Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Survey the Rain Effects

October 28, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 114 Comments

“Whoa. Look at the stuff on the porch.”

“I know, Little One. You should see the stuff on the grass.”

“That’s a lot of leaves.”

“You’re not kidding. The boss better gets to work.”

“Look at the rocks. They are wet.”

“So’s the patio.”

“How much rain did we get?”

“Not much. I would say a half-inch. It was the wind that caused all the tree stuff to fall.”

“What are you looking at for heaven’s sake?”

“I’m not sure. It’s not moving, though.”

“What now?”

“I thought I saw something scurry under the lounge.”

“Before I run over there, it is a false alarm?”

“I’m afraid so. It was a leaf that turned over.”

“Well. I’m heading back in. Nothing is interesting out here.”

“You have to keep your eyes open. There are interesting things everywhere. Check out this stick.”

“Come on, Lucy. All this stuff is just normal.”

“You need to think differently, Little One. Almost everything is special if you look closely.”

Oh, wait. This stick taste like bacon.”

“See what did I tell you?”

“I might have exaggerated a little.”

“But you are trying.”

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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · October 28, 2021 - 4:05 am ·

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 6:58 am ·
  
  Thank you, Michael. 😊
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · October 28, 2021 - 4:06 am ·

Twiggy is smart. Always keep your distance and rather send the bigger ones ahead. 😉 Thanks for sharing the news, John! xx Michael

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:02 am ·
  
  Thak you for sharing the post, Michael.
  
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Sorryless · October 28, 2021 - 4:20 am ·

Phew! Looks like you guys passed inspection.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:04 am ·
  
  Just barely. Thanks, Marc.
  
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  1. Sorryless · October 29, 2021 - 3:29 am ·
    
    Reward yourself tomorrow.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 7:02 am ·
      
      🍺
      
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    2. Sorryless · October 29, 2021 - 3:08 pm ·
      
      Salud!
      
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · October 28, 2021 - 4:46 am ·

Ah ha … Twiggy is trying to expand her imagination beyond Puma.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:24 am ·
  
  Yes. She has been working on cognitive dissonance control. Thanks, Frank.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · October 28, 2021 - 4:58 am ·

I’m sensing someone has a short attention span this morning.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Twiggy has the attention span of a gnat unless it is something she wants. Then she has the memory of an elephant.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · October 28, 2021 - 8:15 am ·
    
    Well, of course, if it’s something one wants, that’s a whole other story. 😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:40 am ·
      
      Yes indeed. 😊
      
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Writer Lori · October 28, 2021 - 5:21 am ·

Looks like the girls have the situation well in hand. 😉

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:06 am ·
  
  They do, Lori. Thanks.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · October 28, 2021 - 5:34 am ·

It must be comforting to know the girls have your home secure.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Yes. It’s like having the secret service patrolling the grounds.
  
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  1. Jill Weatherholt · October 28, 2021 - 8:35 am ·
    
    Lol!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:42 am ·
      
      😊
      
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harmonykentonline · October 28, 2021 - 5:38 am ·

Yep, everything is special! We have gusts strong enough to keep me indoors today. As per your ten things, I’ll go and check for damage AFTER, lols 😂. Have a great day, John and everyone 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:07 am ·
  
  We had strong winds too. I hope there is no damage at your place. 😁
  
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Joan Hall · October 28, 2021 - 5:52 am ·

“I’m afraid so. It was a leaf that turned over.” LOL

We’re under a wind advisory today. Lots of leaves will be falling.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:08 am ·
  
  Yes. We are expecting 35 to 40 MPH. Ugh.
  
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  1. Joan Hall · October 28, 2021 - 8:07 am ·
    
    Stay safe.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:39 am ·
      
      Have to watch the plants for sure.
      
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Charles Yallowitz · October 28, 2021 - 5:55 am ·

How often do they find things in the yard? Seems like they’re always searching and exploring.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:09 am ·
  
  They have to check out every corner in the morning. They never find anything but that doesn’t stop the attempt. 😁
  
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coldhandboyack · October 28, 2021 - 6:14 am ·

A little rain is a good thing. We finally got some here, but it would be great to have some every month.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:10 am ·
  
  We get frog strangelers every once in a while. It would be nice to have a soft steady rain. Just never happens.
  
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quiall · October 28, 2021 - 6:33 am ·

“Almost everything is special if you look closely.” A perfect statement.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:11 am ·
  
  Thank you, Pamela. We need to keep it in mind sometimes. 😊
  
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shoreacres · October 28, 2021 - 6:49 am ·

Everything goes better with bacon — even yard debris. If the bacon’s only imaginary? Well, we do what we can.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:14 am ·
  
  Leave it to Twiggy to make up a flavor. It was an oak stick so maybe it was like bacon.
  
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Staci Troilo · October 28, 2021 - 6:53 am ·

I love their attitudes. Everything is an adventure. Give them belly rubs from me. (Sorry you’re stuck with cleaning up.)

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Belly rubs done. Thank you, Staci. I’m going to wait until tonight’s wind then do the work.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · October 28, 2021 - 7:24 am ·

“I might have exaggerated a little” – perfect line, John. 😁 I love the adventure and the message. I’m still getting used to rocks in our yard, but it’s best for all of us and your yard looks beautiful. Have a great day!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:30 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. Yes the rocks are a good thing but do have some getting used to features. 😁
  
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Mae Clair · October 28, 2021 - 7:33 am ·

Lucy sounds like a Zen master. I love her perspective about looking at things.
Not sure about the bacon bit, though. Twiggy still has her work cut out for her, LOL!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:37 am ·
  
  She does, Mae. Lucy believes she is the teacher for sure. 😁
  
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Teri Polen · October 28, 2021 - 7:59 am ·

Looks like you have some work ahead of you. Good you have the girls to do the inspections first.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:38 am ·
  
  I wish I could teach them to rake etc. Thanks, Teri.
  
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noelleg44 · October 28, 2021 - 8:02 am ·

I love they find the simple things so interesting. But a twig that tastes like bacon? Hmmph.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:39 am ·
  
  I think Twiggy was putting us on. Thanks, Noelle.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · October 28, 2021 - 8:31 am ·

Reblogged this on T. W. Dittmer and commented:
Talented and accomplished author John Howell shares the thoughts of his rescued dogs every Thursday, and it’s always entertaining.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:41 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Tim. 😁
  
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Dale · October 28, 2021 - 8:47 am ·

Aha! They are learning to look at things like Einstein quoted: “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.”

Always a joy to see these two in action!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:45 am ·
  
  “And the other is everything’s a miracle.” Thanks Dale. 😁
  
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  1. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 9:47 am ·
    
    Oh sh*t! The second part of the quote didn’t copy! Now I blush in shame…
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:49 am ·
      
      It’s okay. I have known that quote since it seems forever. 😁
      
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    2. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 9:51 am ·
      
      Of course you have.
      But still… here I am working half-assed… smh.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:53 am ·
      
      But the other half is brilliant. 😁
      
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    4. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 9:55 am ·
      
      You are most generous this morning!! 😘
      
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    5. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 10:15 am ·
      
      😁
      
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    6. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 9:56 am ·
      
      I’m sitting in my little corner of the office, which is empty, giggling to myself… thankfully, no witnesses 😉
      
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    7. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 10:15 am ·
      
      A good giggle is something to treasure.
      
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    8. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 10:33 am ·
      
      Could not agree more. And I am quite the giggler 😉
      
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    9. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:45 am ·
      
      A good trait.
      
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    10. Dale · October 28, 2021 - 12:18 pm ·
      
      I like to thnk so 😉
      
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Marcia · October 28, 2021 - 8:59 am ·

Man, I’ve missed me some Twiggy and Lucy, being so far behind on blog visits and all. SO glad I found a minute to stop by today. They never fail to make me smile, John! Such good doggies!!

Thanks for sharing their exciting(?) morning adventures. (Hey, everything is relative. Now that the dachsies have both gone to that Great Backyard in the Sky, we have only four very lazy cats to entertain us. 😄)

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:46 am ·
  
  Cats are fun too. I loved ours who are in the same place as the dachsies. Thank you, Marcia.
  
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  1. Marcia · October 28, 2021 - 10:58 am ·
    
    Indeed they are. Ours are not ALWAYS lazy, especially the two younger ones. But when they tire out, it’s a whole ‘nuther story. Nothing on this earth can relax like a cat!! 😄
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:28 am ·
      
      Dogs do pretty well too.
      
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Pit · October 28, 2021 - 9:03 am ·

Did you get some rain Tuesday night, John? Here in Vnderpool we had a short but heavy downpour. The Sabinal even rose a few inches. It’ll be interesting to check our rain gauge in Fredericksburg when we’re back.
Have a great day,
Pit

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 9:47 am ·
  
  Yes we got a half inch here. I hear Fredricksburg got more.
  
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  1. Pit · October 28, 2021 - 10:52 am ·
    
    Good for you! Liek I said: I’m looking forward to checking our raingauge tomorrow.
    
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Baydreamer · October 28, 2021 - 10:26 am ·

There’s nothing more exciting than a “leaf that turned over” or is it turning over a new leaf? 🙂 I love, “this stick tastes like bacon.” What an imagination Twiggy has. Cute post, John! And we have a lot of work to do on the weekend, too. Those leaves…sigh.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:45 am ·
  
  I know right? Thanks, Lauren
  
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henhouselady · October 28, 2021 - 10:37 am ·

The girls have a point. Sticks taste better when they are bacon flavored.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:45 am ·
  
  Yes they do. Thanks, Molly Shea.
  
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jonicaggiano · October 28, 2021 - 10:55 am ·

Very sweet and I love the narrative. I think animals are so much smarter than we give them credit for. Very amusing. Thank you. ❤️🤗

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:27 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Joni. I agree with you. 😁
  
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  1. jonicaggiano · October 28, 2021 - 11:33 am ·
    
    They love us unconditionally and they become like our children. What a sweet site. Tim is a great guy as he is always hooking people up to new folks that are entertaining. Have a blessed day. 🤗❤️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 11:39 am ·
      
      I just left your site and thought you photos were wonderful. The Haiti photos are so typical of the country. On one hand you have a whimsical color scheme and on the other complete destruction. Great work.
      
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    2. jonicaggiano · October 28, 2021 - 8:45 pm ·
      
      Thank you so much I really appreciate your thoughtful words. They mean a lot. Have a great evening. Hugs 🤗 Joni
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 6:41 am ·
      
      😊
      
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D.L. Finn, Author · October 28, 2021 - 11:50 am ·

I love this dog wisdom, John: “You need to think differently, Little One. Almost everything is special if you look closely.”

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kethuprofumo · October 28, 2021 - 11:57 am ·

Strangers after the rain…😁 Youth & oldies are seeking for comprehension & bacon,,,This sounds nice for a dull rainy Thursday, dear John! 🙂

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Maggie · October 28, 2021 - 12:23 pm ·

This is such a sweet post. It made my day.

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D. Wallace Peach · October 28, 2021 - 12:41 pm ·

“Oh, wait. This stick taste like bacon.” Lol. Now that’s some imagination. Glad you got some rain, John.

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Jan Sikes · October 28, 2021 - 12:51 pm ·

Curiosity is highly underrated! 🙂 Good one, John!

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The Coastal Crone · October 28, 2021 - 1:08 pm ·

Glad the girls found everything safe after the wind! I hope they got some real bacon treats after their patrol.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:44 pm ·
  
  Hahaha. They always have treats. Thanks, Jo. Have a great weekend.
  
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GP · October 28, 2021 - 1:27 pm ·

Must be a Beggin’ strip!! Who doesn’t like bacon?!!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:43 pm ·
  
  I know right?
  
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karenringalls · October 28, 2021 - 1:44 pm ·

Cute and funny. We all need to appreciate curiosity.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:43 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Karen. 😊
  
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Website: http://brchitwood.com - B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me · October 28, 2021 - 2:27 pm ·

A lovely visit!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:42 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Billy Ray
  
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Debbie · October 28, 2021 - 3:49 pm ·

I’m delighted to see your magnolia tree looking so fine, John! And yes, it appears you got a lot of wind. Better than the tornadoes that blew through a bit farther to your south. Now, if you need some more rain, just say the word, and I’ll try to ship you some of our excess!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:42 pm ·
  
  Yes we don’t need tornadoes. We could use a little more rain. Thanks, Debbie.
  
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Marie A Bailey · October 28, 2021 - 4:55 pm ·

Lucy is wise: “Almost everything is special if you look closely.” Kind of how I like to live my life 😉

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 5:39 pm ·
  
  It is a good way for sure. Thanks, Marie.
  
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Dan Antion · October 28, 2021 - 6:02 pm ·

I’m glad the girls checked this out for yo John. A stick that tastes like bacon? Now that could be interesting.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 7:39 pm ·
  
  I think she was putting us all on. It was an oak stick and she should have said “tastes like chardonnay.” Thanks, Dan
  
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  1. Dan Antion · October 29, 2021 - 6:07 am ·
    
    Maybe a sliver from one of those bourbon barrels…
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 7:09 am ·
      
      Hahaha. Could be it. 😁
      
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Eilene Lyon · October 28, 2021 - 7:46 pm ·

Lot of leaves and twigs here. Sterling can’t be bothered to inspect a thing. Good that you have such diligent inspectors at your place!

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2021 - 8:02 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Eilene. Sometimes it can be challenging. 😁
  
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petespringerauthor · October 28, 2021 - 8:12 pm ·

Bacon sticks—sounds like the dogs may have come up with the next best food creation.

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1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 6:39 am ·
  
  Let’s get to the lab. 😁 Thanks, Pete.
  
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Becky Ross Michael · October 28, 2021 - 9:07 pm ·

Crazy winds!

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1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 6:41 am ·
  
  Scheesh.
  
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circadianreflections · October 29, 2021 - 3:27 pm ·

Twiggy is clever waiting to see if it’s worth coming all the way across the lawn to check it out or not.

Lucy is so cute…”you’re trying”! Love that line!

I bet the plants loved the rain though. Your yard looks nice and tidy.

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1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2021 - 9:03 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Deborah. 😁
  
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robertawrites235681907 · October 30, 2021 - 4:33 am ·

This made me smile, John. I thought of my moving the pictures around in my house to try and create change in my environment. Well done girls.

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1. John W. Howell · October 30, 2021 - 7:09 am ·
  
  Moving pictures is a great way to change things up. We just swithched rooms. 🙂
  
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Resa · October 30, 2021 - 3:00 pm ·

“a leaf that turned over.”… That is an amazingly poignant find Lucy made.
(please let me have got names correct, this time!)
A bacon stick…. now that is marketable!

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Jennie · November 1, 2021 - 5:23 am ·

Lucy is the wise one!

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1. John W. Howell · November 1, 2021 - 7:22 am ·
  
  No doubt. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · November 1, 2021 - 8:02 am ·
    
    🙂
    
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Steven S. Wallace · November 3, 2021 - 5:56 pm ·

More fun than two dogs in a back yard! This made me smile. – SSW

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1. John W. Howell · November 3, 2021 - 7:11 pm ·
  
  You letting me know made me smile as well. Thank you, Steven. 😊
  
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