“How about a game of Whale?”
“We played that already today.”
“Aw, gee. I thought you liked whale.”
“I do it’s just we should play something else.”
“Dad. Lucy won’t play whale with me.”
“Go get another toy, then.”
“Okay then, I’ll get popcorn.”
“Gad. We played with popcorn yesterday for like twelve hours.”
“Okay, here’s a popcorn ball. I’ll throw it, and you go get it.”
“How about I throw it, and you go get it?”
“Now, wait a minute. I’m the one inventing this game.”
“Yeah, and I’m the one who keeps getting worn out.”
“Okay. Last chance. Fetch the popcorn ball or suffer the consequences.”
“I’ll take the consequences for a thousand, Alex.”
“Okay, the first is a straddle.”
“Still not going to chase the popcorn ball.”
“Next is a layover Dutch rub.”
“Nope.”
“The final is the super insulting head sit.”
“Now, you’ve done it.”
“Oh, I like it. The water buffalo tries to gore the puma.”
“Or the lion is about to consume the lamb for lunch.”
“But the puma strikes back, and the buffalo goes down.”
“Where she stays for the afternoon.”
“Okay. You throw the popcorn ball and I’ll fetch it.”
“The buffalo licks her wounds, and then tells the puma, ‘Give me five.”‘
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Adorable.
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Thanks, Charles.
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So cute! I think they are getting a little restless. 🙂 Happy Thursday!
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They were born restless. Thanks. Jill. 😁
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Laughing…love the play-by-play, John. Ya do what ya must to initiate play. As we all know, desperate times call for desperate measures. Your post made me think of this funny video I saw the other day…. https://youtu.be/4k65KM_i1BE
Have a great day!
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Hahahaha. This was fun Lori. Thank you. 😁
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Our furry friends provide much-needed distraction and delight, don’t they? And, for some of us, they allow our imaginations to travel the world. Great job, John. 😀
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We can go where puma’s and water buffaloes roam for sure. Thanks, Gwen. 😊
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Oh, this is hilarious! What little Twiggy won’t do to get her way. When I saw the title of your post, I wondered if the puma would be making an appearance!
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Yup. The puma is alsways lurking. Thanks, Liz.
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😀
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Ha-ha-ha! What an expression of Lucy in the picture! Save me from whales! Twiggy goes on her election company & never gives up! 🙂 Thanks, dear John!
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Thank you, Maria.😁
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Lucy seems to be allergic to sea creatures unlike Twiggy! 🙂
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There are only a few toys that Lucy will play with, Maria. Most of the sea creatures are not on the list. 😁
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Lucy’s sufferings are obvious! 🙂 🙂 🙂 When do you celebrate her birthday, by the way?
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In the summer. We call it Gotcha Day cause since she is a rescue we don’t know her actual birthday.
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I see! So, she must be Leo…No sea creatures then. 🙂 Gotcha Day! What a wonderful idea!
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It is a good idea, Maria. 😀
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🙂
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Twiggy is a tough negotiator; and then her Puma alter ego backs it up.
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She is. Thank you, Frank. 😁
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We seem to be dealing with two different extreme energy levels. here, John. Triggy needs a dog-sized wheel similar to a gerbil’s. 😀 — Suzanne
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It is funny you say that, Suzanne. In the backyard all Lucy has to do is flinch and Twiggy runs in circles around her till the next flinch. 😁
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There you go, John. 😀 — Suzanne
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These two are so cute. Lucy has the patience of a saint.
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She does for sure, Dan. Thanks.
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I always enjoy seeing these two tussle. It’s easy to see Twiggy as the hyper-active toddler, but how old is she now? I can’t remember. Is this going to be her adult size? These days I sometimes don’t know what month it is, let alone what day, so it’s hard to remember how long you’ve had her.
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Twiggy had her two year birthday on Feburary 10th. This is her adult size. She does look like a kid compared to Lucy but she is all grown-up and still acts like a puppy. Thanks, Linda.
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There are a few of us around who appear grown-up but still have some of that puppy left in us!
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I know what you mean. 😁
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Okay. And now back to whale ! Gee why do these diary entries look so similar.
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Um…cause they are I thnk.
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Poor Lucy – but those pics gave me some great laughs. Thanks, John!
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Lucy really likes to play. She just wants her own time and space. Thanks, Teri.
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Ha! Ha! They sound like my kids! 🙂
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Hahahaha.
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Too cute for words! Videos of these two would go viral on YouTube, John!
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Thanks, Jan. 😀
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Aha, even the pups are getting bored with this pandemic, aren’t they, John? You can always tell, when one starts picking at the other and goading them to action! Hang in there, all of you, and let’s all hope this thing doesn’t drag on much longer.
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Would be nice to have it over. Thanks, Debbie.
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The pictures cracked me up. Twiggy is determined.
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She is always determined.
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The “Super insulting head sit” works every time!
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I know right? Hahahaha.
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🙂 Smart that little Twiggy… very smart!
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😁
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🙂
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Great story, John – as usual! 🙂
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Thank you, Pit
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I would play with the whale too. God knows we can’t do anything else right now
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Good point, Professor.
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So cute to see how they play.
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Thank you for coming by, Rabirius.
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Love their conversations, John. Thanks for the smiles!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it , GP.
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The way in which Lucy looks at the camera . . it’s priceless. And Twiggy, while she still has a way to go in mastering that look, she is well on her way.
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She does a slow burn like nobody else. Thanks, Marc
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You ain’t wrong, LOL
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Hahahaha.
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🙂
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These posts always brighten my day. Every single time.
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I’m so glad. Thanks, Craig for letting me know.
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Oh, what joy, John, The head sit still has me chuckling. Much ❤ flowing to you all. Xx
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Twiggy is very insulting that way. Thanks, Jane.
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Hahaha… 🙂
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I laughed all the way through this. The head sit especially. Those two are a hoot!
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Thank you, Noelle. 😁
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LOL! That made my morning! 😂 Your dialogues and the girls… too cute!
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Thank you, Deborah. So kind of you.
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So cute, John. Your dogs are nearly as fun and delightful as my cats [hahaha].
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Thanks. That is saying something given I’m 8,940 miles from you.
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Giggle. This reminds me of myself and my 15 & 17 year olds during our social distancing…they cannot get enough mom time. And to think I figured it would be the opposite. *hides in closet*
Sweet pups ♡
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Hahahaha. They’ll find you, I’m sure.
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This was delightful!!
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😊
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Twiggy does have a knack for getting her way, doesn’t she? So cute!
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She always gets her way. We were trying to figure out how that happened.
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