“What do you suppose is going on over there?”
“Sounds like a ruckus, Little One. I’ll go look.”
“What is it, Lucy?”
“Hey, this is a limb that fell. Twiggy, come see.”
“It’s a limb, for sure. Do you think we have beavers around here?”
“Beavers? You have to be kidding me. I don’t think so.”
“What else could take a limb off a tree?”
“I’m not sure how it got here, but I’m sure it’s not beavers. If I were to guess, I’d say dad is trimming the hedge.”
“Oh, come on. My beaver story is much better than that.”
“Well, I think your story is not based on facts.”
“Sounds a lot like fiction to me. Anyway, a lone branch in the yard is a mystery.”
“I will admit it doesn’t seem to be logical just laying there.”
“We need to get to the bottom of this.”
“I don’t know. I’m putting my money on dad the cutter.”
“Gives me an idea. Maybe this is good to chew.”
“It certainly is not for chewing. Ech, stop that.”
“I don’t think it tastes so bad. It’s not a bacon-flavored Benebone, but it’s okay. You should try it.”
“Not on your life. Those sticks taste terrible. Especially if they are green.”
“A couple more chews, and I’ll be ready for another branch.”
“Ew. I think I’m going to leave you to it then.”
“Find dad. See if he’s going to cut more.”
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Thank you for sharing, Michael. 😊
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Both are great in guarding the yard. 😉 Keeping them busy means the parcels will be delivered faster? Thanks for sharing news about the most beloved Texanians. 🙂 Enjoy a nice week! I hope the weather conditions on your side are acceptable. xx Michael
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We have lovely weather now, Michael. Thank you. 😁
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Surprised they aren’t blaming a squirrel. Seems like a squirrel move.
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Twiggy and the squirrel went round and round yesterday. For whatever reason the squirrel insisted on coming into the yard. Score: squirrel 1 Twiggy 0.
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It wanted to play. Those varmints are crazy.
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Death wish for sure.
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Looks like spring has arrived. I think you need to feed your dogs a treat as they have resorted to chewing fallen branches. LOL!
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Not a good idea either. Twiggy puts everything in her mouth. 😁
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As do my two bandits. I’m sure the neighbours think we don’t feed them.
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Ha ha ha. I’m sure they know how well you care for them too. 😁
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I think I like Twiggy’s story about the beavers. Should we take up a chew toy collection?
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Where she came up with beavers is anyone’s guess. She has a mountain of chew toys but has to wait a week because of her dental procedure.
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Youngsters, two- or four-legged, have great imaginations and tend to put everything in their mouths. 😄 Loved your story, John.
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Thank you, Gwen. It is true about putting things in their mouths. 😁
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I didn’t realize beavers climbed trees. Thanks, Twiggy!
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Facetiousness looks good on you, Frank. 😁
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An adventure (and apparently a snack) in every situation for these two, eh. 😂
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For Twiggy the world is one big chew toy. Thank you , Lori. 😊
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Yup. Mine would chew them up, too. Who’s the beaver now?
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Not sure who’s the beaver. Twiggy pulled that out of the air. Too many episodes of Animal Planet I think.
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Twiggy’s always the one to be branching out in search of new adventures!
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I love that, Linda. 🤣
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Every body’s taste is different, eh? 😝
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And some only have it in their mouths. Good one, GP. 😁
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Great answer, John!!
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😁 Thanks, GP.
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I don’t know. A beaver could be the culprit. 🙂
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We will have to explore that some other day. Thanks, Joan. 😊
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I’m with the “Ew. I’ll leave you to it” brigade, lols 😂. I hope the yard work goes smoothly and that you and the girls don’t bite off my than you can chew! Have a great day, John 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. We got it all done with no complications. Have a super day too.
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They started off as Sherlock and Watson before Twiggy decided gnosh!
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That investigation ended quickly didn’t it? Thanks, Mae. 😁
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Sounds like a typical sibling conversation. 😂😂
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Pretty much. Thank you, Maggie.😊
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Always a pleasure to read about these two!
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Some sticks just taste better than others. Hope you’re not in a ladder, John. By the way, did you switch to Jetpack from WordPress? And then deleted WP? I switched but haven’t deleted WP. Unsure what quite to do.
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I have not done anything. I have to read more before I do. I wish those WP geeks would just leave things alone.
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I switched but have not deleted WP. Jetpack is mirroring WP, thus far. I may try to contact WP for some clarification.
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Please let me know what you find out .
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I agree with Twiggy – the beaver story is more exciting and tree trimming. Maybe the beaver could join in with the puma and water buffalo.
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I could see the beaver being the puma’s alter ego. 😁
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I always enjoy their yard adventures. Sending them belly rubs. Thanks for the morning smiles, John.
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Thanks for the belly rubs, Miss Staci. 😊
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A beaver to add to the pumas and water buffaloes? What a great imagination Twiggy has. But if she had a dental procedure, chewing that limb is not good. Once again she ignores Lucy’s wisdom! Belly and ear rubs to both of them!
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Thank you, Miss Noelle. Listening to Lucy takes a lot of attention which Twiggy doesn’t have. 😁
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Trust Twiggy to blame it on a beaver!
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I have no idea where she got that either. 😁
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Those two have the best adventures.
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They do. Thanks, Michelle.
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It sure looks like spring has sprung in Texas! I think Twiggy will eventually grow out of wanting to chew everything. Speaking of beavers! Thanks for sharing, John. 🙂
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Sine she is an adult you would think she would give up “tasting” things. Thanks, Tim.
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🙂
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These two are having a ton of fun.
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They are having fun for sure, Damyanti. Thanks for the visit and comment. 😁
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I like Twiggy’s version, John. Beavers make a better story. Two of our dogs loved to eat sticks. I don’t know what the attraction was, it’s not like we didn’t buy them a gazillion chew toys. Looks like spring has settled in nicely for you.
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I think (knock wood) that spring is here.
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Branches down do make good chew toys 🙂
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They seem to for Twiggy.
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I’m just happy to hear Twiggy chews on sticks, too! Monkey seems happiest when he’s prancing around with a stick in his mouth, the bigger the better. Why they seem to think they’re edible is beyond me.
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Twiggy especially likes the dry thin ones. She loves to break them into small pieces.
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Monkey likes all of them, but he seems especially proud when he finds a HUGE one to drag around — which is oh-so-challenging when I’m walking him on his leash!
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Ha ha ha. I can just see that. I’ll bet “put that down, Monkey,” goes in one ear and out the other. 😁
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It’s hard trying to avoid scratches on my legs, too, particularly when he keeps turning his head with a stick in his mouth.
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I can see it.
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Nothing wrong with letting their imaginations go. I think Twiggy has it figured out. But ew… Her nicely cleaned teeth!
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Well we had to look the other way for a minute.
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I imagine you did 😉
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Ha ha ha
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🙂
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They know their yard, and it was inevitable this find would put them on high alert for potential intruders…beavers included.😀
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Yes. Anything unusual sets them off.
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I’m with Lucy … that branch doesn’t look all that appetizing! Good to see the pups!
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Now if it were apple wood, maybe. Thanks, Jill.
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Well yeah, that goes without saying! 😉
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I think Twiggy is a fiction writer, like her dad. There’s nothing like a good beaver story, after all. 🙂
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I think she was on a random critter binge. I’m not sure we ever discussed beavers.
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She’s the sweetest, especially with her noble sidekick.
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The UPS driver would not agree on sweetest, but I do. 😁
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They’re just protecting the house. On duty one of their jobs.
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Well they certainly do a good job. 😁
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Like Pinkerton Guards, with tails. 🙂
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And barks that shatter glass.
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That will dissuade an intruder alright, and to look for a house with cats. 🙂
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I think that is their plan.😊
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I like the beaver angle. At least it’s not pumas this time.
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Good point, Pete.
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Nothing gets by those two. A beaver might be fun to chase for a minute. At least it wasn’t a puma! 😂
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It might be fun after all.
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I think Twiggy is watching too many nature programs. What will she find next? Piranhas in her water bowl? Pterodactyls in the sky? Inquiring minds need to know.
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Yes, I think I will have to cut down on her Animal Planet time.
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Twiggy knows her animals – only a beaver would have left that limb behind. But I think dad left it behind just for the girls. Happy trimming, John.!
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Thank you, Jo. Yes it was the first one and I did grab a camera and left the limb.
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Oh a mystery but I’m betting it’s “dad” at work! I love these little dialogues, John. 🙂
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Thank you, Barbara.
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Twiggy is searching for new ecological approaches…a wonderful spring doge quest for the Twiggy Resort. 😂😂😂 I hope she enjoyed the limb, dear John. 🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Yes, it is wonderful. She is now looking for new animals for the resort zoo. She did love the limb. Thanks, Maria.
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Maybe Twiggy was watching one of those YouTube videos detailing how chewing on tree limbs can help prevent tooth decay.
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There is a good answer to her behavior. 🤣
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I love her.
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Bacon flavoured…love it Much love to you and your girls, John. Xx 💓
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Thank you, Jane. Much love back to you. ❤️
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A most intriguing mystery. Love this!
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😁 Thanks, Jan.
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Bacon flavored sounds pretty good, John. 🙂 And isn’t everything a chew toy?
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Of course it is. Thanks, Lauren.
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“Girls just wanna have fu-un”, right Twiggy?
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Hi John, it’s great to see the girls having fun. I hope the green branch didn’t make Twiggy sick.
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No she is fine. I took it away after the photo was completed.
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Adorable.
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Thank you. 😊
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Nice
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Thanks
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I think their primal urges are taking over. In India, certain tree twigs are chewed on for keeping teeth clean and healthy. The most popular is ‘neem’ which I think is margosa. Its cheaper, healthier and eco-friendlier.
Take a hint, dad!
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Good idea, Ankur. The entire margosa tree can be used for medicinal purposes.
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