“What are you doing down there?”
“Thinking of which toy to play with.”
“I would get Mr. Froggy.”
“I was thinking of Fishie.”
“Yeah, he’s a good choice, but Froggie is so much softer.”
“That is true. Do you want to play too?”
“No, you go ahead. Choose what you want.”
“Of course, there is Peeps, as well.”
“What’s the matter?”
“I just don’t feel it right now.”
“So you are back to the sofa?”
“Yeah. I think a little nap is in order.”
“Okay, but given the space here, I think you can spread out.”
“Oh, I don’t know. Seems nice right here.”
“You are forgetting one thing.”
“What’s that?”
“I’m here and was here first.”
“That has not missed my attention.”
“So you can’t find a spot of your own?”
“Not on as nice as this.”
“You want my spot?”
“No, you can have your spot. I’ll just join you there.”
“Sorry, sis, but I am not in the mood for sharing nap spaces.”
“Gee, why not?”
“Well, it is hot outside, and too close makes me sweat.”
“I get that. Where are you going?”
“To find a place that is 99% Tempest free.”
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That is so funny. My two always want the same spot too. Especially Lia, the little one. Dot always graciously gives in and finds another spot. (often in a different room altogether.) My favourite picture is 4th from the bottom. So cute and it says it all.
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Thank you, Darlene. 😁 So glad you liked it.
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Those two remind me of me and my sister…
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Ha ha ha. I think it is a sibling metaphor. Thanks, Jaye.
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haha, but that’s NOT going to happen!
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No it is not. 😁
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Younger siblings always taking the older siblings spot. Just nature at work.
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Must e a universal game.
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These two always bring a smile.
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That is good to hear er read.
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This is hilarious. I love the photo where Tempeste is right up in Twiggy’s face. LOL
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She does that quite often. Thanks, Kymber.
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Well, Tempeste is living up to her reputation as Chief Aggrevator. But, rest winning over toys is a sign showing she is maturing. …. slowly.
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Vert slowly. Thanks, Frank.
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Good luck Twiggy. Tempeste is always going to want to be where you are. I love it when they can’t decide what toy to play with.
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That is a real decision conundrum for them. Thanks,Dan.
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Challenging the rule of ‘firsties’ isn’t for the faint-hearted. Obviously, Tempeste has a very strong heart!
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Yes she does. Twiggy is quite tolerant too.
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The two girls really like each other, but Twiggy gets uncomfortable when they’re lying together when it’s really warm. I imagine that’ll change when the weather cools down.
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I’m betting the same thing, Tim. Right now she needs her own space. 😁
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Twiggy is so understanding…..to a point. Loved “99% Tempeste free.” I hope the weather cools so Tempeste can run off some of that puppy energy outside.
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She does manage to get her exercise in. She has so much energy though.
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I can imagine. Despite being three years old, our new cat (Samantha the Manx) is into everything, digging everything. chasing bugs and dust bunnies, and running from one end of the house to the other. I think since she was a stray of unknown origin, she might have missed her kittenhood.
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Ha ha ha. Sounds like it. I’ll bet you get a laugh or two from her antics.
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Those two are hilarious! It must have been hard for you to hold the camera steady for laughing.
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They do crack me up for sure. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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99% Tempeste free! I love that. Twiggy’s expression is priceless.
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Thanks Joan. She does pull some faces at times. 😁
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Twiggy’s face when Tempeste is under her chin is priceless. Sending ear scratches. Thanks for the smiles, John.
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Thank you for the ear scratches. They love them. 😁
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It’s still very hot in Texas then. It seems to be cooling down in a lot of other places now. A very cute post.
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It is supposed to get cooler after the weekend. By cooler it means no more 100 degree days
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That’s still pretty hot. Texas is hotter than Johannesburg.
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I think Texas is hotter than any where.
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Hahahah those pesky little siblings. Hunter slept out in the couch last night sinceDukes feeling better and bugging him! 😂
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Good news about Duke. I hope it continues.
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This is so cute! That is one huge sofa, Tempeste. A little space might be in order. Or not. Sweet girls, John. The dialogue between these two cracks me up.
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I’m glad you like it Lois. Thanks for letting me know.
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Lol! Just like kiddos. Tempeste is growing!
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Yes she is above twenty pounds now.
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All that big sofa and steps galore and Tempeste wants to be near Twiggy! Typical kids!
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Isn’t that typical? Thanks,Jo
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Foggie, Fishy, Peeps. How can one decide. if it were me, I’d b there all day. And the last line, is the Derby winner of the day. Twiggy, I’m glad to see is making sure she has some alone time. Such a healthy girl. She must be reading ELLE Magazine about a French girl’s self-care.:)
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She does need alone time. In the morning she and I go into the office and have coffee together. She plays with a favorite toy and I do e-mails. It has become a standing date. It only lasts 15 minutes but that seems to satisfy her for the day.
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And it signifies she’s still Top Dog, and better yet, Daddy’s girl. 🙂
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That is so true. We are here now and she is happy as a clam.
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I’ll bet.
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😁
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Miss Twiggy, something tells me that there is NO such thing as a Tempeste free zone in your world! #shelovesyou
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I agree with you Miss Annette. I haven’t found such a zone yet.
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Well Twiggy left one percent in order to kinda say, I want my space but I also dig your company little sister.
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That is all in that 1%. Thanks, Pilgrim.
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Lots going on there.
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Yes there is.
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I’m with Twiggy. Tempeste, however, sounds like Monk — wherever I am, that’s where he wants to be. Fine, when it’s freezing outside, but pretty unbearable when it’s this hot!
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She is certainly like that, Debbie. Twiggy is as well.
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Lol … reminds me of Raji and Junior (RIP). Junior would be snoozing on the back of the couch, in a nice square of sunlight. Raji would come over and nuzzle. I think he’d be fine curling up next to Junior, but Junior would always sigh and get up and move away. Then Raji would curl up in Junior’s spot, in the sunlight. Maybe he really wanted Junior to move? 😉
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I think the nuzzle part is a ploy. Tempeste does the same and then if Twiggy lets her, Tempeste won’t lay still. Twiggy then gets up.
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Typical…. All that room and jostling for the King of the castle spot 🙂 I got up out of my chair in the garden the day before yesterday, and it was a sunny spot… My Cat jumped straight in it… And wasn’t going to move… 🙂 lol… And I didn’t have the heart to either as He looked so comfy when I came back with my cuppa.. 🙂
Lovely as always John… ❤
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We never have the heart to move a settled pet. Thanks, Sue. 😁
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Anyone who doesn’t think animals have facial expressions is clearly wrong. Twiggy’s exasperated look had me snickering.
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She does have some pretty funny expressions.
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I nice cool nap sounds like a good plan, Twiggy!
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I agree Miss Denise. I’ll leave the warring to Tempeste.
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Egad…not a Tempeste free zone. Twiggy, are you really that warm and sweaty you wouldn’t want to snuggle just a tad?
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Well Miss Linda it’s like this. Tempeste must have some kind of jerky leg syndrome. She can’t settle. Yeah good to snuggle for about ten seconds.
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Tempeste is clearly the one looking for action.
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Yes. All the time. She is like a Ninja on caffeine.
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Cute, suppose the cuddles are seasonal. 😊
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That could well be. Thanks, Michele.😊
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Lol.. I have the same issue with the cat… if I sit on the sofa with him he gives me a filthy look and gets off and gets on the chair…hugsx
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Ha ha ha. I had to laugh but it must be a little annoying.
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Oh! Sofa sharing! It looks like it becomes the main prize for both of them!😁By the way, how is Mr. Eel? What does he think of Tempeste? Thank you, dear John!😁🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Tempeste played with Mr. Eel yesterday. They all get along. 😁
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😁😁😁😁😁 He got that he had to become a common friend.
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Adorable, funny, and creative- great post!!
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Thank you, Jeiyanni. I’m so glad you liked it.
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These two are priceless, and precious (but you already know that 🙂.)
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Thank you, Jennie. 😁
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You’re welcome, John.
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LOL
Tempeste sure loves you Twiggy!
Things could be worse, and you are still the cutest!
🐷𝔛 🐷𝔛
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I know she does, Miss Resa. Things could be worse. She could be a porcupine. 🐷X 🐷X 🐷X
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Just too cute. And I’m with Twiggy about space. 🙂 🙂
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😁 Thanks, Debby
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🙂
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haha! Neatly captured sequence too 🙂
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Thank you, Ankur.
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Thank you, Traci
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