Category Archives: sleeping arrangements

an invitation for Isis

Posted on May 24, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday May 24th 2017   It’s Monday and a text arrives from M. She asks if Isis and I would like to drop in for coffee … Continue reading →

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a very precious wag

Posted on May 21, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday May 21 st 2017   It’s Sunday and Isis, Ji. and I meet up with Dougie, Fergie and L. We usually do on Sunday. Or, … Continue reading →

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Highbury Park joy

Posted on May 7, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday May 7th 2017   Saturday and off we go to Highbury Park. It’s dull and drizzly with a cold, sharp breeze. No bright sun or … Continue reading →

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skrlunk!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 23rd 2017   It happens on Thursday some time between 2.00 and 3.00 a.m. while I’m asleep. SKRLUNK! Instantly I’m awake. Isis! She’s jumped … Continue reading →

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the birds, the bees, and two kisses

Posted on April 16, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday April 16th 2017   It’s Saturday again and Isis and I are in Highbury Park (again). Do we live in Highbury Park? Not quite. But … 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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Isis walks alone

Posted on March 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 19th 2017   On Saturday we spend three hours in Highbury Park, today almost as long. Both days Isis and I are discovered by … Continue reading →

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a visitor for Isis

Posted on March 16, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 15th 2017   Isis is very territorial. She barks aggressively when we walk out onto the pavement in the morning because she can smell … Continue reading →

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a hole in the hedge

Posted on March 13, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 12th 2017   A long, tall, thick hedge divides the old bowling green from the next level up. There was once a gap in … Continue reading →

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a gold star for Isis

Posted on March 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday March 5th 2017   Unsurprisingly, in view of her early experiences, Isis has always found grooming an ordeal. Lately, things have looked up. At least … Continue reading →

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