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I think you must be a dog too ……………….

Posted on September 2, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday   This morning we reach what we dog walkers call ‘down the bottom’ in Kings Heath Park. It’s the old bowling green now used … Continue reading →

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and one year later ……

Posted on August 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday August 30th 2015   A good walking day for Isis. It’s dull all day. She’s worried at first when we arrive at Highbury Park. … Continue reading →

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look at me!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Friday   Here is Isis playing with her short-lived squeaky vinyl newspaper.                   She reports: This is … Continue reading →

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a present for Isis

Posted on August 26, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Wednesday   Tomorrow it will be a year since Isis came. She will celebrate her first adoption ‘birthday’! On Tuesday I go to the pet shop in Kings Heath to … Continue reading →

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who’s been sniffing in my bed?

Posted on August 24, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday     Poor Isis. What a day. It’s Saturday and we begin well with a nice park walk. We’re expecting visitors. M and May her border collie, whose portrait … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on August 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   Hairy one’s weekly score: 1. good behaviour during food prep.: 89% 2. sitting and waiting for meal without command until given ‘eat it’ signal: 100% 3. eating like … Continue reading →

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those amazing ears!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday         Isis has been busy regrowing her beautiful ear hair. Did you ever see more magnificent ears? Virtually every time she walks out someone remarks on … Continue reading →

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what can she hear?

Posted on August 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Wednesday   Tuesday is shopping day. In the Co-op there are rubber newspapers for dogs. I can’t resist them and buy one for Isis. This is the first toy  I … Continue reading →

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shedding a bit of light

Posted on August 17, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   After almost a year I can, I think , confirm what has always been suspected: Isis is unable to see anything beyond light and shadow. When she appears … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on August 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   Here’s Hairy One’s table manners score for the week. waiting without comment while her meal is prepared: 71% sitting quietly while food’s been being served until she receives … Continue reading →

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