part of hair life.

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      5. Yes! My hair is a dog’s mess, as I type!

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      6. My hair is a dogs mess all the time. (Lucky for me there is not much there)

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      7. Remember, you started it!

        🎼 Gimme a head with not much hair
        Shoulder length or longer, NOT
        Shinin’ gleamin’ silken flaxen waxen scalp 🎼
        Here mama, there daddy
        A few still live on top 🎼
        Grow it, but slow it
        Dawwwwwg hair! 🎼

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      8. I would say you are the champ. I staeted ,but yu certainly finished.🤣

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  32. This was so cute, John, and another great unexpected ending. Thanks again for the smiles. Your pups are too adorable!

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    1. Thank you, Lauren

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  33. D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    What fun! They always come up with the best games.

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  34. My favorite game the girls play!

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