Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste

“What is that, Twiggy?”

“What is what?”

“That sound.”

“Hmm. If I didn’t know better, I would say it’s a 3.2-liter truck engine.”

“How far away do you think it is?”

“I figure it is leaving the FedEx warehouse in Austin.”

“I wonder how long it will take to get here?”

“I’m not a math whiz, but I figure it will be three hours at least.”

“Well, that’s a shame. I was hoping to get in a St. Louis barkathon before my nap.”

“Not everyone operates at our convenience, Little One.”

“Can you keep a lookout for me?”

“Sure. You take a nap, and if the FedEx guy turns into our cul-de-sac, I’ll wake you.”

“Sure it’s not too much trouble?”

“Naw. I’ve already had a nap so I can do that for you.”

“That would be swell.”

“You would do the same for me.”

“You bet. I’d do anything for you.”

“I know. You and I have to stick together.”

“We can still play Panther and Puma, even though it gets rough at times.”

“Of course. That is a game we both love.”

“Oh, good. I’m going to take a nap then.”

“Pleasant dreams.”

 

40 comments

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Such devoted sisters! I am smiling, young ladies, even though I won’t be seeing the FedEx driver… (so jealous)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. He still hasn’t shown up. Maybe when he does, you might hear us barking him to St Louis. 😀

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  2. Esther Chilton's avatar

    Pleasant dreams indeed. These two are too cute. Love the head tilt 🥰

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy was giving Tempeste some kind of advice at the time. 😀

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      1. Esther Chilton's avatar

        And what good advice it was!

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  3. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar

    Those two girls have it all figured out… and who doesn’t love a bit of Panther and Puma from time to time! hugsx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Sally. They do love that game. 🤗

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  4. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    That’s teamwork.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is. They have a mutual barking society going on.

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  5. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Haha! Hearing the truck three hours away. I’m having the “hardscape” redone, and the Great Dane next door is going all out for another all day St Louis barkathon. Have a thriving Thursday, John. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teagan. I sympathize. Twiggy and Tempeste are not allowed to bark outside (a lot of water bottle training there) Our neighbors are pretty deaf to the bad manners of theirs, however. Very annoying.

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  6. equipsblog's avatar

    Life is so rough for the girls…They have my sympathy.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you can detect the first-world complications they face every day. Poor dears. 😊

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  7. joynealkidney's avatar

    And a nap is a good idea. . .

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A very good idea.

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  8. lois's avatar

    ‘3.2-liter truck engine’….Twiggy, I bow to you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha h. She knows her engines. Thanks, Lois.

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  9. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Awww, sisterly love . . . 🥰

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes indeed. 😊

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  10. equipsblog's avatar

    They deserve our sympathies. 💕😆

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  11. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s so nice to see Twiggy and Tempeste. It’s good that they’ll get their nap before they bark at the FedEx truck.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Gotta keep their strength up. Thanks, Tim.

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  12. Sorryless's avatar

    I didn’t realize Twiggy had super-fur hearing, but I ain’t the least bit surprised. A St. Louis barkathon, LOL!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      These guys love to tell stories. 😀

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  13. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Canine shift work. What a dedicated crew.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yup, they are shift workers for sure. Thanks, Craig.

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  14. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    Sweet things can always count on each other. That’s what siblings are for and to wake the house of course. ❣️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, waking the house is their special power. Thanks, Cindy.

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  15. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · · Reply

    I always knew they could hear those trucks coming from great distances! I love how they work together so well 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise. They are a pair for sure.😀

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  16. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Awww, they have each other’s backs for sure. Someone has to keep watch so naps can go uninterrupted. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      At least while the FedEx truck is on the move. Thanks, Jan. 😊

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  17. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    Sisterly love. And how Twiggy always keeps her word. Where the trust comes in. So sweet John. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Susannah. I’m glad you liked the story today. 😊

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        I look forward to them. They’re wonderfully written John.

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  18. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · · Reply

    Hilarious, John. I love the sister-talk and how they help and tease each other. Bravo! 😊

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  19. noelleg44's avatar

    Love the Patner and the Puma. And the Puma has ears I think the government would like to clone!

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