Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Rain Day

January 25, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 120 Comments

“It’s still raining.”

“Yes, that is true, but it’s supposed to stop later.”

“How much later?”

“Let’s see. It looks like, after one o’clock, it will be light. You can go out then.”

“Paaallleeze. After one, I’ll have died from terminal boredom.”

“Oh, come on. You have enough toys to last several days. Go get the hedgehog burrow toy.”

“Okay, here it is. I already pulled out one of the little hedgehogs.”

“So there are two more. Get them out, too.”

“That’s one. No use hiding hedgehog. You gotta come out.”

“Now you’re talking.”

“I think a little tooth work is better than talking.”

“I have to agree.”

“Ha, so there it is. The last hedgehog.”

“You did it. Now go chase the burrow.”

“Nice throw, Dad. Under the couch for a degree of difficulty of 11 on a ten scale.”

“Sorry about that, but taking photos and throwing are not compatable actions.”

“Have no fear. The puma is here. Got the burrow from its burrow.”

“Good joke. Where are you going to take it?”

“Back to you, of course. You need the tossing practice.”

“You want the hedgehogs back in the toy?”

“I think an empty toy is enough of a challenge for you today.”

“Very funny.”

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Sue Dreamwalker · January 25, 2024 - 4:37 am ·

Looks like Twiggy is getting those Hedgehogs out of hibernation John… Looks like you both had some exercise even on a rainy home day xx 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:04 am ·
  
  She does go out in the rain but doesn’t like it a lot. Thanks, Sue.
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker · January 25, 2024 - 7:30 am ·
    
    Here’s to fine days xx
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:17 am ·
      
      Thank you, Sue.
      
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Dale · January 25, 2024 - 5:10 am ·

Raining is a bummer for walking but necessary for the ground. Playing with your toys helps you work out some of your pent-up energy!
Haha! Love the second photo of Twiggy!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
  
  I caught her in one of her expressions of disbelief. Thanks, Dale. 😊
  
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  1. Dale · January 25, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
    
    Excellent timing, John!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
      
      She does give me a lot of opportunities. 😊
      
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    2. Dale · January 25, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
      
      I don’t doubt that for a second!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:14 am ·
      
      😊
      
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2. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you Auntie, Dale. Playing with the toys keeps dad occupied. He always needs something to do. 😁
  
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  1. Dale · January 25, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
    
    Of course. That is very big of you to take care of Dad. You’re the best one for the job, Twiggy!
    ~Auntie Dale
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
      
      🤗
      
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    2. Dale · January 25, 2024 - 7:14 am ·
      
      🤗
      
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Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes · January 25, 2024 - 5:16 am ·

Twiggy is quite a character. I’m glad she is getting stronger, John…

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:07 am ·
  
  Yes, she is doing very well. Thank you for the good thoughts, Jaye.
  
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  1. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes · January 25, 2024 - 1:14 pm ·
    
    Twiggy is so cute, John… 💖
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:48 pm ·
      
      Thank you so much, Jaye. 🤗
      
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Charles Yallowitz · January 25, 2024 - 5:25 am ·

Twiggy with the sass today. Guess rain brings out her attitude.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:08 am ·
  
  I think you are right. Last night she got wet and was barking all around the house till I got a towel.
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz · January 25, 2024 - 7:21 am ·
    
    Even Twiggy doesn’t like the smell of wet dog.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:15 am ·
      
      Ha ha ha. True.
      
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Annette Rochelle Aben · January 25, 2024 - 6:25 am ·

Miss. Twiggy, leave it to you, to be the sunshine on a rainy day!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Annette. Ole Dad needs a laugh once in a while. 😁
  
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karenringalls · January 25, 2024 - 6:31 am ·

Rainy days can make us humans bored sometimes…and then, when we find fulfilling things to do, the sun comes out!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  So true, Karen. I think the lesson is to find those fulfilling things to do and there never will be a cloudy day. 😊
  
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GP · January 25, 2024 - 6:38 am ·

Twiggy never fails to entertain.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  She does entertain us every day. Thanks, GP.
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · January 25, 2024 - 7:18 am ·

When a lady wants to go outside, she wants to go outside! At least she assumed you.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:14 am ·
  
  So true. 😁
  
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Staci Troilo · January 25, 2024 - 7:19 am ·

Whoa. Twiggy’s a little sassy when she can’t go out to play. Sending her ear scratches and you a bourbon. 🥃 Thanks for the Thursday smiles, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:15 am ·
  
  Thank you, Staci. She loved the scratches and I’ll hold off on the bourbon until it’s five O’clock somewhere. 😊
  
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Liz Gauffreau · January 25, 2024 - 7:32 am ·

Way to go with bringing out your inner diva, Twiggy!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:17 am ·
  
  Not so inner most days. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · January 25, 2024 - 2:01 pm ·
    
    I wasn’t going to say it. 😁
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:49 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha.
      
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Teri Polen · January 25, 2024 - 7:43 am ·

Twiggy’s like a kid who can’t go outside and play because of the rain. Bond can go on the screened porch here, but because of the drastic change in temps, there’s condensation everywhere. He doesn’t like getting his paws wet, lol.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:18 am ·
  
  I don’t blame Bond at all. I think we all hate getting our feet wet.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · January 25, 2024 - 8:00 am ·

Wow! Twiggy seems fully recovered to me. ❤ Seeing her always brings smiles to my face, John. 😃 Thanks for sharing her appearance and thoughts. ✌

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:20 am ·
  
  She is recovered. I’m glad she does that, Tim. She does the same for us. 😁
  
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Gwen M. Plano · January 25, 2024 - 8:08 am ·

Another great Twiggy dialogue! Thank you for the morning smiles, John. Always a welcome experience. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:20 am ·
  
  So glad you like the posts, Gwen. Thanks.
  
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shoreacres · January 25, 2024 - 8:15 am ·

As someone entirely out of the doggie orbit, I’m always surprised by the toys that are available out there. The hedgehogs and their burrow are fun; clearly, Twiggy thinks so, too. It’s so good to see her able to play again.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:22 am ·
  
  She loves that toy and the one where she has to get honey bees out of a hive. It is something about tearing it apart without really tearing it apart.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · January 25, 2024 - 8:53 am ·

It’s hard to keep a busy mind…well…busy. Hope the rain lets up Twiggy so you can get some outside stimulation. Next time ask your dad to hide treats. It’s more fun than having to chase after hedgehogs so go under the couch.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:24 am ·
  
  We do play ‘find it’ which is a treat game. Keeps her brain active. Thanks, Monika.
  
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coldhandboyack · January 25, 2024 - 8:55 am ·

That’s a fun toy. One of mine can’t handle plush toys so we have to limit ourselves to things she can’t swallow.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:26 am ·
  
  I get that. My daughters doberman tries to find the squeaker and then swallows them. Finally stopped all toys that have squeakers or can be tron apart. Twiggy just likes to pull little ones out of bigger ones.
  
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noelleg44 · January 25, 2024 - 9:06 am ·

What a fun toy for Twiggy! But I see it needs parental intervention to keep the fun going! She deserves a treat or an ear scratch!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:28 am ·
  
  She got both. Thanks, Noelle. There isn’t much that is what could be considered a self entertainment toy. The peanut butter lick pad is close but she can’t have that everyday and keep her girlish figure.
  
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  1. noelleg44 · January 25, 2024 - 3:27 pm ·
    
    She’s such a sweetie. If she lived in the neighborhood, I’d be visiting every day!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:54 pm ·
      
      Yes we could have tea at 4:00
      
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  2. noelleg44 · January 26, 2024 - 8:46 am ·
    
    Sounds great! With dog biscuits!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 1:50 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha.
      
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Debbie · January 25, 2024 - 9:51 am ·

Poor Twiggy. Monk (and I) empathize. It’s hard entertaining a pup in this rainy weather (of which we’ve had far too much lately!). At least she’s willing — and able — to play once again. That’s progress, right?!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:35 am ·
  
  That is progress. She hasn’t felt like it up to about three weeks ago. (I still think the meds had a role) Always good to see her play.
  
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Susannah Bianchi · January 25, 2024 - 9:52 am ·

“Paaallleeze. Please tell Twiggy, I’m stealing that. Rainy days can really depress a girl. It’s teeming here too in old New York. It’s the kind of rain that finds you even with boots and an umbrella.

Maybe Twiggy needs a good book, or how bout watching a flick? What bout Turner and Hooch with Tom Hanks? That’s one of my favorites. And don’t forget John, this is very important…don’t forget the popcorn, preferably air popped. Better for our waistlines. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:38 am ·
  
  A great suggestion, Susannah. She loves to watch animals and would do it constantly if it weren’t for the screen rules at our house. She also loves popcorn and as you suggest it has to be without butter or oil. Thanks for the visit.
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · January 25, 2024 - 11:15 am ·
    
    Twiggy and I just have so much in common. Have you noticed? 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:45 pm ·
      
      Yes, indeed. The Audrey twins
      
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    2. Susannah Bianchi · January 26, 2024 - 4:54 am ·
      
      Hope her little black dress is cleaned and pressed. A girl never knows when she’ll have the need to hop in it.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 7:01 am ·
      
      So true.
      
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Kymber Hawke · January 25, 2024 - 10:11 am ·

It always does my heart good to see Twiggy.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:38 am ·
  
  Thank you, Kymber. Mine too. 😊
  
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Bruce@WOTC · January 25, 2024 - 10:20 am ·

I assume when that stuffie first went under the couch not only did Twiggy announce extra credit for you on the degree of difficulty… she also said to herself “Challenge accepted!” Pumas know no other way.🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 10:41 am ·
  
  She would go through a screen door to chase something. That couch deal was a no brainer for sure. She was giving me a hard time for the lousy throw. and a bid for extra credit as you say. Thanks, Bruce.
  
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L.K. Latham · January 25, 2024 - 11:19 am ·

Poor Twiggy, it is so dull waiting for the rain to stop.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:46 pm ·
  
  She is okay with a walk int he rain but after that no siree.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · January 25, 2024 - 12:11 pm ·

Glad Twiggy takes the time to give throwing lessons in her busy day 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:48 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Yes isn’t she the one though.
  
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Mar · January 25, 2024 - 12:53 pm ·

I adore Twiggy’s adventures. ❤

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:48 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mar. So glad you do.
  
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lois · January 25, 2024 - 2:13 pm ·

“Have no fear. The puma is here.”–you do give Twiggy the best lines. And she delivers them like a champ! You go, girl!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:51 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Lois. My years at Julliards are paying off.
  
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quiall · January 25, 2024 - 3:40 pm ·

I think you are doing a bang up job! Perhaps you were well trained.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 4:55 pm ·
  
  I think I was well trained for sure.
  
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Mae Clair · January 25, 2024 - 5:51 pm ·

HaHa! I love her expression on the “Paaallleeze” photo, and whoever came up with a hedgehog burrow toy? That looks so cute. I’m on warm-fuzzy overload!

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 7:55 pm ·
  
  The toy is terrific. She gets the satisfaction of pulling those hedgehogs out without destroying the toy. Thanks, Mae.
  
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petespringerauthor · January 25, 2024 - 8:52 pm ·

Now coming in from the bullpen is the crafty left-hander, John Howell.

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1. John W. Howell · January 25, 2024 - 9:03 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Pete.
  
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Sorryless · January 26, 2024 - 6:26 am ·

She gets pretty sassy when it rains. Then again, she’s pretty sassy when it doesn’t rain . . .

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 7:08 am ·
  
  I think your equation just proved a reality. She’s pretty sassy. 😊
  
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  1. Sorryless · January 26, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
    
    Yeah, she does sass so well.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 1:44 pm ·
      
      Prima sasser
      
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    2. Sorryless · January 26, 2024 - 5:59 pm ·
      
      Bahahaha!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 27, 2024 - 7:04 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Jill Weatherholt · January 26, 2024 - 6:56 am ·

I needed a Twiggy fix this morning. Love that face! xo

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
  
  Aw. Thanks, Jill 😁
  
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Dan Antion · January 26, 2024 - 7:11 am ·

I love her expressions, John. I remember lots of “Bad throw, Dad” looks over the years and four dogs. I was also very bag at guessing when they were done. You know, the last throw you have to go pick up yourself.

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 1:43 pm ·
  
  Yes that can be a long walk too.
  
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Jacqui Murray · January 26, 2024 - 10:02 am ·

Dogs and rain–a love-hate! It’s been raining for days here but husby managed to find the only 45 minutes when it stopped to walk our Casey. Amazing. He’s so much more behaved after a walk.

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 1:52 pm ·
  
  Oh yeah. Walks do wonders on the behavior side. Thanks, Jacqui.
  
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circadianreflections · January 26, 2024 - 10:38 am ·

It’s good to see Twiggy giving you a workout on a rainy day. 😀

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 1:53 pm ·
  
  Yes I need it. 😁
  
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kethuprofumo · January 26, 2024 - 5:26 pm ·

😄😄😄The notebook at the background creates an impression as if Twiggy is a great writer, dear John.😄😄😄 Hadgehogs are a wonderful practice for the Twiggy Resort.🍤🍤🍤🍻

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1. John W. Howell · January 26, 2024 - 5:35 pm ·
  
  I liked your observation regarding the notebook. Those are great hedgehogs for sure. Thanks, Maria.
  
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Author Jan Sikes · January 27, 2024 - 2:31 pm ·

Rainy day boredom. I totally understand!

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Jennie · January 27, 2024 - 5:28 pm ·

‘Have no fear, the puma is here’ and ‘Paaallleeze….terminal boredom’ is SO Twiggy. Girl, you take care.

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1. John W. Howell · January 27, 2024 - 9:18 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · January 28, 2024 - 9:56 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, Twiggy. 😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 11:47 am ·
      
      😁
      
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robertawrites235681907 · January 28, 2024 - 11:15 am ·

Ah, adorable Twiggy has to learn that patience is a virtue. One I’ve never had but I’m good at giving advice – smile!

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1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 1:59 pm ·
  
  Yes she does need to learn patience. Not her strong suit.
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · January 29, 2024 - 11:48 am ·
    
    I don’t blame her.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 29, 2024 - 5:30 pm ·
      
      Yeah it’s tough. Especially with a couple of servants around the house.
      
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    2. robertawrites235681907 · January 30, 2024 - 9:15 am ·
      
      Haha, elective servitude.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 30, 2024 - 11:40 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Resa · January 28, 2024 - 3:34 pm ·

Fun post, Twiggy!
You got dad on the toy toss thing.
Hey, that’s a sweet hedgehog toy.
I wonder if my cat Jeep wold like one of those?
Have a fun week, and say Hi to dad!
🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀

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1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 3:47 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Resa. I think your cat would love those little hedgehogs. They have sort of a mouse mouth feel. Have a fun week too and Dad says Hi.🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 😁X
  
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  1. Resa · January 28, 2024 - 4:25 pm ·
    
    💋🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 🦔𝟀 😁X
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 4:37 pm ·
      
      OX 😁X
      
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · January 28, 2024 - 5:36 pm ·

LOL. Her face is so expressive. Thanks for letting us be part of play time, John. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 7:55 pm ·
  
  Thanks for being a part
  
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Book Club Mom · January 28, 2024 - 8:34 pm ·

Haha – I hope the rain stopped by 1:00 – Twiggy seems ready to go outside!

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1. John W. Howell · January 28, 2024 - 9:25 pm ·
  
  Yes it did and she did go out Thanks, Barbara.
  
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  1. Book Club Mom · January 29, 2024 - 8:05 pm ·
    
    Good to hear!
    
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Anonymous · January 30, 2024 - 8:55 pm ·

Lol, gotta love Twiggy’s sassy attitude. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 30, 2024 - 9:11 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Debby.
  
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Ankur Mithal · February 8, 2024 - 10:31 pm ·

I wonder if there is a thing like mobile phones for pets…could be a boon for such days 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · February 9, 2024 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Maybe there is a chase the cat game that they could play. 😁
  
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