Author Archives: patinkingsheath

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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my human’s awful

Posted on March 31, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday March 31st 2019   I had been having a lovely time in Highbury Park, but this week some nasty things happen. It starts on … Continue reading →

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remembering John

Posted on March 27, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Bessie, Ben and Cookie in Kings Heath Park     Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday March 27th 2019   Isis and I met S. and Keiko in Highbury tonight. … Continue reading →

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sorry, Sherlock!

Posted on March 24, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    March 24th   Apologies to the beautiful Sherlock whom I met again today. In February 27th I called him ‘Romeo’     Goodness knows how I managed that, but sorry, Sherlock.    

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Isis – you could take her anywhere

Posted on March 24, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday March 24th 2019   Could you take Isis anywhere? Not quite. But there is a huge, and, I think, substantive, improvement in her doggie … Continue reading →

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wow Isis!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday March 20th 2019   How about this then? The unheard-of-never-going-to-happen-no-way-José does happen. Yes, really. This is how. Isis is playing with her yellow ring … Continue reading →

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sad news

Posted on March 17, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday March 17th 2019   Very sad news. B. texted yesterday to tell me that John, Ben’s person, died a week ago last Monday. For … Continue reading →

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