Author Archives: patinkingsheath

the birds, the bees, and two kisses

Posted on April 16, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 16th 2017   It’s Saturday again and Isis and I are in Highbury Park (again). Do we live in Highbury Park? Not quite. But … Continue reading →

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a brief taste of summer

Posted on April 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 12th 2017 This week we’ve reverted to our winter coats, hats and gloves as the temperature has plunged again. The sun drenched weekend seems … Continue reading →

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thanks for your help ……..

Posted on April 9, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 9th 2017   Thank you for your very sensible advice and suggestions. I found everyone’s comments very helpful. I’ve been unrealistic and have expected … Continue reading →

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pups galore!

Posted on April 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 5th 2017   Puppies. Lots of them. Too many, think Rufus and Isis. Nancy thinks they’re rather sweet, and, of course, they need lots … Continue reading →

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help!

Posted on April 2, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 2nd 2017   Not a progress report. More of a no progress report. Two or three weeks ago I reported that, at last, I’d … Continue reading →

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a disobedient dog

Posted on March 29, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 29th 2017   I think the world of her. Of course. I have huge admiration for her. Of course. But just in case we’re … Continue reading →

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trusting Human

Posted on March 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 26th 2017   On Wednesday evening, I sit on a bench watching Isis carefully as she dashes around off-lead on the grass. She pops … Continue reading →

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damn, damn, double damn, three bloody hells and a b—–

Posted on March 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 22nd 2017   It’s raining again. Pouring, actually. Tipping it down. Great. I have to be up early. If there’s anything more dismal than … Continue reading →

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Isis walks alone

Posted on March 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 19th 2017   On Saturday we spend three hours in Highbury Park, today almost as long. Both days Isis and I are discovered by … Continue reading →

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a visitor for Isis

Posted on March 16, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 15th 2017   Isis is very territorial. She barks aggressively when we walk out onto the pavement in the morning because she can smell … Continue reading →

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