“How’s the sun?”
“You should come out here. It’s nice and warm.”
“This is a nice change from the freezing weather.”
“Yes, it is. I think there is a rabbit out there.”
“I hate to tell you, but the rabbits don’t stay around here.”
“So, what was it I saw?”
“Could be a squirrel. I know it’s not a skunk ’cause they pretty much come out at night.”
“I know what squirrels look like. That was no squirrel.”
“I can tell you by sniffing that it was not a skunk.”
“I don’t know. I am picking up an essence.”
“Might be an olfactory hallucination too.”
“A what?”
“An imaginary scent.”
“That sounds way too cool to be true.”
“Tell you what? I’m going to head in.”
“But you just got here.”
“I know, but I don’t have sunscreen, and I think I hear the call of the kibble.”
“Wait. What is that thing on the house?”
“For heaven’s sake. It is a rake. You’re worse than a horse.”
“You can never be too careful. It looked like something dangerous.”
“Give it up, and let’s get some dinner.”
“Best idea today.”
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Call of the kibble…love it. Much love to you, John, Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste from us both. Xxx 🩷
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Thank you, Jane. Much love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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It’s always fun to see what Twiggy and Tempeste are doing.
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I agree. They are always up to something.
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Twiggy turning down the sun was a surprise. Then again, the call of the kibble is too powerful to overcome.
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Well, as she said she didn’t have her sunscreen. A girl has to be careful after all.
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Plus, she seems to have a bit of prima dona syndrome.
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Yes indeed.
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Twiggy has the right idea!
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She usually does. Thanks, GP. 😀
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John, I like the fence. Is that new since Tempeste arrived? Our yard is unfenced so Lucy can’t be outside and untethered.
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We have always had portable fencing for Lucy and Twiggy when we needed to keep them away from parts of the yard. Tempeste eats everything on the ground, so until she gets older, we have to keep her in an area small enough that we can keep clean of leaves, sticks, tree buds, and bird poop. (sigh)
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Maybe a raccoon disguised as a squirrel?
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I like that. 😀
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Glad it warmed up down in your neck of the woods, John.
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Me too, Teri.
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Cheers to warmer weather and playing outside 🌞
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Yes indeed.
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“Picking up an essence.” So cute. Sending the girls belly rubs. Hoping they, and you, are enjoying this gorgeous weather.
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I love it. I hope you are enjoying it as well. Thanks for the belly rubs.
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The sun looks great. Much better than last week. I hope you are all enjoying the change of weather. xo
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We are loving it, but also know it might be a fake spring.
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Spotting the rake didn’t surprise me. After all, both of them can be ‘rakish’ at times!
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I love it Linda. 😀
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Twiggy seems to have a full-time job reigning in Tempeste’s imagination. A rake? A rabbit? A girl cannot be too sure.
Good for you, Twiggy, with the sunscreen. We do have to watch our skin.
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Yes, we do, Miss Lois.
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No sunscreen and the sound of kibble hitting the bowl it was a no brainer! LOL!
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Yup. Head for the barn. Thanks, Deborah.
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😊
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Thans for sharing the beauties, John. I bet they had a nice day in the sun.
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They had a great day, Tim. Thanks. 😊
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I love their conversations – Tempeste off the wall and Twiggy the voice of reason. Sorry to hear that Twiggy eats anything off the grass as well as bushes. Can you give her grass stuff in her diet? There must be something she likes about those nibbles.
Thanks for another smile today and belly rubs to the girls!
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That is Tempest that does that. Still puppy stuff.
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I love reading about T & T’s discoveries, analyses and attitude – all focus on kibble when nothing else keeps their attention!
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Kibble is a great item to focus on. Better than hard drugs.. 😂
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Hahaha!! True! 🤣
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😀
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… worse than a horse … Okay, young ladies, I shall now be wary of rakes, rabbits and skunks! Thank you for the sunny, warm energy you spread! xx
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Thank you, Miss Annette. We are glad you enjoy our silliness. 😀
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Good to see the girls enjoying this sunshine. I am cautiously optimistic that winter may be over for us.
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Yes we are ready for Hell’s Back Porch.
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Dinner!!!! Love it, John. It’s so good to see the sunshine and have longer days.
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Yes it is. We love the sun and 70s temps. Thanks, Susie.
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They’re such a pair. It always makes me smile to read about them. One of my cats is just the same with kibble.
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Thanks, Esther. They do enjoy their dinner for sure.
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Favorite line…“I don’t know. I am picking up an essence.”
Her French is showing…essence indeed. 🙂
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Mais oui.
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I’m giggling.
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Good. 😊
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Nothing calls more loudly than the stomach John.. 🙂 .. Great to see the Sunshine and both enjoying it… Have a lovely weekend to come ❤
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Thank you, Sue. The weather is supposed to stay nice through the weekend. Fingers crossed.
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Fingers and Toes crossed 🙂
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Good idea.
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🙂
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😊
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There’s nothing like essence of skunk to stimulate one’s appetite…it’s kinda like putting the lime in the coconut! Not sure how l got back here, but I’m happy🐳
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Good to see you back here, Jim. Yes, essence of skunk does get the whistle wet.
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I missed you so much JWH🐳
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I missed you more. 😊
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You better never run out of nibbles, John. Imagine the protests! 😄
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I know. There would be a full-scale uprising. Thanks, Gwen
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That sunshine looks so inviting — no wonder the girls wanted to feel it on their skin! And now I notice your turf. No wonder y’all don’t have to fight muddy paws! I might be forced to play copycat — this hunkering down and cleaning feeties every time the Monk wants to venture outdoors is rough on my poor back!
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It is so worth it. We had to do muddy feet duty as well. I finally pulled the plug since the grass just wouldn’t grow in the shade no matter what the sod guys said. We replaced it three times and I finally had had it.
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Thanks for the info, John. I imagine it always looks nice and clean. Three times — a charm!
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Yes it does. A little hose off takes care of any dirt. There is also an antimicrobial for dog urine.
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Who would have thought that Twiggy would be a party pooper?
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I know right? Well she has her reasons.
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Olfactory hallucinations indeed! Kibbles wins every time over imagined dangers. I think we are all ready for some sun.
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I agree, Jo. The sun felt good for sure.
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Warmest day of the year today here in Northern California. Automatically improves my mood.
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I think it improves all our moods.
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Love those puppies.
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Thank you, Pat
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My pleasure, John.
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😊
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The safe and satisfying option! 😊
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Always with Twiggy. Thanks, Michele.
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I am so glad it was not a skunk.
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Me too. We have seen a beautiful one on the security cameras, but he stays out of the back yard. (thank heavens)
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It’s interesting to see them but a bit scary. I almost stepped on one on two occasions. Once during the day and once at night. Luckily nothing happened. I hope he shows up in your cameras only.
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When I lived in Connecticut, I opened my car door and hit a skunk. It sprayed the entire inside of the car and me. It was a late night and when I crawled into bed my wife said, “Have you been drinking?”
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Ha ha that is funny, but I am sorry it happened. I’ve smelled skunk from a distance. I know that must have been terrible.
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I had to get rid of the car too.
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Oh that is bad. I am so sorry about that.
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Well, at least no one, including the skunk, got hurt
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Sounds like your yard is well protected.
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Yes it is. 😀
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Oh too cute and glad you’re getting some sun! Glad it wasn’t a skunk. They would def know thqt and so would you! lol 😝
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Yes. We have one in the neighborhood but he stays out of our yard
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Tempeste is just being thorough. You can’t fault her for being earnest. As for Twiggy, I love her tunnel vision.
Glad you guys are getting more agreeable weather.
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We are. It feels great. Thanks, pilgrim.
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That’s awesome.
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😊
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Wonderful warm (spots of) sunshine. Our Frankie always enjoys that, too, with his old bones.
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It is like time at a spa. 😊
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If I lived next door (or down the street), I’d be over visiting these pups!
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You would be very welcome too. 😀
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Dinner always out maneuvers sketchy rakes. Every single time.
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Those rakes are dangerous work producers. Thanks, Monika.
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It’s a good thing Tempeste has Twiggy. The call of the kibble wins every time.
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Thank you, Jennie.
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Good to see the girls enjoying the sun during their guard duty. You must sleep secure knowing they have things under control.
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I do sleep well knowing the barkers are on guard. Any intruders can expect a trip to St Louis and an ear bleed.
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What a pretty investigation, dear John! I hope that spring is in the air fot you too.🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Spring is in the air.
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Hey girls, the weather sure looks wonderful where you are.
I’d tell you what it’s like here in Toronto, but I don’t want to get kicked off WP.
Okay, Oscars for Best Actress and Bet Picture coming up!
Tell dad I’ll be back tomorrow!
OX OX OX
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Thank you, Miss Resa. We are enjoying spring-like weather. We play outside as much as possible. Dad says take your time. 😊X
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🌹 😊X
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🌺X
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