“I’m ready for our walk, Dad.”
“It is nice and cool, so we can take a long one.”
“Yeah, I need to stretch my legs for sure.”
“Okay, but remember, no barking at deer or cars.”
“I know, I know. Let’s get going. I see movement.”
“Right behind you.”
“The cheetah spots what could be a delicious lunch.”
“You talking to me?”
“The cheetah is downwind of its prey. It suspects nothing.”
“Oh, I get it. You are a cheetah-like the sweater.”
“Dad. For heaven’s sake. The cheetah stalks the buck and gets ready to spring.”
“I don’t know about springing. You are on a leash.”
“Dad, shush. Turning, the cheetah sees more of the herd. Today is a feast day.”
“Whatever.”
“The decision is made. The straggler will be the target.
“You better hurry. That one looks fast.”
“I’m ignoring you, Dad. The deer have taken to the high ground in fear of the cheetah.”
“I think they are laughing at you.”
“The cheetah roars the warning that there will be another day.”
“And the deer shout down, ‘Bring it on, cheetah breath.'”
“Well, that was fun. I liked that last line about bringing it on. You might be able to play after all.”
“I don’t know, Little One. I think you might need someone your own size.”
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That reminds of a walk in France, when Ulysse and Trevor saw some deer and gave chase into dense woodland. They eventually came back, half an hour later, exhausted but (as far as we could tell) unsuccessful in their ‘hunt’. Had we known they’d go off like that, we would have kept them on their leads, too!
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Twiggy would do the same thing. My fear is the Buck would be forced to stand his ground. Better to keep her contained. Thanks, Keith.
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That looks like an exciting walk. Good thing the cheetah didn’t accept the challenge though.
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I was glald she was contained.
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She should walk on the red carpet with that outfit.
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I think she would agree. 😊
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“Okay, but remember, no barking at deer or cars.” You tried to take her fun away, but she found a way around your rules. Such an imagination. Very deserving of belly rubs today. Sending her lots of them.
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Thank you, Staci. She appreciates them for sure.
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The little Twiggy that roared!
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Ha ha ha Thanks, GP.
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Sounds like a big smile there, John!
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Yup
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Love that, GP!
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😊
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Thanks, Jacqui.
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Haha, Twiggy Cheetah runs like the wind and snares the baby antelope. I’ve got a picture of it!
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Good thing I was on a leash, Miss Robbie. Not sure baby antelope is in my food group. 😁
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Miss. Twiggy… you are brave and bold and fending off the cold in that fashion finery! BTW were those deer on someone’s porch? if so, perhaps you could entice them to come to YOU!!! ❤
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Yes, Miss Annette. The deer were on their porch. I suppose I could but Mom insists I leave them alone when they visit my porch. Such temptation. 😊
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If it wasn’t for the leash, I’d bet on the cheetah. Nonetheless, I’m sure she loved the encounter! Did you notice the second image of the deer from above – the one on the right … the tree looks like antlers!
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I did notice that and had to take a double look. The buck that was down the street hangs with this group but a little too lazy to go up on top. (so to speak)
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Honestly, I’m of a divided mind about living with so many deer. I like them, but eventually there are going to be too many. That said — what cheetah wouldn’t adore such a prey-rich environment? This cheetah probably doesn’t understand that the leash is her best friend!
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This cheetah would be all over those deer if she was allowed. The deer don’t cause much hardship since everyone seems to know what plants to put out that are deer resistant. I will be doing a feature soon about folks that insist on planting things that deer love. They have to go to extensive measures to protect their plants, Seems futile to me.
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Love her sweater and the comment about feast day, lol.
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Thank you, Teri. 😁
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It’s so lovely to see deer in neighborhoods. They seem unafraid of the baby cheetah, comfortable enough to visit their human friends. That has to be frustrating for the baby cheetah. I suspect she may need some extra attention today. 😊
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So true. The cheetah would like to run and have her way with them. I’ll give her an extra treat to make up. 😁
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This got me laughing…
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That is a very good thing. Thanks for letting me know. 😁
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An exciting wilderness walk. And stylish too.
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Thank you, John. 😁
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I love that coat so much.
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Twiggy does too. Thanks, Pilgrim
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Hugs to Twiggy
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Thank you.
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Cheetah breath – love it! Go get ’em, Twiggy.
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Thank you, Miss Jennie. Maybe Dad will listen to you. 😊
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I hope so, Twiggy!
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😊
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She looks really good, John. It’s a good thing you had her on a leash. She would have chased those deer, which could have been bad for her.
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Yes indeed. I could see her limping back after a two mile chase. Thanks, Tim
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Twiggy considered this a trial run. She could feel a slight slackening on the leash, but didn’t want to push it. Last thing she needs is to make a decision to either get her prey or run home and get mom.
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So true, Lois. I think she would like to run with the big dogs but her stick-in-the-mud parents forbid it.
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Good morning, Twiggy and John! That was an exciting walk!
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We are glad you liked it, Kymber. We enjoyed having you along. 😁
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Good hunting, Cheetah Breath! I think Twiggy could at best nip a foot, but nice that she hasn’t lost her tracking skills.
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She does love to stalk the deer for sure. She can be counted on to do it when she sees them. There is one yearling buck tat loved to come near her to investigate. She goes nuts whn that happens.
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I’d love to see that!!!!
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It is fun.
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Like they say…it is never the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
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I like that. These bulldogs always think they weigh 100 pounds and stand three feet tall.
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Now, THAT’s a fun dog walk! Twiggy has such an imagination.
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Thank you, Liz. She is very creative. 😁
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You’re welcome, John. 😃
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😊
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I love when she is in play mode! Of course she’s a cheetah in that sweater, but an adorable one. Probably not what she wants to hear when she’s in prey mode, but it had to be said. ❤️
And I can’t believe how close you are able to get to the deer!
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We normally walk by them and they are fine. I think it was the cheetah coat that caused them to wonder. Of course, having Twiggy in stalk mode didn’t help either. Thanks, Mae. 😁
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LOL! That was awesome! Her sweater is so cute on her.
The deer in the high ground in front of the tree with all the branches looked like it was a Buck with many, many antlers. Probably trying to scare the Cheetah…it didn’t work. 🤣
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Yes that did not work at all. It was funny the way they looked down on her. Thanks, Deborah.
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The right place at the right time in the right hunting gear. Love this!
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Thank you, Holly. 😁
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Such a cute pup!
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😁
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I love twiggy’s Cheetah spirit, John. A big dog in a small body and rocking the sweater for sure!!! Cute little thing!❣️❣️
My cat is laughing 😹
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Thank you, Cindy. I suspect most cats would laugh at Twiggy. 😁
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hahahahaha. yes for sure…❤️😘
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😊
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I love Twiggy’s cheetah sweater. I am sure all the deer put her on high alert!
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Yes indeed. She was raring to go. Thanks, Jan
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That is one stylish cheetah 🙂
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Thank you, Denise
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Twiggy’s outfit is so awesome. Perfect for exploring the “concrete jungle”…which today apparently includes finding deer on a porch. 😲 They don’t venture quite that close to our buildings. Keep an eye on ’em, Twiggy!
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Oh Twiggy your eyesight is much better than mine.. You ‘Spotted’ that deer way ahead of me… Love your new little coat by the way… You channelled the Cheetah spirit energy for sure. 🙂
Lovely John… Have a great weekend 🙂
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Twiggy’s very chic in her cheetah-wear. Not everyone can pull off wearing spots ya know. Coco Chanel maybe. Liz Taylor. One of the Gabors. But they all had nothing on Miss Twiggy Howell. Nope…nothin’!
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Twiggy is so pleased you think she is chic. Although she is pretty down to Earth getting a rave review of her couturier is a big boost. Thank you, Susannah.
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Next I’ll be looking for her on the runway. 🙂
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She has a hitch in her get along that folks might like.
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Best decked out hunter I’ve ever seen.
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Thank you. 😁
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Cheetah breath or Cheetos breath. Tough one.
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Could be either or both. Thanks, Pam.
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What a fun walk! Thanks for taking us along, John & Twiggy! I love how close you were able to get to the deer. Such pretty creatures.
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Thank you, Mar.
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The perfect sweater for Twiggy! She looks so darn cute and those deer better watch out.
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She does. Thanks, Darlene.
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Twiggy is a fierce little hunter and fashionable in that sweater. She may be starting a new trend for lady hunters – cheetah spots instead of camouflage. Thanks for taking us along on this urban hunt.
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I think you are right, Jo. She blends into the foliage.
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The people are asking for some shots of Dad’s leopard print sweater.
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I guess I could put on the cow print sweater.
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That is a handful of deer! And yes you can see them laughing at dear cheetah Twiggy. However, they could have good reason to be afraid of this cheetah – fierce if left off her leash of steel. 🙂 But seriously, once when I was walking my golden Tory, she sussed out a deer and began to chase her. But the deer was a new mom protecting her kiddies, and Mama turned and chased Tory, hitting her head on. Tory was lifted up high, and then fell hard. I was afraid she was dead. I screamed at Mama deer like a cheetah, and she moved on. And Tory lived to tell the tale.
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When threatened deer can fight . It was a good thing Tory wasn’t hurt. 😊
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Stylish little pup!
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Thank you, Michele. 😁
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Yep, those deer sure looked terrified! Good thing Twiggy was on that leash. She really could have snuck up on them with that great camouflage!
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Thank you, Eilene. She was prepared to take on the deer. Good thing we know her well enough to make sure she is contained. 😊
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She’s adorable in that sweater. Does she like wearing it?
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She loves it. After her walk she loves to roll around in it. (Which may be a hint to take it off)
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Twiggy! You are SO stylish as a cheetah! It looks so comfy. Glad to see you going on a long walk 🙂
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Thank you, Auntie Dale. We do long walks so I can maintain my girlish figure. So nice to see you. 😁
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That’s wonderful. Plus, it’s good for your heart and for your dad’s health, too. Always love to see you
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😊
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🤗
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Those deer sought higher ground to avoid the danger a cheetah can pose. Way to protect the neighborhood, Twiggy.
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Yes they are no dummies.
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Dogs are great company on a walk. We’re you wearing a safari hat?
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No, I had my baseball cap on. I lost my safari hat on safari.
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Oh, what a wonderful transformation! Twiggy leopard is the real essence of the Twiggy Resort! Her respectful roaring is heard even in the blue chicken country!🌷🍻🍤🍤🍤
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I hope she doesn’t keep the blue chicken people up at night with her roaring. 😁
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Oh my! Twiggy, that sweater is spotacular!
Luv, luv, luv it. Also, you look simply marvellous in it. You look so good, you scared the prey away.
Next time for sure!
Hi to dad!
🐆𝖃 🐆𝖃 🐆𝖃
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Dad says Hi Miss Resa. Thank you for the compliment. You are such a talented designer your words mean a lot.
🐅X 🐅X 🐅X 🐅X
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⭕️ ❌
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🐶X
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Twiggy is so cute in her cheetah sweater! But you can tell she’s not a herding dog. Why, Monk would’ve been yanking me all over the place, had he seen a line of deer like that!!
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She is a stalker and then t the last minute does the lunge.
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