Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy See Something New

October 27, 2022 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 124 Comments

“What the heck is that, Lucy?”

“I don’t know Little One. Looks like a toy.”

“What’s a toy doing in the backyard?”

Yeah, that is a good question. Smells like a toy.”

“You think Dad dropped it here?”

“I don’t see him but I wouldn’t be surprised.”

“Why would he do that?”

“Maybe to take photos of us wondering how the thing got here.” You know how he is on Thursday.”

“I can tell you, this is not something I would play with at all.”

“You have to wonder sometimes. Our parents seem tone deaf when it comes to certain toys.”

“That is some kind of flower or something and I’m not going to jump at the bait.”

“You know it could be an agave. You know how dad is about margaritas.”

“We are a couple of dogs. I wouldn’t be caught dead playing with an agave.”

“I’m sure dad meant well. But I think you’re right.”

“I’m chalking that up to a toy fail. I think I’m going to tell mom.”

“Okay, but be careful. She may have a hand in it too.”

“Good point. Maybe they’ll get the hint when the thing sits there a while.”

“Yeah, a good old passive-aggressive move for sure.

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124 comments

Writer Lori · October 27, 2022 - 4:57 am ·

Clearly not all toys are created equal, John. 😂 But I love where the kids are going with the agave. Hope your weekend starts early with. Thursday happy hour margarita. ☺️

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:12 am ·
  
  Thank you, Lori. You have given me a good idea. 😁
  
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harmonykentonline · October 27, 2022 - 5:04 am ·

“You know how he is on Thursday.” … this had me chortling away! Thanks for the Thursday fun, John. Looks like the girls voted with their feet 😆 Have a lovely day 💕🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:13 am ·
  
  That toy has not caught any interest for sure. Thanks, Harmony. I hope your day is lovely as well. 😊
  
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Gwen M. Plano · October 27, 2022 - 5:16 am ·

I’ve never known “passive-aggressive” to be so funny. I loved this Thursday’s lesson, John! Enjoy your weekend, and I hope the little monsters who tap on your door are pup-friendly. 🎃

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:14 am ·
  
  We do not get any trick or treaters. Just as well since we would have to hide in the backyard.
  
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  1. Gwen M. Plano · October 27, 2022 - 7:44 am ·
    
    I can only image. 😄
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:17 am ·
      
      😊
      
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GP · October 27, 2022 - 6:08 am ·

Did you honestly bait the girls to create a post?

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Moi? 😳
  
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  1. GP · October 27, 2022 - 12:31 pm ·
    
    Mr. Innocent, eh? 🙄
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 1:24 pm ·
      
      Guilty as charged.
      
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    2. GP · October 27, 2022 - 1:31 pm ·
      
      I thought so, you sneaky devil. 😈
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 2:16 pm ·
      
      I honestly thought they would play with it. But you see the results.
      
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    4. GP · October 27, 2022 - 2:19 pm ·
      
      You can’t win them all.
      
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    5. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 2:23 pm ·
      
      True.
      
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Jill Weatherholt · October 27, 2022 - 6:14 am ·

I hope dad kept the receipt! Sweet, John!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Looks like a rescue donation for sure. Thanks, Jill.
  
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shoreacres · October 27, 2022 - 6:17 am ·

Trolling for toy-reactions; what a guy!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:16 am ·
  
  Ha ha ah. I thought they would like it. Brand new and all. Wrong.
  
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Darlene · October 27, 2022 - 6:24 am ·

Oh dear! Looks like this is a toy that will stay in the toy box. We have a box full of them as our dogs have decided it’s better to play with chunks of palm tree instead of their many toys. Sigh.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:17 am ·
  
  That sounds so typical. Bailey the boxer used to rip off the bark from a palm tree and run around the yard like crazy.
  
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Dale · October 27, 2022 - 6:27 am ·

Oh my goodness! I am sitting here laughing. They have your number, John!
Happy Thursday!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dale. That was sure a bust of a toy. 😊
  
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Charles Yallowitz · October 27, 2022 - 6:36 am ·

They’re onto your tricks.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:19 am ·
  
  They sure are. Thanks, Charles.
  
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coldhandboyack · October 27, 2022 - 6:49 am ·

Toy fail. So sad.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:20 am ·
  
  Does happen. This one had elements of success like a squeaker and crunch. Go figure.
  
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  1. coldhandboyack · October 27, 2022 - 5:21 pm ·
    
    Elements of success. I love it.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:46 pm ·
      
      Yup. Was a talking point in my old job. Both for project work and personnel.
      
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circadianreflections · October 27, 2022 - 6:57 am ·

LOL! The perfect snub!! Thanks for the chuckle girls! 😂

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:21 am ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah. 😁
  
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  1. circadianreflections · October 27, 2022 - 10:12 am ·
    
    LOL! I’m still smiling about that toy. I guess that one is a good one for the Island of Misfit Toys for dogs. I used to think that about the ones Diva Dog snubbed. 😂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:20 am ·
      
      They do have a preference for sure. Thanks, Deborah.
      
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Liz Gauffreau · October 27, 2022 - 7:08 am ·

Those are two very put out canines. Harumph!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:22 am ·
  
  Yup. Always a new day though. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · October 27, 2022 - 7:47 am ·
    
    Another day, another new toy to critique. A dog’s work is never done . . .
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:17 am ·
      
      I know right? 😁
      
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    2. Liz Gauffreau · October 27, 2022 - 1:11 pm ·
      
      😀
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 1:26 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Maggie · October 27, 2022 - 7:26 am ·

Why do I think these pups run the place? 😂

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:26 am ·
  
  Um…I can’t imagine why you would think that, Maggie. 🤣
  
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  1. Maggie · October 27, 2022 - 9:28 am ·
    
    🧐
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:32 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Joan Hall · October 27, 2022 - 8:06 am ·

“Maybe to take photos of us wondering how the thing got here.” You know how he is on Thursday.”

😀 Had to chuckle at that line, John!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:17 am ·
  
  Thank you, Joan. Glad you got a chuckle. 😁
  
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T. W. Dittmer · October 27, 2022 - 8:40 am ·

Good one, John, but they may need some help figuring this one out. I must be on their intellect level, because I did too. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:16 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. I think you got there though. Thanks, Tim
  
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Jane Sturgeon · October 27, 2022 - 8:52 am ·

Ahh, Dad, they know you too well. Funny story, John. Much love to you and your girls. ❤ Xxx

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:15 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jane. much love back to you.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · October 27, 2022 - 9:19 am ·

It does pay to be careful when approaching an unexpected toy.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:34 am ·
  
  Yes it does. What if it is from another dimension?
  
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TanGental · October 27, 2022 - 9:22 am ·

Ah ha, the old ‘let’s ignore the Algave’ tactic… works every time

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:33 am ·
  
  They mean it though. Never saw such a total rejection of a toy. Not even one chase.
  
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  1. TanGental · October 27, 2022 - 6:04 pm ·
    
    Maybe it’s a cunning plan to get more toys…
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:44 pm ·
      
      Yeah. One that I am familiar with too
      
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walkingoffthechessboard · October 27, 2022 - 9:59 am ·

“You know how he is on Thursday.” – LOL. Yes, we certainly do know how he is on Thursday and we enjoy it very much, girls!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:32 am ·
  
  Thank you, Bruce. 😁
  
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Staci Troilo · October 27, 2022 - 10:02 am ·

I bet if you had put the box the toy came in out there, they’d have been overjoyed. Kids and pets…

Sending the girls ear scratches AND belly rubs. Seems they need some extra attention today after the toy disappointment.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:30 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha. I think you are right, Staci. The girls loved their ear scratches.
  
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jilldennison · October 27, 2022 - 10:09 am ·

Awwww … the poor toy! It looks like something our kitties would love!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:21 am ·
  
  Yes I think a kitty would like it. I thought they would like it but, no. Thanks for the comment and visit , Jill.
  
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  1. jilldennison · October 27, 2022 - 7:45 pm ·
    
    Leave it for a day or two … sometimes our kitties will reject a new toy at first, then warm up to it the next day!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:17 pm ·
      
      Good idea, Jill. 😊
      
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Debbie · October 27, 2022 - 10:30 am ·

Yep, we’ve all been there, John. One dog’s trash is another’s treasure though. Probably a good time to round up the misfits and make a donation at the animal shelter!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:19 am ·
  
  The nice things about the rejects is they are in perfect condition. Thanks, Debbie.
  
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Tom · October 27, 2022 - 10:50 am ·

Not sure why but I can see Mr. Magoo enter this episode (and others)

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:18 am ·
  
  Hmmm….Not sure why either.
  
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  1. Tom Okragly · October 27, 2022 - 11:41 am ·
    
    Maybe bumbling around in your backyard ??
    With Wilie and Sam 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:43 am ·
      
      Maybe
      
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Susannah Bianchi · October 27, 2022 - 11:23 am ·

I may never look at Agave the same way again. They have this Holmes and Watson thing goin’ on, just with tails. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:31 am ·
  
  Yes and they totally rejected the toy. 😳
  
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  1. Susannah Bianchi · October 27, 2022 - 11:32 am ·
    
    Agave’s not for everyone.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 11:44 am ·
      
      Apparently not. 😁
      
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noelleg44 · October 27, 2022 - 12:58 pm ·

The girls know you all too well. I like that they think about telling Mom and then not! But I’m with you on the margaritas!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 1:25 pm ·
  
  Always a double edged sword in telling mama.
  
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  1. noelleg44 · October 28, 2022 - 8:23 am ·
    
    Just like kids!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 2:34 pm ·
      
      Exactly. 😁
      
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The Coastal Crone · October 27, 2022 - 3:12 pm ·

The girls have you figured out for sure! What was that toy anyway? Too tame for them! Cheers for margaritas, John.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 4:17 pm ·
  
  We can’t figure out what the toy is supposed to be. It is a dog toy with some mystery for sure.
  
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Teri Polen · October 27, 2022 - 3:41 pm ·

We’ve gotten toys for Bond that he didn’t care for – just looked at us like we were crazy then stalked away, lol. And yay for margaritas!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 4:16 pm ·
  
  I love when they do that. Thanks, Teri. Yay is right.
  
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kethuprofumo · October 27, 2022 - 3:58 pm ·

” I beg your pardon, I never promised you an agave garden…”, Lucy & Twiggy are conservative about the dog toys. 😂😂😂 In fact, what is this orange object supposed to be, dear John?

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 4:15 pm ·
  
  I have no idea. Been trying to figure it out. 🙄
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · October 28, 2022 - 11:50 am ·
    
    😄😄😄Why not to call it the planty thing like they did in the Addams Family, dear John?
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 2:24 pm ·
      
      That is also a great idea. Thanks, Maria. 🍰🥂
      
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    2. kethuprofumo · October 28, 2022 - 5:26 pm ·
      
      😎😎😎 All for you, my dear John!🍤🍤🍤🍻
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 5:56 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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quiall · October 27, 2022 - 5:38 pm ·

Well they’ve got you pegged!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:45 pm ·
  
  They do. 😁
  
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Dan Antion · October 27, 2022 - 6:03 pm ·

You should know better than to try to fool them, John.

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:44 pm ·
  
  I should know. Thanks, Dan
  
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The Hook · October 27, 2022 - 7:45 pm ·

Love those canines!

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 7:46 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Robert.
  
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Jacquie Biggar · October 27, 2022 - 8:48 pm ·

Give them a cardboard box, they’d probably love it, lol

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1. John W. Howell · October 27, 2022 - 9:15 pm ·
  
  I think that is true, Jacquie. 😊
  
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petespringerauthor · October 27, 2022 - 11:23 pm ·

Be careful of Dad’s setups on Thursday, Lucy and Twiggy.

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 7:07 am ·
  
  Good advice, Pete. 😊
  
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Sorryless · October 28, 2022 - 3:32 am ·

The girls are not so easily fooled, Boss. But you already knew that . . . 😉

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 7:08 am ·
  
  I did. This toy was a bust for sure.
  
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  1. Sorryless · October 29, 2022 - 8:04 am ·
    
    You’ll make it up, 😉
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 29, 2022 - 10:41 am ·
      
      Hopefully. 😁
      
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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy See Something New – Site title · October 28, 2022 - 7:07 am ·

[…] Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy See Something New […]

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1. John W. Howell · October 28, 2022 - 7:21 am ·
  
  Thank you for sharing my post
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · October 30, 2022 - 12:58 pm ·

{Snorf} You guys are too clever. Way to show the ‘paw-rents’ how smart you are!

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1. John W. Howell · October 30, 2022 - 1:40 pm ·
  
  They are easy marks for sure.
  
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robertawrites235681907 · October 30, 2022 - 1:11 pm ·

It’s good to know the girls have high standards, John.

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1. John W. Howell · October 30, 2022 - 1:39 pm ·
  
  Vry high. Thanks, Robbie.
  
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Jennie · October 30, 2022 - 7:29 pm ·

The girls are so clever. Surely they have you wrapped around their paws.

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1. John W. Howell · October 30, 2022 - 7:54 pm ·
  
  They know that for sure.
  
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  1. Jennie · October 31, 2022 - 6:21 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 7:56 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Resa · October 31, 2022 - 2:38 pm ·

Toy fail?
Well, he tried!
Twiggy, Lucy – does dad at least get an F for effort?

Although, an Agave? What was he thinking? Now, if it was a real Puma or a Water Buffalo , that would be cool!
🧽❤️ 🐃❤️ 🐆❤️ 💋❤️ 🐂❤️

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1. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 2:40 pm ·
  
  Yes dad gets an F for effort. 🤣 🧽❤️ 🐃❤️ 🐆❤️ 💋❤️ 🐂❤️
  
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  1. Resa · October 31, 2022 - 2:51 pm ·
    
    Good!
    🧽❤️ 🐃❤️ 🐆❤️ 💋❤️ 🐂❤️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 2:53 pm ·
      
      🧽❤️ 🐃❤️ 🐆❤️ 💋❤️ 🐂❤️😁
      
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    2. Resa · October 31, 2022 - 2:57 pm ·
      
      💋🍷💋🍷💋🍷💋🍷
      
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    3. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 3:00 pm ·
      
      Agreed 💋🍷💋🍷💋🍷💋🍷
      
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    4. Resa · October 31, 2022 - 3:01 pm ·
      
      Yes, it is a sort of greed! 😵‍💫😂
      OXOXOX
      
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    5. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 3:15 pm ·
      
      Ha ha ha 🥸
      
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    6. Resa · October 31, 2022 - 5:15 pm ·
      
      🐂🐂
      
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    7. John W. Howell · October 31, 2022 - 7:59 pm ·
      
      🐂💋🐂💋
      
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Ankur Mithal · November 1, 2022 - 11:54 am ·

They have a good vocabulary. I had to go scrambling to look up agave.

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1. John W. Howell · November 1, 2022 - 1:26 pm ·
  
  Ha ha ha.You can now use it at cocktail parties and impress the gentlemen.
  
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