“You in the mood to play ball?”
“It’s way over there.”
“That’s a whole three feet away.”
“Really? I thought it was closer.”
“For heaven’s sake, it is almost next to you.”
“Well, it just seems like it is not friendly.”
“What’s not friendly about it.”
“Seems standoffish to me.”
“It is a ball, not another dog.”
“Yeah, well, I wish it were.
“Okay, there. Mr. Ball, meet Twiggy.”
“I think you take things too far sometimes, Dad.”
“You implied that the ball was standoffish. I just wanted you two to become acquainted.”
“Okay, I get it. Nice to meet you, Mr. Ball. You have an Instagram handle?”
I’ll throw you the ball. This will make it more active.”
“Now I think you are getting somewhere. A little interactiveness. Don’t hurt yourself.”
“There you go. Be careful it’s going to bounce.”
“I have my eye on it.”
Whoa. It took a mighty bounce.”
“Not too far for me, though. I got it.”
“Want to go again?”
“I sure do. I love to play catch.
“This time, I’ll toss it far.”
“And the doggie will run it down.”
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Cute, John! Who needs arrogant ball-partners?!
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Enjoy playing catch, Twiggy. We’re trying to teach Lia to play with the ball but it seems hopeless cause.
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Sometimes it is not appealing Miss Darlene. Rub it with something delicious. 😁
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Good idea! Thanks, Miss Twiggy. xo
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XO
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Twiggy had some full-on diva going there for a bit! She does make life entertaining.
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She pulls the diva card every so often. I can usually get her off the dime though.
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It would appear you know which of her buttons to push. 😉
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She knows mine too.
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Our dogs differ on that one. We struggle to take them away so they don’t get torn to shreds.
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When the ball is brand new, Twiggy becomes obsessive. The only brand that holds up is Chuck-it.
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You trying to make a post and Twiggy won’t move because the ball is stand-offish. You made a good save there, John.
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Thanks, GP. Sometimes Twiggy makes it harder than necessary. Of course, her method style of acting tends to server her well. 😁
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I sense you got tricked into some physical activity.
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I think your senses are excellent. 😁
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Atta girl, Miss. Twiggy… playing hard to get once in a while adds to the game! (wink wink) ❤
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Thank you, Miss Annette. Can’t be too anxious for sure. 😁
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Great timing on those photos, John. It’s great to see Twiggy ready to play with the ball.
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She too a ittle coaching but finally got into it. Thanks, Tim.
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A couple of the pictures made me wonder how you managed such good timing, John, since you’re not Vishnu. 😁
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Ha ha ha. Just me and my iPhone 12.
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This seems like either a battle of wills or a game of who is fooling who. 🙂
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I think the who’s fooling who is the selection here. Thaks, Frank.
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🙂
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Poor Twiggy. That standoffish ball was SO FAR AWAY before you retrieved it for her. Sending her extra ear scratches since she endured such hardships.
Thanks for the smiles, John.
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Yes. When you look up First World Troubles in the dictionary, Twiggy’s photo is there. Thank you for the scratches, Miss Staci. 😁
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🤣🤣🤣
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You just had to stir some action into the mix, John. Now I think you have a job for a while.
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Was about four tosses is all.
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I would get one toss, and then the game would become keepaway.
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Nice action shots! I thought only cats waited for toys to be brought to them, lol.
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No Frenchies do that very well.
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“Play ball!” may be ringing out across certain sports fields in a few weeks when the baseball season begins, but Twiggy seems to understand that the phrase applies much more broadly. Without play, what good is a ball?
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Very true, Linda. She needs animation to make it work.
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I like your lawn….
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Thanks, John. It is artificial turf. We are 99% zeroscape. The turf is water permeable
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Good catch, Miss Twiggy!
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Thank you, Miss Joan. Dad is an easy tosser.
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My cats get the ‘standoffish’ comment. Make him work for it, Twiggy. 😸
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Yes indeed, Miss Lois. 😁
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You just had to give Twiggy the right incentive. We have lots of standoffish balls around our house!
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Yes it is true. Thanks, Noelle.
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See how talented Twiggy is? Now I see she could have played for the Yankees. Such wasted talent. sigh
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She wanted to try out but I said no. I don’t think I could handle the road trips.
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So it’s your fault eh” Hmm. No wonder she gives you a hard time playing ball. Dad…I could’a been a contenda’.
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Poor child. I would miss her too much.
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Well that’s true, and she would miss you as well as Bee Mine who of course might have made a great manager. I’m just sayin’…, Just saw Bee on the bench yelling…batta batta batta batta. 🙂
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Bee Mine would certainly be a good coach. A good friend for the road too.
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I have a thing for Bee Mine. She’s Twiggy’s Ethel Mertz. Or is Bee and a He? Hmm.
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No Bee is a she and you are so right about Ethel Mertz. 😁
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LOL!!! I knew it. 🙂
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You were right! 😁
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Great photos and dialogue, John. I think Twiggy just wanted to play with Dad. 😊
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She tends to want that for sure. I try to accommodate her. Thanks, Gwen.
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Twiggy sure looks like a quality fielder when she has the mind to do so. I am also sure Mr. Ball enjoyed rolling by that mistaken reputation of being standoffish.🙂
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Mr. Ball said He resembled that remark when it was made. Thanks, Bruce.
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Hahaha! Great candid shots, John. Way to keep you both fit 😉
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Thank you, Auntie, Dale. Dad does need to keep fit. I of course have a natural fitness that needs little attention.
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Of course you do and it’s wonderful of you to help out Dad…
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😊 tee hee
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So cute! I love the action photo.
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Thank you, Susie.
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What lovely form Twiggy!
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Thank you so much, Miss, Pamela. 😊
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So cute. I just love Twiggy’s perspective and her conversations with you, John. 🙂
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She does have a different approach to like for sure. Thanks, Diana.
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Twiggy is my favorite! Look at her go! 😀 I love that action shot, John.
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Thank you, Kymber.
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Glad an introduction broke the ice 🙂
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That is a good way to put it, Denise. Thanks.
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I love that the ball had attitude.. Standoffish 🙂 and great catch Twiggy xx ❤
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Thank you, Miss Sue. Dad doesn’t throw it too hard so I can manage.
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Oh, those action shots are great! I’m glad you smoothed the way into play, John. Twiggy is such a sweetheart! 🤗
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Thank you, Mae. She is for sure. 😁
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Nothing more fun than a game of fetch! Great shots, John!
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Thank you, Jan
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Our dog used to watch us play catch, lol. Twiggy sits kind of funny, doesn’t she? Her back paw seems to lay out flat behind her. Easier to do a belly flop, I guess 🙂
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She and her Frenchie fellows have some different ways of sitting.
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Brilliant strategy, Sheriff.
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Thankya, Thankya, Thankya very much.
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Ladies and gentlemen . . . the Sheriff has left the building!
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🤣 Only you would get the reference. 🤗
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Haha!
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Monk and I play catch/fetch every day. He loves a good ball, and a nice fast game does wonders to tire him out and settle him down a bit. That’s a great picture of Twiggy looking sidewise at her Chuck-It.
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Exercise is so good for these guys. She does do a good side eye
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We must shop at the same place, John. All of Twiggy’s toys are the same as Lulu’s.
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Ha ha ha. They have to be strong so I’ll bet we have the same specs. Thanks, Pete.
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I love those dog pictures. What an adorable dog. That photo where he is jumping towards the ball is exceptional.
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Thank you, Thomas. She loves her ball for sure. 😁
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She just wanted you to throw it and play catch with her and she played that game very well. So cute! 😀
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That is exactly what happened. I was out there and made one toss which she ignored. Then when I dropped the ball in front of her the game was on. I was so glad I had my phone with me. Thanks, Deborah.
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How nice that you have an interactive toy, Twiggy. Mom throws a ball for us and we just blink at her. What are we supposed to do about that? We just don’t get balls, interactive or otherwise.
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I’ll bet if mom rubbed a little bacon grease on a ball it would take on a whole new meaning for you.
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That’d be something we’d love to see since she’s a vegetarian! LOL
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How about a banana?
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Nice action shots!
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Thank you, Ankur. I was glad to have my phone when Twiggy decided to get active.
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Awesome catch, Twiggy! Thanks for letting us join in for play time, John. Hugs.
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Thank you for joining, Teagan.
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Way to catch the ball, Twiggy! I’m glad you’re running and chasing and catching. Take it easy, the water buffalo we be there soon enough. 🙂
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Thank you, Miss Jennie. I’m looking forward to a game of hunting. 😁
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I bet you are! 😀
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So nice🌹
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Welcome 🙏
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I looked after my brothers dog Kevin and went to throw a ball for him and I don’t know what happened to my arm but the ball went in a completely wrong direction and into the brook, guess who had to retrieve the ball! 🥎
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I can only guess. The dog figures “You threw it there.”
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Wow, Twiggy! You sure showed that standoffish ball who’s boss!
On top of it all, boy … you looked cute doing it!
Love to dad!
🔴⧗ 🟣⧗ 🟢⧗ 🟠⧗
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Oh Miss Resa. You know how it is with some things. if they think they can take advantage they will. Thanks for the lovely compliment. Dad says Hi back. ⚽️X 🏀X 🎱X 🏐X
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Bouncing those love balsl back to dad!
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He looks funny chasing them. ⭕️❌
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Hahahahahaha! Grab some shots, if you can!
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I have no thumbs so holding the camera is tough. ⭕️❌ ⭕️❌
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This conversation brought a big wide smile on my face 🙂
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I’m so glad and it was nice of you to let me know. Thanks, Mugdha.
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Twiggy is intelligent. Does not believe in unnecessary exercise. Quite like my Rinky who is whimsical, fanciful and unpredictable. Not to say the queen of laziness.
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Rinky sounds like a good pal.
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Hi John, a cute post. Do you think Twiggy misses Lucy.
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Yes I do think Twiggy misses Lucy as much as we do. Twiggy had a very bad time getting over her and she is just now learning to be happy again. Of course, there was a surgery to deal with but all in all it was a tough time.
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Yes, I can imagine. 💔
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Yes, I can imagine. 💔. A lot of wild animals morn their herd members if they die. It can be incredibly sad to watch.
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Yes it can.
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My dogs are just like this. What is it with Gen Z dogs? They don’t want to play fetch anymore.
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You have to provide an incentive. Fresh chuck-its (bacon scent) do the job.
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Awwwww
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I’m glad to get acquainted eith Mr. Ball, dear John. I hope it will add more vivid colours to the Twiggy Resort’s routine! And I like its bright colours!🥳🍻🍤🍤🍤
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