Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy’s New Toy

“What’s that, Little One?”

“My new toy. It’s called a green stick.”

“What’s it taste like?”

“Humm. Let me see.”

“Well?”

“I think it tastes like a margarita.”

“Wait a minute. You have never had a margarita.”

“I know, but I’m thinking a margarita would taste like my green stick.”

“I wonder if the big shots at the toy company know that?”

“Well, if they don’t, then someone ought to tell them.”

“Ya hear that you big shots at the toy company. Marketing pro Twiggy says your green stick should be sold as a margarita flavor.”

“Would get a lot of new users, I’ll bet.”

“I think I’ll stick with the bacon flavors.”

“Of course you will. When the next big thing comes along, you’ll still be taking a nap.”

“Hmmm. Now that you mention it. Hey mom. Open the door, please.”

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    1. Thanks for sharing, Michael. 😊

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  1. Twiggy loves margaritas? 😉 What news are that. :-)) Have a nice day, John! I am sure you soon have also to buy a green stick for Lucy. 😉 xx Michael

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    1. Lucy doesn’t like it for some reason. Thanks, Michael.

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      1. Maybe she would prefer rocker clothes? 😉 xx Michael

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  2. Mmm, wonder if they do them green sticks in whisky flavour! Have a nice day, John 💕🙂

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    1. Hahaha. That would be a great idea. Thanks, Harmony. 😂

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  3. Sign me up for a green stick!!

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    1. NIce and portable. 😁

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      1. (and no one would suspect) 🙄

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      2. “Sir I wonder if you would step out of your vehicle and drop the stick.”

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  4. Bacon..yummy! I think the girls are going to need a bigger toy chest!

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    1. We have them on a rotation schedule. New one introduced, old one put away for a reintroduction. Thanks, Jill.

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      1. We hope our IQ is higher than Twiggy’s. Not sure some of the time.

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  5. Hilarious! I loved watching Twiggy sashaying about with her margarita-flavored green stick.

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    1. She makes me laugh when she walks with it. Thanks, Liz.

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      1. I had a sense of it just from the still photos. Did Lucy get a new toy as well?

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      2. Lucy doesn’t play with toys too often. She likes to watch Twiggy play. She does pretend to take the toy away but never does. Short answer – No

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      3. Ah. Mr. Johnson refused to play with toys, the only dog we’ve had we does. He plays with live things (moles, frogs, etc.).

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  6. Yep, I’ll take a green stick if it tastes like a margarita. Better yet, just give me a margarita on the rocks. 🙂

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    1. Yeah. Who are we kidding? Here take this 16oz big gulp. 😁 Thanks, Joan.

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  7. Well now maybe the bigwigs should listen to their consumers! They do have the best taste.

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    1. Thank you, Pamela.I agree they should listen. I’m not sure if Twiggy would be the best representative though. 🙄

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      1. An enthusiastic one I am sure.

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      2. 😁 An understatement for sure.

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  8. I don’t know which sounds better… a margarita or a nap. Given this margarita is plastic, I guess I’d go with the nap. Fun post, John. Give the girls ear scratches from me!

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    1. Thank you , Miss Staci. 😁

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  9. She looks quite pleased with her new toy.

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    1. At least for now. She usually has an enamour period of three days. 😁

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  10. Alcohol flavored chew toys. Be a big seller in college.

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  11. Gwen M. Plano · ·

    These two always brighten the day! BTW, your yard looks lovely. Our temps have dipped mightily (currently 15 degrees), and with the chill, the vegetation is laced with ice (at best). I think it might be a long winter. ❄⛄❄

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    1. It sounds that way. That front is headed our way and will be here Friday evening. So far we have had record warmth. I believe there’s no cold like desert cold. 🥶

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  12. Looks like a win for Twiggy! As long as it’s non-alcoholic flavoured, she should be alright 😉

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    1. She has an active imagination. Thanks, Dale.

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      1. Good for her! 😉

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  13. Jane Sturgeon · ·

    Toys on rotation…love it. Much love to you and your girls, John. ❤ xXx

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    1. Thank you, Jane. Love back to you

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  14. Ha! Ha! A green margarita stick…too funny. Love these posts, John!

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    1. Thank you, Jan. 😁

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  15. Tastes like a margarita – I snorted when I read that, John. They’re both green/greenish, so it seems logical.

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  16. Twiggy likes to be on the cutting edge in dog-toy flavors!

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    1. Yes she thinks of herself as an influencer

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  17. Chewy margaritas. Now that’s an idea. 🙂

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    1. Might just work. Thanks, Tim.

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  18. Our doggies never played with any toys.

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    1. Hmmm. Did you try to teach them to play?.

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      1. Well, I tried to, but they were like my real life students: they refused to learn. 😀

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  19. Monkey has one of these, only it’s red. Probably takes like a Bloody Mary, ha! But seriously, it’s been a good investment — thus far, he hasn’t been able to destroy it like he has some of his other toys … and he seems to like it. Too bad we don’t live closer to you — I can envision him and Twiggy having sword fights with those sticks!

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    1. Hahahaha. Battle of the sticks. Would be fun to watch. Of course they probably would trade and not have a sword fight at all,

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  20. Next thing you know, we’ll see adults with green sticks in their mouths Less calories than drinking a margarita. 🙂 The doggies look great.

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    1. What a good idea, Pamela

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  21. This did make me chuckle. A margarita-flavored green stick! I hope the girls have presents under the tree – more stuff for you to rotate. They are lucky girls!

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    1. Thank you, Noelle. Obviously we spoil them, 😁

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  22. Mon Dieu, dear John! Green stick with Margherita! Why not? 🍸😂😂😂 Even dogs must enjoy the life…a bit. 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. Absolutely. 🤣🤣

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  23. Ha! Twiggy has good taste, John. Thanks for the giggle.

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    1. I’m glad you got one. Thanks for letting me know, Robbie.

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  24. Looks like a good toy and Twiggy looks pleased as punch to have it. Dot used to play with toys but has lost interest and Lia doesn’t have a clue what to do with them. So we have a toy box full of toys that are collecting dust!

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    1. Lucy doesn’t play with them either. Age I guess.

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  25. D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    I have a feeling Santa may be leaving our pup a bacon flavored treat, not sure about margaritas flavored, but you never know!

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    1. You never know. Thanks, Denise.

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  26. Aww, I love that Twiggy has a new toy. And a margarita flavor makes me think of summer!

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  27. petespringerauthor · ·

    I recognize that same toy. Our dog has a purple one.

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  28. Margaritas or bacon – either flavor works for me. That looks like a toy we haven’t tried on El Destructo. Maybe one will find its way into her stocking.

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    1. This one seems pretty strong. It is a Kong. (yes, we have had Kongs destroyed as well)

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      1. I hope it lasts.

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  29. A margarita sounds good, John, and those photos are adorable!

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    1. Thank you, Lauren.

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  30. Now that’s what I call a green stick!
    Was it bought for Twiggy? Or, does she take over all toys. She seems to be the one playing with toys when I come visit.

    Bacon flavour? You can’t make bacon flavour sticks!
    Maybe a bacon flavour slipper.

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    1. It was bought for Twiggy. She loves big dog toys. Twiggy is the one who plays with toys. Lucy doesn’t much care for them anymore. A bacon flavor slipper would be terrific. Thanks for the comments, Resa.

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      1. Welcome!!!
        I think there is $$$$$$ to be made in bacon flavoured slippers.
        Where have I been all these years?

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      2. You could give them a ribbon like look

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      3. You mean like strips of bacon?

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      4. Yup. Thick cut. 😁

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  31. When they decide to give the green stick a margarita flavor, I’m in.

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      1. Had a couple of Voodoo Rangers last night. You’ve got great taste, Boss.

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      2. I’m so glad you liked them. Can’t beat those aromatics (and the 9% ABV ) 😁

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      3. It was quite good.

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      4. I am fussy for sure. 😁

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  32. Thursday and Friday were out of ordinary days, so I had to return to see the latest from the Dynamic Duo. Twiggy seems to like Margaritas! Are you going to give her a small taste to see so she can evaluate her imagination? … The fenceline looks great!

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    1. No she needs to avoid alcohol for sure. 😁

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  33. LOL! That stick is nearly as long as she is! Margarita or bacon…let’s have both!

    Did she hit any posts with her stick walking around with it? 😍

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    1. No hitting posts. She seems to know how wide it is. Thanks, Deborah

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      1. She’s clever your Twiggy! 🥰

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  34. If the green stick tastes like a margarita, does a Kong taste like whiskey?

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  35. You tell ’em, Twiggy.

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