“There’s watermelon and Benebone to play with, Twiggy.”
“Are you missing the elephant in the room?”
“Elephant? I didn’t know you had an elephant toy.”
“Not toy, Dad. Presence, situation, big looming problem.”
“I still don’t know what you mean.”
“The carpet. It’s not the same. There’s no black and tan.”
“Oh, that? Yeah, Mom decided an all-white soft tuft would be better.”
“Better how?”
“Well, it feels good when you lay down.”
“I can vouch for that. It does feel good. What else?”
“It is very durable. Can stand up to a lot of wear.”
“You mean dog traffic.”
“Well, People too.”
“Uh-huh. I can see it goes with the couches.”
“That is true. It is like a monochromatic effect.”
“With a splash of color from my toys and those grey stairs.”
“Well, you still need those to get on the couch.”
“Yes, that is for sure. Unless they make a couch that sits on the floor, I need this.”
“So what do you think?”
“I like the softness, and I can also see if I roll around on it, the carpet will hide my hair for a while.”
“That has to be a big benefit. ”
“Okay, Dad. You’ve sold me. The carpet stays.”
“I’m sure Mom will be happy to hear that.”
“You are just humoring me, right?”
“Right.”
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I’m so happy for her, she’s doing so well. Women are very strong John. Doesn’t matter how many paws they have.
Love her personal steps she can climb at her leisure. And let me say, you have the loveliest home. 🙂
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She is doing well. Thank you for the compliment on the home. It does suit our style for sure. 😊
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It’s lovely John.
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Always important that the fur kids buy into any décor decisions….😉
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They have to live here too, so I guess it is a good idea.
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Well, that’s the two women of the house happy! 😉 I want to join Twiggy on that oh-so-soft-looking rug! Hugs to you all and ear scratches for the little one. Thanks for the Thursday feel good, John. Have a wonderful rest of your week 🤗💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony. If they are happy everyone’s happy. I hope your week is terrific as well. 🤗
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Sometimes, change is good. It did occur to me for the first time that I’ve never known anyone with a dog color-coordinated with their decorating scheme. Very nice! (It’s maybe a good thing that Twiggy isn’t a Dalmatian.)
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We used to have a Twiggy colored carpet but there was a coffee accident that never was fully rectified. So now we are back to the original scheme. I had to laugh out loud at your observation on the Dalmatian. I’m glad too. Thaks for the laugh today, Linda.
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Twiggy does blend into that carpet a bit. Stealth attacks are coming.
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I think so. She also lies real low like a lion on the plain.
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Obvious that Twiggy is getting smarter … well … at least for the moment
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Yes indeed.
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Some dogs are apprehensive about changes. Looks like she’s adapting well.
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I think she likes it. 😁
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Twiggy is doing a good job of holding up the Thursday dog dialog!
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Thanks, GP.
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Twiggy and I are a lot alike when it comes to change.
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I think w all are a little resistant.
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Such a sweet dialogue, John. Twiggy is a treasured princess, and though it’s a wild guess, I suspect she knows that. 😊
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That she does, Gwen. She is a talker and when things don’t go her way she lets us know. Good to see you back and hope you had a great trip.
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Twiggy is astute in her observations, John. And she certainly looked ready for her closeup in that last photo.
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She was. She gets irritated with close ups but not today.
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The carpet looks like it will comfort one’s feet or paws. Nice!
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It is soft for sure. Thanks, Tim
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Now that it is Twiggy-approved, all is well!
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Yup. It can stay.
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That looks like a comfortable carpet. Don’t blame Twiggy for wanting to lay in it. She seems to be doing well.
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She is. Thanks, Joan
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Look at that adorable face! Hard to resist her charms. I’m glad she was won over to the carpet – just wait until she gets a good roll on it. Ear scritches to her.
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She had a bath and a roll which I didn’t get on camera. All broken in now.
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I recall a similar conversation with one of my old friends. 🙂
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, L.K.
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She’s growing wiser. Not long ago, she never would have guessed you were humoring her. (And YES to hiding dog hair. It’s a never-ending battle here.)
Sending Twiggy belly rubs. Thanks for the smiles, John.
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Thank you Miss Staci. You give the best belly rubs. I think you are right on the humoring.
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Well, I have lots of practice with belly rubs and ear scratches. Always happy to send some love to a furry friend. Especially one who’s as wise as Twiggy is becoming.
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Seems she now needs to grow up. Thanks, Staci. 😊
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In no time you’ll have your scent on the new carpet and it’ll be ‘pawfectly’ wagnificent.
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She did a roll around so that should help.😁
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Nothing like a good old fashioned face rub on rugs and furniture.
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It looks nice. It’s always the best to have a soft carpet to lay on. I could never get Diva Dog to use the stairs she always preferred jumping up even after she pulled a muscle in one leg she still wouldn’t use the stairs. 🤷♀️
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Twiggy had a torn ACL so jumping was not an approved activity. She does enjoy her stairs
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Nice carpet! Glad Twiggy approves. With Bond being black, that’s a color we couldn’t have, lol.
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Yeah that is for sure. 😁
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Doggie-approved carpet! Twiggy makes some great points. Thanks for sharing, John!
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Thank you, Jan.
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LOL. I got a kick out of the hair comment, John. Someone once told me they tried to wear clothes the color of their pet, because of the hair. The idea didn’t help me at all, since I had a tuxedo cat at the time. I couldn’t win. Or the gray tabby with a white belly. I was certain that cat could shed selectively (belly or back) so his hair would show on my clothes.
Wriggle your toes in the cushy rug and enjoy the simple pleasures. Hugs.
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Simple pleasures are the best. Thanks, Teagan.
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it’s a new world for Twiggy
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Got a big laugh out of the last two lines. Twiggy seems to be hanging in there….
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Gotta keep the four-legged members of our families happy too! Loved the dialogue.
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So impressive
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Thanks
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Perfect color.:-)
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The hair is still here but we don’t notice it and will cut the vacuuming time.
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Mr. Eel looks terrific on a new carpet, dear John. 🙂 I wish Twiggy enjoy it too.🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Mr. Eel thought he looked much better on this carpet. I have to agree. Thanks, Maria..
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Oh, I’m so happy for him, dear John! 😁😁😁
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In the new carpet he can almost disappear too.
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The deep sea calls! 😁😁😁
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Yes deep sea for sure.
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those big love me eyes…. I’m done #sniffs
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Yeah, I was done five years ago.
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Way to go Twiggy, a beauty for a beauty.
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Yay, Marc.
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🙂
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Twiggy did seem quite put-out about the rug change at first. It’s good that she came around.
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She is always a little skeptical. She is okay now.
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🙂
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Whatever keeps Mama happy—always a sound strategy!
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I think so too.
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It’s good to know she approves. I love that you have stairs for her at both couches.
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We had only one before when we had grey couches. Realized we needed two. So white for the second set (since couch color changed)
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Love that girl!
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Nice when it gets Twiggy approved!
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We think so too. Thanks, Denise.
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I’m glad to hear Twiggy is focusing on the new carpet, rather than the obvious elephant-in-the-room, Lucy’s absence. She’s a plucky little pup, and with your help, she’ll mend nicely. I do like the new color scheme — and I can see it goes well with the rest of the decor. By the way, is there any thought of adopting another pup, or is one enough for now?
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I think The Producer would like to get another but it has to be a rescue so there is a wait. Thanks, Debbie.
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It is a very nice carpet! I think Twiggy will grow to love it.
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She is on it now trying to nap.
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The carpet looks comfy for feet and paws, John, and Twiggy is not only cute, but pretty smart. 🙂
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Thank you, Lauren. It is very comfy. 😁
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As my 19 year old daughter would say, as she ponders her dorm room theme for the up and coming sophomore year of college, ” I love your aesthetic…”
Been thinking of ya’ll ♡ Sweet Twiggy
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Thank you, Audrey. We are doing well. 😁
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That carpet looks wonderfully soft!
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Yes it is. Twiggy can pretty much bury her nose in it.
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You look simply marvellous, Twiggy!
It seems being well loved agrees with you.
I saw your pics earlier, and didn’t have time to say hello.
It’s Canada’s birthday, and things are busy.
Tell dad I’ll be by tomorrow with a drove of OXen.
💋💋💋💋 – for you & dad!
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Thank you, Ms. Resa. I am loved. Happy Birthday, Canada. I’ll pass the 💋💋💋💋 to dad. Here is 💋💋💋💋 for you.
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Adorable, John.
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😊
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Twiggy seems to be settling into her new carpet nicely. I love her steps lol 🙂
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She needs them. Her center of gravity doesn’t allow for an airborne approach to the couch.
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🙂
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😁
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