Category Archives: running

our walks: be careful what you wish for part 2

Posted on June 20, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear each Sunday!   Sunday June 19th 2022   Off we trog back up to the field, stinking of eau de canal. At least, I imagine that we both stink; however, when we pause by … Continue reading →

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here, there and everywhere

Posted on March 22, 2021 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday March 21st 2021         Photograph by Bev Dakin   This is definitely the highlight of the dog walking week. Bev and I are … Continue reading →

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some dogs smell nicer than others!

Posted on August 2, 2020 by patinkingsheath

    Posting day: Sunday, and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday August 2nd 2020     Within two days I meet two beautiful puppies. It’s Tuesday. Although there is bright sunshine, the light is perfectly stable so … Continue reading →

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Isis the visitor

Posted on December 23, 2018 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra bits in between.   Sunday December 23rd 2018   Yesterday was grey and overcast with occasional drifts of fine rain, and Isis enjoyed herself immensely.         … Continue reading →

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there’s no free lunch

Posted on February 28, 2018 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’   Wednesday February 28th 2018   Heck it’s cold. Even though Hairy One has two thick coats, I still feel I need to leave the heating on … Continue reading →

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pesky sun again

Posted on January 10, 2018 by patinkingsheath

    *Because so many of you kindly ask how the sick one is, I’ll continue to include a brief bulletin right at the end of the blog, after the information about the Aeza Rescue.   Posting days: Sunday and … Continue reading →

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blocking the gap

Posted on November 15, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’   Wednesday November 15th 2017   New router arrives today and is going strong. Hopefully, will not have to reconnect to the internet every few days. Still … Continue reading →

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understanding Dog

Posted on July 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes   Wednesday July 5th 2017   An extract from Dr. D. Og’s casebook: case 3, I. Understanding Dog. Note – In order to preserve the  identity  dignity … Continue reading →

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trusting Human

Posted on March 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 26th 2017   On Wednesday evening, I sit on a bench watching Isis carefully as she dashes around off-lead on the grass. She pops … Continue reading →

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damn, damn, double damn, three bloody hells and a b—–

Posted on March 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 22nd 2017   It’s raining again. Pouring, actually. Tipping it down. Great. I have to be up early. If there’s anything more dismal than … Continue reading →

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