Thursday – A Little Personal – The Puma and Panther Showdown Over A Bed.

March 28, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 122 Comments

“The panther sneaks up on the puma with the intent of taking the bed.”

“The puma is fully prepared to ward off the attack.”

“The panther makes the first move.”

“The puma is now fully alert.”

“With a giant roar, the panther attacks.”

“The puma prepares to deflect the move and returns a growl..”

“The panther outflanks the puma.”

“The puma parries the thrust.”

“Mmumm emmumm”

“The puma buries the panther.”

“The panther takes a deep breath and is ready to go again.”

“Excuse me, but did the panther say, ‘I give up?'”

“‘Never surrender,’ the panther shouts.”

“The puma laughs and gets ready to end it all.”

“Okay, okay I surrender.”

“A very smart panther you are.”

“The panther can’t stand the tummy tickle.”

“You will do my bidding.”

“Yes, I will if you stop.”

“Maybe just one more tickle.”

“Sure looks like affection to me.”

“Yeah. That was a fun game. Okay no more tickling.”

“How about one kiss.”

“How about another rukus?”

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, Eternal Road - The final stop, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, My GRL, Our Justice, Tempeste, The Contract with Gwen Plano, The Last Drive, Twiggy

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Grant at Tame Your Book! · March 28, 2024 - 4:07 am ·

Ah, life’s tussles, John. Looks like it’s time for a king-size upgrade.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha I think you are right. Thanks, Frank.
  
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2. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 6:58 am ·
  
  whoops sorry Grant
  
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  1. Grant at Tame Your Book! · March 28, 2024 - 7:24 am ·
    
    Thanks, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:20 am ·
      
      Don’t know where Frank came from. Brain soaked with age I guess.
      
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Annette Rochelle Aben · March 28, 2024 - 5:09 am ·

Oh, Miss. Twiggy… you are having the time of your life with a LIVE toy these days! Miss. Tempeste, you are living up to part of your name… PEST!! All in fun, little ones. All in fun!! <3

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:00 am ·
  
  Yes indeed, Miss Annette. It is all in fun.😁
  
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GP · March 28, 2024 - 6:04 am ·

How lucky you are that they are becoming close friends!!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:01 am ·
  
  They are working it out, GP. Twiggy still won’t share her toys but the do have fun times together.
  
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coldhandboyack · March 28, 2024 - 6:09 am ·

They look so happy. I’m glad they have each other.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:03 am ·
  
  Me too, Craig. They do have their fun moments. Thanks.
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · March 28, 2024 - 6:10 am ·

I’ve got the feeling the Panther is frequently in ruckus mode! … but waking up a sleeping Puma is dangerous.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:07 am ·
  
  The Panther is in ruckus mode 100%. Twiggy is becoming more tolerant by the day. Her favorite method of shutting Tempeste down is the smother technique.
  
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Liz Gauffreau · March 28, 2024 - 6:18 am ·

An award-worthy display of canine imaginative play! I have a big goofy grin plastered all over my face.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  I’m so glad, Liz. I was pleased to get the series of photos. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · March 28, 2024 - 1:54 pm ·
    
    😀
    
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T. W. Dittmer · March 28, 2024 - 6:50 am ·

It’s nice to see these two friends enjoying their sparring. ❤ I bet they’re learning effective moves, too.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 7:11 am ·
  
  Twiggy has learned to avoid the puppy teeth by smothering Tempeste. It does work.
  
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  1. T. W. Dittmer · March 28, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
    
    😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:17 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Staci Troilo · March 28, 2024 - 7:16 am ·

Oh, my gosh. The smother. They are adorable. I’m sure they’re working out the kinks, but the bed battle is so cute. Sending them both belly rubs (on top of the tickles).

Thanks for the smiles, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Staci. They love the belly rubs and Tempeste squirms at the tickles. 😁
  
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Charles Yallowitz · March 28, 2024 - 7:19 am ·

So cute. They look like they have a ton of fun together.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:19 am ·
  
  They do when both are in the mood to play.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · March 28, 2024 - 7:20 am ·

It’s fun to see Twiggy and Tempeste playing as sibs do. Delightful, John, and great dialogue. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:19 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.😁
  
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Dale · March 28, 2024 - 7:39 am ·

Oh Twiggy! You are a (almost) patient big sister. Love the repartee between the panther and the puma!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:23 am ·
  
  Thank you, Auntie,Dale. We do have fun. That little bat goes have sharp teeth. I’ve learned to smother her when she gets bitey. That puts a stop to it. 😁 Dad thanks you for the dialog comment. After all he writes our discussions down.
  
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  1. Dale · March 28, 2024 - 10:38 am ·
    
    Oh yes. They are so sharp when they are babies. Good for you on smothering her to stop her! As long as you keep letting her up to breathe now and again! Dad does a fabulous job of writing them down!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:14 am ·
      
      Yes I do let her up when she turns blue. 😁
      
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    2. Dale · March 28, 2024 - 11:28 am ·
      
      Which can’t be easy to see, given that she’s black… 😉
      
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    3. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 12:10 pm ·
      
      Good point. 😁
      
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    4. Dale · March 28, 2024 - 12:11 pm ·
      
      Maybe it’s the time of gasping that must be considered…
      
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    5. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 12:11 pm ·
      
      Or the lack of gasping.
      
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    6. Dale · March 28, 2024 - 12:12 pm ·
      
      Yes, the silence should definitely be cause for alarm!
      
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    7. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:28 pm ·
      
      I would say so too.
      
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    8. Dale · March 28, 2024 - 6:54 pm ·
      
      That’s good!
      
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robertawrites235681907 · March 28, 2024 - 7:52 am ·

What a wonderful photograph story, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:24 am ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie. I was lucky to get the series for sure. 😁
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · March 29, 2024 - 5:16 am ·
    
    Yes, I am always happy when I get a series of pictures too. They do often create a mini story.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2024 - 7:26 am ·
      
      It certainly makes the story easier.
      
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Joan Hall · March 28, 2024 - 8:26 am ·

Looks like these two are having a lot of fun together. I can see the panther isn’t going to back down from the puma easily! ❤

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:51 am ·
  
  No, she has the heart of a lion. Thanks, Joan. 😁
  
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noelleg44 · March 28, 2024 - 8:30 am ·

I laughed all the way through this one, John. Those two are going to have a lot of fun playing together. They just need a bigger bed. Tempeste is a typical puppy – let’s play Twiggy, you’re ignoring me.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:52 am ·
  
  She is full powered for sure. Thanks, Noelle.
  
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  1. noelleg44 · March 28, 2024 - 1:32 pm ·
    
    I’m in love with her already!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:29 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha. Me too.
      
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shoreacres · March 28, 2024 - 8:34 am ·

What a delightful series, John. I have a feeling Twiggy may be enjoying all this more than she lets on. She clearly has perfected the effective but not dangerous smother technique.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:53 am ·
  
  Yes the smother works quite well.
  
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Kymber Hawke · March 28, 2024 - 8:44 am ·

I love seeing them. This is delightful! 🧡🌼🐈

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:55 am ·
  
  Thank you, Kymber. So glad you liked it.
  
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Sorryless · March 28, 2024 - 9:04 am ·

It was only a matter of time, Boss. And yanno, I don’t remember ever seeing any tickling going on when I would watch Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. It’s pretty refreshing, not to mention totally cute.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:57 am ·
  
  Than you, Pilgrim. I don’t recall tickling either. I guess it is an innovation of the domesticated panthers and pumas
  
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  1. Sorryless · March 29, 2024 - 5:08 pm ·
    
    Nope, never.
    
    It’s kind of cute though.
    
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lois · March 28, 2024 - 9:05 am ·

This is so cute. I’d probably do nothing but sit and watch the antics all day. Panther is waaaay too active. Ah, youth.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 10:58 am ·
  
  Ah youth indeed. She is like a Tasmanian devil on steroids
  
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Debbie · March 28, 2024 - 9:23 am ·

These two seem ideally suited for one another, John. Almost makes me wonder if getting Monk a sister or brother would make him a better dog. (On second thought, nah — probably, he’d just teach the new sibling all the ways to annoy Mama, ha!)

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:01 am ·
  
  True enough, Debbie. They would teach each other the worst habits.
  
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Mar · March 28, 2024 - 9:44 am ·

Oh how fun! I love watching the pups and their adventures. <3

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:02 am ·
  
  Thank you, Mar. So glad.
  
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Darlene · March 28, 2024 - 9:57 am ·

So cute. Glad to see the puma is not being a push over. xo

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:02 am ·
  
  She is anything but a pushover, Darlene.
  
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Susannah Bianchi · March 28, 2024 - 10:25 am ·

I love….“The puma parries the thrust.”

It has a Three Musketeer feel to it…just with extra legs.

Nice they’re playing puma so well together. Twiggy now has a D’Artagnan all her own. :)

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:04 am ·
  
  She does. One she can smother if she gets too annoying.
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · March 28, 2024 - 2:17 pm ·
    
    She’s without a doubt no push-over, that’s for sure. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:31 pm ·
      
      I think so too
      
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quiall · March 28, 2024 - 10:37 am ·

It’s nice to see the wild life active.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:15 am ·
  
  Yes it is nice. Thanks, Pam
  
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Bruce@WOTC · March 28, 2024 - 10:37 am ·

Fun seeing these two wrestle. Fast friends usually become the best of friends, John!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 11:13 am ·
  
  Thanks Bruce. Let’s hope it happens 😊
  
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Anonymous · March 28, 2024 - 10:51 am ·

Looks like they can do with a bigger bed.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 12:07 pm ·
  
  😁
  
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Teri Polen · March 28, 2024 - 1:03 pm ·

I could probably sit and watch these two play for at least a couple hours, lol. Looks like they’re having such a fun time with each other.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:28 pm ·
  
  They are. I was just glad I had the camera handy.
  
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Mae Clair · March 28, 2024 - 1:46 pm ·

Oh, those pictures are adorable, John! I’m sure Twiggy and Tempeste are keeping you entertained playing puma and panther. This was cuteness overload! How fun for us that we get to see the photos and running dialogue. 🤗

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mae. They did have a fun session. Twiggy refused to leave the bed too.
  
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  1. Mae Clair · March 28, 2024 - 5:54 pm ·
    
    😆
    
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Tails Around the Ranch · March 28, 2024 - 2:17 pm ·

The Puma and The Panther…I smell a new book in the works. To cute!

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:32 pm ·
  
  It would be fun to do that. Need an illustrator.
  
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  1. Tails Around the Ranch · March 28, 2024 - 3:33 pm ·
    
    I’m sure you have loads of contacts who could help out in that department. Those two will make for some cute subjects.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 3:36 pm ·
      
      Most of my contacts want my first born for a down payment.
      
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    2. Tails Around the Ranch · March 28, 2024 - 3:38 pm ·
      
      I’m sure those two cutie pies could negotiate a decent deal. I mean…come on…they so stinking adorable. Who wouldn’t want to draw them? 😊
      
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    3. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 8:04 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Jennie · March 28, 2024 - 7:16 pm ·

What a pair these two have become! They are precious! Puma and Panther already. I can’t wait till they’re outdoors.

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1. John W. Howell · March 28, 2024 - 8:02 pm ·
  
  When the last of the shots are done, it will be a rodeo.
  
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  1. Jennie · March 29, 2024 - 3:03 pm ·
    
    Haha!! 😀
    
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petespringerauthor · March 28, 2024 - 8:37 pm ·

It must be so good to see Twiggy playing with a pal again.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2024 - 7:17 am ·
  
  It is, Pete. Thank you. 😊
  
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Dan Antion · March 29, 2024 - 6:14 am ·

It’s great to see them playing together, John.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2024 - 7:32 am ·
  
  I agree, Dan. They do have fun when Twiggy is in the mood.
  
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Author Jan Sikes · March 29, 2024 - 4:48 pm ·

Watching these two would be more entertaining than watching TV. 🙂 Looks like they’re getting acquainted nicely.

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1. John W. Howell · March 29, 2024 - 4:53 pm ·
  
  They are getting used to each other. Thanks, Jan
  
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Islamic Helps · March 30, 2024 - 2:01 am ·

very funny

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1. John W. Howell · March 30, 2024 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Thank you.
  
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D. Wallace Peach · March 30, 2024 - 4:12 pm ·

The puma and the panther must keep you entertained all day! A great tussle and tickle. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · March 30, 2024 - 4:36 pm ·
  
  They keep us busy that’s for sure. Thanks, Diana
  
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Meshvi Rathod · March 31, 2024 - 2:48 am ·

Seems both are enjoying ☺

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1. John W. Howell · March 31, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Yes they are. Thank you.
  
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circadianreflections · March 31, 2024 - 11:39 am ·

LOL! That was delightful!

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1. John W. Howell · March 31, 2024 - 11:47 am ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah.
  
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Resa · March 31, 2024 - 5:39 pm ·

Adorable pics.

Twiggy you are so cute and photogenic. Tempeste, the panther might be, but it’s hard to tell because she always has her head to you. She must just love you!

Ask dad if he has his hands full?

🫶🤞 🫶🤞 🫶🤞 🫶🤞

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1. John W. Howell · March 31, 2024 - 8:01 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Resa. Dad says he has both hands and feet full (whatever that means)
  😊X 😊X 😊X 😊X
  
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  1. Resa · April 1, 2024 - 10:15 am ·
    
    Lol!
    Make sure he wears his slippers then, and gloves!
    😊X 😊X 😊X 😊X
    
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    1. John W. Howell · April 1, 2024 - 2:13 pm ·
      
      Good advice.😊X 😊X 😊X 😊X
      
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    2. Resa · April 1, 2024 - 4:01 pm ·
      
      🌹OX💋
      
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    3. John W. Howell · April 1, 2024 - 5:58 pm ·
      
      🌹🌹OX💋
      
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    4. Resa · April 1, 2024 - 8:51 pm ·
      
      🌹🌹OX💋💋
      
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    5. John W. Howell · April 1, 2024 - 9:44 pm ·
      
      🌹🌹OXOX💋💋
      
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    6. Resa · April 2, 2024 - 4:24 pm ·
      
      I concede on this one. It’s short, sweet and not confusing!
      
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    7. John W. Howell · April 2, 2024 - 4:30 pm ·
      
      😊X
      
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kethuprofumo · April 1, 2024 - 2:12 pm ·

The Twiggy Fire Resort is ready for the Olympics in a blue chicken country.🥳🍤🍤🍤🍻

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1. John W. Howell · April 1, 2024 - 2:40 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. Thanks, Maria. 🤣
  
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dgkaye · April 1, 2024 - 7:28 pm ·

What a cute tangle. Did you miss your calling as a WWE announcer? 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · April 1, 2024 - 8:06 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. I guess I should have considered it. Thanks Debby.
  
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  1. dgkaye · April 2, 2024 - 9:50 am ·
    
    🙂 🙂 🙂
    
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Marie A Bailey · April 2, 2024 - 3:41 pm ·

I’m laughing so hard I’m crying 😹 Perfect dialogue for the photos!

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1. John W. Howell · April 2, 2024 - 4:10 pm ·
  
  So glad you liked it Marie. Thanks.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · April 3, 2024 - 11:51 am ·

LOL, the tummy tickles had me laughing, John. This was a delight. Sorry I’m so late. Tempeste looks like she’s already grown a lot in just a week. Hugs.

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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · April 3, 2024 - 9:15 pm ·

Looks like the initiation is going well…

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1. John W. Howell · April 4, 2024 - 6:49 am ·
  
  There are good times and not such good times. All in all going well.
  
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Ankur Mithal · April 6, 2024 - 11:30 pm ·

Getting cuter by the day.

Shared with a friend who loves canine company.

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1. John W. Howell · April 7, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Thank you for the share. 😁
  
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