Category Archives: scenting

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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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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to pastures green

Posted on February 18, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 18th 2024   On Thursday, Bev kindly picks us up and takes us to Highbury. I lift Isis into the front with me, but she trembles, shudders and shakes … 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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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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2023 and me

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Monday January 8th 2024   Isis continues …………….   By the time that July comes round, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. I don’t want to be left again, … Continue reading →

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the strength of a podengo ……..

Posted on December 11, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday – sorry it’s a day late this week. We’ll put this down to unforeseen circumstances!   Monday December 11th 2023   I am immeresed in a strange dream. After a successful interview, … Continue reading →

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