Category Archives: Highbury Park

Isis has a wonderful time

Posted on June 26, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday June 26th 2019   It’s Monday. Wishing to reduce driving on the gravel to the minimum, I now park in the first space I … Continue reading →

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goodbye little Maggie

Posted on June 23, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    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 patinkingsheath

    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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not my day ………………………..

Posted on June 16, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday June 16th 2019   This morning I oversleep, and when I arrive downstairs, am met with my deserts. On the mat by the front … Continue reading →

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what Isis might have said ………………………

Posted on June 13, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday June 12th 2019   Although she is deaf, I talk to Isis all the time. As you do. Her thoughts, of course, I can … Continue reading →

Posted in a very naughty dog, clever girl, Highbury Park, I'm off my lead!, Isis is no angel, Isis says "No"., scenting, walking in the park | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

an eventful walk

Posted on June 5, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday June 5th 2019   Clutching a large bag of fish batter and chips, I meander onto the meadow. Since they’re destined for the Highbury … Continue reading →

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treats and traumas

Posted on June 2, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday June 2nd 2019   Before we leave Highbury to go our separate ways – Bev and the doodles to Moseley, Isis and I to … Continue reading →

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how sweet is that?

Posted on May 29, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday May 29th 2019   It’s reunion time, and Rufus is very excited. Beside himself, if the truth be told. He takes reunions very seriously, … Continue reading →

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park dogs May 2019

Posted on May 19, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday May 19th 2019   Remember Dougie and Fergie, Hairy One’s erstwhile Highbury companions? Puppy Maisie, who featured on the blog a few months ago, … Continue reading →

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also, that week ………….

Posted on May 15, 2019 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Wednesday May 15th 2019   While our visitor stays with us, the weather is very changeable. This leads to an interesting but sometimes difficult week … Continue reading →

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