Category Archives: a very good dog

seven soggy days

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday October 20th 2019   Monday My hairy little meteorologist is at it again. She’s perfectly happy in Highbury for an hour, then, when I notice her … Continue reading →

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the perfect border

Posted on September 29, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 29th 2019   At the beginning of August, Isis spends a week at Holly Trees Kennels while I enjoy a week in Uppingham with friends. … Continue reading →

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Daisy, Daisy ……………..

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

  Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 8th 2019   It’s Thursday and Isis, Daisy and I are off to RSPCA Newbrook Farm, Isis for the second part of her vaccination (accidentally missed … Continue reading →

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a challenge for Isis

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 2nd 2019   It’s Wednesday morning. It’s raining, so I take Isis to Kings Heath Park for a change. She is so intrigued with all … Continue reading →

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off to the kennels ……… sniff!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday August 21st 2019   How we humans suffer when we leave our pets in kennels and catteries, however good the establishments are. And how … Continue reading →

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vets, baths and something else nasty

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 18th 2019   What a relief that the kennels situation is resolved. Home from the vet’s, poor Isis is subjected to a very … Continue reading →

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and again

Posted on July 28, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 28th 2019   How long ago was it when I posted this message on facebook?   ‘I’ve just lost my driving glasses in … Continue reading →

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goodbye little Maggie

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday June 23rd 2019   This is little Maggie, one of my favourite dogs.       In April, when I took the photo, her … Continue reading →

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what a well-behaved dog!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday June 19th 2019   Yes, as you might have noticed, Isis and I are very fond of Highbury Park; nevertheless, I didn’t intend to … Continue reading →

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