Author Archives: patinkingsheath

abandoned!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 13th 2016   Well! You wouldn’t guess what happened to me on Monday. I hope my saviours at the Aeza shelter in Portugal are … Continue reading →

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return of the Doggles

Posted on April 10, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 10th 2016   The first pair of Doggles appeared in a post on Sunday December 21st 2014. These were the sunglasses type.  Another post … Continue reading →

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Wahay!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday April 6th 2016     Isis is flat out. So she should be. She’s just returned from her evening dash – ‘walk’ doesn’t convey her … Continue reading →

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where’s that damn stick?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 3rd 2016   Human was over-optimistic about the stick eating. She didn’t win the battle as soon as she’d hoped. The blustery wind covers … Continue reading →

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meet Mia

Posted on March 30, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 30th 2016   On a Sunday walk in Highbury Park, soon after I adopted my beautiful Isis, another fluffy grey and white dog appeared, … Continue reading →

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outdoor pursuits

Posted on March 27, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 27th 2016   When I send evidence of the first few blades of grass emerging, Chris The Landscaper assures me that the lawn will … Continue reading →

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the stick gatherer

Posted on March 23, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 23rd 2016   Isis loves to chew sticks. Her favourites are thick, tasty ones which crumble into fat flakes. These flakes can be held … Continue reading →

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a chequered week

Posted on March 20, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 20th 2016   The good news is that it’s now much drier under paw so Hairy One can run on the grass. The bad … Continue reading →

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news flash

Posted on March 17, 2016 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday March 17th *** *** Several times over the last few weeks I have peered morosely at the potential lawn looking for signs of sprouting. None. Last Monday I could still see nothing so I fetched my camera and … Continue reading →

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those glands again

Posted on March 16, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 16th 2016   It’s a month since Hairy One’s anal glands were dealt with so off we go again to RSPCA Newbrook Farm. Our … Continue reading →

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