“Tempeste, where are you going?”
“Don’t you hear that barking?”
“That dog barks every day. What’s the big deal?”
“It just sounded a little different to me.”
“Listen carefully. Tell me it’s different.”
“Okay. You are right. That is the same dog.”
“So let’s get on with the day,”
“Yeah, good idea. That stupid dog has shut up anyway.”
“What would you like to do today?”
“Oh, I don’t know. We could look for leaves.”
“Now that is a one-way trip to predition.”
“But look. Here is a nice greenie.”
“Oh, man. You are going to get in so much trouble.”
“Mom is out, so it’s okay.”
“But she reads this post, and she will know.”
“OMG. I never thought of that.”
“What are you doing now?”
“I’m trying to deflect the leaf mishap. I’m over here being a good watchdog.”
“I think you are already busted, so you might as well get back to normal.”
“You are right. Time to take a nutty.”
“Once you are finished, do you want to play ball?”
“Oooh. That will be fun. Do you have a ball?”
“We’ll have to ask Mom.” She’ll be back shortly.”
“Great. I’ll still have time to work off some steam.”
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The hunt for forbidden tasties continues. Did Twiggy ever have a habit like this?
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Twiggy did not. She loved sticks, but that was about it.
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I don’t think they will find many stray leaves in that garden, makes my garden look like a jungle…
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Ha ha ha. There are still some that sneak in. Thanks, Jaye. 😊
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The dreaded leaves find a way to tempt. Love these girls.
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Doggie smack. Thanks, Esther. 😊
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Bond knows all about ignoring barking dogs. Looks like the new fence helps with the leaf problem.
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It does help and allows us to see beyond it, too. A real advantage.
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Lol those two do love to push the boundaries… love em.. hugsx
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Tempeste loves to push any boundary, even if there isn’t one. Thanks, Sally.
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Tempeste definitely needs to let off some steam before she gets her little self in trouble.
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She’s a two-walk-a-day Child, for sure. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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Tempeste has energy to spare. Normal when you are a teenager. Love these two.
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Mine has had steam to spare this week. Maybe it’s the time of year. A major portion of my day is dedicated to playing with her and her demands.
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I feel your pain. 😀
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It’s nice to see the girls, John, and I’m glad you share them. It’s no surprise that the neighbor dog’s barking grabs their attention. I wonder if that’s the intention of the barking.
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Who knows the intention? The stupid dog just barks. I suspect it wants company, but who knows. Thanks, Tim.
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Those two. I love how Twiggy stays on the deck and supervises. xo
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She loves the shade and only gets in the sun for a brief sunbath. Her place of choice is usually the porch. Thanks, Darlene. 😊
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Oh, you little scamps! xx you make my heart sing!!
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So glad you enjoyed it, Miss Annette. 😊
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I bet Tempeste hardly ever runs down. 🙂 She seems like a ball of energy while Twiggy seems like she’s more into naptimes. 🙂
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You are right. Tempeste is on the move constantly. Twiggy loves her beauty sleep. Thanks, Jan
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haha! Work off some steam?! Their conversations are so much fun!
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Thank you, Lois.😀
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I love the way Tempeste ‘points’ at what she hears! What’s take a nutty? Never heard that one before.
As usual, my weekly infusion of the girls’ interactions leave me with a big smile.
Belly rubs to both of them.
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Thank you, Noelle. A nutty is where, for no reason, Tempeste starts tearing around the yard in pursuit of nothing. 😀
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Our cats occasionally do that. We call it gapping. It has to do with the fact we figure they have only 2 neurons in their heads and when they disconnect from each other, the cats gap!
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Ha ha ha. A good one.
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I like take a nutty, too. I suspect Tempeste does this often.
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She does.
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🙂 🙂
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Sounds like a case of circular logic to me
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Sounds like a case of circular logic to me.
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Could well be.
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🐶🐶🐶 Bark bark.
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I hope letting off steam keeps her from eating that leaf and she avoids a “one-way trip to predition”. What’s a nutty? Playing ball sounds fun.
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A nutty is tearing around the yard for no reason. Tempeste loves her nuttys.
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Ah! Well, that should let off some steam/energy. 😊
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Thanks for the weekly chuckle!
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Glad you liked it, Joy. 😀
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“But she reads this post, and she will know.”
“OMG. I never thought of that.”
I just love that.
OOPS! 🙂
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Oops indeed. Thank you, Susannah. 😀
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I love them so much John and feel their dialogue is spot on, like you eavesdrop on them while they play. Tempeste the scamp, Twiggy the former one who can keep her in line. So funny.
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So glad you enjoy them, Susannah.Makes my day to hear that. 😊
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They never not make my Thursday. 🙂
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I’m so pleased. 😊
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Those darn leaves!
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I know, right?
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This is very cute, John. Poor mom always being manipulated by these girls.
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Dad, too. Thanks, Robbie.
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Oops, Tempeste has been busted! lol.
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Big time. Thanks, Marie.
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A leaf is just too tempting to resist. And working off steam sounds like a case of the “zoomies.” Those are always fun, LOL.
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Zoomies is the correct word. Mae. Thanks.
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They are hilarious together. I wonder about that mysterious barking dog. I guess it is a neighbor.
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It is a neighbor, and it has been about a month, so I think they got a new dog. He’s out most of the day barking. City ordinances require quiet after 7:00 PM. He doesn’t bark at night, so at least there is that.
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Yes that is a little bit much. If he is out most of the day I am wondering if they might leave him outside and he can get overheated.
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That could well be. I’m going to pay them a visit if I hear the dog at 90 degrees. So far not.
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Yes that would be a very nice thing of you to do. Not an easy thing though. I hope the neighbors are nice enough.
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Everyone is on the muscle these days it seems
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“she reads this post” lol
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Now, the neighborhood dog has become the Rich Little of dog impressions.
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🤣 Thanks, Pete
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Ahhhh … that Tempeste has just got too much energy!!! Love seeing them … sending pats for both of them!
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Thank you, Jill. They love them. 😊
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Oh Tempeste…you slay us with your leaf eating! But we promise not to tell your mum.
Your fur-iend,
Wilson 🐾
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The jig is up, Wilson. Mom caught the post, and now I’m grounded. Twiggy is grounded as well for not keeping me away from that leaf. Dad is grounded for taking photos and not taking the leaf away. It is mighty crowded here in the dog house. Thanks. Your friend – Tempeste
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Uh oh. Bummer about the over crowded accommodations. For some reason, Mum’s alway find out about that kind of stuff. Don’t ask me how. I think they’re wizards most of the time.
Your fur-iend,
Wilson. 🐾
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I think they have a stool pigeon. I’m not mentioning any names but her initials are Twiggy Howell
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Bwahahaha. 😆
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LOL! Sorry about the crowded doghouse, John. Your comment-reply was as good as the post. 😂 Big hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan. So glad you enjoyed the comments.
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Wise! Mom is not to be trifled with.
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For sure. Thanks, Ankur. 😊
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That was a quick and clever pivot by Tempeste to go into watchdog mode in the hopes of maybe throwing Mom off track! Will it work?
Nope.
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Nope is right. 😀
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Hahahaha!
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I’m guessing Tempeste will have more than steam to work off if mom catches her with the leaf. It’s good to see the girls outside, with Twiggy in charge.
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We were between rainstorms. They enjoyed it. Thanks, Dan.
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Tempeste is a true leaf chaser!😂😂😂That’s great that they have a good time! 🍻🍤🍤🍤🌞
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They do have fun, but Tempeste is not allowed to eat leaves. She is a naughty girl at times.🌳
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😂😂😂Sometimes? Hmmm… I guess that this is her spirit))) Offer her some tea. She will like brewed leaves)))
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That might be a good suggestion. 😀
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Yup, Mom reads the blog. Sigh!
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😊 Busted
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Yup!
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I pity the leaf that finds its way into your digestive system, Tempeste. From what I hear, things don’t go well in there.
Best to wait ’til mom gets home, and you can play ball.
Twiggy, keep up the good work policing Tempeste’s fast food habit.
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Thank you, Miss Resa, for all the good advice. 😊X
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Oh, those leaves. 🤣
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Yes, they are still here.
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