Monthly Archives: January 2015

that light again ?

Posted on January 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday               A strange day in the park. The sun is not out so there are no shadows. Ideal for Isis one would think. But not so. She is very jumpy, looking upwards … Continue reading →

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just a quickie

Posted on January 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday   Isis has learned ‘sit’ and ‘down’. I begin by gently pressing her rump with two fingers of my left hand while holding a treat in my right. I say, “Sit”, very firmly just in case she might … Continue reading →

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frost, sun and shadows

Posted on January 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday   Very bright and frosty again today. But we are in Kings Heath Park – our park – and we have strategies. Isis is as keen as ever to jump out of the car but picks her way … Continue reading →

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not a good day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   The day begins well. Isis wakes up at 08.00. After she’s been outside I make coffee and return to bed for a Sunday lie-in. Since I forget to put the stair gate in place she follows me. … Continue reading →

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a day in the life of Isis

Posted on January 17, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday   08.10 Isis wakes, shuffles a little and pats the bedclothes experimentally. She sits up. Rump in the air she stretches out her front legs, then, rump tucked in, she extends her hind legs. Kerfluff! She jumps down … Continue reading →

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a brave little dog

Posted on January 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   When I was thinking about adopting Isis Kerry explained in detail all of the little dog’s problems. She also told me that Isis is a brave little dog. And she is. In the morning when the sun … Continue reading →

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two little hooligans

Posted on January 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s lovely that The Little Hooligan enjoys her walks so much. Especially in January when I emerge in five body layers, two pairs of socks and two pairs of gloves. Today I also wear a neck warmer … Continue reading →

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a lick too far

Posted on January 14, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday     Isis and I sit companionably side by side on the futon. Lunch time. Wholemeal pitta bread and cream cheese with garlic. Delightful. My empty plate is now  on the trolley next to me. And the plate … Continue reading →

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remarkably silly?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday     Describing the personality of the Podengo Pequeno, Desmond Morris asserts ‘They can be remarkably silly in the home.’ If they are all like Isis, indeed they can. It will take several posts to do justice to … Continue reading →

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Gracie and me

Posted on January 12, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday Isis doesn’t get up until 8.00 a.m. today so we have a gentle start. “Just as well”, I think as the day unfolds. We have a pleasant walk. It’s a murky day so no shadows to spook Isis. … Continue reading →

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