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what Isis MIGHT have said

Posted on October 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Monday October 23rd 2023             Well, the trouble all began with a harness for Isis. You always blame me for everything. I’m not blaming you for … Continue reading →

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apology

Posted on October 22, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday October 22nd 2023 Owing to unforeseen circumstances, today’s post will not happen until tomorrow! This is entirely the fault of Human. Isis has no responsibility for the lapse. P

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the new harness

Posted on October 15, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday October 15th 2023   I decide not to worry if, despite encouragement, Isis doesn’t want to walk; consequently, of course, she gives every indication of enjoying all of the walks … Continue reading →

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it comes to us all ……….

Posted on October 8, 2023 by patinkingsheath

      A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday October 8th 2023   Isis has decided that she’ll no longer bother with seasonal fashion changes; instead, she’ll concentrate on building up a squidgy, very dense, inpenetrably fluffy undercoat, … Continue reading →

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habits!

Posted on October 1, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday October 1st 2023   Most animals, including humans, need routines. This makes sense, of course, since  routines, tried and trusted as they are, generally equal safety. Isis, I guess because … Continue reading →

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Isis holidays in Gwithian

Posted on September 24, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday September 24th 2023   When Isis stayed at S’s cottage last year, she always slept at the bottom of the stairs, a couple of feet away from her bed. S … Continue reading →

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off to Gwithian

Posted on September 19, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Monday September 18th 2023   Friend Y comes round for coffee with good natured Blitzi, who has never been anything but kind to Isis, even, on more than one occasion, protecting … Continue reading →

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a restless spirit

Posted on September 3, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday September 3rd 2023   Not until this week does Isis become restive, and even then all that she does is stand at the front door hopefully each day, and push … Continue reading →

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Isis the magnificent

Posted on August 27, 2023 by patinkingsheath

      A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday August 27th 2023   Please excuse the very basic level of communication here, but feeding and cleaning up after Isis are tasks I need to be sure I can … Continue reading →

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home again

Posted on August 20, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Wednesday August 16th 2023   Well, that was a long pause. You’ll probably think we’re paranoid, but we were loathe to announce to the world wide web that the house would … Continue reading →

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