Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Face a Weather change

“Wow, Tempeste. What a difference a day makes.”

“Catch that refreshing air. This is going to be fun.”

“I agree. Looks like a good Panther/Puma day. What are you looking at?”

“Shush. It’s Dad with the iPhone again.”

“That’s okay. Just ignore him. He thinks he has to record our every moment.”

“Well, sometimes we should have our privacy. Say, what is the temperature out here?”

“Hey, Dad. What’s the temperature now?”

“Hold on, let me look.”

“Okay. It is 52 degrees (11.11 °C) right now.”

“That’s a little chilly for us. Thanks, Dad.”

“So let’s play. The puma spots the panther across the prairie.”

“The Panther starts to stalk the Puma, being careful not to make a sound.”

“The Puma waits in hiding for the Panther to get closer.”

“The Panther senses danger and decides it is time to strike.”

The puma hears a twig snap and gets ready for battle.”

“The Panther leaps at the unsuspecting Puma.”

“The Puma scores a direct hit on the Panther’s jaw.”

“The Panther is stunned for a moment.”

“The Puma roars in hopes of driving the Panther away.”

“The Panther pretends to be frightened.”

“The Puma figures the Panther is faking being frightened.”

“The Panther gets low to the road in preparation for another strike.”

The Puma gets ready for another onslaught of Panther aggression.”

“Snarling the Panther comes in low for a throat chomp.”

“Again, the Puma deflects the attack, and the crowd goes wild.”

“The Panther snaps, hoping to catch an ear.”

“The Puma floats like a butterfly.”

“The Panther stings like a bee.”

“What are you pausing for?”

“Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched?”

“Well, yes. That’s the whole idea of the blog.”

“It is concerning sometimes.”

“You just have to get over it. Let’s continue.”

84 comments

  1. TanGental's avatar

    What it is to be a dog stalker! They’ll be demanding representation next.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I’m sure of it.

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  2. Nicole Sara's avatar

    The butterfly and the bee… hm, sorry, the Puma and the Panther had to do something to make up for the chilly 11.11C degrees outside, but I’d say it was a tie, eventually 😀 Twiggy and Tempeste are… the best! 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Nicole. They appreciate your comment. 😀

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  3. shoreacres's avatar

    Everyone seems to be a little frisky in this wonderful weather, but this pair just shows their enthusiasm a little more obviously!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They like the cool for sure. Thanks, Linda.

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  4. GP's avatar

    They’re on to you, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they are. Thanks, GP.

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  5. Yeah, Another Blogger's avatar

    Your pets know a lot and sense a lot. They are geniuses!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Sometimes I think so too. Thanks, Neil

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  6. lois's avatar

    I laughed at ‘and the crowd goes wild’ and then lost it with the ‘floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.’ 🤣 They should know how many people really watch them! So much fun.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lois. So glad you liked the post.

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    2. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

      They have it made. Such a beautiful yard with all that space to play Puma and Panther. It must be how they stay so slim. 🙂

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      1. John W. Howell's avatar

        Thank you, Susannah.

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  7. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Young ladies, I believe it has been said that when they STOP watching, one should worry… xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are so right, Miss Annette. 😀

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  8. Teri Polen's avatar

    Those two sure enjoy their romps, lol.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do. Thanks, Teri.

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  9. Darlene's avatar

    I love how they play together. Better to romp around when its a bit cooler. Snuggles from me and licks from Dot and Lia.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They seem to like the cool better. Thanks for the snuggles and licks, Darlene, Dot, and Lia. 😊

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  10. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    A thrilla in Manilla or a Rumble in the Jungle, guys? Stay warm.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Rumble in the jungle is the perfect descriptor, Monika. 😀

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  11. noelleg44's avatar

    Good laughs watching the girls get frisky in the cooler weather. The puma and the panther never fail to amuse. Give them good ear scratches and belly rubs from me!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I will, Noelle. Thank you for the scratches and belly rubs.

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  12. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That does sound chilly for down there. Hope it warms up.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      High of 70 today. So it is only temporary.

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  13. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Oh, no, not Dad with the iPhone again!! Nice Mohamed Ali reference.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Glad you liked it, Liz. 😀

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  14. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s nice to see the girls in contest, John. Your presence doesn’t seem to distract them much.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Not too much. Just sometimes I annoy them, I know. Thanks, Tim

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  15. Jane Dalton's avatar

    Busted, John! Much love to you, Mrs H, Twiggy & Tempeste. Xx ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jane. Love back to you and Tim.

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  16. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    Hahahaha always fun and games at your house!! 🏠

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Lots of fun and games.

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      1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

        I won’t tell my crew, they’ll be jealous.. ha

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  17. Dale's avatar

    Love the play-by-play account of the wild goings on in the Texas jungle!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dale. It is always fun to play with these guys.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        I don’t doubt it at all!

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  18. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    “Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched?”

    Yes!!!

    I love that they know Dad uses an iPhone. Such smart girls. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They are so smart for sure. 😀

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  19. Dan Antion's avatar

    Best be careful not to get in between them, John.

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  20. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Love their playful banter!!! And I’m definitely loving the cooler weather!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is nice for sure.

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  21. Michele Lee's avatar

    Perfect temperature for puppy play! Cute! 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, it is delightful.

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  22. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    So you had 52 degrees. It doesn’t look like Twiggy and Tempeste, sorry I meant Puma and Panther have thick fur. I wonder if they were cold. We are going to have 44 degrees early Saturday morning according to the weather channel.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They ran around to generate their own warmth. Yes, we are looking at the same kind of low temperature. Thanks, Thomas.

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  23. petespringer's avatar

    Wow! You were colder than we were today. It’s a rough gig, always being photographed. Tell Dad that he’s got a future as one of the paparazzi.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Mr. Pete. We don’t really mind, it’s a sometimes thing. Yes, Dad is invasive enough to be called a paparazzi.

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  24. Sorryless's avatar

    That’s downright chilly for your neck of the woods, Sheriff.

    Meanwhile, the girls consider life under the lens. Much like the puma and panther, the paparazzi are always lurking . . .

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes. Recording their antics one day at a time. Sometimes they hate it. 🤣

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        Hahahahaha! But everyone else loves it.

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  25. joylennick's avatar

    John! Have you ever considered the daily danger you are in? I’d be very frightened if I were you!! Tee hee. . .Joy x

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think, as the chief food source, I’m safe. Thanks, Joy😄

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  26. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Really enjoying the cooler temperatures here. I’ll stay tuned for rope a dope next week.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We are liking them, too. Thanks, Craig.

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  27. Staci Troilo's avatar

    Sending the girls belly rubs and ear scratches for Halloween. Thanks for the smiles, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They so like those ear scratches and belly rubs, Staci. Thank you and Happy Halloween 🎃

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  28. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha! I got a kick out of the Ali references, John — and the whole “being watched” scenario. Hugs to you and yours.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So glad you liked it, Teagan. Happy Halloween 🎃

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  29. Jennie's avatar

    Haha! I love panther and puma games. The girls are used to you taking pictures. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You would think they are used to me. 😀

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  30. Resa's avatar

    Well, this is a lot of fun, Twiggy and Tempeste.

    So, I’ve got money on both of you. You see, this way I win, whomever wins.

    Thing is, I think you are both going to win. So, I win double money.

    (Dad… they kind of look like they are nuzzling, almost kissing)

    OX 🐂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They were not nuzzling. Tempeste was trying to figure out if Twiggy was growling or not. (She wasn’t) You win double 😀X

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Yayayayay! I knew it!
        Sooo adorable.
        I share double with you!
        🥇🥇

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I have mine 🥇 😊X

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  31. kethuprofumo's avatar

    Puma/Panther spa activities at the Resort.😂😂😂I suppose that they make a certain noise…Does it last long? Thank you,dear John!🍻🍤🍤🍤

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Not long. They are swift in their game.

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  32. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Haha, all those interested eyes 👀. Go girls 😍

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Robbie.

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  33. dgkaye's avatar

    Hilarious. Maybe if you tell them how famous they are, they’ll change their minds. 🤣

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That would be nice. Thanks, Debby.

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  34. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    Good fun! Seasons add a dimension to our lives. Hope they adjust well to the changing seasons.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They take a day or two, then settle in. Thanks, Ankur.

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