Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Beat the Heat (Sort of)

July 18, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 100 Comments

“Hey Tempeste. The only thing in the pool is a ladybug.”

“Where’s the water?”

“Mom said she will be right out to fill it.”

“Does she know that it is hot out here?”

“She is well aware that it is 98 degrees F (36.6C). Why do you think we have a tent and misting fan?”

“We need to get some toys for the pool.”

Well, that’s a start. What’s this on your butt?”

“I need to get more. What do you mean on my butt?”

“Oh, nothing. I think it is part of your coat.”

“You had me concerned there for a minute.”

“Sorry, I just never saw that part of you before.”

“I’m going after more toys.”

“I’m going to sit here and enjoy the misting fan.”

“Why do I have to do all the work?”

“You are the youngest. Besides, fetching toys is not work.”

“Speak for yourself, one who sits under the fan.”

“Do you think you have enough?”

“I’m not sure it matters. I’m bored with the toy fetch.”

“That doesn’t surprise me. What are you doing?”

“I thought we could play while we are waiting for Mom.”

“Ew, get that stinky thing away from me.”

“It’s not stinky. I’m the only one who has played with it.”

“I guess that’s my point. What are you doing to the pool?”

“Doing a little Fandango while we wait.”

“How do you think you can cool off in a crushed pool.”

“Mom will fix it.

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Darlene · July 18, 2024 - 4:31 am ·

Oh dear, bored puppies will do things like that. Hot here too.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 6:57 am ·
  
  I think Tempeste is a little short of patience. 😁
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · July 18, 2024 - 4:53 am ·

It looks like Tempeste is less resilient than Twiggy. 😉 Don’t forget you are in Texas. No nude bathing there. Both are in need of bikini’s. Lol Best wishes, Michael

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Hide your eyes Michael.😁
  
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coldhandboyack · July 18, 2024 - 5:51 am ·

Patience comes with age it seems.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:01 am ·
  
  Yes. Tempeste has zero. Twiggy is like an old salt. Thanks, Craig.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · July 18, 2024 - 6:08 am ·

Misting can sounds really good right now. Every job should have one in the summer.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:03 am ·
  
  It does make a difference. At least their tongues are not hanging out.
  
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shoreacres · July 18, 2024 - 6:23 am ·

I’ve never envied a dog before, but I could envy this pair. I agree with Charles: every job should come with shade and a misting fan. T & T are as well equipped as the Houston Texans at practice!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:05 am ·
  
  You can tell we are way too focused on first world comfort. Thanks, Linda.
  
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GP · July 18, 2024 - 6:48 am ·

A little carried away, eh?

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Way carried away for sure. Thanks GP.
  
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Dan Antion · July 18, 2024 - 6:57 am ·

You better get some water in there before they set the place on fire, John. I love their antics. I hope you all find a way to stay cool. Our heatwave seems to have broken (a bit). We’re in the high 80s, but it feels better.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:08 am ·
  
  We are expecting a cool off to the mid 90s by the weekend. It will be welcome. It hit 101 yesterday.
  
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  1. Dan Antion · July 18, 2024 - 9:19 am ·
    
    “Cooling off into the mid-90s” is a phrase I hope never to say, John. It’s bad enough cooling off to the upper 80s.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:30 am ·
      
      I hear you. Our “feels like” and been above 110 at times. So 90s feel good.
      
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Teri Polen · July 18, 2024 - 7:11 am ·

I wouldn’t mind having one of those misting fans. Glad the girls are staying cool.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:48 am ·
  
  Yeah it work well. The only problem is you have to like being wet.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · July 18, 2024 - 7:34 am ·

The girls will sure enjoy playing in the pool on such a hot day. The misting fan is a good idea. Tempeste’s impatience caused some more work.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:49 am ·
  
  Her impatience causes a lot of work, Tim. 🤣
  
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  1. T. W. Dittmer · July 18, 2024 - 9:24 am ·
    
    Well, she’s worth it, I think. 😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:32 am ·
      
      We keep telling ourselves the same thing. Not sure if we are convinced but does help.
      
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Liz Gauffreau · July 18, 2024 - 8:02 am ·

Did Tempeste really flip over the pool and crush it?!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:26 am ·
  
  I flipped it to get the toys out and she jumped on it and crushed it. No biggie though, it popped back into place.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · July 18, 2024 - 9:56 am ·
    
    Oh, okay! I thought she had somehow managed to flip it over herself.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 10:18 am ·
      
      No but she sure jumped into action when it was flipped over.
      
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    2. Liz Gauffreau · July 18, 2024 - 2:16 pm ·
      
      I could see a child doing the same thing!
      
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    3. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:23 pm ·
      
      Yes. I could too. 😁
      
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circadianreflections · July 18, 2024 - 8:06 am ·

Was Mom able to get out all the kinks? I hope they enjoyed their pool time.

It’s in the 90’s here as well, stay cool!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:27 am ·
  
  Yes the kinks came right out. Those baby pools are indestructible. Thanks, Deborah.
  
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  1. circadianreflections · July 18, 2024 - 10:18 am ·
    
    😊
    
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Susannah Bianchi · July 18, 2024 - 8:18 am ·

I’m enjoying Tempeste’s vanity and sassy comebacks.

Twiggy is turning into the Matriarch to be sure, the Rose Kennedy of Frenchies. You fetch while I’m fanning…:)

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:28 am ·
  
  She has turned into Rose Kennedy. 😁
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · July 18, 2024 - 10:15 am ·
    
    Rose Kennedy loved France. Went shopping there every year. I could see Twiggy at Dior asking for a size a little smaller. :0
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 10:21 am ·
      
      I could see the same. 😁
      
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lois · July 18, 2024 - 8:31 am ·

“Sorry, I just never saw that part of you before.”–Twiggy is nothing if not subtle.

Stay cool in the pool, girls!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:28 am ·
  
  Yes she has her way. Thanks, Lois.
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben · July 18, 2024 - 9:22 am ·

…Mom will fix it… young ladies, you are such optimists! Here’s hoping that you will have some cool water in which to frolic very soon! xx

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 9:31 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Annette. The nice thing about our “cool” water is it’s just about air temperature.
  
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Staci Troilo · July 18, 2024 - 9:40 am ·

Despite the pool incident, you created a really nice oasis for the girls. I hope you’re all staying cool. Sending the girls ear scratches.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 10:17 am ·
  
  Thank you for the Scratches, Staci. Yes they have a place to play for sure. 😁
  
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noelleg44 · July 18, 2024 - 9:58 am ·

The girls know how to beat the heat, but crushing the pool wasn’t a great idea. We used to add ice cubes to our wading pool to cool it down – I can imagine your water is as warm as ours. Ears scratches and pets for the little ladies.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 10:19 am ·
  
  Thank you, Noelle. Yes our water is quite warm so the use of ice cubes is a good idea.
  
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Debbie · July 18, 2024 - 10:16 am ·

Leave it to Mom to fix everything — her job is never done! I’m not showing these photos to the Monk — he’d be totally jealous. A misting fan? And a tent? And a pool? Nobody spoiled here, ha!!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 10:23 am ·
  
  They certainly are spoiled. One bad thing about turf is it gets so hot in the direct sun so the tent keeps it cool enough to walk on.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · July 18, 2024 - 11:17 am ·

I suspect Tempeste has entered her teenage years. Oh the fun you will have! More mischief for sure! Have a great week, John. Hope you all can stay cool. 🌞

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 2:08 pm ·
  
  I think she is pre-teen which has its own set of complications. Thanks for the wishes for the week I hope you have the same. 😁
  
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Jennie · July 18, 2024 - 12:57 pm ·

These two are a funny pair. I like how Twiggy is the boss and ‘one who sits under the fan’.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 2:10 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha. She generally takes the path of least resistance.
  
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  1. Jennie · July 19, 2024 - 10:45 am ·
    
    😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 4:35 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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House of Heart · July 18, 2024 - 1:05 pm ·

They do love the wading pool. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 2:10 pm ·
  
  That they do. Thanks, Holly.
  
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  1. House of Heart · July 18, 2024 - 4:36 pm ·
    
    So much fun to watch too.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:19 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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The Coastal Crone · July 18, 2024 - 2:35 pm ·

The wading pool seems to make a good toy even without water. Moms can fix anything. Stay cool too, John.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:22 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jo. I’m trying to stay cool. Makes me miss the beach for sure.
  
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Eilene Lyon · July 18, 2024 - 2:36 pm ·

Guess Mom is moving a little too slow!

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:22 pm ·
  
  I would say so. Thanks, Eilene.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · July 18, 2024 - 3:45 pm ·

Tee hee…mom fixes everything, all the time, right Tempeste?

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:21 pm ·
  
  She does, Miss Monika. No matter what I do she is there to make it all better.
  
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  1. Tails Around the Ranch · July 18, 2024 - 9:14 pm ·
    
    Moms are like that…yeah, they are. 🥰
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 6:41 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Michele Lee · July 18, 2024 - 3:47 pm ·

The dog days of summer! 😊

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:20 pm ·
  
  For certain. Thanks, Michele.
  
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thomasstigwikman · July 18, 2024 - 5:00 pm ·

98 degrees is hot but we’ve had many such days here in Dallas too. Today it is a little cooler, 90 degrees, real feel 100 degrees. It was raining earlier. As usual your photos are beautiful and fun and Twiggy and Tempeste are incredibly cute.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 5:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Thomas.
  
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quiall · July 18, 2024 - 6:31 pm ·

They never disappoint! It’s a little cooler up here these days, fortunately.

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1. John W. Howell · July 18, 2024 - 7:56 pm ·
  
  Lucky you. We are heading into the worst of it
  
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petespringerauthor · July 18, 2024 - 11:23 pm ·

“What’s this on your butt?” Okay, that line made me laugh. I’m assuming they flipped the pool over on their own.

Lulu will only stand in the pool for short periods of time. What kind of lab are you? Her brother, Jake, (deceased) used to lay down on his side in the pool and kick his legs like he was swimming.

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1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 6:42 am ·
  
  Twiggy is like Lulu. She only stands. Tempeste flails around like crazy. Thanks, Pete.
  
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jilldennison · July 19, 2024 - 2:00 am ·

98° eh? Whew … the highest we’ve gotten was 92° and that was more than hot enough for me! Love seeing Twiggy and Tempeste … but I think mom better get out there with the water hose SOON!!! Love seeing them, John … thank you! Stay cool!

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1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 6:45 am ·
  
  It went to 101 and that is basically what our summer is like. We are having a cool spell where 95 is the top. We will try to stay cool for sure.
  
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  1. jilldennison · July 19, 2024 - 8:26 pm ·
    
    Even my friend Michael who lives in Oregon, where it used to never get above 90°, reports temperatures of 100+. Yes, my friend, do try to stay cool … might be a good time to jump in that kiddie pool with the pups!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 9:16 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · July 19, 2024 - 4:23 pm ·

A Tempeste in a pool? It didn’t stand a chance. LOL. Keep cool, John. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · July 19, 2024 - 4:43 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. Keep cool as well.
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · July 20, 2024 - 8:55 am ·

My last two days have limited my time … but I knew I had to flashback for the dynamic duo. With those conditions, I hope the pool filled … and they enjoyed it. But no swim outfits?

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1. John W. Howell · July 20, 2024 - 9:07 am ·
  
  Yes, they are bare naked swimmers. Thanks, Frank.
  
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  1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · July 20, 2024 - 9:13 am ·
    
    Obviously a warning would precede the photos.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 20, 2024 - 9:21 am ·
      
      Well..should have. Sure don’t want any naked dog triggers.
      
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Resa · July 21, 2024 - 3:36 pm ·

Hahaha!

Hey Twiggy! You are 2 lucky doggies: pool, tent, misting fan, toys, mom to take care of upside down pools.

Say hi to dad! I don’t see him in the tent. I guess he’s misting in action.

🎱⧗ 🎱⧗

Oops! Wrong pool.

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1. John W. Howell · July 21, 2024 - 9:46 pm ·
  
  😁X😁X Miss Resa you re always so funny. Thank you.
  
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  1. Resa · July 22, 2024 - 9:24 am ·
    
    OX – Twiggy
    OX – Tempeste
    OX – John
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 23, 2024 - 7:38 am ·
      
      😊X
      
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Ankur Mithal · July 22, 2024 - 2:38 am ·

An upside down crumpled pool shd be way more exciting than a straight up empty one. I guess it would make those funny sounds too when either of them step on it. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 22, 2024 - 7:24 am ·
  
  Like plastic thunder. Thanks, Ankur.
  
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robertawrites235681907 · July 22, 2024 - 9:31 am ·

Hilarious, John. My boys used to play in a similar manner with our little pool when they were little.

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1. John W. Howell · July 23, 2024 - 7:37 am ·
  
  Like kids these two are. Thanks, Robbie.
  
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  1. robertawrites235681907 · July 24, 2024 - 4:10 am ·
    
    Yes, indeed
    
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dgkaye · July 23, 2024 - 8:22 pm ·

Okay, that last shot of the pool just cracked me right up! 🙂 🙂 I do hope they got their swimming in. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · July 24, 2024 - 7:30 am ·
  
  Yes they did. 😁
  
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  1. dgkaye · July 24, 2024 - 6:14 pm ·
    
    🤣😂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 24, 2024 - 7:43 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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kethuprofumo · July 24, 2024 - 10:38 am ·

Twiggy under the fan is impressive! Sorry for excessice heat. I hope that it will pass soon. Tempeste is a creative spirit. Her volcano will find the way to errupt!😁😁😁🍤🍤🍤🍻

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1. John W. Howell · July 24, 2024 - 4:12 pm ·
  
  The heat has passed for the time being. Expect more heat next week.
  
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Sorryless · July 30, 2024 - 5:34 pm ·

Tempeste is growing fast! As for the pool, I think she is missing the point, LOL

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1. John W. Howell · July 30, 2024 - 5:49 pm ·
  
  I do too. She loves to dance on the bottom
  
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  1. Sorryless · July 30, 2024 - 6:03 pm ·
    
    Hahaha!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · July 30, 2024 - 8:08 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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