Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in the Morning

~ John W. Howell

“Hey, Twiggy. What are you doing?”

“Just waiting to see what kind of day we will have.”

“Well, you know it will be hot.”

“On the walk with Mom, I could tell it will be a scorcher. What’s the forecast?”

“Looks like 104° F, which is 40° C.”

“I would say an inside day.”

“I think you are right. At least you don’t live in a dog house.”

“Whatever that is. Have to think of stuff to do.”

“There are your toys. Plenty to play with.”

“True. Some are a little long in the tooth, though.”

“You just got the Bee Mine toy.”

“Yes, I do find it interesting still. Also, Mr. Eel and Watermelon are good friends.”

“You and I can play tuggy too.”

“That’s true. I wish I would win more often.”

Well, I could throw a game or two.”

“Now, Dad. You know that’s not how we roll. What the heck is that stuff?”

“It’s my breakfast. Raisin Bran Crunch with banana. Want some?”

OMG. Looks like something left over from high tide.”

“So I guess that’s a pass.”

“You are very astute, Dad. Now if you had a spare Porterhouse steak, that would be a different story.”

“If this was a Porterhouse steak, we both would be in the wrong house and possibly in a different dimension.”

“Yeah, that doesn’t sound like something you would eat. Would be fun, though.”

129 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy in the Morning”

  4. Mr. Eel and Watermelon sound like great friends. (That would make a great title for a kids’ book, too.) Hope you all can stay cool over there. Crazy weather we’ve been having.

    Sending Twiggy ear scratches. Thanks for the smiles.

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    1. Twiggy thanks you for the ear scratches. (she considers you a main source 😁 )Crazy weather indeed. It just keeps getting hotter and hotter. Stay cool yourself, Staci. Have a good one. 😁

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  5. John, say it’s not so after all those steak and lobster type dinners we had together…remember you, Tom, and Moi 😱. I’m scheduling a one-on-one with Twiggy…we”all get to the bottom of this.🐳

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    1. Yeah. Unfortunately we gave up Beef and smokes in 1996 (who’s counting) I think it is one of the reasons I’m still here. The other reasons are too numerous to count. I think of Tom often. He was such a genuine person and a joy to be around. Always loved sharing martinis with him. (much to your chagrin which was fun too.) So there’s the story Big Tuna. You can call off the Senate sub-committee. ❤️

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      1. You made the right decision my friend and I’m proud of you. Like you, l miss and think of Tom almost daily…for 20+ years we communicated almost every day. One of the finest men l had the privilege of calling my friend. I miss him…

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        2. That’s right..Now you know why l did my best to keep you and Tom under 10 martinis each at one setting! Wasn’t near as much fun for me as it was for you two.🐳

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    1. Lucy loved bananas too. She could smell one the minute the peel came off and would be at your feet in a flash. Twiggy will take a little piece now and then but is not keen on them.

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        1. We tried rotation but she was wise to it. The only item that rotation works on is the chuck-it ball. We have six of them and they stay in the garage. When trade out time comes she loved it like it was new.

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  23. “ OMG. Looks like something left over from high tide.” I spit my coffee out on that one! What a great start to my day. Thank Twiggy for me. 😂😂😂

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  24. I just love her straight on looks at the camera. What a face! 🤗
    And I don’t think I will ever look at raisin bran with bananas the same again, LOL.

    Stay cool down there!

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  25. Ugh. That is hotter than Hades! Definitely a stay in kinda day!
    Oh Twiggy! Raisin Bran and banana is the best!!
    Though, I’m with you on the porterhouse…

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  28. I guess Raisin Bran wouldn’t stand a chance with a Porterhouse. I love the picture of her little steps to make it easy to climb up. You and Mom and very good parents. I think of the three of you playing tuggy. Sounds very aerobic to me. 🙂

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  29. Twiggy’s description of your breakfast cereal made me laugh out loud, John! How clever you both are! And I have to agree with her: it does look like something that floated up with the tide. These hot, muggy days are hard on our pups. Monk knows where all the A/C vents are and drapes himself over them, soaking up the cold.

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  30. It is hot here too with high humidity. Dot and Lia spend most of the day on our bed under the fan. (on their blankets) Too hot to play. The toy box sits ignored.

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  31. “Looks like something left over from high tide.” 🤣🤣 I love it! I’m glad to see Twiggy is doing well, though I’m sure she still misses her Lucy … as do I! Give her a pat from me and the kitties!

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  36. Poor Twiggy! I see sadness in her glace. I wish Mr. Eel to entertain her more & to feed her with some miraculous delicious treats! Thank you, dear John! 🙂 🍤🍤🍤🍻🌹

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  39. Bwahahaha…high tide breakfast? Oh Twiggy…that’s just hilarious! Stay cool, little one. If it’s any consolation, it’s ‘only’ 70 days until the official arrival of autumn. These El Niño years are getting to be a total pain.

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  40. Aww, Twiggy, you are so beautiful. You take a great close up!

    You know, there was a famous model in the 1960’s named Twiggy. She defined an era. Does your name have anything to do with that Twiggy?

    Tell dad he’s more than cool because he doesn’t eat steaks.
    Now wonder the OXen love him!
    🐂🐂🐂

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