Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Makes a Break for It.

~ John W. Howell

“You know Twiggy. I’ve been thinking.”

“Pretty dangerous stuff, Tempest.”

“I’m serious. I want to get outside that fence and see the real world.”

“That fence keeps you from eating everything on the ground.”

“So I’m told. I believe it keeps me from developing my full potential.”

“You keep eating sticks and leaves, and you have the potential of a walk across the Rainbow Bridge.”

“Oh, come on. Haven’t you wondered what life is like on the outside?”

“I’ve been there. Besides, I don’t eat everything in sight.”

“Suit yourself. I’m going to find a weak spot and break out.”

“Don’t come crying to me if you get into trouble.”

“You’re not going to rat me out, are you?”

“Of course not. You are free to be stupid if you want.”

“Hmm. This seems pretty strong.”

“That’s cause there is a support there holding it secure. Look where there aren’t any.”

“I thought you were against this plan.”

“I can’t stand to see you flounder around.”

“Okay then. Where would you try to escape?”

“I would look for a spot that seems shaky.”

“Any ideas where such a spot would be?”

“Try down at the other end.”

“I see what you mean. Thanks a bunch, sis.”

“I know nothing. This step has been used by a beetle.”

” I think I found a place at this end.”

“I hear nothing.”

“Twiggy. Do something to help me.”

“This is another fine kettle of fish you’ve gotten yourself into, Tempeste.”

“Call Mom.”

“You are going to be in so much trouble.”

 

 

120 thoughts on “Thursday – A Little Personal – Tempeste Makes a Break for It.”

  2. Little Missy… I am so glad that while you spread those wings, that you sustained minor discomfort. Nothing, I would imagine, compared to the tsking you received from Mom and Dad, or the “I told you so” you will hear for quite some time from Miss. Twiggy! ❤

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  7. That last photo’s a classic. There’s no mistaking the “Oh, whoops. Now what?” nature of her expression. One way or another, we’ve all been there. Only the nature of the fence differs.

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  8. “You are free to be stupid if you want…” Seems I’ve heard that expression before…along with, “don’t call me for help.” Poor Tempest, curiosity got the better of her. I hope she gives up eating the sticks at some point, John.

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  10. ‘“You keep eating sticks and leaves, and you have the potential of a walk across the Rainbow Bridge.”’ I laughed SO HARD! Poor Tempest! She needs another fence outside her regular fence so she can “escape” and still be safe. Of course, then she would try to breach the outside fence, and this could go on forever!

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      1. I understand that. It was nerve-wracking, keeping #4 Daughter from eating bugs and bark, even with two parents and three sisters keeping an eye on her. The price of living in the country and heating with wood.

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  11. You’ve outdone yourself, John! Love how Twiggy refuses to be part of her sister’s scheme and seems to know instinctively that it will come to a bad end. Love also how Tempeste refuses to back down when her curiosity gets the better of her … and the look on her face when she realizes she’s gonna be in puppy jail for a while is priceless!

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  19. You’ve captured the adventure and added suspense. Well done, John. As always, your duo provided comic relief and elicited hugs from afar. Bravo! 🌞

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  23. That last pic of Tempeste – priceless, lol. Bond used to be a runner, and we always had to be careful when opening the door. Now that’s he’s older, he gets a couple yards from the patio steps and remembers how good he’s got it!

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      1. Yes, if I’m one of the witness, that’s my reaction, too. Tempeste still looks adorable, even though he’s trap.🤭

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  32. I admire how earnest Tempeste is, but she should have listened to her big sister in this case. The great big world out there, while exciting and mysterious, doesn’t guarantee a daily dose of kibble and a warm bed.

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  33. Gee, did Tempeste eat leaves and sticks and get sick? Did mom punish her?

    Not much of a run for it, though. Could be more like the runs from it.

    Anyway, what I am really curious about is that beetle theat used the step.

    Twiggy, I’d appreciate any info you have on that! Tell dad it’s buggin’ me!

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    1. No, Mom just laughed and took the photo. She didn’t have a chance to eat any leaves, Miss Resa. The beetle threat is always with us. They stroll through here like they own the place. I like your emojis.
      🪲X 🪲X 🪲X 🪲X

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  37. I’m sorry, but that photo of Tempeste bustin through is hilarious! She’ll never listen to the voice of reason. 🙂 🙂

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