Category Archives: deaf/blind dog

grass dreams

Posted on February 14, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 14th 2016   No, I’ve not turned to whacky baccy: Isis is much more manageable nowadays. It’s just been a very grassy week. The … Continue reading →

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what’s this Conchobhar?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!     Wednesday January 20th 2016     Last Friday it stopped raining and Kings Heath Park was transformed.                 … Continue reading →

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the kindness of strangers

Posted on January 10, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!     Sunday January 10th 2016   People’s goodwill towards and concern about Isis never cease to give me an inner glow. Still, virtually every day, someone … Continue reading →

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river dance

Posted on January 6, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday January 6th 2016         And this is where last Sunday’s trouble began. With a filthy dog who, like most dogs, prefers to … Continue reading →

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a wild podengo

Posted on December 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday December 30th 2015   The weather is wild. Screaming winds  and then, tonight, driving rain. So Isis and I have had only short road walks? … Continue reading →

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these feet are made for running

Posted on December 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday December16th 2015   The back garden becomes more revolting as each day passes. The compacted clay holds murky pools of rainwater. For weeks I’ve searched for … Continue reading →

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she’s on the ball!

Posted on December 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!         Sunday December 13th 2015   Well, life is full of surprises! Turn time back a couple of weeks and Isis finds a ball … Continue reading →

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hello Ted!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday December 9th 2015   Ted is a lovely dog whom I’ve known since he was a puppy. He is in Highbury Park when Isis and I … Continue reading →

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it’s a dog’s life: part 1

Posted on November 29, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 29th 2015   A mixed week for Isis. As we head towards Kings Heath Park on Friday morning, a pale sun is threatening to … Continue reading →

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poo forest and more

Posted on November 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 22nd 2015   On three consecutive mornings I am jerked awake by piercing yaps followed by vigorous foot and tail grabbing. Mornings are not … Continue reading →

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