Thursday – Anything Possible – Twiggy and Tempeste – A New Coolaroo.

“Hey Tempeste, come try this Coolaroo.”

“Try what?”

“Coolaroo is the name of this resting place.”

“It is a hilarious name.”

“Yeah, that may be, but taking a break on it is nice.”

“Okay. Since you are the chief rester around here, I’ll take your word.”

“You don’t have to take my word. These things are made by Austrailians.”

“What does that mean?”

“If anyone knows how to rest, it’s the Aussies.”

“You know I have never met an Aussie.”

“They do work hard and play hard. Dad has some relatives there.”

“This thing does smell good and is easy on the feet.”

“I’m not sure, but I think I hear the roar of the dinner bowl.”

“Did you see that the leaves are all cleaned up?”

“Yeah, Dad cleaned them up.”

“There goes another food opportunity.”

“You aren’t supposed to eat leaves. I think the dinner bowl was a false alarm.”

“I’m heading back to the Coolaroo. Could use some nap time.”

“I’ll call you when the dinner bowl is on.”

“You are the best sister. This is nice.”

76 comments

  1. Darlene's avatar

    Did they get this for Christmas? It looks great. Dot and Lia got new snuggly blankets.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. It is a new cover. The other gave up the ghost.

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  2. GP's avatar

    You do spoil them, John.
    I think Santa took their advice…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      He deserves the rest. Thanks, GP.

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  3. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Very cool Coolaroo!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Than you, Liz. Did you know its name?

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        No, I didn’t. I’ve seen them in photos, but I didn’t know what they were called.

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  4. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Looks like a dog hammock. 😁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That is about what it is.

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  5. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Well, good on you, young ladies! Enjoy the nifty new resting place, well timed dinners AND the rest of this glorious year! xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. We hope you enjoy this year as well. 😁

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  6. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    That Coolaroo is sure a cool resting place for the girls. 😎

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it keeps them off the concrete when they need some sun. Thanks, Tim

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  7. lois's avatar

    My kitties got a new cardboard scratchy couch with catnip. They were impressed for all of 30 seconds…

    The Coolaroo looks pretty cool.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. We had only one cat who liked the cardboard scratch pad. Of couse, he was also the one the splintered our back door.

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  8. noelleg44's avatar

    Yes, I’m sure Tempeste would have feasted on the leaves with a bad result. I hope the roar of the food bowl came soon. Thanks for the adventures of Tempeste and Twiggy. I love them both!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Noelle. Yes the bowl came about an hour later. I’m so glad you like these little stories.

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      1. noelleg44's avatar

        The highlight of my week.

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  9. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Oooh, what a cool doggie trampoline!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That’s funny cause Tempeste was using it like a trampoline.

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  10. Almost Iowa's avatar

    Love the notion of a “chief rester”. Thinking of applying for the job.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I would like that job too. Thanks, Greg.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Robbie.

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  11. Laura's avatar

    Awww they are so cute! Lol 😆 I hope you had a great holiday John and same for their sweet little faces 🙏

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes we all had a perfect holiday. Thank you, Laura.

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  12. Dale's avatar

    Gotta give it to the Aussies – they come up with the coolest names for things. How lucky are these two to have you two?

    Hope your Christmas was lovely!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was. I hope yours was lovely too.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        It was, thank you!

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  13. circadianreflections's avatar

    That’s a nice Christmas gift for the girls. They’re really going to love it in the spring/summer when the concrete heats up. I had something similar for Diva Dog. She loved it too. Hum…do I hear the dinner bowl?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, you heard the dinner bowl. Ha ha ha. Thanks, Deborah.

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  14. Dan Antion's avatar

    That looks like a fine place to rest up until dinner.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It seems to meet that purpose. Thanks, Dan

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  15. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    Love the idea of the roar of the dinner bowl. I also find it sweet how Twiggy is in charge no doubt learning it all from her sister Lucy.

    🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you are right about where she learned the information she passes to Tempeste.

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        Nature doesn’t fool around.

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  16. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    The coolaroo looks great and probably feels great when it’s hot. Enjoy Tempeste and Twiggy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Thomas.

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  17. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Cool Coolaroo. I could see it would be useful when the cement is hot. The girls seem to take to it. Christmas present for them?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We had it for a while. New cover.

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  18. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    Nice gift! I’m sure the girls will get a lot of use out of it although I imagine Twiggy eventually wishing she had one of her own ;-).

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. She does have a little black buddy there when she gets on it. You may be right.

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  19. Sorryless's avatar

    Yanno, I had never heard of a coolaro but they really do look very comfy. The girls deserve it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I never heard of it either. I had to look it up.

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  20. Michele Lee's avatar

    For the pups that have everything! 😎😄 Should be especially nice in the summer months. 🪭 Cute share!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      These pups have everything it is true. Yes, I think the summer will be where the coolaroo will shine. Thanks, Michele.

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      1. Michele Lee's avatar

        Welcome, John!

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  21. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    I had never heard of a coolaroo before and had to Google it. As the name suggests, they are designed to keep dogs cool based on the fabric and design.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I had to look it up too. Thanks, Pete

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  22. jilldennison's avatar

    Awwwwww … 💖💖

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  23. coldhandboyack's avatar

    That’s a nifty dog bed. Bet they like it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do. I caught Tempeste rolling around on it this morning.

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  24. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    The best definition of teamwork and work sharing i ever had got offered. Lol They always make the best of the situation. 🙂 Best wishes! xx Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michael.

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  25. Jennie's avatar

    Awww…. these two are the best. Love the Coolaroo!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love it too, Jennie.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        I bet they do!

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  26. Resa's avatar

    Hello girls!

    I never heard of a Coolaroo before. My eyes instantly read Colorado. Twiggy and Tempeste are in Colorado? Then my eyes adjusted and I still did not know what the?

    Turns out you two have another cool (🤭) hang out.

    Excellent!

    Tell dad Helloo!

    🤭𝔛 🤭𝔛

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We can understand how easy it would be to read Colorado when it is Coolaroo. We do like it though. It is a cool hangout. Thanks you, Miss Resa. Dad says Hi back. 😊X 😊X

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        1. Resa's avatar

          💪🏼🏆

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  27. dgkaye's avatar

    Who wouldn’t want their life? Lolol, they crack me up every time. Coolaroo, the good life! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes indeed. Thanks, Debby

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  28. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    Coolaroo! Sounds like they could have even more fun with it in the summer 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The sun warms it up buy all in all I think you are right. Elevated has to be cooler

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