Author Archives: patinkingsheath

brooms and jellyfish

Posted on June 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Monday   On Sunday we leave St. in charge of the house and drive down to Wales. Isis has a few grumpy growls on the way but none turn into rages. When we arrive at the front door … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on June 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday On Sunday it is very dull, threatening rain, so Isis spends a very interesting ninety minutes in Highbury Park. Plenty of sniffing, marking, patting springy plants, even some half rolls. She never … Continue reading →

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an unprovoked attack

Posted on June 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday I am making tea and coffee for the two very nice guys who are putting up a porch for me. Isis has just come in from the garden. One … Continue reading →

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looking back

Posted on June 17, 2015 by patinkingsheath

        Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Wednesday   It’s a month today since Isis last made herself bleed. The target, as usual was her little back right leg. She used to attack herself daily. … Continue reading →

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the well-adjusted dog owner?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   Recently, I have been reading Dr. Dodman’s The Well-Adjusted Dog.* The book is very well written, devoid of clichés, unsentimental, absolute common sense and brilliant.  Every dog owner … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on June 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   On Sunday Isis leads me a great dance with the tunnel as she works out how she might de-gut it. I am clearing out the large cupboards under … Continue reading →

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can’t you smell her?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday   It’s the early hours of Thursday morning and I’m listening to the World Service. Sudden loud barking. No snarls or growls so not the alarm call of a frightened … Continue reading →

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stick mouth and tunnels

Posted on June 10, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.       Wednesday   On Saturday I am about to give Jo. a lift home. We walk into the garden to bring in Hairy One. As she follows us her … Continue reading →

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so I reinstall the tunnel ………..

Posted on June 8, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   Yesterday evening I set forth once again on attempting to Isis proof the tunnel enclosure. Attracted by the mesh rolls, she dances helpfully on them as I work. … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on June 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   Isis has spent more time in the garden than in the park this week as the weather has been so changeable. On Sunday it’s dull and threatening rain so … Continue reading →

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