Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Visit Aunt Kizzy

“Here we are at Kizzy’s house.”

“Oh boy, it has been a while.”

How about you, Tempest? Ready to see Kizzy?”

“”Yeah, I can’t wait to jump on that big ole  horse.”

“Okay, kids It’s time to play. Inside or out?”

“You have to be kidding.  Inside, of course. It’s 10,000 degrees out here.”

“Hey Tempeste have I ever shown you my lion imitation?”

“No, Kizzy, I don’t think so.”

“Check it out. Grouffffff.”

“You have some serious teeth in there.”

“Twiggy why are you so quiet.”

“Well, for one, I’m a little nervous around lions, and I think you have it.”

“Aw, you know the saying. The bigger they are, the harder they fall. I think I knocked her out”

“Just be careful down there. Lions know how to play possum.”

Whoa, you are right. This one just attacked.”

“You are all mine now, you panther pipsqueak.”

“Twiggy, are you going to help your sister?”

“In a word Dad. Nope.”

“That’s okay, Dad. I got this.”

“Sure you do, ersatz panther. You have a first-course booking on the lion menu.”

“Who you calling ersatz? Come on, big stuff. You want a piece of me?”

“I’ve changed my mind. I think you will be dessert.”

“So Tempeste. After you take care of that lion, I think there is a treat waiting.”

“Yeah, hold on. I’m starting my Panther stalk right now.”

“Well, girls. Did you have fun?”

“We certainly did. Aunt Kizzy is so much fun.”

“How about you, Kizzy?”

“I love it when these guys come to visit.”

“Well, see you next week. Bye now.”

 

 

 

Thursday – A Little Personal – Niece Kizzy, Twiggy, and Tempeste

“I think we better get going Tempeste.”

“Why. What’s up?”

“Niece Kizzy is coming to visit. She’ll be here any minute.”

“That’s terrific. She’s always a lot of fun, unlike some I could mention.”

“I do my best to keep you entertained.”

“Oh, I know I was just pulling your four legs.”

“I think I heard something around back. You stay here in case she comes in the front.”

“Not a fan of waiting by myself.”

“Just sit there. You’ll be fine.”

“I don’t like sitting doing nothing. I think I’ll go see what I can find.”

“How did you find Kizzy? Hi Kizzy.”

“I took matters into my own hands, and here she was.”

“Hi, Twiggy. I wonder if you can help me.”

“Sure Kizzy. What do you need?”

“For one, I outweigh this little bat one hundredfold, and she insists on a walk.”

“Well, if that’s all, why not take a walk?”

“There is something undignified about a warrior like me being led by a whelp like her.”

“Hey, who are you calling a whelp?”

“Well, Kizzy, I have learned if you humor her, things go better.”

“Okay, Twiggy. If you say so. Let’s get on with it, Tempeste.”

 

Watch the video and see Tempeste take Kizzy for a walk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday – A Little Personal – Kizzy Comes to Play

“Hello, cousin. So nice to have you over.”

“Great to be here. How’ve you been?”

“Well, you know the torn CCL has given me some trouble.”

“Not healing completely?”

“No. It is still weak. I have trouble running.”

“Well, let me do your running for you.”

That’s sweet. I do have to have surgery to fix it.”

“Oh my gosh. I hope everything goes well.”

“Mom tells me we have the best surgeon, and they do these all the time.”

“Well, that’s good. I hear it is a long recovery.”

“Yeah, eight weeks. No running or making any big moves.”

“I think we should go out and play a little. Sounds like it will be a while till we can.”

“Whoa there. Who are you?

“Prarie buffalo taking out the puma.”

“Okay then. Better watch your flank.”

“Got my horns sharpened just for you.”

“The puma waits for the perfect moment to strike.”

“The buffalo is thinking of what to have for lunch.”

The puma decides to take the buffalo on the run.”

“The buffalo decides to gallop by the threat.”

“If the puma could run, that buffalo would be dead meat.”

“The buffalo decides to be easy on the puma and call it a day.”

“Hey, Kizzy, how about a treat?”

“You buyin’ I’m flyin'”

Twiggy tore the CCL (Cranial Cruciate Ligament – knee joint) in her left leg several months ago. As is our custom, we wanted to try a less invasive treatment before putting her through a surgical procedure. Unfortunately, we now have to move to the next level of treatment. This post captures last Sunday’s visit. Twiggy will be in surgery today, and we pray for the best.

Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy Gets a Visitor

“Okay, Dad. I thought you were going to a wedding.”

“Well, it seems a member of the wedding party has COVID.”

“So you’re not going?”

“I can’t take the risk. I’ve got to be careful since I’m older and have other risk factors.”

“What does that mean for me?”

“Well, for one, you don’t get Mom all to yourself.”

“Wow. That’s a kick to the heart. I was counting on some alone time with Mom.”

“Your cousin Kizzy was going to visit for four days, too.”

“She does come on Sundays, so I guess I’ll get by.”

“I have no fear you’ll get by. Kizzy sent you a text.”

“Hey, Twiggy. See you Sunday.”

“That was nice. Well, Dad what should we do now?”

“We can play a game.”

“That sounds great.”