“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.”
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You beat be careful boys! Duke landed himself in the hospital eating what we don’t know!
The tent can’t come fast enough!
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So true, Miss Cindy. Tempeste is a pain sometimes. 😊
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Tempeste still has a lot to learn!
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The understatement of truth, GP. 😀
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hahaha
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They are loving the sun!! It has rained here for 6 days and the dogs are dying to get out in the sun. I love Tempeste’s back rub. 🐶🐶😁
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She loves those rubs for sure. ^I hope you see some sun soon. 😊
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Always fun when the wind steals things. People lose garbage cans and bbq tarps all the time here.
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The wind hit 60 MPH in gusts. The poor tent just couldn’t hold on.
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Geez. Perfect kamikaze kite weather.
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Yes indeed.
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When you get a tummy ache, Tempeste, don’t say Twiggy didn’t warn you!
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Yeah, Tempeste. Thanks for your support on the broadcast last night, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Fun post, John. Love those pups.
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Thank you, Pat.
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Welcome. Woof.
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Mine are the same way. One is very trustworthy, the other eats everything.
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This does not make me feel good. I was hoping Tempeste would grow out of her eating habit.
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ha ha ha! I don’t think I would like my food talking back to me either!
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Big wind here the past couple days also. Sorry you lost the tent, John. “No one wants to see your parts” – snorted over that comment, lol.
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I’m glad you got a snort. I think most missed it. 😀
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Love this, John. The two furries are soo cute 🙂💗
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Thank you, Harmony. So glad you enjoyed it.
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“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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Funny stuff, Lois. Thanks for the laugh as well.
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“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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Young ladies… you truly embody the meaning of creating your own happiness! (no buds about it) xx
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Thank you, Miss Annette. Yes, we are on our own as far as happiness is concerned. 😀 Dad would argue otherwise.
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Sorry about the double comment. WP cancelled my first post. Or so they said. I think Dan is rubbing off on me…
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I think WP is getting shakier as time goes on.
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It must have been windy for the tent to get blown away. Tempeste is really enjoying rubbing her back.
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We had gusts up to 60 MPH. It actually shredded the tent. Temoeste does like her backrubs.
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Tempeste is like any younger sister – why listen to the wisdom of the older one? She, too, will eventually learn. We hope!!
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I hope so too. You would think she doesn’t get fed the way she goes after those buds.
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Some jusst cannot resist their findings!! And I see her looking nice and healthy so I’m not buying her not being fed!
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I guess it is a mater of no self control.
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That and youth!!
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If ice cream hissed at me like that black beetle hissed at Tempeste, I’d be better off.
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Ha ha ha. I would like to see hissing potato chips. Thanks, Linda.
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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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Thank you for the scritches and belly rubs, Noelle. I’m so glad you like our silliness. 😊
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Always, I love the silliness!
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Ha! These two and their antics. So fun! I enjoyed getting to tune in for part of your podcast last night, John!
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Thank you so much for your support. It was great seeing you there, Jan.
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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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The wind was fierce. Gusts to 60 MPH
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Good to see the girls enjoying the sunshine, John. We had dogs that, when they were young, ate everything they could find. I hope Tempeste outgrows that.
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I do too, Dan. it is a real pain to make sure the yard is picked up.
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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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Thank you, Victoria. A hissing beetle might come in handy to keep us away from things we shouldn’t have.
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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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Yes we will need it for sure.
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Great to see them in the sun and there;s nothing like a back rub!
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Can’t beat it. Thanks, Esther.
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“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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Yes, we don’t need any of that. 😊
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Thank you, Ilsa
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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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They enjoy the belly rubs for sure. Thanks, Staci. Hope all is well with you.
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Thanks, John. Hoping the same for you and yours.
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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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It is great that no harm was done. I remember our metal roof after Hurricane Harvey. Looked like someone had played mumbly peg with a sword.
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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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Port Aransas was a great place and we were sorry to leave. Our days walking the beach were precious. Austin is treating us well.
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Hissing black beetles can be dangerous. Sorry you lost the tent to those winds. We had them here too.
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It was quite a wind, Jo. Thanks.
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I make it a point never to eat something that hisses at me, so I relate to Tempeste here. Of course, I make the exception for fajitas.
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Fajitas are a good exception
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So good to see the pups again! Ahhhhh … that Tempeste is a typical teenager!!! Thanks, John!
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Yes she is. Little brat.
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Hissing beetles? Holy cow…that’s just so no bueno. Stay safe poochies.
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Thank you, Miss Monika. We will stay safe. 😀
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haha Hissing food would be a hard no! 🙅🏻♀️ How did your video chat go? Is it accessible?
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It was fun.. Here’s the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVvcDkU59PU
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Great! Thank you! 🙏
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Twigs on the Turf—sounds like the sequel to Field of Dreams.
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It does. Thanks, Pete. 😀
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“Putting everything in your mouth is not the way to go.” I wish our Rollo would think that way. They are incredibly cute together.
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Thank you, Thomas. 😀
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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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Yes, she does keep us busy (mind and body). Love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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Twigs with buds as a dietary treat. I’ve never thought of that … and this is the perfect time of year!
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I think Tempeste thinks she is a deer. (or maybe goat) Thanks, Frank.
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Or a canine Uhl Gibbons
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Ha ha ha
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They sure are enjoying the sun and the day after of a wind event, but better not to eat everything either 🙂
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Good advice. Tempeste doesn’t hear you. 😀
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Tempeste, listen to your sister. She’s been around the block. 🙂
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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!
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Hello Miss Resa. The sun is wonderful. Hopefully Dad will keep the buds out of the yard. (he loves that responsibility) He says hi back. 🥦X 🐂 🐖
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Ahh, so in actuality, that wold make dad your buddy!
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He is the budor. The tree is the budee. 😀X 😀X
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..Ah… bud of course! 😀X 😀X
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Of course. 😀X 😊X
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I think passing on a hissing beetle was a smart idea. A tent sounds good to me.
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We have another on order. Yes, a hissing beetle is not worth the potential vet visit.
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