Monthly Archives: March 2016

meet Mia

Posted on March 30, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 30th 2016   On a Sunday walk in Highbury Park, soon after I adopted my beautiful Isis, another fluffy grey and white dog appeared, … Continue reading →

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outdoor pursuits

Posted on March 27, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 27th 2016   When I send evidence of the first few blades of grass emerging, Chris The Landscaper assures me that the lawn will … Continue reading →

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the stick gatherer

Posted on March 23, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 23rd 2016   Isis loves to chew sticks. Her favourites are thick, tasty ones which crumble into fat flakes. These flakes can be held … Continue reading →

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a chequered week

Posted on March 20, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 20th 2016   The good news is that it’s now much drier under paw so Hairy One can run on the grass. The bad … Continue reading →

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news flash

Posted on March 17, 2016 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday March 17th *** *** Several times over the last few weeks I have peered morosely at the potential lawn looking for signs of sprouting. None. Last Monday I could still see nothing so I fetched my camera and … Continue reading →

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those glands again

Posted on March 16, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 16th 2016   It’s a month since Hairy One’s anal glands were dealt with so off we go again to RSPCA Newbrook Farm. Our … Continue reading →

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Thundershirt

Posted on March 13, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 13th 2016   The story so far ………….. Close to the end of February, Harriet lends us her dog Penny’s Thundershirt. I’d heard about … Continue reading →

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understanding Isis: rages

Posted on March 9, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 17th 2016   It has taken a very long time to disentangle and categorise the many disparate threads of Hairy One’s ‘strange’ behaviours. As … Continue reading →

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news flash

Posted on March 7, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Monday March 7th 2016   Polymath just pointed out that Isis has not increased her weight by two thirds – she would be a hairy barrel if she had. She was just boasting. She has increased her weight by … Continue reading →

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why are humans so slow?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 6th 2016     Marge Poops                                     … Continue reading →

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