Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Tries Twiggy’s Patience

“Do you see you are pulling the covers off the couch?”

“Yeah. It is so much fun, too.”

“I wish I could tell you the consequences, but you’ll find out yourself.”

“Oh, please? What harm does burrowing under the couch covers do?”

“Well, if you have dirty paws, it gets on the couch and not the cover.”

“I never have dirty paws. Besides, I hear all this stuff is like iron.”

“What’s like iron?”

“Oh, Hi, dad. We were just talking about how durable the couch is.”

“You are going to get a taste of durable on your butt if you don’t stop messing with these covers.”

“I tried to tell her, Dad.”

“Not sure I can get this stuff back the way it was, but I’ll try.”

“Dad. Give us a minute, and we’ll figure this out.”

“Twiggy, I can’t get this cover to co-operate.”

“This mess is the moral equivalent of the Titanic. I need to move.”

“Don’t leave me. I think I almost have it.”

“I see they are loading the last lifeboat. Bon Voyage, Tempeste.”

“What’s going to happen?”

“I think I hear Mom coming, so you may have to explain to her on your own.”

“Do you think she’ll be mad?”

“No more so than the captain of the Titanic.”

“Oh, that’s good.”

“Yeah. See ya.”

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  1. Dan Antion's avatar

    They have so much fun wrecking the couch, John. Great sequence!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do enjoy that for sure. Thanks, Dan

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  2. GP's avatar

    hahaha, Tempeste will learn as soon as mom gets to her! Sorry to say, John, you weren’t much help. I take it you’re not the disciplinarian in the house?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I more or less am the good cop. I think if it were up to me the place would be in shambles. 😁

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  3. Kymber @booomcha's avatar

    LOL Weren’t those covers there so they could pull them off and make blanket forts in the living room? 😀 🌺

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think that was the whole reason for them. Thanks, Kymber.

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  4. Darlene's avatar

    Those covers were just begging to be pulled off! I love this. Dot and Lia do the same. Don’t know why I even bother.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I guess it is a universal response. Thanks, Darlene.

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  5. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Mine have a thing for throw pillows. I love Twiggy’s expressions.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does have a number of expressions. Around Tempeste she pretty much runs her whole repertoire.

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  6. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Toddlers, four-legged and two legged, can get into so much mischief. The stakes are high with white covers and a watchful mom. Great dialogue, John. 😄

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. Yes, mischief is on the drawing board for sure.😁

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  7. Staci Troilo's avatar

    I just cleaned up stuffing carnage from a toy. And I’m CONSTANTLY fixing the furniture covers. I feel your pain, John. (The evidence—I mean, pictures—were funny. And the commentary hilarious!) Thanks for the smiles, John. Sending the girls belly rubs. And you a drink. 🥃

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the belly rubs and the drink. Both are very much appreciated, Staci. Toys are always in a state of pre-op or surgery. As for the covers? Yeah, they define a reason for being

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  8. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    This was hilarious! The expressions on those two little faces!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They has a great time. The covers are easy to replace for syre. Glad you liked it Liz.

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  9. Unknown's avatar

    Great fun for her, not so much for you guys though. 😂

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  10. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s good to see the beautiful girls, John, even when they’re messing things up.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks, Tim. I agree with you. 😊

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  11. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Chaos reigns with Tempeste around.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      For sure. I think she may be part Chaos Elf.

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      1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

        With some imp thrown in.

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  12. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Well, the captain of the Titanic went down with the ship, and Tempeste is only going to get a telling off so it’s not quite that bad 😉

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      If in fact she gets a telling off. Thanks, Robbie.

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  13. lois's avatar

    hahah! Oh, Tempeste! I bought these covers to lay over the top of the couch and chairs in the living room that my cats like to nap on. Wasted my money. Their favorite thing is to burrow under the covers. Come on over to my house, Tempeste. You and the kitties will have a blast.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She would love that. For the most part she and Twiggy stay on top. There is just those times when the temptation is too much. Thanks, Lois.

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      1. lois's avatar

        The dialogue between Twiggy and Tempeste is always a riot, but today with Tempeste upside down trying to figure this out was extra funny.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I’m so glad you liked it.

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  14. Sorryless's avatar

    Tempeste has to hit the history books in order to see what happens in matters this Titanic. As for Twiggy, she handled it so adeptly. It’s not always a cupcake party when you have a younger sister.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy tend to exit when the messes start. 😁

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        She is a clever little lady.

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  15. noelleg44's avatar

    Does Twiggy ever remove the couch cover or has she learned? Oh, Tempeste has a lesson coming! So much fun, those two!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Tempest is the one to go under cover. It drives Twiggy crazy since she can’t see her.

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  16. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Alas, Miss. Twiggy… your heart will go on! (lol) Miss. Tempeste, you are sooo lucky to have such an understanding family. xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. Tempeste knows where her bread is buttered. She sucks up to the uprights like no one ever has.

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  17. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    Ha ha.the worst is getting the stuffing out and then all hell breaks loose.. lol They give you plenty of material John! Never a dull moment. 🐕🐶😹

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Cindy. A dull moment might be a treat.

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      1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

        hahahaaha, my sentiments exactly!👏 but then what material would we have.. lol 😹

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          There is that for sure.

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  18. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Ha! I’m not quite sure Tempeste is really trying to put the cover back, but this made for a fun post and fantastic photos!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She was going spelunking under there.

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  19. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Another tale of the wise and the need to learn. And what trouble did Mom bestow of Tempeste?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She got hit with a spray of water.

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      1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

        Hopefully she’s learning the way of the spray bottle!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes. Of course in the hot weather she likes it.

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  20. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar

    The look on Twiggy’s face said it all… 🙂 lovely John… These two always make me chuckle…
    I be Mom not too happy, but looks like no real harm done.. ( this time ) 😉 xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No harm done. But putting the covers back can be a chore. Thanks, Sue.

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  21. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Tempeste can get into trouble even on a couch. Wait until Mom comes in.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I know. I call it rolling thunder.

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  22. Debbie's avatar

    I’m with Twiggy — bail while the bailing is good … and before there are any consequences of a messed-up sofa!

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  23. Michele Lee's avatar

    Very cute and those expressions! 😃 Fun storytelling! Thank you for the smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the visit and I’m so glad you got some smiles, Michele

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      1. Michele Lee's avatar

        Thank you! 😊

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  24. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Tee, hee…giggle, giggle. Oh T…you’re gonna be in so much trouble, even if you have such a cute face 🐶

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you , Miss Monika. You have to believe this face gets me out of a lot of trouble. Mama loves me. Gets down on her knees to hugs me. 😁

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      1. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

        Not hard to believe. At all. 🙂

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  25. House of Heart's avatar

    Having my own munchkin I can visualize this. So cute!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Holly.

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      1. House of Heart's avatar

        Thank you, truly enjoyed this!

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  26. shoreacres's avatar

    A friend brought a new pup home from the local shelter and within two weeks the little darling had eaten her sofa. Count yourselves lucky!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      When Tempeste first got here, she was like a Tasmanian Devil. We had to create a system of gates to keep her confined to “positive” chewing areas. I feel for your friend.

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  27. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    Dogs are such creatures of habit. After Lulu eats her breakfast each day, she pushes the throw rug around and knocks the cushions off the couch.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Tempeste moves the doggie stairs in the same way. Makes me laugh. Thanks, Pete.

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  28. Jennie's avatar

    Oh, Tempeste, You’d better listen to Twiggy. Mom’s gonna be tougher than Dad.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A way lot tougher. 😊

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  29. Teri Polen's avatar

    I got such a laugh out of the expression on Twiggy’s face. What fun these two have.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Her expressions are priceless sometimes. Thanks, Teri.

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  30. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    My doggie nephew died yesterday. I’m struggling. This helps.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Aw I’m sorry. I mentioned to someone else that we are cursed that our beloved fur persons have such short lives. I hope the good memories of your doggie nephew eventually replace the pain you are feeling now.

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  31. […] Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Tries Twiggy’s Patience […]

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for sharing, Steve.

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  32. Resa's avatar

    Oh my!

    Tsk, tsk tsk on Tempeste.

    T stands for – Tempeste, trouble, Titanic, tumult, and “T” rhymes with “B” which stands for Bad Dog.

    Nothing rhymes with “M”, which stands for Mom, who will not stand for mayhem and mischief. .

    (OMG… Twiggy is sooo cute. When she asks for a minute to figure it out!)

    🛳𝔛

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy has some great faces. Thanks for the lovely visit. 🐶X

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      1. Resa's avatar

        🐶X – Woof!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          🐶X – Woof Woof

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        2. Resa's avatar

          🐶X – Woof Woof – 🐶X

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          🐶X – Woof Woof Woof – 🐶X

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        4. Resa's avatar

          🏆 – You barked up the right tree! -🏆

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

          Winner winner 🥦 dinner

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  33. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha! John, this one slayed me. Laughs through and through. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m so glad you got those laughs, Teagan.

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  34. dgkaye's avatar

    I am still laughing out loud at Twiggy saying how Tempeste is going to find out how durable that couch is. LOL 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Debby. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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      1. dgkaye's avatar

        They are so cute. 🙂

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  35. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Oh, another Tempeste volcano eruption! It looks like they adore the sofa, dear John. Another question: does the sofa adore all this mess?😁😁😁🍻🍤🍤🍤 Thank you for the report, dear John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The sofa puts up with the mess but I can’t say it enjoys it.

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