Category Archives: Isis says “No”.

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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unharnessed revolt

Posted on April 14, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday April 14th 2024   After the harness débâcle, which was obviously very traumatic for poor Isis, I put the new harness away for two weeks. When I get it out again, … Continue reading →

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No posts on Sunday March 31st or on Sunday April 7th.

Posted on March 29, 2024 by patinkingsheath

Friday March 29th 2024 Isis and Human are having two Sundays off, so there will be no post on Easter Sunday, or on Sunday  April 7th. (Sorry Tony, you’ll just have to stay in bed and eat your Easter egg) … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 25th 2024   We didn’t have to go to the vet. By Monday, Isis seems fine. She doesn’t bark, she gets up with her usual enthusiasm, she doesn’t limp, … Continue reading →

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breakfast in bed for Isis

Posted on March 17, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 17th 2024   Isis, who, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is a pain in the backside on her walks, stopping, refusing to move, turning back, and all of her … 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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neither of us deserves a halo

Posted on February 11, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 11th 2024   It has rained, and on one perfect, pouring day, I wrap Isis in Ellie’s preloved raincoat, and we spend an hour roaming the streets. Unfortunately, though, … Continue reading →

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just praying for rain

Posted on February 4, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 4th 2024   Praying for rain? Not quite, but hoping big time. On Monday we have an emergency. Human goes for her annual eye-test; she’s very apprehensive as there … Continue reading →

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four muddy feet

Posted on January 28, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 28th 2024     Because it has become virtually impossible to find anywhere mud free to take Isis, it is often necessary to clean her feet. Now Isis, of … Continue reading →

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the betrayal …

Posted on January 14, 2024 by patinkingsheath

        A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 14th 2024   Yes, The Betrayal, or how an innocent dog, after being lulled into a sense of false security, is subjected to over thirty minutes of … Continue reading →

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