I was soooooo glad when Mom said: ‘Let’s go to the river, Sage.‘ Some of my favorite words, especially since I’ve had a few days of being bored out of my mind. 
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While we were strolling (that would be Mom) down the beach, we met Tess Trueheart. Tessie’s game is to swim out and bring back sticks (ball for me, thank you). Well, even I was amazed at what she was bringing back. Apparently, Tessie is way beyond the ordinary-sized stick and goes after logs.
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Big logs.
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Me? I stuck to my ball
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But, I did wonder whether Tessie could bring back that surf-board?



Yikes, that is a big stick!
Wow, that is big! Impressed that Tessie can pick that up!
Wow, Tess must have a very strong jaw to carry that big stick out of the water. Bet you two have lots of fun together.
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Tessie should meet my friend Harvey. they would have a lot to talk about.
That is what we call the trophy stick…lol
Now that’s a STICK!
Holy Cow, Tess!!!! I am duly impressed!
Wow, those are Bassa size logs Sage!