Author Archives: patinkingsheath

a week in the life of a hairy dog

Posted on February 12, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 12th 2017   One way or the other, a very damp, drippy week. On the first day of the week Isis enjoys a lovely … Continue reading →

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I’m all right, I am

Posted on February 8, 2017 by patinkingsheath

      Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 8th 2017   It’s Monday and I’m speaking on the phone to Polymath. “It’s Hairy One’s R.S.P.C.A. appointment this week, isn’t it?” “No”, … Continue reading →

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clack-clack-clack

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 5th 2017   I continue to worry about Isis wearing down her lovely white teeth with her frequent clack-clack-clacking dances, but this weekend I … Continue reading →

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news flash

Posted on February 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

  News flash Wednesday February 1st 2017   I am told by Polymath that she is unable to make out dark images when she receives posts by e-mail. I apologise to others who may have the same problem. Please let … Continue reading →

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a walk on the dark side

Posted on February 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 1st 2017   Well, last Friday was an eye-opener. There we are in the porch. It’s four forty-five. There’s still a glimmer of daylight … Continue reading →

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the dog bird

Posted on January 29, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 29th 2017   Isis continues to enjoy her freedom. At the weekend, off we go to Highbury where there are several good spots in … Continue reading →

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on a bright and frosty morning

Posted on January 25, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday January 25th 2017   There are many wonderful things a dog can do on a bright and frosty morning – besides going round the mulberry … Continue reading →

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♥

Posted on January 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 22nd 2017   I still get a huge kick out of every one of Hairy One’s tail wags. Whether it’s a greeting or a … Continue reading →

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spinning, spinning

Posted on January 18, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday January 18th 2017   Well, as we know, Isis continues to spin. Which is all right. Mostly. However fast she spins, she doesn’t appear to … Continue reading →

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she’s looking for you!

Posted on January 15, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 15th 2017   Isis enjoys increasingly longer periods of freedom in both Kings Heath and Highbury Park. I recall that twice, a few weeks … Continue reading →

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