Author Archives: patinkingsheath

seven days: day one

Posted on August 23, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 23rd 2020   It’s no wonder we British are always snuffling and sniffling. Throughout August bright sun, storms, downpours, gentle breezes and high winds seem … Continue reading →

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it’s him again!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 16th 2020   Gentleman Blitz, who some months ago intervened to rescue Isis from an attacking greyhound, and who, to this day, if asked to … Continue reading →

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that coat of hers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 9th 2020     “Hmmmm,” I think to myself as I bite into my Vacon, egg and dog hair sandwich. “It’s July and she’s still … Continue reading →

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some dogs smell nicer than others!

Posted on August 2, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 2nd 2020     Within two days I meet two beautiful puppies. It’s Tuesday. Although there is bright sunshine, the light is perfectly stable so … Continue reading →

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26/07/2020

Posted on July 23, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 26th 2020   There have been no more disturbed nights. I am now certain that the all night barking was caused by Blitzi’s scent in … Continue reading →

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what on earth ……..?

Posted on July 18, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 19th 2020   The beginning of the day is unremarkable. We have the happy greeting, the usual kerfuffle in the porch. On our way to … Continue reading →

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Isis finds her voice 3

Posted on July 12, 2020 by patinkingsheath

      Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 12th 2020   I have identified seven of Hairy One’s vocalisations. A gentle ‘oof, oof’ says “Haven’t you forgotten something?” At the moment this … Continue reading →

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what can I say?

Posted on July 4, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 5th 2020              The edges of the loop which holds the D ring of Hairy One’s harness is beginning to … Continue reading →

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finding a voice (2)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday June 28th 2020   We return contented from a pleasant morning walk. For Isis a pleasant walk comprises well over two hours of walking, playing and … Continue reading →

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APOLOGY

Posted on June 21, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday June 21st 2020.   Apology: today’s post will not be published until tomorrow!   Footnote: Foolish Human has been concentrating on close work for many hours today and ignoring me. Now she’s going cross-eyed. Serves her right. … Continue reading →

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