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apologies

Posted on March 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Monday March 4th 2024   Apologies – post will appear later today. (Sorry Tony!)

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a dog would like to swap humans

Posted on February 25, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 24th 2024   Well, it’s been a hectic week for a dog. On Wednesday we dash off early to see Lee at Dogma (previously Chester’s corner) in Kings Norton. … Continue reading →

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to pastures green

Posted on February 18, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 18th 2024   On Thursday, Bev kindly picks us up and takes us to Highbury. I lift Isis into the front with me, but she trembles, shudders and shakes … Continue reading →

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neither of us deserves a halo

Posted on February 11, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 11th 2024   It has rained, and on one perfect, pouring day, I wrap Isis in Ellie’s preloved raincoat, and we spend an hour roaming the streets. Unfortunately, though, … Continue reading →

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just praying for rain

Posted on February 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 4th 2024   Praying for rain? Not quite, but hoping big time. On Monday we have an emergency. Human goes for her annual eye-test; she’s very apprehensive as there … Continue reading →

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four muddy feet

Posted on January 28, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 28th 2024     Because it has become virtually impossible to find anywhere mud free to take Isis, it is often necessary to clean her feet. Now Isis, of … Continue reading →

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spleroosh!

Posted on January 21, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 21st 2024   Isis isn’t one to bear grudges, and her scary vet visit is soon put behind her, although I am sure she will shiver and shudder when … Continue reading →

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the betrayal …

Posted on January 14, 2024 by patinkingsheath

        A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 14th 2024   Yes, The Betrayal, or how an innocent dog, after being lulled into a sense of false security, is subjected to over thirty minutes of … Continue reading →

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2023 and me

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Monday January 8th 2024   Isis continues …………….   By the time that July comes round, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. I don’t want to be left again, … Continue reading →

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apologies

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Post for Sunday January 7th 2024   Apologies – Sunday’s blog will be late. Hopefully, it will appear on Monday! P.

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