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even more sorry

Posted on March 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

  Monday March 13th 2017 Just found out why the video wouldn’t play: I’d forgotten to publish the post! So the apology came before the post and after midnight. It’s been one of those weeks.   p.  

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Sorry

Posted on March 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Newsflash – sort of   Monday March 13th 2017   I aplogise for the inevitable errors in Sunday’s post. I had no time to proofread this post, nor to test the video as it took an unbelievable forty-five … Continue reading →

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a hole in the hedge

Posted on March 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 12th 2017   A long, tall, thick hedge divides the old bowling green from the next level up. There was once a gap in … Continue reading →

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introducing Betty ….

Posted on March 8, 2017 by patinkingsheath

      Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 8th 2017   This is a sweet little dog called Betty. She belongs to Debbie and we often meet in Kings Heath Park. … Continue reading →

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a gold star for Isis

Posted on March 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 5th 2017   Unsurprisingly, in view of her early experiences, Isis has always found grooming an ordeal. Lately, things have looked up. At least … Continue reading →

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Isis meets storm Doris

Posted on March 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 1st 2017   It’s Thursday. Isis is fast asleep, a length of warm hairiness stretched across the duvet. I open the blinds and look … Continue reading →

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YES!

Posted on February 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 26th 2017   It’s almost thirty months since Isis came to live with me, and still the only sound to which she demonstrates an … Continue reading →

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these paws are made for walking

Posted on February 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 22nd 2017   It’s Monday morning. As Isis executes her fir tree dance on the bank, I am joined by L. We  play with … Continue reading →

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careless owner loses deaf/blind dog

Posted on February 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 19th 2017   Today’s title? The tabloid heading I fantasise during the very long seconds I search  frantically for Isis in Kings Heath Park. It’s … Continue reading →

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a cushion cover and a park bench

Posted on February 15, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 15th 2017   Over the last few weeks I’ve been thinking, “Must blog about the number of peaceful nights we’ve been having lately.” We’ve … Continue reading →

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