Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Back at Work

“Hey, Twiggy.”

“Hi, Dad, what’s up?”

“I see you are playing with your honey and bees.”

“I really like this toy. You have to pull the bees out of the hive.”

“Looks like fun. Did you enjoy Aunt Beth’s visit?”

“I sure did. We had a lot of fun together. We bonded again.”

“What was the best part?”

“I think the best was when she stroked my ears and played with my fur. The snuggles were good too.”

“Do you miss her?”

“Well, of course, I do, but the nice part is knowing she will be back.”

“That is so true. Visits are great knowing you’ll see the person again.”

“I think that’s what I said. Um, excuse me, but I have to get this bee out of the hive.”

“Looks like it is getting away from you.”

“Yeah, this floor does make it difficult.”

“Looks like you are back in control.”

“Yup, got that one, and there is one more.”

“Looks like a lot of work.”

“Yeah, but someone has to do it.”

“I think you are the best person for the job.”

“I suppose I’m the only person for the job. Not too many stuffed bee pullers around.”

“How right you are.”

148 comments

  1. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Adorable post, John. I love that stuffed bees hive.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Robbie. She loves those bees. 😁

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  2. Dale's avatar

    A wonderful visit with daughter and now, back to the regular programming! That looks like a fun toy 🙂
    Welcome back, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dale. Welcome back to you as well. 😊

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      1. Dale's avatar

        Thank you, my friend.
        Just so you know… My margaritas were pretty dang fine! 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I have no doubt. yours were the best. The daughters and I had lunch and we had to send $18 margaritas back. Someone didn’t know what they were doing. Of course, we were comparing them to mine. 😁

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        2. Dale's avatar

          Well now… I wouldn’t dream of comparing them to yours since, from what you say, yours are the best… they were damn tasty, though! And that is terrible – a bad margarita is an awful thing. You shoulda gone behind the bar to show ’em 😉

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I told the daughters I would and they looked horrified so I just let the restaurant make them again.

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        4. Dale's avatar

          Hahaha!! I hope they did better the second time around!

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yeaaahhh. Sort of.

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        6. Dale's avatar

          So. No, not really 😉

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        7. John W. Howell's avatar

          They were not as sour but not yum yum tasty

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        8. Dale's avatar

          Such a bummer!

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        9. John W. Howell's avatar

          Indeed. I love burning $18.00 a pop

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        10. Dale's avatar

          I feel ya. At that price, it best be spectacular!

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  3. Staci Troilo's avatar

    Glad you had a nice visit. Goodbyes are always easier knowing there will be another visit. When Twiggy isn’t busy with the bees, give her some ear scratches from me. Thanks for the Thursday smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Staci. Love those ear scratches. 😁 Glad you got a smile.

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  4. Darlene's avatar

    That is a great toy!! Glad the visit went well. I’m sure Twiggy got lots of attention.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She did. The two had a great time. Thanks, Darlene.

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  5. Gwen M. Plano's avatar

    Ear rubs and snuggles — how perfect! Sounds like Beth’s visit was wonderful on all fronts. ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was. The nice part is I’m going to her place in August so parting wasn’t as difficult. Thank you, Gwen.

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      1. Gwen M. Plano's avatar

        Wonderful, John. I’m so glad to hear that. Father and daughter time is very special.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes it is. 😊

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  6. coldhandboyack's avatar

    That is a great toy. Hope you had a great time with family.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We all had a super time. Thanks, Craig. 😊

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  7. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That looks like a fun toy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does love it. Gives her brain a workout too.

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  8. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Nice to see you again, Twiggy! BEE happy. ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. Happy is the word of the day.

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  9. GP's avatar

    Good to see and Twiggy back around. Glad the visit went well.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, GP. It was terrific.

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  10. Priscilla Bettis's avatar

    I’m glad Twiggy enjoyed Aunt Beth’s visit!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They both enjoyed it. Thanks, Vera.

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  11. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    I’m happy you all had a nice visit with Aunt Beth. No doubt, Twiggy was the perfect hostess.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She was the best. It was an enjoyable time, Thanks, Jill.

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  12. Beth Drew's avatar
    Beth Drew · ·

    This is such a precious blog post. I miss you all, already! Especially Twiggy! ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m sure especially Twiggy. We loved the visit too and miss you. ❤️

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  13. Shagun's avatar

    Well said Twiggy ! Though it’s hard being strong always, it’s such a frank & heartfelt post there John !

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Shagun. Twiggy usually has a message. Sometimes more subtle than others. 😁

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      1. Shagun's avatar

        Yes.. it must be a delight to witness that John ! Happy to see her bouncing back 😄🙏

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  14. noelleg44's avatar

    Twiggy is just a hoot and adorable, too. Did you help her with the bee? She’s a canine Winnie the Pooh!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No she pretty much does things on her own. Thanks, Noelle.

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  15. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    …“Looks like a lot of work.”

    “Yeah, but someone has to do it.”

    Love that. The glimpses of your house John is always a treat. It’s so spacious. Ever think of getting a horse? 🙂

    Glad you all had a nice visit with Beth who sounds de-lightful, to quote Teddy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is delightful, Susannah. Loved the horse line. I could see Twiggy trying to boss around a horse which I’m sure would take her bed. 😁

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        Not if she has anything to say about it. Woof!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          So true. Twiggy would bark herself horse. 🤭

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  16. Tom's avatar

    Glad your back John. I’m sure you have a lot of catching up to do. Glad you all enjoyed your visit. Later …

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tom. I read all your stuff but didn’t comment. Was all good.

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  17. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s always great to see Twiggy, and heartwarming to know she is content in her home. Glad you had a good visit, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tim. We did have a good visit. Good to be back. 😊

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  18. JFRSr's avatar

    John, glad to see you and MrTwig back at your posts. I’m happy you had the opportunity to spend some time with Beth… I’m sure it was an upbeat household while she was there. Enjoyed your dialog with the Twigster this morning…very entertaining and Twiggy really knows how to Bee cool!🐳

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Big Tuna. It was a very peaceful visit. Twiggy does love those Bee toys.

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  19. Dan Antion's avatar

    Your job is to put the bees back in when she isn’t looking… right?

    Great photos, John. I hope you enjoyed the visit and your break.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I did enjoy both very much, Dan. Thank you.

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  20. lois's avatar

    I love Twiggy’s comments–short and snappy. I’m trying to picture my cats playing with this toy. Not happening. Say hello to the stuffed bee puller-outer…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lois. The stuffed bee puller outer says Hi back. 😁

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  21. quiall's avatar

    A job well done. And well supervised.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Pam. 😁

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  22. Jennie's avatar

    Twiggy, you are a great stuffed bee puller! I’m glad you enjoyed your Aunt Beth’s visit.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She did enjoy it very much. More than a few snuggles.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        Wonderful! On a side note, will Twiggy possibly be getting a brother/sister down the road? I hope it’s okay to ask, John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          The Producer thought about a couple of rescues but then Twiggy tore an ACL so we have to wait. It is very okay to ask.

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        2. Jennie's avatar

          Thank you, John. I’m so glad it was okay to ask. It seems like yesterday when Bailey crossed the rainbow bridge and precious Twiggy joined the family. How does a dog tear an ACL?

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          She jumped off the porch going full speed to attack an imagined threat and came up with the tear.

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        4. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yeah, it was not a pretty picture. We are making sure she doesn’t do that again. We could do surgery but would rather do a natural process which includes making sure she doesn’t jump off or on things and PT. So far it is working,

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        5. Jennie's avatar

          I’m so glad it’s working!

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        6. John W. Howell's avatar

          We are too. 😁

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  23. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    I’m guessing you are the hive stuffer …. which gets you a Bourbon treat.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I am the hive stuffer with an assist from the Producer. Important responsibilities. I would agree with the bourbon payoff.

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  24. Debbie's avatar

    Glad you all had a nice visit, John. It’s hard on our pups when the young’uns have to leave and go back to their lives, but I think it’s great that they know they’ll be back again. Twiggy’s beehive is cute, but Monk would have that thing destroyed in an hour’s time!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy loves the antennae the best. She spends a large amount of effort pulling on them with her teeth. Thanks, Debbie.

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  25. Mar's avatar

    Sweet Twiggy! I love catching up on her adventures. ❤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mar.

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  26. Joan Hall's avatar

    Welcome back, Twiggy. We missed you (and John). Just bee (pun intended) careful not to let the bees sting you.

    Snuggles are wonderful, aren’t they?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Joan. My dad makes sure I don’t put sharp objects in my mouth. These bees are push overs. 😁

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  27. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Glad you had a good visit, John 🙂 Love the bee toy and Twiggy’s special skill.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. 😊

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  28. shoreacres's avatar

    It sounds like a great visit all the way around. I’m completely entranced with the little bees and their hive. It’s a good thing I’m not in your neighborhood, or I might try and sneak that one away from Twiggy!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She sure is crazy about it. 😁

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  29. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Aww, sweet Twiggy…hopefully there were treats with those bees.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She loved to play with that toy. It is like “go figure.” Thanks, Monika,.

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  30. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    It seems like a rather inter-active toy. I expected treats to be in those bees. I’m glad that Twiggy and aunt bonded again. Welcome back!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. It is good to be back. 😁

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  31. Harmony Kent's avatar

    I’m delighted you had a lovely visit, John. Handy, having an apiarist around the house, too 🐝😂 Thanks for the cuteness and smiles 💕🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m glad you could get a smile, Harmony. Thanks for the lovely comment.

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  32. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    It’s good to hear that Twiggy had a good visit with her Aunt Beth and is now back at work with her honey pot.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes she is. She loves that toy for sure.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        Is it a new one or an old standby?

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          It is new. Like her other bee toy it has strings that she can pull. She loves to do that.

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        2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

          I thought it looked new!

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  33. Teri Polen's avatar

    Glad you had a nice visit, John! I should try to find Bond a toy like that. A friend of ours has squirrels in a tree for their dog.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      There is something about having to pull those bees out of that honey pot that she just loves.

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  34. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Honey Twiggy! Good idea, dear John! Let’s hope that the bees will cheer her up.🙂🍤🍤🍤🍻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She has been playing with this toy for three days. She loves it. Thanks, Maria.

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      1. kethuprofumo's avatar

        💖💖💖😊 I’m glad that she is in a good spirit, dear John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          She is. Thank you, Maria.

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      2. kethuprofumo's avatar

        Who knows, she might imagine Lucy like the bee & tell with her in a dog way.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          That just could happen, Maria. 🥂🍰

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        2. kethuprofumo's avatar

          💖💖💖🌹🌹

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  35. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    That is a great toy and Twiggy is doing a fantastic job… hugsx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sally. She does like it. 😁

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  36. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    I always look forward to Twiggy’s Humour.. And So long as no Bees were harmed during filming… I am okay with you Twiggy pulling a few more from the pot..
    Have a great weekend John… 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sue. Have a great weekend as well. No bees were harmed.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

        🙂 Phew… So pleased to here that John… 😉 🤣

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  37. Mae Clair's avatar

    What a cute toy… for a cute dog!
    Twiggy has so many talents, LOL. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mae. 😊

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  38. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    Lots of fun, John. Practically all of Twiggy’s toys, we own too, but I’ve never seen this one before. It looks very engaging for dogs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think it would be more so for little dogs. Thanks, Pete.

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  39. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar

    Love puppy toys like the beehive. Our pug had a 1970s van with like rock and roll guys. Too fun. Cute convo♡

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Audrey. 😊

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  40. circadianreflections's avatar

    Welcome back! I’m glad you had a nice visit. That beehive toy is pretty cool!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah. She does love it for sure. 😁

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  41. Traci Ashbe's avatar

    Always nice to visit! Glad Twiggy has some bees to keep her occupied!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does love that toy. Thanks, Traci. 😁

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  42. Resa's avatar

    Oh wow Twiggy! Where did you get the cool beehive toy from?

    I’d have you come here to pull stuffed bees out of my stuffed hive, but I only have carpenter bees. They’re bee busy carpentering the wood fence out back.

    So happy you had a great visit with aunt Beth.
    I suppose you kissed her lots.

    I guess dad kissed her too!
    💋💋💋💋

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes we all kissed. I do love my bee hive. Sorry about your carpenter bees. I’ve always wanted to know if they have little tool belts that they wear. 💋💋💋💋

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Ah, I’ll look see if they have tool belts.
        Good idea!
        💋💋💋💋

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes, check them out 💋💋💋💋

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        2. Resa's avatar

          🫡 💋

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        3. Resa's avatar

          🐝X 🤕X

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        4. John W. Howell's avatar

          Love the bee.

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        5. Resa's avatar

          I’ll let them know!

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  43. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

    I’m glad you had a great visit, John, and I love your photos. Just so cute.
    By the way, I love your header, so do you mind me asking how you created it? Unless it’s top secret. And in that case, I’ll understand. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was done by a professional. You can do your own with canva

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      1. Lauren Scott, Author's avatar

        Thanks, John! Have a great weekend!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Thanks, Lauren. Have a great weekend as well.

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  44. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Twiggy warms my heart. This was adorable, John. I’m happy that everyone had a good visit. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We did, Thank you, Teagan.

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  45. Sorryless's avatar

    Twiggy always gets the job done.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does most of the time. Thanks.

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  46. CurvyElvie's avatar

    Twiggy is adorable

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Curvy. 😊

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  47. dgkaye's avatar

    Glad you enjoyed your visit John. Seems Twiggy enjoyed too. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She did, Debby. Thanks

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