“Twiggy. Let’s hit the backyard.”
“That does sound good. What should we play?”
“We could do the Panther and Puma hunting game.”
“We haven’t done that for quite a long time.”
“I know. So what will it take to see some movement on your side?”
“The Puma is resting at the highest part of the hill looking over the valley.”
“Hey Puma. You better not scare the folks like last time.”
“Don’t worry. The puma has more sense than to jump into the valley.”
“Okay. I left a leaf here when I came in last time.”
“You aren’t supposed to be eating leaves. I’ll bet Mom picked it up.”
“Makes me wonder how she knows it’s there. I also had a stick over here.”
“Are we going to play Panther and Puma, or will you continue talking about leaves and sticks?”
“I don’t know how you feel when your stuff disappears, but it is unnerving.”
“For heaven’s sake. Those leaves and sticks aren’t your stuff. They are forbidden fruit.”
“I would like to see how you react if someone took your leaves.”
“Oh, brother. Do you know if you stopped eating sticks and leaves, we would have the run of the yard?”
“Hey, Mom. Is that true?”
“Is what true?”
“If I stop eating sticks and leaves, would we have the run of the yard?”
“Absolutely true.”
“Told ya, Tempeste. Why don’t you give them up?”
“I don’t have a good reason, Twiggy. I think I’m addicted.”
“Hello, leaves and sticks intervention.”
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What a charmed life – worry-free and much-loved. Have a great day, John, and a delightful Easter weekend. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen. Wishing you a peaceful Easter weekend as well. 😊
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hahaha, Twiggy has the right idea. Mom, time to get the dogs of the neighborhood together.
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Yes, it is. Thanks, GP.
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Poor Tempeste. Meanwhile, I’d be thrilled if someone removed dead leaves from my yard.
Sending the girls belly rubs.
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Thanks for the belly rubs, Miss Staci. Leaves and Tempeste do not agree with each other. 😀
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An intervention might help, but I doubt it.
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Yeah, me either. Thanks, Craig.
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I’m with Craig. I doubt that intervention would work, lol.
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I think you both are right, sadly. Thanks, Teri.
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Maybe Tempeste will learn one day. Not today or tomorrow, but maybe in the future.
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We are still waiting. 😊
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LOL! That was fun. I hope she does give them up. Panther and Puma would have so much more room to romp and play.
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Yes, it would be a pleasure to see them explore.
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So you’re saying twigs and leaves are Tempeste’s version of my reaction to ice cream? You’d better watch her; given the absence of real twigs, she might try gnawing on Twiggy’s leg.
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Ha ha ha. Yes, Tempeste looks at leaves and twigs like ice cream treats. She has plenty of stuff to chew, but I guess it would be like commonplace as opposed to forbidden temptation. Thanks, Linda.
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Maybe Tempeste will “grow out of it”?
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I hope so. She is a year now, and they say two years is when most of the puppy stuff goes away.
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There’s some hope, then!
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I think so.
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Oh the never ending story of these pups! I’m losing. Few roses on the count of it! 🤔
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I hope you don’t lose roses. 😊
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He will be on a shorter leash if so.. lol 😂
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A warning to behave.
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Such a cute post, John.
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Thank you, Robbie.
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Are the leaves and twigs like fries and potato chips to Tempeste?
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I think they must be. Drives us up the wall. Thanks, Tim.
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LOLOL I’m glad she’s getting an intervention for her addiction.
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Not that it would do any good. Thanks, Kymber. 😊
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LOL
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Leaves and sticks intervention – loving care. Much love to you, John, Mrs H, Twiggy and Tempeste. Happy Easter to you all. Xxx 💛
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Thank you, Jane. Love and Happy Easter to you and Tim. ❤️
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Tempeste, I agree with you. When my stuff disappears it’s quite unnerving too. We women like our things. Twiggy might just be over it, if you know what I mean. Age does that. Don’t tell her I said that.
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Your secret is safe with me, Miss Susannah. I have to say Twiggy is quite stuffy these days. She just turned seven, and that’s over forty in dog years.
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I rest my case. I know exactly how she feels times three.
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Dogs do like their sticks and leaves. Very funny, John. Thank you for sharing the Twiggy and Tempeste with us this week.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Esther. Thanks for the lovely comment.
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The girls give me such a big smile each week. I would love to see a leaves and sticks intervention. I hope they eventually got to the puma and panther game. Belly rubs to both of them!
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They seem to get off track when talking, don’t they? Thanks for the belly rubs, Noelle. 😀
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“The Puma is resting at the highest part of the hill looking over the valley.”–Twiggy, that was downright poetic.
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She does have a way with words. Thank you, Lois. 😀
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Oh dear, a bit of an addiction. Perhaps Tempest will grow out of it. Have a lovely Easter weekend, John and the gang.
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Thank you, Darlene. I hope you have a lovely Easter as well.
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Beautiful all!
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Thank you very much. 😊
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Hopefully, she gets over her leaves and twig addiction so they can fully explore!
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I hope she does. Thanks, Denise.
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Why do I think this is not entirely a work of fiction? Fun episode, John.
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Um. You caught me.
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It doesn’t seem to matter how much we buy them to chew on — they prefer the things they’re NOT supposed to eat (like the Monk and the grape). Sort of reminds me of how many kids would rather play with an empty cardboard box than the toy that came within it.
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So true. I will be glad when she stops eating leaves and twigs. Drives me nuts.
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Lots of funnies in this episode. Their (your) dialogue is quite convincing and entertaining. Thank you, John.
“… what will it take to see some movement on your side” lol
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Thank you, Michele. I’m glad you got some laughs. I liked that line too.
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Ah, Miss. Tempeste, you are quite the glutton for punishment, both in your body as well as in the pen. Listen to Miss. Twiggy and your mom and perhaps we will be able to switch glutton to epicurean! xx
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Good advice, Miss Annette. Of course, listening to Mom and Twiggy takes some of the fun out of being a puppy. 😊
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Intervention… LOL. You reminded me of a great veterinarian I had ages ago. He told me about a dog-patient whose owner couldn’t keep from eating rocks. The dog ate a bellyful of rocks (he said you could even see the shapes of the rocks because there were so many) and the vet had to do surgery. Then it went right back to eating rocks. But I digress — thanks for a fun visit with the girls, John. Hugs.
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What a nightmare. So glad Tempeste is not that bad. Hugs, Teagan.
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My favorite shot is the puma overlooking the valley. 🤣
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She likes that position. Scares me to death.
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Some things are just too tempting to give up-just ask Wilson. He can’t give up his maple blossom truffles, either. Sigh.
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Doesn’t it just drive you nuts? 😵💫
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It’s maddening. You’d think they’d eventually ‘get it.’ But alas, such is not usually the case.
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Our challenge.
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Awwww … she’s addicted! Poor Tempeste! But addicted to leaves? Yuck! Someone should teach her about coffee!
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Ha ha ha. I could see her in the morning before her morning coffee. 😊 Thanks, Jill.
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Sticks and leaves are important things in life and I hope you find them. John, does Tempeste and Twiggy allow you to sit in their white sofa?
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We all use the sofa, but I sometimes have to get permission. 😀
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Ha ha
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“So what will it take to see some movement on your side?” Made me laugh out loud John! 😂
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I’m glad it did. Thanks, Lynn.
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What a life for the dogs… for you!
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Oh yes. We serve at their pleasure. Thanks, Jacqui.
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They are both so funny, and ready for every joke. Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Glad you enjoyed them.
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I love these little guys, John. I hope Tempest outgrows her desire for that which is forbidden.
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I certainly do too, Dan.
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Only Tempeste could make rehab seem so adorable.
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, pilgrim
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Where are all the buttons? I haven’t seen them on any site I’ve been on today. Just comments. Cute on Twiggy and Tempest.
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Thank you, Traci. Try to empty your cache. If all the buttons are missing, then you may be having memory issues on your end. A full cache is usually the culprit. Google “empty cache” for whatever browser you are using. (safari etc)
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I got the like buttons to come back on the comments but the share buttons I can’t get.
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Tempeste, you must not eat leaves and twigs!
I understand, they can be quite tasty, as I enjoy a good leaf myself every once in awhile.
Like Twiggy says, then you can have the run of the yard, and I urge you to avoid an intervention!
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Thank you, Miss Resa. Leaves are tasty, so I think I will need help giving them up. Dad says hello back and says he likes your leaf emojis. 🥬X
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W🏆🏆e win
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😅😅😅Black-and-white gang on duty! Thank you for the report, dear John.🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Yes, leaves and sticks intervention, Tempeste, unless you listen to Mom.
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Thank you, Miss Jennie. Think of ice cream; you can feel my love for leaves and sticks. I hope to grow out of it sooner or later.
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I understand, Tempeste. 🙂
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Thank you for the link, Traci.
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The Puma commands a great view of the valley from that vantage point. Great strategy!
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Queen of all she surveys. Thanks, Ankur.
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Lol, that Twiggy always has all the answers. 🙂
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She usually does.
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🙂
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