Drabble by Kevin Fagan for September 07, 2014
Transcript:
Doctor: Mr. Drabble, here's an exercise you can do at home for your bad back. You lie on the floor with a tennis ball under your back, and you... Ralph: A tennis ball?? That won't work because... I mean, it would be nearly impossible to... That is, in my house, there's no way I could... Sigh... I'll give it a try. Wally! Relax! My doctor obviously isn't a dog owner!
Observer fo Irony about 10 years ago
If you explained to the doctor about the unattended dog he probably would have suggested using a rolled up towel instead. Then instead playing with ’Wally’s ball’ you could play tug of war with him.
rphbeta about 10 years ago
I had a similar experience while trying to do sit-ups on the porch while letting my wife’s Jack Russell get some fresh air. No “toy” needed to get that dog fired up.
patsy62 about 10 years ago
Doing yoga is a unique experience with a curious dog …“whatcha doing? Ooh you’re laying down, time for a bear hug…you’re twisting, what’s back there huh huh…” Fun though. I always wind up laughing
CMB2304 about 10 years ago
i laid down on the floor to watch tv and while i was down therei had two chihuahua’s knowing i was ontheir turf, even thought the know the whole house is also, i gave up after 5 minutes.
sunchaunzo about 10 years ago
A tennis ball. In a house with a dog. Riiiiight.