Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Yard

~ John W. Howell

“Hey Twiggy. Check this out. Twigs on the turf.”

“Yeah, the tent got blown away in the heavy winds last night.”

“Man this is like heaven. There’s tree buds too. I could make a meal.”

“Yeah and present the parents with a technicolor yawn in the morning.”

“You don’t know how good these buds are.”

“I’m not going to find out either. I don’t need a stomach ache.”

“Well suit yourself. I think this tent missing idea is a good one.”

“I heard Mom tell Dad another is on the way.”

“Oh no. How will I ever survive not having a buffet every day?”

“Get over yourself. There are hardly any buds here anyway. Dad uses the leaf blower on them.”

“Maybe if I act like I need those buds to survive, Dad will cancel the tent.”

“I doubt it. He hates to use the blower. Also you ought to get up. No one wants to see your parts.”

“This backrub is swell, you should try it.”

“I enjoy those too. They are much better without a lot of sticks, leaves, and other stuff lying around.”

“I’m beginning to see that a tent might be good after all.”

“There you go. See, there are other things in life besides eating.”

“Okay, let’s not take it too far. Eating is wonderful.”

“I agree if it is wholesome food. Putting everything in your mouth is not the way to go.”

“Hey. I don’t put everything in my mouth. I passed on a black beetle yesterday.”

“That was because he hissed at you.”

“Well, that did play into it I guess.”

“Yeah just a little.”

 

107 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste in the Yard”

  11. “No one wants to see your parts.”–reminded me of a book I read where the author spoke about exposing her ‘lady parts’ when she was drunk. Kinda different than your girls but still made me laugh.

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  12. “No one wants to see your parts.”–reminded me of a book I read where the author spoke about exposing her ‘lady parts’ when she was drunk. Not the same thing at all but still made me laugh. Oh, you girls!

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  18. Loved the technicolor yawn! and Tempeste is so obviously enjoying her back rub! Your girls (and you) entertain me every week – love them to pieces. Ear scritches and belly rubs coming their way.

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  20. I hope Tempeste doesn’t get a tummy ache.

    Sorry to hear about the tent. I barely saved our outdoor dining table cover this winter from heavy winds blowing it to Oz or somewhere. The wind was recorded at 55mph that night. It blew the clamps right off, and they’re the good big strong ones!

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  22. I loved the giggle about the hissing beetle…even more so after I read your exchange with Linda — hissing ice cream and potato chips. What a brilliant deterrent! 🤣

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  23. Tempeste reminds me of the Monk. He, too, loves rolling on his back, parts open for all to see, and he picks up everything. I don’t even think a hissing beetle would deter him! Glad your new tent is on its way — won’t be long before high temps will make that investment a wise one!

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  25. “Oh no. How will I ever survive not having a buffet every day?”

    🤣 😆 they always act like it’s the end of the world if you keep them from something, even sometimes for their own good! But they are sooo cute! ☺️ I love their little faces! No tummy aches, please! (Because then the carpet will pay for it later, I speak from experience) LOL

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  27. Sorry about the tent. Such strange weather we’ve been having. It’s nice to see Twiggy is still imparting wisdom. She takes her big sister role seriously. Sending the girls belly rubs (since Tempeste is in position for them).

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  28. Thanks for a fun visit with the girls, John. Sorry about the tent though. We’re having a repeat of Tuesday — dust storms and high winds. Prior to moving in 6 years ago, I had a metal roof installed. Tuesday I heard a metallic groan over my head. After seeing (last year) the roof on a school turned into something that looked like “ribbon candy” I was worried. Happily no harm done. Hugs.

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      1. Port Aransas seemed like a wonderful place to live, but I don’t blame you for not rebuilding. Nowadays my C-PTSD anxiety would never let me live in a place where I might have to evacuate. I hope Austin is being good to you. I investigated there, but it was before I was eligible for retirement, and I was too worried about the cost of housing combined with the risk of not being able to get a job. However, that was the only time I ever worked with a real estate agent who was truly good. I think her name was Diane Jackson. Take care.

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  36. Lovely pictures, John and they are beautiful, your girls, though Tempeste’s appetite for everything must be trying! Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste from us both. Xx 🩷

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  40. Hello girls!

    What a glorious day!

    Nice to see you both enjoying the sunshine. So this technicolor yawn thing sounds ….. not good. Colourful, but not good.

    I hope you won’t be scrounging for …buds… anymore!

    Say hi to dad for me!

    🐂 🐖 🥦𝒳

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