Category Archives: Holders Lane Woods

Isis rides the chaos

Posted on May 26, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday May 26th 2024   I have an enduring picture of our Isis from this week. She is in the orchard, where we meet Yasmin, Blitzi and John K. They are sitting on a log, and I am … Continue reading →

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goodbye dear Nancy

Posted on May 19, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday May 19th 2024   I am very sad to write that all of Nancy’s physical problems have defeated her at last, and she had to be put to sleep today. Bev and Tony are heartbroken. The first … Continue reading →

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fumin’ Humin’

Posted on March 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Monday March 4th 2024   So what went wrong? The day begins well. Lazy Human hasn’t groomed Isis for two days. She needs to be groomed every day – yes you … Continue reading →

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spleroosh!

Posted on January 21, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 21st 2024   Isis isn’t one to bear grudges, and her scary vet visit is soon put behind her, although I am sure she will shiver and shudder when … Continue reading →

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winter woes

Posted on March 13, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 12th 2023         Yesterday, as we walk in Holders Woods, a couple I know but haven’t seen for a little while, stop to greet me. The … Continue reading →

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frost, ice, and mucking about

Posted on January 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 22nd 2023   Over the last week, Isis and I have enjoyed some good walks and managed to visit most of our favourite haunts. It’s still Wellington boots and … Continue reading →

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snakes alive – by Isis

Posted on December 11, 2022 by patinkingsheath

      A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 11th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and I can smell that this is the path which leads to the big woods. Human says I can choose … Continue reading →

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snakes alive!

Posted on December 4, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 4th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and we’re walking up the path which leads to Holders Woods. I intend to walk on a little further and turn … Continue reading →

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what the hell’s going on? part 2

Posted on January 17, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday January 16th 2022     Last week I meanly left the story thus: ‘But I know that however weird her behaviour might seem, there are always reasons for what she … Continue reading →

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what the hell’s going on?

Posted on January 9, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!     Sunday January 9th 2022   It’s January 2nd when we head down Dogpool Road, turn right onto Moor Green Lane, and park opposite The Highbury pub. It’s a dull, damp, … Continue reading →

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