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Kings Heath Park Saturday

Posted on January 24, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday   It’s Saturday morning and the park is buzzing with activity: there’s a tai chi class in progress on the old bowling green, children in training sessions running up and down the steep slopes on two sides … Continue reading →

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bite, what me?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   When Isis first met Gr. who is very much a dog person, he approached her with great care,  offering her the back of his hand and allowing her to sniff it very thoroughly. Then he offered her … Continue reading →

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Polymath wags her finger

Posted on January 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday “Your posts are too negative”, admonishes Polymath. “You write in detail about the problems Isis has, but you skate over her progress. I think she’s done amazingly well….yak….yak….ker-yakkity…..” Yes. I have always been a glass-half-empty person. And I … Continue reading →

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that light again ?

Posted on January 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday               A strange day in the park. The sun is not out so there are no shadows. Ideal for Isis one would think. But not so. She is very jumpy, looking upwards … Continue reading →

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just a quickie

Posted on January 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday   Isis has learned ‘sit’ and ‘down’. I begin by gently pressing her rump with two fingers of my left hand while holding a treat in my right. I say, “Sit”, very firmly just in case she might … Continue reading →

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frost, sun and shadows

Posted on January 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday   Very bright and frosty again today. But we are in Kings Heath Park – our park – and we have strategies. Isis is as keen as ever to jump out of the car but picks her way … Continue reading →

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not a good day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   The day begins well. Isis wakes up at 08.00. After she’s been outside I make coffee and return to bed for a Sunday lie-in. Since I forget to put the stair gate in place she follows me. … Continue reading →

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a day in the life of Isis

Posted on January 17, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday   08.10 Isis wakes, shuffles a little and pats the bedclothes experimentally. She sits up. Rump in the air she stretches out her front legs, then, rump tucked in, she extends her hind legs. Kerfluff! She jumps down … Continue reading →

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a brave little dog

Posted on January 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   When I was thinking about adopting Isis Kerry explained in detail all of the little dog’s problems. She also told me that Isis is a brave little dog. And she is. In the morning when the sun … Continue reading →

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two little hooligans

Posted on January 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s lovely that The Little Hooligan enjoys her walks so much. Especially in January when I emerge in five body layers, two pairs of socks and two pairs of gloves. Today I also wear a neck warmer … Continue reading →

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