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

~ John W. Howell

“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.

100 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Beat the Heat (Sort of)”

  5. 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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  7. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  25. 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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  27. “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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  28. 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. 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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  31. 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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  35. 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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