Author Archives: patinkingsheath

blood, feet and tails

Posted on October 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday October 7th 2015   Isis has a beautiful waterfall of a tail. At this time last year it was much shorter. She had bitten … Continue reading →

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latest fencing score

Posted on October 4, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday October 6th 2015 I was nuts to imagine that the fence would deter Isis. She’s such a scrambler. Here’s hoping the extra tiers will … Continue reading →

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don’t fence me in

Posted on September 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 30th 2015   The good news: On Monday I congratulate myself. The fence is almost completed. I should be able to finish it … Continue reading →

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a dog’s day

Posted on September 27, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday September 27th 2015   Working all day on the fence, I have a ring side view of Isis at play. She has a bright red … Continue reading →

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I can’t believe my eyes ………………………

Posted on September 23, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 23rd 2015   Instead of the ‘Isis came from ……’ declaration at the bottom of the page, one is very tempted to substitute … Continue reading →

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pop!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday September 20th 2015         Oh dear. No sooner does Ji. get to watch Isis playing with  her gym ball than I … Continue reading →

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I’m a braver dog now

Posted on September 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 16th 2015   A., who had not seen Isis since March visits today and is repeatedly struck by how much happier, more confident … Continue reading →

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there’s my girl!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday September 13th 2015   I’ve just finished selecting the video I want to put on the next post. With my expertise, there’s not a … Continue reading →

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what a good dog!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 9th 2015   Glancing from the back room window today I see that Isis is preparing another necklace.       No doubt … Continue reading →

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how could she?

Posted on September 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday September 6th 2015   Today it is bright and sunny, so no Highbury Park. No park at all, just a lovely long day running … Continue reading →

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