Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Inside

~ John W. Howell

“How’s cheeseburger doing today, Twiggy?”

“He looks pretty tired. I think I need to play with someone else.”

“Fishbone looks rested.”

“Yeah, that’s true. Let me take a sniff.”

“So?”

“I think he needs a bath.”

“There must be something over there that you will want to play with, isn’t there?”

“I’ve had my eye on the chuck-it ball.”

“Well, then go for it.”

“A little problem, Dad.”

“What’s that?”

“Chuck-it is stuck inside the igloo.”

“Can’t you get it out?”

“Not that easy. Gotta make sure the sides of the igloo don’t get in the way. Way too much work.”

“You giving up?”

“No, just taking a breather. It’s hot today.”

“I don’t want to mention that the temperature has been the same inside the house for weeks. Here I took it out for you.”

“Oh, thank you. It is just that chuck-it is more or less an outside toy.”

“You can play with him inside too.”

“I know that. I think playing with him outside is more fun.”

“That’s all well and good, but it’s 105 degrees out there.”

“And for our Celcus friends, that’s almost 41 degrees. I guess outside is not an option.”

“So what now?”

“I think I’ll just chill here inside and maybe get Mr. Eel to play with me later.”

“You okay with that?”

“Sure am. In fact, it sounds pretty good given the blowtorch conditions outside.”

119 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Inside”

  2. I’m in Eastland Co. Tuesday it hit 107, and our A/C couldn’t keep up. Outside, the sun hit my skin, and it felt like you do when you stand too close to a campfire. Only gonna be in the low 90s today!

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    1. It is funny. She has favorites and rotates them. Others are an occasional use like the igloo. That toy is designed to hide balls and for her to pull them out. Thanks, Frank.

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  8. I’m so glad Twiggy has Cheeseburger to keep her company. I forget about him, as well as Chuck and Wishbone. And of course, she has you.. We know who our friends are when we really need them.

    I wish I could send a breeze via Fedex.. If only.

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  13. We’ve been having rolling outages for the past couple of days. The second the AC shuts off, I feel like I’m in an oven. I’m sure that’s my mind playing tricks on my internal thermostat, but I’m immediately hot. When I was a kid, we didn’t even have AC. Funny how pampered I’ve become without even realizing it. I hope you, the Producer, and Twiggy find a way to stay cool.

    Ear scratches for Twiggy. 💕

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  16. How lucky we have A/C. I’ve been reading about the outrageous temps in Texas – unbelievable. But then we went on a business trip to Las Vegas when it was 110 at night after a day much higher. But you have humidity. too, right? Belly rubs and treats for Twiggy. She might have to play with the ball inside!

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  21. 105!?!? Wow. We’ve got clouds, drizzle, and an unseasonal 63. It would be nice to have a balance between those two.

    I hope Twiggy finds a toy she likes. Of course, with all those options, something is bound to turn up!

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  22. LOVE this, Being Hot and Bothered, to not be bothered I so understand… Though 41C I would be a pool on the floor in which that Fish Toy could swim in. 😀

    Our cat has not know where to put himself in our English heat, Wandering in and out in the shade.. … and it is only from low to mid 20C s… 22C today.. Thankfully some breeze today… So I feel for Twiggy.. xx ❤

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  23. I don’t know how you’re coping with that high heat, John. It’s a good thing Twiggy doesn’t have Monkey’s heavy fur coat! I imagine she really misses Lucy, too. You and the Producer can understand what happened, but a wee pup like Twiggy is bound to be puzzled over her big sis’s absence. Give her a hug for me!

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    1. We don’t do well in the high heat. We still go into the yard but don’t stay long. I think Twiggy is getting over missing Lucy but who knows? I will give her a hug. Thank you, Debbie.

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  26. Gulp… I’m not sure English cells function at that heat. We’re genetically inadequate. Hope Lucy chooses wisely.

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  29. You all have really been getting it, John. My parents are just down the road from you and say the heat has been epic. Glad that Twiggy is playing it smart and staying in.

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  31. I would stay inside if the temperature was above 100, too! We been the opposite here and I had to run the heater.

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  37. Twiggy looks adorable, John.
    She’s got that well loved look.
    I wonder if she smells Lucy on the toys? Did you buy her any new toys?
    Twiggy, don’t go out in that heat! It’s cooler here.. 35c with the humidex, so 100f.
    Still, cool is inside. Does dad drink iced coffee?

    Okay, I’ll be by to visit you next week.
    Give this to dad for me, and grab one for yourself!
    💋💋💋💋💋

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    1. Thank you, Miss Resa. Lucy’s scent is not on the toys since she didn’t play with them for the last six months. Mom and dad did buy me some new toys but I really like my old ones best. Thank yu for the kind words. No dad does not drink iced coffee. He likes it hot. Thank you for the 💋 I did pass the other four to dad. He is very pleased. 💋 💋 💋 💋

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      1. Oh goody! I’m happy your toys are the ones you like best.
        Hmm, I guess dad like hot coffee, because he’s hot!
        Anyway, glad you caught a kiss for you!
        More for dad!
        💋 💋 💋 💋

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