Author Archives: patinkingsheath

yes, you’re my neighbour

Posted on November 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!     Sunday November 8th 2015     The garden is revolting. Soggy and slippery. No place for even an outdoor dog.           … Continue reading →

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training Isis

Posted on November 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday November 4th 2015 The end of October/ beginning of November is full of happenings. Friday is the third day which has been too muddy for … Continue reading →

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naughty little Isis

Posted on November 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!       Sunday November 1st 2015   Our progress on the polite eating programme stalls. For about ten days we have been stuck at the one … Continue reading →

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the lemon tart

Posted on October 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Friday October 30th 2015       Once a week I take my friend Ca. supermarket shopping. This is very good for an unstructured person like … Continue reading →

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chickens and compost

Posted on October 28, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday October 28th 2015   Giving in to temptation I buy yet another squeaky toy. This is very silly. True, Isis loves squeaky toys and I … Continue reading →

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ups and downs

Posted on October 25, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 25th 2015   Hannah F. has asked owners to submit ‘before and after’ photos of their rescued dogs for consideration for inclusion in a … Continue reading →

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inch by inch ………..

Posted on October 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday October 21st 2015   Typically, I change my mind at the last minute. On Monday morning Isis makes a less aggressive than usual start … Continue reading →

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just keep on keeping on ……

Posted on October 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 18th 2015           This image is included just to prove to Polymath that Isis’ new training regime has not … Continue reading →

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the gloves are off

Posted on October 14, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday October 14th 2015   Well, we’ve started. The dreaded mealtime phase three training is in place. During phase three we will try to address … Continue reading →

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a visitor

Posted on October 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 11th 2015   Adopted Niece stays over the weekend. Isis recognises her smell immediately, of course, and gives her a faint wag: for … Continue reading →

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