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.

92 comments

  1. Staci Troilo's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Staci. Belly rubs done. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michael.

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  2. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  3. Writer Lori's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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      1. Writer Lori's avatar

        She is lucky. Dobies are THE BEST. 🥰

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I agree she is sweet.

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  4. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  5. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That does look fun and exhausting.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  6. davidprosser's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      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. Joan Hall's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  8. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  9. GP's avatar

    The girls sure know how to entertain each other!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      And us. Thanks, GP

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  10. Teri Polen's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  11. quiall's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  12. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Liz. 😊

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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  13. Dale's avatar

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know righ? The magic of digital art. 🤣

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Amaze Balls!! 🤣

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  14. Mae Clair's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you so much, Mae.

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  15. Pit's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  16. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do have fun. Thanks, Jan.

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  17. janesturgeon's avatar
    Jane Sturgeon · ·

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

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jane. Much love coming back. ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Billy Ray.

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  18. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    What an imagination Lucy and Twiggy have, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Robbie. They sure do. 😊

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  19. noelleg44's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  20. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. Glad you liked it.

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  21. kethuprofumo's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      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. Debbie's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  23. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  24. coldhandboyack's avatar

    So cute. Thanks for sharing these two today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Craig.

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  25. Eilene Lyon's avatar

    I just love these Lucy and Twiggy tales!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  26. Dan Antion's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha. They thank you.

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  27. petespringer's avatar
    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  28. TanGental's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  29. circadianreflections's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  30. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’ll never tell. 😁

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  31. Resa's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes the carpet was collateral damage. 😁

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      1. Resa's avatar

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

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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        2. Resa's avatar

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

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          And dog is a part of hair life.

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        4. Resa's avatar

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

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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        6. Resa's avatar

          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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        7. John W. Howell's avatar

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

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  32. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    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. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lauren

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

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

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  34. Jennie's avatar

    My favorite game the girls play!

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