Category Archives: Isis says “No”.

Isis is ill

Posted on September 21, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 20th 2020   I am sorry this post was delayed. Yesterday, I was too stressed to write, to be honest. Isis had been behaving increasingly … Continue reading →

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seven days: days 4 and 5

Posted on September 13, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday September 13th 2020   Perhaps Isis is right. Seven consecutive posts about seven consecutive dog walks could well become monotonous. And seem contrived. They weren’t contrived. … Continue reading →

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that coat of hers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 9th 2020     “Hmmmm,” I think to myself as I bite into my Vacon, egg and dog hair sandwich. “It’s July and she’s still … Continue reading →

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26/07/2020

Posted on July 23, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday July 26th 2020   There have been no more disturbed nights. I am now certain that the all night barking was caused by Blitzi’s scent in … Continue reading →

Posted in a terrified dog, deaf/blind dog plays, Highbury Park, Isis and the snake, Isis at home, Isis says "No"., oh dear, running running, scary shadows, strange behaviour, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, we don't like bright light, we don't like bright sun | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

a week’s worth of walks 1

Posted on April 16, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.    Sunday April 19th 2020     Monday 13th: Kings Heath Park After a brief play on the bank, Isis ascends to the next level. Here, she frisks … Continue reading →

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oh!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by

     Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.    Sunday April 12th 2020     On lockdown here, we’ve been asked to leave the house for exercise only once a day. Now that Isis has just … Continue reading →

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a good place to be

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday March 9th 2020   The highest mound of the landscaped area in Highbury Park, to which I trudged last week in search of my lost spectacles, … Continue reading →

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and one week later …..

Posted on February 9, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday February 9th 2020   Praise be to dog, Isis has maintained her equilibrium. To date, she is doing better than I am, as every time she … Continue reading →

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Isis loses it: part two

Posted on February 3, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday February 2nd 2020   In the end I shut Isis, whose raucous outbursts are averaging one every eight to ten minutes, in the kitchen. The back … Continue reading →

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splat!

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday January 5th 2020   It’s Monday. Storm Brendon is expected this afternoon, and the parks are still a sea of mud. Sigh. Bev and I opt … Continue reading →

Posted in Highbury Park, Isis says "No"., oh dear, rain and more rain, walking in the park, walking my deaf/blind dog, walking with Rufus and Nancy | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments