“Ah, it looks like the sun is heading South.”
“I thought the sunset in the West.”
“It does. I was just making my own imagery of how it seems to go down.”
“Oh, I get it. It’s like when you say this game is going South.
“You have it for sure. Speaking of games, is there anything you want to play?”
“I think it’s getting close to dinner. Besides, I hear the gentle rumble of the UPS van. He is within a couple of miles.”
“I think I hear him too. This is serious stuff if he thinks he can stop here.”
“It has been a while since we taught him a lesson.”
“Are you picking up the same vibe I am?”
“You mean the going away vibe instead of the coming to vibe?”
“Exactly. How could this happen? What were we doing that we missed the coming to?”
“We were flapping our gums, that’s what. Can’t hear when we are talking.”
“Look at that. The package is even in the house. Two losers.”
“You know what? I think this sucker was delivered earlier while we were napping.”
“Let me take a sniff. Yeah, this has day-old cardboard stench all over it.”
“You mean it might have been delivered at night?”
“I do pick up the essence of the night. I think you’re right.”
“Let me up on it. I’ll give it the once over.”
“Do you get that night’s wildness finish?”
“I do. I think Mom just brought this into the house. That night’s wildness is pretty strong.”
“I’ll tell ya. I must be getting old to let a night delivery go by without throwing a barking fit could wake the dead.”
“Don’t be too tough on yourself. I missed it, too.”
“But you are a beginner. I have the Olympic medal for barking and the ability to sense even the quietest package delivery.”
“Maybe we need to hone our skills. It’s clear the UPS guy has gone to school on past deliveries.”
“You just may be right. Let’s talk after dinner.”
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Around the parcel they are behaving like two of a bomb squad. Lol You only have to give them the right darkblue clothing, with the needful patches. So Lakeway will have it’s own dog squad couple. 😉 Best wishes, Michael
By the way, they have a really nice playground now. 🙂
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Thank you, Michael. I like your story about the bomb squad. 😁
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Funny idea! I love it!
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It is. Thanks, Pit.😊
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Great dialogue, John. Dog-whisperers, like you, brighten the day. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen. I reports them as I sees them. 😁
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No delivery person is safe here at Dot and Lia’s place. Although I’m sure they would sleep through a night delivery.
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I think these two would do the same. That package caught them napping. Thanks, Darlene.
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Young ladies, you two are a riot! I should send a package, just to let you have MORE fun. xx
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we would love that Miss Annette. A couple of toys and some treats could be included just to make it worthwhile. 😁
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Ah-hah, the UPS guy took a course in sneakiness!! He must have gotten an A+ to sneak passed these two!
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I think he got a medal too. Thanks, GP
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What a hoot! The girls are in rare form today.
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A package arriving without notice has cause them to question their very existence. The feelings doctor is going to have a big task ahead.
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I’m laughing at their expense. Sorry, girls. My dad would have said, “Has this package ‘issue’ upset the state of your cosmos?”
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Good saying. I think the answer to that is, “Yes.”
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Oh my … the UPS driver out-foxed the Dynamic Due. This could be a first …. so Twiggy will begin preparing for Senior Living.
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Ha ha ha.Yes she has been sitting Shiva for her passing youth.
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The delivery guy must be getting smarter.
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Tat must be it. 😁
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I think I need to have these two wonderful dogs. Would you “rent” them out to me for a week or so? They are so cute, clever, and great watch-dogs!
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After w week I think you would be glad to see them go, Karen. Thanks for the lovely comment.
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Ninja delivery drivers.
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I think so. What a surprise.
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A nighttime UPS delivery is puzzling to me. That the girls wouldn’t hear it is puzzling to me too.
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I think the delivery was while they were napping and they were gobsmacked they didn’t hear it.
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Twiggy’s Olympic medal for barking made me chuckle! Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste, John. Xxx 🩷
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Thank you so much, Jane. Love back to you and Tim.
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favorite line…“You just may be right. Let’s talk after dinner.”
The French are so civilized. A full stomach quite often changes one’s point of view. Woof!
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Yes, a dinner can make the difference. A little Coq au Vin goes a long way toward word peace.
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Along with a little Creme Brulee for dessert.
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Yum. That would do it.
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And of course they’ be dressed for dinner with berets and pearls.
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Mais oui. 😁
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A question just occurred to me: do they have different barks and behaviors for different delivery people? Can you tell if Amazon, UPS, or FexEx is coming by the way they sound? Or do they employ a generic delivery bark?
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They have a generic bark but the intensity goes up if they can see the driver.
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Dinner is always good after such an upsetting discovery! Tempeste and Twiggy never fail to bring light and laughs into my week.
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I’m so glad Noelle. Thanks for letting me know that. Makes my day.
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‘day old cardboard stench,’ ‘essence of the night,’ ‘wilderness finish’–one can only imagine them talking about wine. This was hilarious!
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They are scent snobs, Lois. They can stand around discussing what things smell like for hours. Thanks.
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I see a battle ahead with deliveries if they aren’t napping. The sun has gone south here, too 🙂
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I think Tempeste will keep an eye out. She has learned the art of Olympic barking from Twiggy. Thanks, Denise.
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LOL! The delivery took lessons on delivering to your house quietly! Great dialogue again today, John.
The light on the sofa and Twiggy was lovely, nice capture.
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Thank you, Deborah. Your compliment on the photo is precious since you do so well with yours.
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Oh my goodness. That one missed it is worrisome but that both? Hope they can handle this!
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I think Twiggy is thinking deeply about her place in the Universe. Tempeste couldn’t care less
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She is maturing…
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So it would seem.
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My cats love a parcel delivery and always take over the box as soon as it’s open. Though at least they don’t bark when a parcel is delivered!
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Twiggy and Tempeste want to be there for each opening too. Tempeste loves the tape. I can almost see your cats in those boxes.
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It’s definitely easier to think on a full tummy. 🙂 Love this!
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Thank you, Jan. 😁
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Ah, the excitement of the UPS truck! Twiggy was probably trying to teach Tempeste something and missed it! Darn! 🙂
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Yes darn. Thanks, Joan.
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We are getting deliveries later and later these days. Tell the girls not to feel too bad.
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They will love to hear that, Dan.
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John, as an amateur photographer, your use of the sun and the dark-light features was great.
Love the back and forth of the dogs.
You should put a sign on your door to ring the bell 3 or 4 times and knock when delivering a package.
Have fun !!
Tom
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Thank you, Tom. A 3 or 4 ring would do us all in.
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Uh-oh, the girls are falling down on their job! Monk has taken to lying in wait near the front door, just hoping to ambush the delivery vans. I’m sure those drivers are praying the front door holds!
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I’m sure they are, Debbie.
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LOL. Too cute. I could practically hear their voices! ~Ed.
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Thank you so much, Ed.
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“Day old cardboard stench” – I laughed out loud over that one, John.
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Thanks, Teri
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Your “essence of the night” and “night’s wildness finish” could have been describing perfume or even a good cabernet cauvignon. A pleasant change from “day old cardboard stench.” And you captured that golden sunlight beaming into your home. Well done.
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Thank you, Jo. I’m so glad you liked it. 😊
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Delivery sounds are no longer a novelty. 😁 Love the puppy stairs and the phrase, “wildness finish” makes perfect sense. They are quite the conversationalists!
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They do have their moments, Michele. Thanks for the kind words. 😁
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You’re very welcome and thank you for sharing smiles! 😊🙏🏻
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Always a pleasure.
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So sorry they missed their chance to scare the delivery people. They’ll get ‘em next time. Sending belly rubs.
Thanks for the smiles, John.
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They love the rubs. Thanks, Staci. Glad you got a smile.
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I did. And it was much needed after such a long day. 🥰
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I hear you loud and clear.
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Don’t beat yourself up, Twiggy and Tempeste. There will definitely be more UPS runs soon.
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Wise advice, Mr. Pete. Thank you.
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That was a very entertaining and fun dialogue. It’s amazing what two dogs can say.
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Yes it is. All I have to do is stand around and record the conversation. Thanks, Thomas.
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They must have been sleeping soundly to have missed that!!! If that box had been in our house for 5 minutes, the moggies would have shredded it! They do love a box!
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I think it came in during one of their naps. I think they all live boxes.
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A delivery from Amazon here is like a big birthday party!!!
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I can imagine.
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This is a first, Boss.
A cold cardboard case with special investigators Tempeste and Twiggy reporting. There’s going to be heck to pay for this, but I think the girls are going to be punishing themselves for the oversight until they get another chance at the UPS guy. So go easy on ’em Chief.
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They have a plan in place. Yes I went easy on them
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LOL
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Sounds like the UPS guy is getting more stealthy than ever. Go ahead and ‘process’ that nightly box stench…I’m sure the inside of the box is just fine.
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The inside was perfect. You know how that night air can get you. Thanks, Monika.
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Ah the unique layering of scents on packages. I got one the other day, that was particularly interesting to Daphne… no idea why it was so much more fascinating than anything else. Have a great weekend, John. Thanks for this visit with the girls. Hugs.
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t is always a pleasure to see you here. Thanks, Teagan.
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Gee, Twiggy and Tempeste, you sure blew that bark off.
Well, don’t be too upset. It’s the holiday season. There could be many deliveries headed your way.
Hey, what about doing your “wake the dead” barkings when the neighbours get deliveries?
Just think, you could be barking all day long!
W Ox Ox F
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Ha ha ha Miss Resa. We would need throat spray if we did that.We like that W OX OX F
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W OX OX F
Tell dad I’ll be be back later manyana. I’m just finishing the book!
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I’ll tell him. He will be soooo interested in what you think of it.
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I like it a lot, and got a lot out of it.
Tell him I just sent a mail!
I think my questions say a lot!
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Dad is reading your e-mail now and will answer as soon as he can. Hes delighted you liked the story.
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Oh good!
& Oh gee… I ask some odd questions.
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I liked them. Answers are in the mail.
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Got ’em!
Great answers, and they will help make a fab post. I ran out of drawing paper!! 😱😬
Nonetheless, I have 4 started, 3 which I like a lot.
Tomorrow I’m off to the art supply store.
It’s all Cloud Wear. Will send pics when they are done, and any other questions I have as I work on the post!
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Terrific. Thank you, Resa. 😊X
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OX OX 🐂
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OX OX 🐂 🐖
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🏆OX OX 🐂 🐖🏆
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Yay. We win. 😁X
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Haha. But I’m more impressed with how the “girls” circle the sunbeams. I do the same thing!
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They tend to mind the beems. They love to lay in the sun. Thanks Pamela.
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Lol, great show today John, they looked like Holmes and Watson, lol. Last week they were complaining about their jackets, now they’re too busy staying in and napping and missing out on discoveries. Lol 🙂
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They have their own priorities, Debby. Thanks for the comment.
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UPS control has been passed! The parcel is safe.😁😁😁Thank you for the report, dear John.🍤🍤🍤🍻🎄
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Yes, we are all safe. 😁
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Perhaps the UPS guy was in stealth mode so Twiggy wouldn’t bark him all the way to Tulsa. Then again, there is the mysterious night air scent. Everyone know that, especially the girls when it’s on packages. ‘Tis a mystery that only a good nap can solve.
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I think you are right, Jennie. A nap solves everything.
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Yes, it does!
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