“What’s up?”
“This ball is driving me crazy.”
Why’s that?”
“It just sits there. I want it to run or something.”
“That’s a chuck-it ball. You need someone to throw it.”
“Well, now that you mention it, I think I know the someone who can help me.”
“Okay, Twiggy. Here’s the ball. Who wants the Chucky ball?”
“Just toss it, will you, Dad? Wait, did you say Chucky?”
“Yes, I think it was a slip of the tongue.”
“It’s getting to be Halloween time. Chucky was that scary doll, right?”
“Yes, but your ball is called Chuck-it, not Chucky.”
“Humm, next, we might have to worry about a werewolf.”
“Why do you say that?”
“Well, when you think of Halloween, a werewolf naturally enters the picture.”
“I think it is too early to worry about a werewolf.”
“You could be right. I think I will focus on playing with Cheeseburger.”
“Where are you going?”
“I think I hear a door-to-door salesperson and need to get my bark on.”
“There are no door-to-door salespeople here. Come on and get Chuck-it.”
“Not a chance.”
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Thanks to Teagan for her Halloween Game/Creativity Challenge
You can read more about it by clicking the link. The three Halloween things assigned to the first initial of John were: Werewolf, door-to-door sales, and Chucky.
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It really is werewolf time of year. Best fo be careful.
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Got my wolfbane collar.
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Excellent work with the prompt. Twiggy is an imaginative genius. She deserves extra accolades for this one. (Or for fear of Chucky, which I completely understand.) Sending her bunches of ear scratches. And belly rubs, too. Thanks for the smiles, John.
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Thank you, Staci. Twiggy always loves the ear scratches and belly rubs for sure. 😁
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Y’know what’s scary? The price of good candy (Hershey) to pass out to the gremlins.
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That is scary, Steve.
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Chuckies? We don’t need no stinkin’ Chuckies here, Miss. Twiggy.
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I agree, Miss Annette. 😁
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Time for some toy replacements. Be careful what you name them.
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Yeah, really. 😁
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Way to go, John. I’m having a heck of a time getting started on mine.
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You’ll get there eventually. 😁
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I love it! Twiggy got off so many good one-liners. I think this one has to be my favorite: “I think I hear a door-to-door salesperson and need to get my bark on.”
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She is a little devil for sure. 😁
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😀
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Poor Twiggy. I have the same feeling about Chucky. Sounds like the perfect time to buy more toys!
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Yes the poor dear. Thanks, Jill. 😊
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Very clever! Twiggy’s imagination wins my heart and she deserves a special treat.
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I’ll see that she gets it, Karen
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“Need to get my bark on. . .” very clever, John. Thank you for the morning chuckles over Chucky. 😄
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Glad you liked it, Gwen. Thanks. 😊
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And right behind every werewolf is a therewolf…
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Here a wolf, there a wolf, everywhere a wolf.
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Twiggy is so cute! Thanks for sharing her with us. She always makes me smile. 😀
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I’m glad you get a smile, Tim
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I’m with Twiggy – Chuckie is scary! She has such a grand imagination – sending her ear scritches and belly rubs!
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Thank you Noelle. She loved those scratches and rubs. 😁
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Halloween, werewolves…of course Twiggy is right.
I used to work with a guy named Chuck. Every time we’d get on the elevator, I’d say, “Going up, Chuck?” Cracked myself up. Chuck, not so much.
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I can imagine Chuck’s eye roll now. My step brother used to say every morning “You through in the john John.” If I had had a big knife I would still be doing time.
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haha! I can so imagine that. It’s like you know it’s old and it’s awful, but you just have to say it. Strangely, I didn’t work with a single John. Boy, now there’s a statement…🙄😏😆
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That was a good one. Good chuckles, Lois.
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No matter what, Twiggy is right! lol 😀
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So true. Thanks, Kymber.
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Twiggy knows how to take challenges in fun directions, John 🙂
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Thank you, Denise. She sure does.
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Nailed it, John! Still giggling over how small that Chuck-it ball really is. With Monk’s strong jaw, he’d probably swallow the thing … or shred it to bits! Good thing there are different sizes for different pups.
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Yes. Twiggy has the big one as well but she just likes the small ones better.
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And doesn’t Chucky have orange hair like the orange in that ball? Hmm… maybe he can transform into a chuck-it ball the way a werewolf transforms. Better hide the ball if it’s a full moon, just to be safe John! 🎃 🌕
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Yes Chucky does have red hair. It is under the couch now. Let’s hop it stays there. Thanks, Mae.
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🤣
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The dangers of an overactive imagination. Love it.
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Yes. Very much overactive. Thanks, Pam.
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Haha! You slay me, John. Thanks for coming out to play. I’m delighted that you and Twiggy had fun with this challenge. I appreciate the shout-out too. Some of your friends have already stopped by my blog. Big hugs.
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I’m glad they stopped by. Yes ,Twiggy and I did have fun with it. I was worried about door-to-door sales but it gave Twiggy a good line. Thanks for the prompt. Hugs
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Just a slip of the tongue was all, Twiggy. Dad didn’t intend to make you think of scary things, right?
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Yes a slip of the tongue even though on of the prompt word was Chucky.
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Shhhhh 😉
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I know right?
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😉🤫
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🤫
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I always marvel at your lawn. How lucky Twiggy is. She could get a soccer game going.
Love that she has a new toy even if she’s not having a ball with old Chuck…harumph 🙂
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Thank you. I was thinking of Bocci Ball.
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Is Twiggy Italian? 🙂
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No, she is French but loves Italian food.
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Who can blame her. 🙂
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Not me for sure.
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Do I hear some Howell Primivara in the near future? Just saw Twiggy at the table with a napkin tucked under her chin. You know how sauce can splash a girl. L)
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She also pulls in a stand of pasta like a robin takes a worm. 😁
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So does Sophia Loren I hear. 🙂
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I would like to see that.
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With a name like Chuck it I wouldn’t play with it either 🤔😳😉
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Ha ha ha.
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🙂
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Always a delight watching you two play Ball.. 🙂
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Thank you, Sue. 😁
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Very nice, John – I loved Teagan’s Halloween game. But with the werewolf, it never hurts to be proactive. Twiggy might be right.
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You gotta watch out for sure. Thanks, Teri.
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Sounds like Twiggy’s getting ready for Halloween fright. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, John.
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She is. Thank you, Jan
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Very cleverly done! The only mistake I made was doing a little search to find out what a Chucky doll might be. I’m sticking with the cheeseburger, too.
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I hope you have a VPN. If not burn your computer. 😂
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I think I’d drop that ball in the bottom of the toy box. John. Good job on Teagan’s prompt. Twiggy should get a treat for helping.
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Yes, she is on the treat list for sure. Thanks, Dan
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Twiggy really does have the best lines 😉
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Thank you, Marie.
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Oh! The Twiggy Resort begins preparing for the Halloween! That sounds great. The ball seems to be so small for Twiggy, but this diversity creates a special mood. 😁😁😁🍻🍤🍤🍤
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It is a good size. She can’t swallow it but can carry it. She is getting ready for Halloween.
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Such a doggone cute pup, John.
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Thank you, Cheryl. She is cute most of the time.
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[…] John W. Howell partnered with Twiggy for his response. He made terrific use of the “things” for the letter J: Werewolf, Door-to-door Salesman, Chucky. It’s sure to give you lots of smiles. Click here for his post. […]
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Thank you, Teagan. Hugs
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Twiggy knows what she is barking about. Well done, John! Fabulous post!
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Thank you, Olga. It was a fun challenge by Teagan. 😁
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Hi John, this is a very novel entry for Teagan’s Halloween challenge. Quite brilliant. It’s a good thing you have Twiggy to inspire you – Chucky, oops, I mean chuckle.
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Yes, Twiggy is a partner in crime.
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Twiggy and Halloween worries. She is too adorable. Don’t dress up like a werewolf and scare her, John.
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I won’t the poor dear.
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I’m so glad! 🙂
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😊
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Beautiful solved, John! Twiggy is really the cutiest ever. I am feeling so sorry for loosing Lucy. Now your are challengend to entertain her. Best wishes, Michael
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I feel Lucy’s loss each day as does, Twiggy. I’m a pretty poor substitute for a playmate. Thanks, Michael. 😊
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A great use of the three words, Twiggy!! Watch out for werewolves!
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Thank you, Miss Darlene.
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Twiggy, you are wise to avoid the Chucky….erm Chuck it.
You are very smart.
Please tell dad I might not be very talkative this week.
One of my pussy cats is going to the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday.
I know he will say hello to Lucy.
🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂
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I’m so sorry you are having this pain, Miss Resa. I’m sure Lucy will be glad to show him around.
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Lucy can’t miss Johnny. He’s the really fluffy grey and white kitty! OX
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Love his name. ❤️
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Yes, me too, dear John! ❤️
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😊
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Image number 4 nails it 🙂
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Thanks. 😁
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You wrote a great post but I would say Kudos for the Chucky 😃
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Yeah poor Chucky needs recognition too.
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