“I see you have a few of your toys here in the playpen.”
“Yes but not as much fun as Twiggy.”
“Oh come on. Give that noisy disk a squeeze.”
“I do like the sound.”
“Look Twiggy has come out.”
“Yeah, I’ll leave you two to play.”
“Twiggy. Over here.”
“I hear you, Little One.”
“What’s that in your mouth?”
“It’s the fish toy.”
“I thought that toy was in here with me.”
“I think Mom changed it out for others.”
“Well it is a fun toy for sure.”
“Yes I am enjoying it.”
“Can you bring it in here?”
“Mmm afraid not. Mom doesn’t want me in there.”
“This purple toy is good. Why doesn’t Mom want you in here?”
“She thinks you need your own space. ”
“Well sometimes it is nice to have my own space but it is fun to run in the yard. Can you break me out of here?”
“Gee I don’t think Mom would like that. You continually pick up sticks and leaves. You could choke on all that stuff.”
“Yeah but we could play.”
“I think we need to wait a little longer for you to get older before you have a run of the yard.”
“You sound like Mom.”
“Because I agree with her.
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Aww so cute
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Thank you
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Nice to see they share toys.
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A little. Gets better each day.
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Ahhh, the puppy days, where anything that’s not tied down goes in their mouth, bathroom breaks are sudden and random, and there are two speeds: full on and flat out. 😂 They are cute, but speaking as one who has just reached the one-year mark with the new puppy in our household, maturation can be a HUGE relief. Enjoy, John, it passes oh so quickly….
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Yes, we are keeping your thoughts in mind. We were looking at some early photos of Twiggy and she was the same. Thanks, Lori.
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Lucy must be proud of Twiggy grooming the rambunctious one.
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I’m sure she is having a laugh over Twiggy’s learning curve.
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I love that Twiggy is now using the term “Little One” on her little sister. That last picture of Tempeste is adorable.
The wisdom that has fallen upon Twiggy is amazing to see.
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She is learning to tolerate Tempeste. All her training moves Tempeste doesn’t seem to get so we still have to keep a close yey on them when they are rough housing. Thanks, Auntie Dale.
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It can’t be easy, being the bigger one, eh Twiggy? Tempeste has a LOT to learn! Just try to be patient and in the meantime, Mom and Dad must keep a close eye on the two of you!
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Poor liitle one. Twiggy knows how it feels to be in the playpen.
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She does. Notice though she is not an advocate fro release.
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Mom’s word goes!!
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Boy does it. 😁
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Miss Tempeste, you are such a lucky pup! Miss, Twiggy, you are such a sweet big sister! <3
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Thank you, Miss Annette 🎶 🤗
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That last photo is the best “Aw, mommmm” photo I’ve ever seen. It’s perfectly designed to induce the “whatever you want, sweetie” response from a parent!
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And she usually gets too. Thanks, Linda.
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Puppy jail. Poor baby. One of mine had to put everything in her mouth, too. We still have to watch, lest she swallow part of a toy.
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She leads with her mouth. 😊
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Sounds like… Nevermind.
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Ha ha ha
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How can you resist that sweet face, John. It really is like having a toddler when they’re that young.
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Yes it is a full time job. Thanks, Teri
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Looks like Tempeste is already growing! I had to smile at Twiggy calling her little one. A sweet memory of Lucy and Twiggy.
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Looks like Tempeste is already gotten bigger. Had to smile at Twiggy calling her little one. A sweet memory of Lucy and Twiggy.
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Yes a sweet memory for sure. Thanks, Joan.
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So cute! ❤ Keeping Tempeste in a playpen for some time seems like the right thing to do.
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She would eat the US if we didn’t keep her penned. Thanks, Tim.
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Ah, Twiggy the wise. She learned well from Lucy. Lucy would be proud of her. Tempeste sounds like a real tempest! But that last picture is a winner – what a cute little button.
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I just got choked up when Twiggy called her sister Little One. I saw Lucy in the distance. sigh
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Lucy is always near. Thank you Susannah. 😊
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I liked that you resurrected that endearment. Never realized how much I missed it.
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Yeah me too. I missed it a lot 😊
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Let’s hear it for bringin’ it back. It’s all part of healing, that you can without weeping only remembering the good times. I just heard Lucy say, AMEN TO THAT!
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She would be the last one to want more tears. It does help to remember her big loving heart. 😊
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But that’s how it should be once those tears stop. Woof!
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How true that is, Susannah. Thanks for the consoling words. 😊
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It’s the same for everyone, no matter who you lose. I remember for 10 years I couldn’t watch Bill, or even look at a picture. I’d ask a friend to put one up on my blog when I wrote about him. Now, I’m fine. It’s how grief works. Lucy was like another daughter to you and truly a sibling to Twiggy.
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I’m so glad you are where you are today regarding Bill. Allows those sweet memories to make their appearance. 😊
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And they do. Funny how that happens.
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Yes it is funny how that happens. A blessing for sure.
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Grief finally retreats to its proper place leaving you as you say, with sweet memories.
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Proper place is a good description. I don’t think it ever leaves.
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You’re right, but it becomes gentler in its presence.
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Which then is a blessing ❤️
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Mom knows best.
They are both so adorable.
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Thank you Kymber. 😊
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Twiggy–you sound so grown up. Tempeste is going to give you a run for it, isn’t she?
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She is a handful for sure. Thanks, Lois
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Quite a role reversal for Twiggy!
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It certainly is. Lucy trained her well though. Thanks, Liz
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You’re welcome, John.
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Aww, so cute! I love that last image of her face. Sometimes it’s so hard being patient while learning the ropes.
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Yes. I have to feel sorry for Twiggy when Tempeste pays no attention to the quit biting me messages. We have to step in then. Thanks, Deborah.
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Those ears on Tempeste are adorable!! Such a sweetie and Twiggy is being a good big sister.
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Twiggy is trying her best. Sometimes Tempeste gets out of control. Thanks, Darlene.
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When we first got Lia, we could actually see Dot roll her eyes at times. (Lia wasn’t a puppy but has so much energy, whereas Dot is so chill)
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We see a lot of eye rolls here too. 😁
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It’s always best to agree with mom. Twiggy is very wise. 😂 Great dialogue and photo story, John.
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Thank you, Gwen. Twiggy tried her best for sure. 😊
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It takes so little puppy time to fix a day. Thank you.
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Yes and sometimes it takes so little puppy time to turn a day upside down. Thanks, Jacqui.
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She is a sweetheart. Thanks Noelle.
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Our yard was never as clean as it was when our dogs were puppies and teething. Good to seem them both, John. It makes me smile.
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We have to take a vac to the turf in the pen 😊
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Just like “people siblings,” these pups need to be taught how to play nicely together. Looks like the playpen is a great solution for that. Tempeste is going to turn heads — she’s got the puppy-dog-eyes look down pat!
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I think she has, Debbie. Thank you. 😁
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Awww… Nothing beats having your own space, unless your penned in it.. 🙂 Loved this.. Sending love to ALL.. ❤
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Thank you, Sue. It is appreciated 😊
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It’s fun to see Twiggy calling Tempeste “Little One.” Also for admonishing her on picking up sticks in the yard (I seem to recall Lucy telling a younger Twiggy that not everything in the yard was fair game).
The fish toy looks almost real. And that last photo of Tempeste is adorable to the nth degree. What a cutie!!
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The fish toy look real for sure. It flops like a fish but we had to take that mechanism out since Twiggy tore a hole trying to get the fish to stop. Thank Mae. We are enjoying the puppy a lot. 😊
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LOL on the fish toy, John. I had one of those for Raven, so I know exactly what you mean. 🙂
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Once it was still, Twiggy left it alone. Now Tempeste plays with it more than Twiggy.
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🙂
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Must be difficult to say no to that face…
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Yes that is true.
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With each week Tempeste gets noticeably bigger. She looks so grownup and poised in that last shot, John. Hugs everyone there.
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Thank you, Teagan. Hugs back.
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OMG, that last photo of Tempeste! I just want to cover her with hugs! Twiggy is definitely channeling Lucy–all that patience. What a pair!
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They are a pair for sure. Thanks, Marie
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I bet Twiggy agrees with her mom on this one. But it’s important to keep the wee one safe. Sending the girls ear scratches.
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Thank you for the ear scratches Miss Staci. 😊
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Twiggy is now a responsible adult.
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I think that’s how it looks. thanks, Pilgrim
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I can see that Tempeste is getting bigger. What a cutie! I love the way her ears stand up.
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Sometimes she resembles a bat. Thanks, Pete.
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They are very cute. The fish toy seems to be a great toy.
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It is. It flops like a real fish.
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Wow maybe we should get that for our Rollo
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Warning. It is very fragile. Twiggy tore it apart in five minutes. The version you see is the repaired version with the flipper device removed.
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Awwwww … pobre Tempeste!!! Soon, the little one will be able to roam free with Twiggy!
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If she would stop putting everything she sees in her mouth she could roam now. Still too much puppy for that. Thanks, Jill.
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Ahhhhh … I understand!
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Beautiful! I know i had missed something new. Twiggy has a new friend .That’s wonderful, and it seems the will become the best friends ever.Best wishes, Michael
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Let’s hope so, Michael. They are still getting to know each other. In time I think you are right.
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I think in the end this will be a positive experience for their relationship. A little “absence” makes the heart grow fonder.
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So true. Tempeste can be a pain and so it is good for alone time for Twiggy. Thanks, Bruce.
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Aww, Lil’ T…mom’s are notorious for being like that. Hopefully she’ll let you play with your big sis and all the toys soon.
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Thank you, Miss Monika. I think so too. Maybe when I quit putting everything into my mouth. 😁
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What an adorable face at the end! Twiggy was good to come and visit and not to get in trouble with Mom but trying to break her out.
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Yes she knows better than to cross mom. Thanks, Jo. I hope you have a great weekend.
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Aww. That face in the final picture. Poor baby… I’d be sunk. Lol
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That’s he pick me up face.
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And I would 😁
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Me too.
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😂😂😂Fire days at the Twiggy Resort. I wonder who will be more stubborn in toys:Twiggy or Tempeste. Thank you, dear John!
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So far I think Tempeste will win the stubborn contest. Thanks Maria.
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I have no doubt, dear John. The youth always does.🙂
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I know that for sure.
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Awww… no run of the yard yet? His begging face says it all.
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Not until the “I need to taste everything wears off.) She does get some leash time.
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Ah, I see. Makes sense. BTW, how old is Twiggy now?
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Twiggy is six.
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Six already? Wow, time flies.
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I know right?
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It sounds like the panther needed a little time in the cage, John. Hopefully he’ll be playing with the cougar again soon. 🙂
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Yes. She eats entirely too many leaves and sticks.
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Oh dear. She’ll grow out of it once those baby teeth are done aching.
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That is what we are hoping.
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Twiggy, you are so cute with your fish toy.
So Tempeste is eating twigs and things. Hopefully she will learn fast, and not have to be in the pen. She does look a bit forlorn (and totally cute). Of curse you know what being in a pen is like.
You and mom are right!
I suppose dad has nothing to do with this?
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Dad would let her run free and wild. He says sticks and leaves are organic. Thank you Miss Resa for the message of support. (obviously a penned up Tempeste is a good Tempeste. 😄X😄X😄X😄X
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LOL! Twiggy, you are sooo cute!
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Hi John, I’ve never heard of separating dogs like that. How interesting.
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Well when you have one eating everything in the yard something has to be done. It is only until the new teeth come in. When they are in the house they can play together.
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Ah, teething, I understand 🙏🥰
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Yes indeed.
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John, when did the new pup arrive. My WordPress is acting strange since it became JetPack and I don’t seem to be getting everyone’s feeds in a regular basis. I feel like I’m a little behind. You know, trailing the pack.
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We got her on March 9th.
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She’s a beauty! And it appears that she’s fitting in quite well.
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She does feel at home which is to say she has us wrapped around her paw.
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Pups can do that. We stilled referred to Daisy as our ‘pup’. My wife wants another dog but that won’t happen until she can bend, a necessary requirement when walking your dog in the neighborhood for obvious reasons. I still tie her sneaks when she goes walking which she does daily, at least twice.
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They make some good stand up poop scoops there days. I’m just saying.😁
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What a good big sister. 🙂
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Ha ha ha
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🙂
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Enjoying every bit of this conversation 🙂
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Thank you, Ankur. 😁
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