Thursday – A Little Personal – Here Comes Warmer Weather for Twiggy and Lucy

“Look at that, Little One. Sunshine.”

“Seems like it has been weeks rather than days. Let’s get in it.”

“What did you find?”

“I’m not sure. I think it might be a weed.”

“A weed? That’s impossible. You sure?”

“Give me another sniffing moment and I’ll tell you.”

“That’s not a weed. It’s just the way the turf sits.”

“Yeah I thought that would be a problem if true. I’m going to go take a sun bath.”

“The sun is nice in the yard too.”

“I like these black rocks. It’s like going to a spa. They feel real good on the bones.”

“I don’t know I’m just going to check out the patio.”

“You will be missing a lot. You just find a comfy place and relax.”

“All those little stones look uncomfortable.”

“Well, they really aren’t.”

“Hey look at these shadows. I think they make me look different.”

“Different how?”

“I could pass for a zebra or something.”

“I would choose an animal more fierce. Say a tiger.”

“You might be on to something, Little One.”

“Let’s hear you roar.”

“Arf.”

“We’ll work on that.”

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. 😁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for sharing, Michael.

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

    Wonderful writtten, John! What would you do without this wonderful garden? You would have to walk them several times a day. 😉 Have a nice day! xx Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They get two waks a day as it is. You are so right. 😊

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

        Wow! Sounds really like a luxurious life, :-))

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  2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I love it! Oh, that sunshine looks so luxurious! I particularly like the spa bit.

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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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  3. Mae Clair's avatar

    Haha! Even if Lucy can’t roar, she looks like she’s modeling her stripes.
    I’m so glad you have sunshine and warmth again. I can’t wait until it settles back into my area, and I can enjoy doing a little basking like Twiggy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was 70 yesterday and felt so good. Thanks, Mae.

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  4. Writer Lori's avatar

    So glad to see the sun shining again in your neck of the woods, John. Looks like the girls are taking full advantage. Don’t forget the sunscreen! 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Lori. We always watch out for sunburn. Twiggy is a sun nut for sure.

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  5. Darlene's avatar

    Great to see some sun! The girls look like they are enjoying it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love it and yes did enjoy it. Thanks Darlene.

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  6. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Please send some of this sun and warmth to Charlotte! Like the girls, I go in search of the sunny areas of the house and yard. Loved this, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Jill. Twiggy would stay out all day as long as one of us is with her. 😁

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  7. Joan Hall's avatar

    To quote George Harrison, “Here comes the sun…and I say, it’s all right.” I love Lucy’s stripes! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Joan. It was a one time shot for sure. 😁

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  8. Keith Edgar Channing's avatar

    It’s always nice to see the sun shining. It’s sunny here today, and not much wind. True, the temperature will only peak at 8°C (46°F), but let’s be grateful for the su… oh. It’s gone again. Ah well…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      😁 Gotta catch it when you can. Thaks, Keith.

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  9. GP's avatar

    We just might be getting sun today too!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That will be great. It was like a monsoon of sun yesterday here. Thanks, GP.

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  10. Harmony Kent's avatar

    Ooh, I could sure go for a sun bath! Those girls have their priorities right! Have a lovely day, all 💕🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You as well, Harmony. We’ll try to send some to you. Keep and eye out for it. 😁

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  11. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Twiggy looks so content in her personal spa.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She loves those rocks. I think the heat is comforting. Thanks, Craig.

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

    It looks like Spring has arrived in Texas. How delightful! We could all learn from the pups’ approach to life. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They certainly live in the moment. Thanks, Gwen.

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  13. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    Nice to see some sunshine. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, it is. Thanks, Tim. 🌞

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  14. quiall's avatar

    A canine’s responsibilities are important and exhausting. You ladies handle it well.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy went to bed early last night due to the exhausting nature of relaxing. Thanks, Pamela.

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  15. Dale's avatar

    Bring on the sun! Yay! Spa for Twiggy, stripes for Lucy. She’s too gentle to be a fierce tiger…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lucy is too gentle. She would love to pretend she is fierce though. Maybe next time. 😁

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      1. Dale's avatar

        She’s perfect as she is! You just let her know we think so. 😊

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Okay. I’ll tell her. 😁

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        2. Dale's avatar

          And a belly rub if she is partial to them… if not a scratch behind the ears 😉

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes belly rub is always acceptable.

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        4. Dale's avatar

          Perfect! That’s what it shall be, then.

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

          They thank you. 😊

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  16. shoreacres's avatar

    I don’t know anyone who wasn’t smiling at the sun the past couple of days. They’re predicting the 70s for us today — that’s getting near to perfection.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is. I’m going to pick up the last of the deciduous leaves today. (Of course, the live oaks continue to shed ) Love the temps.

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  17. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    They really know their African animals. Lots of nature documentaries, I assume.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. We put animal planet on now and then when Twiggy gets real bored.

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  18. Dan Antion's avatar

    I was going to say that Lucy would make a good looking dalmation. I’m glad the sun is out and the threat of freezing is fading. Tel Twiggy those rocks do look painful.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I thihnk so too, but no telling her to quit.

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  19. Maggie's avatar

    Delightful read. I appreciate a languish in the sun myself. I’m glad your weather has warmed up, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maggie.

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      1. Maggie's avatar

        You are welcome, John.

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  20. Teri Polen's avatar

    Twiggy’s like Bond – once you find a good sunning spot, stick with it.

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  21. Staci Troilo's avatar

    A warm sunning rock sounds heavenly right now. Hope the girls enjoyed their day in the sun. (That roar does need some work, though.) Sending ear scratches to them!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Staci. They got them.

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  22. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    I see the white tiger! … and I’ve seen Twigger in lying in that spot before. One of her favorite places?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. She loves to lay in the rose bed for sure.

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  23. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha! Loved the roar. There’s nothing like sunshine after a string of cloudy days. It’s supposed to be downright spring-like here this afternoon. I never thought winter would become my favorite season, but here it is. I’ll be sorry to see it go. Hugs on the wing!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m okay with winter as long as the temps stay above freezing. Thanks, Teagan. Hugs

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  24. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    Loved the arf, John! We’re having warmer weather, too, and it’s beautiful, but we’re still doing the rain dance. 🙂 Enjoy the sunshine!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, you do need rain.

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  25. circadianreflections's avatar

    LOL! A tiger would be a good choice as it would surely chase off that Puma that keeps coming to your yard. 😂

    I bet those rocks and the patio’s warmth from the sun felt great on their bones.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I thnk they both liked seeing the sun. Thanks, Deborah

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  26. noelleg44's avatar

    Great pictures, especially with the shadows on Lucy. Twiggy is clearly a hedonist! They do seem to talk about pumas and cougars and tigers – I imagine they’d freak out if they ever saw on for real!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They would totally freak out. Thanks Noelle.

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  27. John Hric's avatar

    Damn it looks like summer there. Even the watering hose is unfurled. Not so here. It was warmer yesterday and it will roller coaster its way back to warm again in another week or so. However nothing close to being sunbathing on the black rocks. Arf !

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it is 72 degrees right now.

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    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Glad they didn’t find any weeds 🙂 The shadow play looks fun!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Denise.

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  29. Unknown's avatar

    Twiggy resort, a new season is open. Hurrah! It’s time for Cabana boys & dogtails! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🥠🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Maria. The resort is open. 🍸

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  30. jilldennison's avatar

    Is … is that really green grass I see? Oh, I am so jealous!!! Our grass is still hidden by snow, but ‘neath the snow is not green, but rather a dull shade of brown. I hope the pups enjoyed their time in the sunshine and that you got a bit of it, too!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      While you were away I detailed the fact that I ripped up the grass and installed dog friendly artificial turf. 😁 Yes it is green. 🤣

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      1. jilldennison's avatar

        AHA!!!! That ‘splains it! Although, Mick posted some pictures of his walk and it seems things are greening up nicely over there … perhaps it’s time for a vacation ‘cross the big pond!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yeah, their weather is much more moderate.

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  31. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Thank goodness the cold weather was short-lived. And it’s a beautiful day here today, in the seventies. Loving it! These two are enjoying it as well!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. Is lovely here too.

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  32. Debbie's avatar

    I’m with Twiggy — give me that lovely sunshine! Even if our temps are way lower than yours, it feels so much better when the sun is out. Lucy looks like she might be pretending to be a Dalmatian!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think a Dalmatian it is. Thanks, Debbie.

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  33. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Everything looks better with sun. Good shot of the zebra/tiger. Always fun with the girls.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. They keep things interesting.

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  34. markbierman's avatar

    Now those are MUCH better pictures than the last photos. **sigh** Makes me long for spring. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it was 72 degrees F today.

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  35. Pit's avatar

    I’m happy it’s warmer, but … now I have no excuse any more not to do some garden work. 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, you no longer have an excuse.

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      1. Pit's avatar

        Poor little me! 🤣

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  36. Life with Alegria's avatar

    Love it! The happy doggie conversation and the sunshine.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Alegria. 😊

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  37. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    A welcome change after your cold snap. We just had the warmest day of 2022 today here in California. It rained like crazy in December like the old days, but it’s been dry here for several weeks now. We don’t need another drought as the wildfires have been crazy the past two years.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I remember how much it rained when I lived there. The winter rain was essential for the year. Thanks, Pete.

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  38. dweezer19's avatar

    I’d say more like a Dalmatian. Lol. I think Twiggy has the right idea on this one, John..

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      ha ha ha. You are so right.

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  39. Sorryless's avatar

    Lucy’s arf is plenty fierce enough.

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  40. Jennie's avatar

    Hahaha!! They have the best adventures. Keep working on that tiger roar, Twiggy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Good idea, Jennie.

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  42. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Good to see the girls having some outdoors fun.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They definately miss the sun when it is on vacation. 😁

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  43. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    Sunshine and a seat on black rocks. What more can one ask for?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      There is nothing else. Thanks Ankur.

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