“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.”
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❤️ Much love to you, John and Mrs H, Twiggy & Tempeste. Xxx ❤️
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Thank you, Jane. Much love back to you and Tim. ❤️
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Very insightful conversation between Puma and Panther. My money is on top dog, whoever she might be.
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Twiggy is top dog so far. That could change, though.
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Older sisters h e a status to maintain (spoken as an older sister.,).
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Yes, they do. Twiggy needs to work at it every day. Thanks, Pat
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🤓💯🤣
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😊
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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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They do for sure. Thanks, Jim. 😊
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Their expressions in the action shots are hilarious! These girls always make me smile.
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So glad you like the post, Teri. 😊
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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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So true. 😄
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Always a good time with these two.
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Thank you, Craig.
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These girls do like their play – and it’s fun for us to spectate. Love the commentary, as always.
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Thank you, Esther. They do like to mix it up.
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Twiggy is still world champion of the house. 😁
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She is. Thanks, Charles.
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These girls look like the6 have so much fun together. Thanks for the smile John!💕
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Thanks for letting me know, Lynn. Glad you enjoyed.
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Seeing the pretty girls playing inside is joyful, John. I’m really glad you post them.
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Thank you, Tim. So glad you like them. 😊
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😊
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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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She has been oat-inspired for about three days. Thanks, Lois. 😊
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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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Twiggy usually wins, and to Tempeste’s credit, she never gets angry. 😊
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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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Thank you, Darlene. These two take a lot of naps, too.
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Once the panther started making fat jokes, I was laughing out land. (Sorry, Twiggy.)
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That’s okay, Miss Liz. It’s all muscle, so I don’t mind.😄
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Thank you for your gracious response, Twiggy. 🙂
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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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Thank you, Deborah. Glad you got some laughs.
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😊
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I wait all week for these posts.
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Thank you, Jacqui. So glad you like them. 😊
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Thanks for the doggie interlude, John!
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A pleasure, Joy. Thanks for the lovely comment.
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You are masterful, John, in creating drama with these two sweethearts. I loved the tumbles and suspense. 😂
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Thank you, Gwen. I’m very glad you liked them.
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The girls seemed to have enjoyed their tussle, John. They both brought their “A-game” today!
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They love that tussle, Bruce. They do it almost every day. Thanks for the comment.
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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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Twiggy does not admit to sweat. She calls it dew.
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That made me laugh. Ah, those French girls. 🙂
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Mais Oui.
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Heck, young ladies, I was saying uncle in between munching popcorn! xx
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Glad you liked it, Miss Annette. We enjoy it, too. 😊
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Oh my gosh! This was brilliant. I couldn’t stop laughing at their banter–every line was better than the one before it. Thanks for the smiles, John. Hugs to the girls!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the post, Mae. Thanks for giving me a smile today. 😊
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So cute, they look friendly even when they are play fighting. Those two sure have a lot of toys…very doted upon by their parents!
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Yes indeed. There are more in the warehouse. We rotate them every couple of days except for the favorites.
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What nice parents you two are!
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More like suckers. 🤣 Thanks, Rebecca.
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“14 in dog time” and “The attention span of a gnat.” You’re such a great writer, John. Hugs to Puma and Panther.
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Aw, you say the nicest things, Jennie. Thank you so much. 😊
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Nobody likes to be body shamed. The dogs are getting more of their share of being inside these days.
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It was 100 degrees. They don’t do well in that temperature.
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Neither do I.
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Nor I. 🥵
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Ha ha this was very entertaining. The dogs, the photos, and this hilarious comment “The puma takes exception to the body shaming comment and turns the tide.” The marshmallow seems to be a toy Twiggy can’t live without.
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She has been on that toy for about three weeks. The attraction is the two strings with knots on the ends. She holds the marshmallow and pulls the strings with her teeth. This can go on for half an hour at a time.
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It is great that you have a toy that she loves. Dogs have their favorites too.
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So true.
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Haha…the puma engaged in very strategic play with the panther…and all without toys.
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They do get tired of the toys, and then Tempeste jumps on Twiggy. Twiggy does give signs that she wants to play, too.
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Well done, Puma and Panther. LOL. The heat really is draining. I’m glad the Howell crew is staying in the AC. Big hugs from the Scoobies and me.
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Thank you, Teagan. Wishing you a terrific weekend
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Twiggy’s usually so patient. I wondered when she’d put her foot down. (Casey was like that with Max and Lucky. Brought back fond memories. Thanks, John.)
Sending the girls belly rubs.
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Thank you for the belly rubs. I’m glad you got some good memories from the post.
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With their ability to create conversational drama and humour, Hollywood producers cud soon be lining up outside yr door; for the girls of course.
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Yes, and I could take 15% as their agent. 😄
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It’s been a long time since I was here last. It’s good that these two fellows are still fine and have the good sense to stay indoors in this heat.
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These girls are doing fine. Thanks for the visit, Pit.
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