Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Indoors on a Hot Day

I’m sorry for the goof-up yesterday. Tempeste jumped up on the couch while I was working on the post, and poof, the post was published. It was far from finished, so I had to take it down. Sorry for any confusion.

“Ladies. Today is going to be a hot one, so it’s indoor play for you two.”

“Indoors like the whole day?”

“No, but for the majority.”

“So, Twiggy. What should we do?”

“Well, first I think we ought to take it easy and do some quiet toy play.”

“Quiet toy play? What the heck does that mean?”

“It means we each get a toy and amuse ourselves.”

“That sounds boring. How about the panther stalks the puma?”

“We can do that later.”

Oh, come on. The panther lies low, watching the unsuspecting puma while it eats a marshmallow.”

“The puma knows the panther is there but chooses to ignore her.”

“Gee whiz. I thought we could get something going.”

“I had just started on this marshmallow when dad came in, so I would like to finish it.”

“Okay then. I can take a hint. I wonder if I should play with Chicken Licken or Hello Kitty?”

“Either one is a good choice. Cookie is over there, too.”

“Yeah, I need Dad to play with cookie. I think he is outside.”

“I’m sure he would come in to play with you.”

“He’s got a hose and is cleaning something. Best to leave him alone.”

“Well, you’ll just need to pick another toy.”

“The Panther stalks Chicken Licken.”

“The puma gets ready for some kind of ruckus.”

“The panther drags its prey toward the lair of the puma.”

“The puma tries her hardest not to roll her eyes.’

“The panther prepares to climb the mountain and devour her prey.”

“The puma tells the panther not to talk wth her mouth full.”

“The panther laughs out loud.”

“The puma joins her.”

30 comments

  1. noelleg44's avatar

    The page with comments section Wouldn’t come up, John, but watching the girls find ways to amuse themselves is always a lot of fun. Their toys are so colorfully named! Twiggy was definitely ruling the roost this morning! Treats for both of them! Noelle

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was published by mistake. The real post is here today

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      1. noelleg44's avatar

        The girls are still just as hilarious – love the stalking going on and not talking with your mouth full. They’re like toddlers!

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  2. srbottch's avatar

    I was prevented from opening this

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      it went a day early. It is here today.

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  3. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Tempeste tried her best to be your webmaster. They’re smart to play indoors.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She certainly did. Yeah, it is way too hot out there for any long-term fun. Thanks, Charles

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  4. JFRSr's avatar

    Those pumas have zero table manners, you would think they were raised in the jungle or something…Bad Puma🐳

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You would think. 😄

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  5. tokragly's avatar
    tokragly · · Reply

    I always enjoy the dog day.
    There are twin Bulldogs like you’re up the street. One day I’ll ask the guy if I can take a picture to send you. A black and white. Just like yours. I think they a brother sister or ?
    Let your two run through the sprinkler or playing the pool on this hot day.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We have done the pool thing. Twiggy hates it. Tempeste loves it. I’ll get some photos and do a story.

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  6. robbiesinspiration's avatar

    This looks like a very entertaining play session. Twiggy and Tempeste have a lot more toys than I had as a child 🙃

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. They have a lot more than most kids for sure. Thanks, Robbie. 😄

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  7. Kymber's avatar

    The girls always make me smile. Indoor adventures suit them on a day like this.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they do. They have the sense to know it, too. Thanks, Kymber 😊

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  8. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    I think Twiggy did that on purpose because she was already ready for her close-up. You know how girls are, especially French girls. When they’re ready, they’re ready. Just you wait until Tempeste gets a little older. She’s still a teen. She’ll be ten times more divaesque than her older sister.

    Oui?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Tempeste is moving in that direction for sure. I heard her say to Twiggy, “Enough about me. Let’s talk about you. How do you like my latest toy?”

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        So funny John.

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  9. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    OOPS. I owe Twiggy an apology, Tempeste was the one. Please tell Twiggy I’m sorry. Must be the heat.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. I’m sure it’s the heat. 😊

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        Got hot again here.

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  10. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Those are some baleful looks in that first one! Miss Twiggy has her sarcastic on today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She does. Whenever Twiggy tries to tell her what to do, the look comes out. Thanks, Liz 😊

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        You’re welcome, John. 🙂

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  11. Susie Lindau's avatar

    I see a children’s book in your future, John! 🤣

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

    “not to talk with her mouth full” — great line, John. 😂 Your pups don’t know how good they have it with a mom and dad who love them as much as they do. Great post.

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  13. Laura's avatar

    Well those are some cutie patooties. I think I read with their smushed faces that they can struggle with breathing. I imagine excessive heat would make their lives hard.

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  14. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    So cute! I bet Twiggy rolls her eyes a lot 🙂🩷

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  15. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    Ha! Tempeste was ready to get her weekly dose of blog fame whether you were ready or not. Lately, Velma’s favorite path to the window (beside my desk) is to go from the window seat to my desk, step on the computer and then to the window. (Rather than from the seat to the window.) So, I hear you.

    This was a fun visit with the girls, and the bit about eating with her mouth full was a grand finale. Hugs.

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  16. Esther Chilton's avatar

    My cats are as ‘helpful’ as Tempeste! Glad you managed the whole post today. I love the eye roll.

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