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cachukis

(4,108 posts) Mon Jun 1, 2026, 06:24 PM Monday

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Watching a young, long haired child, across my pond, [View all]

toss a whiffle ball into the air, hoping to strike it.
After 15 or so attempts, timing determined. Six swings connected. You could sense the sense of accomplishment.
The animation continued, repeatedly, until one ball launched beyond expectation. The youngster ran from tree to tree in a home run trot.

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Watching a young, long haired child, across my pond, [View all] cachukis Monday OP

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And once there was a successful connection it was a possibility for many more. erronis Monday #4

Great advancement. I was hoping, only, to allow cachukis Monday #5

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