“Twiggy, where you going?”
“To the patio. I need to catch some rays.”
“There’s no pillow up there.”
“Right, we have had some rain, and Mom took the pillows in.”
“I’m not sure I can do this.”
“Yes, you can. You don’t need a pillow.”
“I mean, speak for yourself.”
“Okay, let’s see if we can get you one.”
“This is a little uncomfortable.”
“For heaven’s sake, I’ll go get you a pillow.”
“That’s okay. I’ll just stretch ut on the patio.”
“It’s pretty hot in the sun.”
“What’s that? Looks like an ant.”
“Yes, it’s an ant.”
“I’m out of here.”
“Hey, Twiggy, what’s up?
“You won’t believe what I had to put up with out there.”
“Looks like you had a rough time.”
“You wouldn’t believe it. No pillow and a crazed ant wandering around.”
“Sounds like you ought to file a complaint with the management.”
“Not a bad idea. How do I do that?”
“HEY, LUCY. HOW DO I FILE A COMPLAINT?”
“Geez, Little One. I’m right here.”
“But your eyes are closed, and you are not paying attention to me.”
“My eyes are closed, but my ears are open.”
“You go to Mom and let her know your complaint.”
“Maybe I’ll wait. Not having a pillow isn’t all that bad.”
“What about the ant?”
“It has to live too, I suppose.”
“You are such a trooper.”
“I try.”
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When Trevor helped to dig the garden in France, he’d often disturb an ants’ nest and end up with bites between his pads. Drove the poor little guy mad. Twiggy did well to leave it alone and run indoors.
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We have to be on the watch for them. Twiggy gets bites on her tummy if she isn’t careful.
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That must be uncomfortable for her!
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We try to catch them quick and put some anti itch stuff on them.
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I’m with Twiggy. Pillows are essential lounging equipment.
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So true. Thanks, Charles.
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Aw…I loved this so much, John. This has children’s book written all over it! Great job! The shots of Twiggy and Lucy are adorable.
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Thank you, Jill. 😊
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I agree with Jill, Kid’s book written all over this! Crazed ant! … May as well come and live at our place, lols. The ants love us, ugh. 🙂
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We had more ants at the coast than we have here. We still need to watch out for them. Thanks, Harmony.
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Sorry Twiggy had such a ‘ruff’ go of it trying to find a spot to relax on the patio, but at least the snow has gone! 👍 Thanks for my morning smile, John…
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Thank you, Lori. Twiggy’s idea of a rough time is one that needs to be taken with a grain of salt. She does like her pillows though. 😁
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I hear ya! My pups favor goose down…🙄
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Oh my. 😁
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Thursdays rule! I loved the dialogue. I always smile at how mom handles this or that, per the writer, because I suspect their papa scurries after these two angels as well. Beautiful family! 🤗
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Thank you, Gwen. Yes, the support system for these two is a team effort. The motto here is “The best life possible.” 😁
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Sometimes a gal just has to rock her inner prima dona!
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On a daily basis. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John. I loved the photo where she’s yelling at Lucy to pay attention to her.
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I liked that one too.
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That’s it Little One, keep a stiff upper lip!!
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Thanks GP. She loved that advice. 😁
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Thanks for the Thursday delight, John. Much ❤ to you and your girls. Xx
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Thank you, Jane. Hugs 🤗❤️
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Twiggy is a bit more persnickety than normal today, Maybe its her OCD is heightened.
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She just wants to keep the center of attraction. 😂
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Twiggy enjoys her comforts in life – can’t blame her.
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So true, Teri. Twiggy thanks you for your understanding. 😁
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I feel sorry for Twiggy, she couldn’t even enjoy the rays because of that ant and the pillow. Lovely pictures by the way
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Thank you. 😁
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What a rough life. No pillow and an ant? And the whole hassle of a formal complaint to be filed? That’s a full day. Poor thing. She deserves an extra belly rub today. And one for her sister for putting up with the drama.
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Yes, the drama runs rampant here on Twiggy Acres. 😊 Thanks, Staci.
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I laughed at that photo of Twiggy asking how to file a complaint. Such a face! Clearly, her other name is “She Who Will Not Be Denied”!
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A great name for her. Thanks, Linda.
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Poor Twiggy. She had such a rough time trying to catch some rays. But those close-ups of her—what a cutie! How could management ever resist caving while looking at THAT adorable face!
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I cave all the time as you can imagine. Thanks, Mae.
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🙂
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Two adorable pooches. They are lucky to have quite a few nice places to lounge about.
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Yes, they own the place. Thanks, Darlene.
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I know what you mean.
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I don’t blame her. Ants are super annoying when you’re trying to sleep.🙄
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Yes, they are. Thank you, Lynn.
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Thanks for the canine entertainment today, John! You can ever be too careful around a crazed ant!
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Yes it is true, Jan. Thanks for the visit. 😁
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Pillows are essential so I’m with Twiggy. Are these red ants or fire ants? The fire ant bites are fierce. We have them here now.
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Not sure what kind of ant. Not even sure there was an ant. We do have fire ants but I keep them under control.
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We have struggled for years to control the fire ants. What do you use?
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Just the stuff you buy in the store to kill fire ants. Not sure it kills them, I think they just move to another spot.
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So Cute!
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Never complain to mom unless you want to see how bad things can really be. I think Twiggy understands. She looked pretty sad on the lounger without a pillow, through.
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Very true, Dan. She’s not going to file a complaint. Big talk. 😁
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I agree pillows are important. I’m okay with the ants if they don’t crawl on me.
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Yes, or bite.
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I get it, my girl is curled up in her favorite two blankets right now. Of course Otto is up here sharing my chair, or maybe I’m sharing his.
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It is probably his but he lets you stay for the warmth.
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I think you’re right.
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😊
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Oh my gosh! Twiggy’s face as she’s “yelling” at Lucy! You kill me every Thursday. I love what you do.
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Thank you Dale. She mad this face and I was lucky to be there. I had to use it. 😂
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You definitely did! Kudos on capturing it!! 😀
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Thank you, Dale.
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🙂
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I agree with Twiggy. Pillows are essential for lounging. Love her expressions!
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Yes indeed.
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How does the management respond to complaints?
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We kick them back to the shop steward
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I’m eye to eye with you, Lucy. Giggles.
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😁
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Funny! Hey, I’d sit on an ant just to get a ray of sun here!! 😎
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Hahaha. Thanks, Pamela.
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Oh, so cute, John! That HEY LUCY photo is hilarious! And Twiggy is a trooper, but Lucy has the right idea.
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Thank you, Lauren. Yes, Lucy is the rock. 😁
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Ah, poor Twiggy no pillow and an ANT! What’s a pup to do? I’m glad she got a little sun and felt better once back in and comfy again. The dialogue was good, and they’re adorable.
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Thank you, Deborah. 😊
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You’re welcome!
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😊
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First-world doggie problems. 🙂
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Yes. Good description. 😁
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What a courageous little lady you’re raising, Boss.
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Hahaha. Is courageous another word for spoiled?
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We can work with that.
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😁
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Twiggy is adorable, John, and Lucy is so wise.
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Thank you, Robbie. That about covers these two. 😁
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I LOL-ed when I saw that picture of Twiggy yelling for Lucy on the couch – hahaha!
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I know she cracked me up too.
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“It’s pretty hot in the sun” … oh, if only!
Meanwhile, Twiggy has got to lighten up and learn to play with the ant instead of fearing it! All ants want is a bit of love, a little compassion! What do you think made that ant try to move that rubbertree plant?
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Sounds like some people know. Good advice, Jill.
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Twiggy, you stick with Lucy. She has it all figured out. Lucy, you stick with Twiggy. She is the fun one.
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A good pair. 😁
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Very much so!
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