Monthly Archives: April 2017

disappearing dog

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 30th 2017   In case anyone is wondering, Isis and I are still working on the very early stages of our foundation course for … Continue reading

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British weather!

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 26th 2017   Isis is finding the weather very challenging. There are too many of those mornings and late afternoons when the the sun … Continue reading

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skrlunk!

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 23rd 2017   It happens on Thursday some time between 2.00 and 3.00 a.m. while I’m asleep. SKRLUNK! Instantly I’m awake. Isis! She’s jumped … Continue reading

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thank goodness dogs aren’t green!

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 19th 2017   It’s usually quite straightforward to keep an eye on Isis when she’s free in the park. I know her habits and … Continue reading

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the birds, the bees, and two kisses

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 16th 2017   It’s Saturday again and Isis and I are in Highbury Park (again). Do we live in Highbury Park? Not quite. But … Continue reading

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a brief taste of summer

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 12th 2017 This week we’ve reverted to our winter coats, hats and gloves as the temperature has plunged again. The sun drenched weekend seems … Continue reading

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thanks for your help ……..

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 9th 2017   Thank you for your very sensible advice and suggestions. I found everyone’s comments very helpful. I’ve been unrealistic and have expected … Continue reading

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pups galore!

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 5th 2017   Puppies. Lots of them. Too many, think Rufus and Isis. Nancy thinks they’re rather sweet, and, of course, they need lots … Continue reading

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help!

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 2nd 2017   Not a progress report. More of a no progress report. Two or three weeks ago I reported that, at last, I’d … Continue reading

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