Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Leisure

~ John W. Howell

“I’ll tell ya, Tempeste. This cold weather makes me want to sleep all day.”

“Yeah. Now that Dad is back blogging, you know that’s impossible.”

“I know it. He has been underfoot for what seems like a century.”

“It was fun visiting with our upright sisters and brother, though.”

“You are so right, but having Dad wander around with no purpose is unsettling.”

“At least he is back to work. I hear he has another book tour coming up.”

“Yes. It is a good thing. It’ll take him out for most of February.”

“That’s a long time. You think he’ll forget us?”

“Nah. He needs us. Besides that, it’s three weeks away. He’ll be around begging us to pose for photos. You wait and see.”

“That’s good. Hey, hold on. Mom just went into the pantry.”

“Too early for dinner. What is she doing in there?”

“I can’t see from here. I hear some things rattling, though.”

“Rattling things? Like maybe some pots and pans?”

“I think we ought to go check. You never know what might hit the floor.”

“You kill me. You know this is a split-second house regarding falling food.”

“Yeah, Mom is the quickest thing on two feet. Even if we can grab something, she has that iron grip that makes keeping the mouth closed around it impossible.”

“Man, did you hear that? There was the sound of a dinner can being opened.”

“Yeah, I heard it. You don’t suppose we took a longer nap than usual, and it really is dinner time?”

“That is impossible. Look outside. There is still plenty of light.”

“You must admit we don’t normally hear cans opening for the humans.”

“You are so right. That’s why I need to go and investigate. You coming?”

“Just give me a bark if I need to come eat something. Be careful out there.”

126 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste at Leisure”

  1. Twiggy and Tempeste, you two are so funny and of course cute! Dot and Lia are always at my side the minute I go into the kitchen, just in case. They can be sound asleep in the bedroom and the minute I open the fridge, they are right beside me. Stay warm little buddies. 🐶🐶

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  3. Always the same with the fourleggers. 😉 When they are hearing a can opener they are at attention. 🙂

    You are so cute! We have a new cat for a few weeks, he must be a fugitive official because he eats a lot and works little. :-)) Best wishes, Michael

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  4. Your four-legged family members know you so well. And, you’ve beautifully captured their precious anticipation and reasoning. Another great dialogue, John. Welcome back! 😊

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  11. Aaaaand they’re back! ‘Dad wandering around with no purpose,’ ‘been underfoot for a century’…I wonder what my cats say about me?!

    Good to see you and the girls back here, John.

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  16. I love how they both look in profile, like Gibson Girls, with tails.

    Great last line…Be careful out there. Are they watching Hill Street Blues reruns by any chance? It’s what the Sarg tells his coterie of cops after their morning briefing.

    Maybe they sneak the TV on when you and Mrs. Howell are sleeping.

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  17. Yes, the sound of a can opening here has the same effect. Every can is possible tuna… lol. Glad the girls are alert to possible cleanup 🙂

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  22. Sensitive ears. I hope it was worth the investigation. In any case, it’s good seeing them again. I know the blog tour will keep you busy, John, but your readers need their dog-dose, too.

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  26. It’ nice to have you back, John. Best of luck with the upcoming book tour! These photos of the girls are darling — I especially love the one where Twiggy seems to be laughing. Monk is the same way — no sneaking food when he’s around!

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  34. I can’t believe I forgot to stop by yesterday to check on the tales of the dynamic duo. Then again, not knowing the day of the week is a common dilemma with snowbirds. Wow …. seems the duo don’t get many opportunities for falling food. Must be the neat eaters! Get prepared for that book tour!

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  38. It might sound as if the girls are being critical of you but really, they’re just blowing off steam is all. Being in charge of security is a tough job and they do it well, even if the humor can be hard hitting. It’s their coping mechanism.

    Keep on keeping underfoot Boss

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  39. Welcome back, John! My kitties are spending most of their time napping too (being Southern cats, they do not care for the cold at all). But they still don’t miss a sound when we’re in the kitchen, Wendy especially 🙂 I’m looking forward to your book tour!

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    1. Thank you, Marie. I think the tour is going to be a treat for some of my readers since it includes some folks that they may have not met before. Looking forward to my visit with you. 😁 (Material to you by the 21st if Amazon cooperates.)

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  42. Hello Twiggy and Tempeste,

    Glad to hear dad is back!

    Tell him I hurt my right hand and can only type a bit at a time.

    I’ve already got 6 drawings done, so my hurt hand won’t affect the post.

    Here’s what happened:

    I got a new cat, female, 51/2. Her owner moved to a care home.
    She ran under the couch when she got here. She came out and hid behind a door. I found her and pet her… That went ok. Then I tried to pick her up and in her terror she, punctured my right hand in 4 spots, deep. Hand is messed up.. no drawing or sewing. Hand is SWOLLEN . She is in new hiding place.

    Okay, that’s the update.

    I’ll be in touch with last 3 drawings and question later this week.

    Looking to post around Jan. 22, If that works?

    OX OX

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    1. Thank you, Miss Resa. I’m so sorry about the hand. Those kitties really freak out. If you can find her, put her in a solitary room (spare bedroom) with litter and water. Visit her to leave the food. Sooner of later she will great you when you visit. I wouldn’t give her the run of the house till she is sure about your intentions. Again I’m sorry abut the hand. Yes the 22nd is great. The book should be live on the 20th so dad can shoot you the buy links. Take care of yur habd. XOXO

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