Author Archives: patinkingsheath

three dogs and a tortoise – part one

Posted on November 3, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday November 3rd 2019   As soon as Speedy is carried into the house, Isis picks up the strange new scent. Her nose begins to twitch and … Continue reading →

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territory lost and found

Posted on October 28, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 28th 2019   “Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear !”, I coo sympathetically to Isis when she suffers minor setbacks such as prickly bits of … Continue reading →

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seven soggy days

Posted on October 20, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 20th 2019   Monday My hairy little meteorologist is at it again. She’s perfectly happy in Highbury for an hour, then, when I notice her … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, a very naughty dog, clever girl, Highbury Park, Isis and the snake, Isis says "No"., Kings Heath Park, strange behaviour, walking in the park, we don't like bright sun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

creatures great and small

Posted on October 10, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 13th 2019   Polymath asked for a natural burial: no pollution, no religion, no speeches, no formal funeral. On Tuesday, we gather at Westall Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis in danger, Kings Heath Park, park dogs, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

little Daisy

Posted on October 6, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 6th 2019             Polymath called her ‘Daisy-Bug’, or sometimes just ‘Bug’ because when she was a kitten she scuttled around … Continue reading →

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the perfect border

Posted on September 29, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 29th 2019   At the beginning of August, Isis spends a week at Holly Trees Kennels while I enjoy a week in Uppingham with friends. … Continue reading →

Posted in a very good dog, dear little Isis, Isis at Hollytrees, learning to trust, relationship building | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

goodbye my friend

Posted on September 22, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday 22nd September 2019   Sylvia, known in the blog as ‘Polymath’, respected and celebrated the lives of all living creatures. If she knew of any animal … Continue reading →

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apologies

Posted on September 18, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday 18th September 2019   I apologise for the non-appearance of a post last Sunday. This was owing to an ongoing crisis situation. I hope I will … Continue reading →

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Daisy, Daisy ……………..

Posted on September 8, 2019 by patinkingsheath

  Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 8th 2019   It’s Thursday and Isis, Daisy and I are off to RSPCA Newbrook Farm, Isis for the second part of her vaccination (accidentally missed … Continue reading →

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a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 2nd 2019   It’s Wednesday morning. It’s raining, so I take Isis to Kings Heath Park for a change. She is so intrigued with all … Continue reading →

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