So Tempeste, I’ve put water in the pool. Get in.”
“Let me take a look. Is Twiggy coming out?”
“Sure, go ahead. It’s just water. No Twiggy, she’d pass.”
“That’s okay. More room for me. Let’s see what we have here.”
“Well?”
“Yup. It’s water for sure. Nice and cool too.”
“Do you want a toy?”
“Mmmm. I don’t think so. There is a leaf in here, and I think I will get it.”
“Why did you get out?”
“I think there should be a little more water in there. Seems pretty shallow.”
“Okay. Have a drink too.”
“This is cute, but I was thinking of way more water than this.”
“How’s that?”
“Now you’re talking.”
“Say when.”
“Yeah, I think that is enough.”
“What are you doing now?”
“What I always do. Testing the strength of the material.”
“Looks pretty strong to me.”
“Mmerfff. I agree. Not going to be able to tear this up today.”
“I don’t think you’ll be able to drag it either.”
“It does weigh a lot.”
“How about just playing in the water?”
“Yeah, sounds good. Watch me dive.”
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A happy girl in the water. 🩷 Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy & Tempeste, John. Xx
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Thank you, Jane. Love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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Looks refreshing.
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At 95 degrees, it certainly was.
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We had 100 plus for 3 days. Now it dropped into 70’s.
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When we hit 100, it stays for 40 days. That’s why they call this time of year Hell’s Back Porch.
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So Tempeste likes the water (a lot) but Twiggy doesn’t! Dot and Lia both don’t like the water. I ran a bath for myself this morning and they both ran and hid. Snuggles for Twiggy and Tempeste.
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The vision of them running and hiding made me laugh. Twiggy does the same. Thanks for the snuggles and sending belly rubs to Dot and Lia. 😊
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Great way to cool off in these hot humid days. Lucky dog, got the pool to herself.
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Tempeste loves everything to herself. She had a great time.
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I know where she is coming from.
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Ha ha ha
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Tempeste’s pool looks a good bit like my kiddie pool — but I’ll bet it doesn’t have ‘that’ smell of those early plastics! Have fun being the pool boy!
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I remember the plastic smell, too. Glad to say this one is scent-free. Tempeste doesn’t tip very well is my comment on the pool boy duty.
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Certainly is a curious little girl!
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For sure, GP. Curious is an understatement. 😀
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Funny. I have one who loves water and one who won’t go near it.
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So strange, isn’t it?
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I did not expect Tempeste to test the pool–I laughed so hard at that picture! And then trying to drag it. Tempeste, you are hilarious!
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She was very disappointed that she could only move it inches. She drags everything that isn’t nailed down. Thanks, Lois.
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It’s great seeing Tempeste enjoying the water. I’m sure it feels good to her during the hot weather.
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Yes, she loves it. It also makes a great wear-out device.
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I bet that felt good on a hot humid day. She cracked me up trying to tear it and drag it. I hope it cools off a bit soon for you all.
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We are moving into Hell’s Back Porch season. 100 degrees expected next Tuesday. This is all normal for us.
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What fun for Tempeste! She obviously likes water. How deep did it get in the pool? I’m surprised Twiggy is not a water loving dog.
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Nope, Twiggy is not interested. The pool got all of three inches deep.
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That crazy girl! Animals and small humans: “I love this! Let’s see if I can destroy it!”
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I know, right? It must be a kid thing. Thanks ,Marian.
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Zeke used to love swimming – especially in rivers, lakes, oceans… and he loved when we took out the hose, too!
Fun stuff. Go Tempeste! But don’t try to break your pool – what will you do for the rest of the summer if you kill it?
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I think she knows that the two sucker faces here will go out and get another. Lucky, though, she doesn’t hurt it permanently. Thanks, Dale.
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They are spoiled… and hopefully she doesn’t hurt her mouth should she manage to hurt it!
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Her mouth is like a steel trap. Thanks for your concern though.
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Just takes one slip… But I hear you! She’s a tough one!
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Yes, one slip of the wrong material would not be good.
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A crack could slice her mouth. I tell ya… they are as bad as human children!
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Yes, I get it. The material is very flexible.
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I don’t doubt you keep a watchful eye on Destructo-Wannabe!!
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True. 😀
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Ha! Ha! Yep. Nothing better than water to cool off on a hot day. But her attempt to ‘test the material’ cracked me up!
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I have to stand and laugh at her antics at times. I was so glad I had the camera at hand.
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Tempeste is certainly feeling her kibble today! Twiggy doesn’t like the water?
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No Twiggy stays as far away as she can. It is a real rodeo when it is bath time.
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I can imagine! Mr. Johnson hated baths, too, although he didn’t mind wading into water to catch frogs.
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Ha ha ha. If the reward is high enough, they will go ahead and get wet.
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😁
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oh what fun.. and always trying to turn the object into a toy. I woke up to a torn work out ball and a lounged chair seat chewed.. just when I think we’re done.. lol 😂
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Well, I’m thinking it has to end someday. Until then, we just have to keep replacing the stuff.
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I tell you… that’s exactly right, John! 🥹
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😀
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Oh, what fun! Kids and dogs love swimming pools. And, Tempeste’s dive is hilarious. 😄
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Thank you, Gwen. So glad you got a laugh out of it. 😊
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Nothing like pool time fun this time of year 🙂
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I agree. She loves it.
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Such a cutie! 🥰 That’s exactly what Loki would do… try to eat it. Every room is a buffet. The outside is salad bar!
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Ha ha ha. Your description is a funny one, Joy. Thanks for the laugh.
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Haha! This is fabulous, John. I laughed out loud at the first pic of Tempeste biting the pool. Pulling it and dragging it was icing on the cake. Oddly, I wasn’t surprised that Twiggy didn’t want to play in the water. Now I’m wondering why I had that reaction. I guess she just doesn’t have that “I’m gonna bite this water” vibe. 😀 Big hugs.
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I think you can feel that Twiggy is a fuss budget. It has to be her way or the highway. Water is for drinking in her mind. Thanks, Teagan.
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It’s always important to test how sturdy something is. She did a good job. Hope both pups are staying cool. (Both humans too.) Belly rubs for the girls. Thanks for the smiles, John.
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Thank you, Staci. We are staying cool, and the pups appreciate the belly rubs for sure. 😀
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You can’t say the girl doesn’t get her money’s worth! She can use a wading pool both as a source of refreshing exercise while at the same time treating it like a chew toy. She’s a beautiful multi-tasker, that Tempeste.
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I love that descriptor. Thanks, Marco
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Hahaha! Stay cool Boss.
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You as well.
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🙂
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😊
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Tempeste has the right idea hanging out in the pool. I laughed out loud over her test of sturdiness, lol.
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Yes, she tests everything.
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That’s a great water shot with Tempeste in the background. Fitting for a stormy name! 😄
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Thank you, Michele. She lives up to her name every day. 😊
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Well chosen! 😊
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😀
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Haha, with attacking your pool. Dogs are great fun to watch. One of our past dogs would get in his kiddie pool, lie on his side, and start dog paddling. It was pretty hilarious.
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That does sound funny, Pete. 😊
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A good shower, tempeste. Refreshing water.
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She enjoyed it very much. Thanks, Hazel.
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You’re always welcome, John. Happy weekend!
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Happy weekend, right back. 😀
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It is great that Tempeste loves water. Our Leonberger loved water but our mini-Australian Shepherd Rollo, much less so. We tried to get him to swim in my in-laws pool a few times. We put a swim vest on him but he swims right back to the edge and gets out.
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I can understand. Twiggy can’t stand the water. So we just exclude her from the water sports, which she thinks is fine. Thanks, Thomas. 😊
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She is a bit of a terror, John. But at least she’s happy and cool. I think Twiggy had the right idea.
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She is happy for sure, and yes, a terror. I agree on Twiggy
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What fun for Twiggy! Maybe she thought the pool was a giant toy to play with.
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A giant toy for sure. Wishing you a happy weekend.
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Miss Tempeste, while it looks wonderful to play in, it just doesn’t look that appealing to try to eat, and a bit hard on the teeth to attempt to tear up. Have a great summer in your splash-about! xx
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I have to test it, Miss Annette. What if the water broke the sides? I have to make sure it can stand up. Thank you. I enjoy the pool, as you can see.
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Brilliant and perfect for a hot day.. hugsx
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Yes, it is. It does look refreshing for her. Thanks, Sally.
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I’m glad Tempeste loves the water and getting sprayed. Good thing she didn’t tear the pool.
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It is too tough even for her. 😀
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🙂
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😂😂😂Tempeste the Sailor! I’m glad that the ship is steady!
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Upon stormy seas, all is well. Thanks, Maria.
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Hey Tempeste, that pool sure looks tasty. I’m impressed how strong it is that you couldn’t bite through it. It mus be special for dogs.
Why did Twiggy stay inside? Does she hate the water?
Well, have lots of fun in your pool this summer!
Hi to dad!
💧💦 💧💦
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Yes, the pool is made for kids, so I figured it would be easy peasy to bite through it. I was sure wrong. It is tough. Twiggy hates the water and didn’t even want to be outside to watch me. I will have fun this summer. Thank you, Miss Resa. Dad says Hi. 😊X
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OX OX
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😀X
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Pool party! Way to cool off, little one.
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The only thing missing is umbrella drinks.
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She has a future as an engineer 🙂
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Ha ha ha. She is mainly interested in reverse engineering. 😀
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Hilarious! I can’t believe she was trying to destroy the pool she seemed to like, Or, was it only because of the leaf? 🤣
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This is Tempeste’s method for becoming knowledgeable about the sturdiness of things.
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Lolol 🙂 🙂
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😀
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