Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempest – Play Inside

“It’s so hot out, I think we should play inside.”

“I agree. You doing that marshmallow again, huh?”

“It’s like an old friend. I can’t help myself.”

“I would say your friend needs a bath.”

“Maybe you should find a toy you can’t live without.”

“Maybe I’ll wait a few years to get set in my ways.”

“Call it what you will, it is still fun pulling on these strings.”

“I’m going to give this peach thing a ride.”

“I like things a little smaller.”

“Not me. The bigger they are, the harder they fall.”

“I have this feeling you are not going to be content with that for long.”

“Oh, come on. I have had it for two minutes. That’s 14 in dog time.”

“I should have put money on how long you would play with that.”

“Gosh, it’s hot out there.”

“The attention span of a gnat, she has.”

“The panther senses some movement in the woods.”

‘The puma drops to the ground in the classic feet-first defense strategy.”

“The panther goes for the soft and substantial underbelly.”

“The puma takes exception to the body shaming comment and turns the tide.”

“The panther attempts to snag a jowl to effect a flip.”

“The puma is too wily and pins the panther. ”

“The substantial weight of the puma will require an extreme effort to break free.”

“The puma takes pity on the panther and gives it a break.”

“The panther asks no quarter and gives none.”

“The puma regrets giving the panther a chance.”

“The panther laughs in the face of danger and goes for a maiming shot to the leg.”

“Once again, the puma body slams the panther. ‘Say uncle.'”

“Not on your life.”

“It’s not my life we’re talking about.”

“Okay, uncle.”

“Smart panther.”

37 comments

  1. Jane Dalton's avatar

    ❤️ Much love to you, John and Mrs H, Twiggy & Tempeste. Xxx ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jane. Much love back to you and Tim. ❤️

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  2. equipsblog's avatar

    Very insightful conversation between Puma and Panther. My money is on top dog, whoever she might be.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy is top dog so far. That could change, though.

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      1. equipsblog's avatar

        Older sisters h e a status to maintain (spoken as an older sister.,).

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yes, they do. Twiggy needs to work at it every day. Thanks, Pat

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  3. JFRSr's avatar

    Hog jowls and under belly’s are the real “breakfast of champions” …the girls know how to eat “high on the hog”🐳

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do for sure. Thanks, Jim. 😊

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  4. Teri Polen's avatar

    Their expressions in the action shots are hilarious! These girls always make me smile.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So glad you like the post, Teri. 😊

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  5. tokragly's avatar
    tokragly · · Reply

    Too bad they don’t have much to play with. The place looks like a Dollar Store is Aisle 3 after a kids went through. Fun Fun.

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  6. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Always a good time with these two.

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  7. Esther Chilton's avatar

    These girls do like their play – and it’s fun for us to spectate. Love the commentary, as always.

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  8. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Twiggy is still world champion of the house. 😁

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  9. Lynn's avatar

    These girls look like the6 have so much fun together. Thanks for the smile John!💕

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for letting me know, Lynn. Glad you enjoyed.

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  10. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    Seeing the pretty girls playing inside is joyful, John. I’m really glad you post them.

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  11. lois's avatar

    This is too funny! ‘the substantial weight of the puma,’ ‘the body shaming comment…’ The Panther was really feeling her oats this morning, wasn’t she? 😂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She has been oat-inspired for about three days. Thanks, Lois. 😊

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  12. noelleg44's avatar

    Huge laughs this morning, John. The panther clearly felt the puma was more fun to play with than the peach. Loved ‘the attention span of a gnat.” It seems that Twiggy has the upper hand but Tempeste does not like to give up!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy usually wins, and to Tempeste’s credit, she never gets angry. 😊

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  13. Darlene's avatar

    I love to see them play like that. IT’s been too hot for my two to play. They’ve been doing a lot of sleeping lately. Keep cool all of you. 😎

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Darlene. These two take a lot of naps, too.

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  14. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    Once the panther started making fat jokes, I was laughing out land. (Sorry, Twiggy.)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That’s okay, Miss Liz. It’s all muscle, so I don’t mind.😄

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  15. circadianreflections's avatar

    LOL! Like Liz I was laughing out loud with the narrative starting with the ” soft and substantial underbelly” comment. Fun and entertaining dialogue for the win!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah. Glad you got some laughs.

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  16. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    I wait all week for these posts.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jacqui. So glad you like them. 😊

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  17. joynealkidney's avatar

    Thanks for the doggie interlude, John!

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

    You are masterful, John, in creating drama with these two sweethearts. I loved the tumbles and suspense. 😂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. I’m very glad you liked them.

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  19. bruce@ssa's avatar

    The girls seemed to have enjoyed their tussle, John. They both brought their “A-game” today!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They love that tussle, Bruce. They do it almost every day. Thanks for the comment.

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  20. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    Poor Marshallow must have such a complex. Can we get her a little spritz of Chanel No. 5 maybe? That should appease Madame Twiggy.

    A girl can’t help if she sweats a little on such a hot day, even indoors. I know, the thought makes me just want to jump in the shower.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Twiggy does not admit to sweat. She calls it dew.

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  21. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Heck, young ladies, I was saying uncle in between munching popcorn! xx

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