Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempest on the Back Porch

“So Twiggy. What’s going on?”

“Just starting my nap. How about you?”

“Been out hunting bears.”

“Ah, okay. Did you catch any?”

“No. You should see how cool it is under the couch.”

“What do you mean, cool?”

“Just what I said. The temperature is much cooler.”

“I don’t see how that can be. The fans overhead make things cooler.”

“Well, I’m just saying. It’s like a little oasis.”

“I think you are imagining things. There is no sun on the porch, so it should be cooler up here.”

“Hey, you guys. I think I got her.”

“For heaven’s sake. You know what dad said about that fourth wall.”

“You are not going to tell, are you?”

“Of course not. I’m not a snitch.”

“Snitch is a great word. Right up there with stool pigeon.”

“Well, no matter how you describe it, I won’t tell.”

“You are the best. Want to play something?”

“Sure. How about we play hide-and-seek? You’re it.”

“Okay, I’m going to count to 100. You go hide.”

“You have to shut your eyes.”

“I will. You can trust me.”

“Says the one who always jumps on me from behind.”

“That’s a different game. Now go. One. . .”

82 comments

  1. Jane Dalton's avatar

    ❤️ Twiggy & Tempeste ❤️ Much love to you all, John. Xxx ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Much love back to you and Tim, Jane. 😊

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

    Another cute exchange and a view of your beautiful porch — thank you for the morning smiles, John. Have a great day. 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. Wishing you a lovely day as well. 😊

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  3. shoreacres's avatar

    I like the way you matched ‘stool pigeon’ with Twiggy’s jump up to the top of whatever that covered thing is: a metaphorical ‘stool.’ She’s right that the shade helps, though. No tree? No problem. Just get under the couch.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That is a fire pit under there. The match was by accident, but I’ll take the kudo. Tempeste does like to get under that couch. Lots of little critters to investigate. Thanks, Linda. 😊

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  4. JFRSr's avatar

    Ah, those girls…l love the way they make their own fun, and then go back to sleep 🐳

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. They do have cycles. Thanks, Jim.

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  5. Kymber's avatar

    John, this gave me a morning smile. Twiggy and Tempeste are always wonderful together.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Kymber. So glad you enjoyed it.

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  6. Dale's avatar

    Words to always be wary of: “Trust me…”

    Love that direct look at the camera!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yeah, “Trust me” is usually an untruth.

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      1. Dale's avatar

        At the very least, a good warning 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          That is so true. Thanks, Dale.

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  7. joynealkidney's avatar

    And the day is off and running. . .

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is, Joy. Thank you. 😊

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  8. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    It’s nice to see the girls coping with the summer heat, John. 😊 I’m glad you posted them.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tim. They can do mornings, but after that, it’s way too hot.

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      1. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

        Yes, with their fur and no sweat the heat really gets to them.

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  9. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Looks like a fun place e to play hide and seek.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      They do have enough room for sure. 😄

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  10. lois's avatar

    “Been out hunting bears.”–cracked me up. Just another day in the life of the panther and the puma.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, it is. It was a nice morning outside. Thanks, Lois.

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  11. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

    I love the repartee. Love, I’ll count to 100 and calling you know who a snitch. So funny.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So glad you enjoyed it, Susannah. 😊

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      1. Susannah Bianchi's avatar

        Always. Wouldn’t miss it. 🙂

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Glad to hear it.

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  12. bruce@ssa's avatar

    “You can trust me.” Well, I’ve seen THAT go both ways, so we’ll see…

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I have too. Thanks, Bruce. 😄

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  13. Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase's avatar

    Aww! Loving that photo of Tempeste under the couch!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I was taking photos of them, and she just popped under there. Then she popped out again. Glad I caught it. Thanks, Stephanie.

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  14. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    Up to their old tricks! Cuties! ❤️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, they are. Thanks, Cindy

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  15. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    The girls are in rare form today! Very brazen of Tempeste to break that fourth wall. Is the anti-leaf-eating gate open?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No, the leaf-eating gate is closed. The one that’s open is the anti-jump off the porch railing.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        Ohhh, got it!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          We have layers of protection here.

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  16. Esther Chilton's avatar

    Those girls have the best life, John 😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      We make sure of it, Esther.

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  17. noelleg44's avatar

    Tempeste is at it again! Did Twiggy ever get her nap? Somehow I doubt it! I loved, “You can trust me!”

    Tempeste, with that adorable face, can break the fourth wall anytime.

    Love to both girls!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She did get her nap. Thanks, Noelle

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  18. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    It’s definitely a dog’s life. Fun post, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is around here for sure. Thanks, Robbie.

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  19. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Hahaha, I can’t imagine why Twiggy is slightly skeptical about Tempeste attempting to surprise her at a game of hide-n-seek. 😁

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      She is a doubting Thomas for sure. Thank you

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  20. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar

    I have a sneaking suspicion that…. someone will sneak a peek. Thanks or a fun visit with the girls, John. Big hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thank you, Teagan. I know they cheat. 😄

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  21. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Hunting bears is important business.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is important. I can say these two keep the bear population under control. Thanks, Craig

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  22. Mae Clair's avatar

    They have such a diverse day–from bears, to exploring under couches, to hide and seek, they always find ways to have fun.
    As always, thanks for the smiles, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for visiting, Mae. Always good to see you.😊

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  23. petespringer's avatar

    Nice setup, John. At least they’re making it outside again.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So true, Pete.

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  24. Darlene's avatar

    Tempeste looking out from under the couch is so cute. Love to both of them. xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Darlene.

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  25. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    young ladies… if everyone had as much fun as you two, this world would be a better place! xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Miss Annette. We do have a lot of fun.

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  26. Pit's avatar

    Well, I must admit I don’t share the doggies’ liking for the outside in this heat.

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  27. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    That porch is a quite impressive little heaven for Tempeste and Twiggy, and judging from the pictures they are the ones in charge of it.

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  28. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    “That’s a different game”–of course it is!

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  29. Marie A Bailey's avatar

    What a lovely porch! Count to 100?! Which of them will fall asleep before she gets to 10? 😹

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. How about both? Thanks, Marie.

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  30. Jennie's avatar

    That was so much fun, John! Love those girls!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      So glad you do, Jennie.

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  31. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar

    You should bring them on TV, John! They are having a great, gentle and very entertaining behavior. Best wishes, Michael

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Michael. What a nice comment 😄

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  32. Ankur Mithal's avatar

    Is this where they normally ‘lounge’ when they are outside or is this a diff part of the house? There is another structure in the BG in the first couple of pix that I don’t think I have noticed earlier. But regardless, these two have made themselves comfortable 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes, this is our back porch where we all lounge when outside. That structure is a tent to cover the artificial turf, which gets extremely hot in the sun. The rest of the turf is covered by shade trees. (We wouldn’t want these little ones to get their paws burned) And yes, they always make themselves comfortable. Thanks, Ankur 😊

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  33. Resa's avatar

    Looks like a fun day on the porch. Still, be careful of the bears… and mom.

    Hope your long weekend was as busy and fun as mine.

    Say hi to dad!

    🐂 🐂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Dad says Hi. 🐂 🐂

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      1. Resa's avatar

        YO! DAD! OX OX

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  34. dgkaye's avatar

    Those two always looking to do something, maybe they need a job? 🤣😂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Good one Debby 😄

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      1. dgkaye's avatar

        🤣😂

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