Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Play

~ John W. Howell

“Lucy, it’s another day. Got a game in mind?”

“I haven’t given it much thought up to now.”

“We could play tag.”

“We just played that yesterday. Let’s think harder.”

“Yeah, you’re right. We haven’t played Water Buffalo and Puma for a while.”

“That’s true. I always like that game ’cause I don’t have to move fast.”

“Okay, then it’s settled. You are the water buffalo, and I’m the puma.”

“I have to get into character. One minute while I grow some horns.”

“Okay, I hope the Stanislavsky method stands you in good stead.”

“The water buffalo stands on the prairie above the water hole sniffing the wind.”

“The puma decides that the water buffalo would make a tasty lunch.”

“Jeepers. The water buffalo is taken by surprise as she catches the scent of the puma.”

“The puma decides to do a flanking maneuver to avoid those deadly horns.”

“The water buffalo swings around to protect the flank and the butt.”

“The puma goes for a direct frontal attack, counting on speed for an advantage.”

“The water buffalo stands steady and prepares to lower her head to meet the puma.”

“One last burst of speed, the puma does a slight fake to throw off the water buffalo.”

“The water buffalo braces for a direct hit from the puma.”

“The puma was not ready for the about-face of the water buffalo.”

“The water buffalo surprises the puma with a burst of speed and in the end avoids danger.”

“Nicely played, Lucy. But, unfortunately, I was not ready for that evasive trick.”

“Well, it shows that old dogs can learn new tricks.”

“You can say that again. How about I buy you a drink.”

“Very kind of you, Little One. Have the barkeep set up a pan of water? That is hot work.”

 

112 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Twiggy Play”

  3. Puma and water buffalo! Twiggy and Lucy are pretty smart and creative. I loved the “I have to get into character. One minute while I grow some horns.”
    A wonderful way to start the day. Thank you, John

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  7. Just so them playing golf. Love the red bike in the first photo. Saw them on that too, little one on the handle bars.

    Love the line…I have to get in character. Tallulah Bankhead, move over. Get such a kick out of these. 🙂

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  18. I could hear you narrating the event in a whispered voice like those nature shows on TV. The girls sure seemed to have fun. Water well earned. And some belly rubs, too. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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  22. The water buffalo growing horns was the key, turning point for me. I knew it was going to get very interesting thereafter, and the puma in turn showed great skill not getting skewered by them. Well-earned water for both of them, John.

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  30. Every time you feature these two, I think how adorable they are, John. And I love the friendship they seem to have. Do they get along as well in real life as they do in their memoirs?

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  41. Hahahaha!
    Wonderful girls! Yes, well played by Lucy.
    I love the water Buffalo and Puma game.
    Maybe your dad will play it with me? I’ll be the Puma!!!!
    Meanwhile, we are playing 🐂en, 💋es & 🧽es.

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