Monthly Archives: April 2019

Isis visits Polymath part 1

Posted on April 28, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday April 28th 2019   The first time I take her to visit Polymath, Isis is very wary. Nowadays, she is usually happy to pop … Continue reading →

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and what have you been doing?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday April 24th 2019     Daisy   D So what have you been doing this week, dog, besides running around panting and getting dirty? I … Continue reading →

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the spotty satnav

Posted on April 21, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday April 21st 2019         This is not just a pretty, spotty nose: it’s a highly refined precision instrument, honed to twitch … Continue reading →

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parks and dogs and people

Posted on April 18, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday April 17th 2019   Spring has been popping on and off the scene for a while now. First the snowdrops, then the daffodils. Now … Continue reading →

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Isis digs a hole

Posted on April 14, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   April 14th 2019   It’s a good, sound, grey day. The sun emerges from the clouds very slowly and infrequently. It doesn’t stay out for … Continue reading →

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it’s raining! it’s pouring!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday April 10th 2019       Sniff! Sniff! What’s this?  There’s a lovely smell in the air. Could it be  …… Could it possibly … Continue reading →

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the bottom line for Isis?

Posted on April 7, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday April 7th 2019   Yes, Monday was quite a nice day. Tuesday begins well too. Bit of a lie-in. Lots of running in Highbury. … Continue reading →

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dialogue with Isis

Posted on April 3, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday April 3rd 2019   Human: After going nuts on Sunday, you growl and snap at yourself on and off all evening. Dog! It’s annoying. … Continue reading →

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