Category Archives: sleeping arrangements

Isis meets storm Doris

Posted on March 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday March 1st 2017   It’s Thursday. Isis is fast asleep, a length of warm hairiness stretched across the duvet. I open the blinds and look … Continue reading →

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YES!

Posted on February 26, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 26th 2017   It’s almost thirty months since Isis came to live with me, and still the only sound to which she demonstrates an … Continue reading →

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these paws are made for walking

Posted on February 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 22nd 2017   It’s Monday morning. As Isis executes her fir tree dance on the bank, I am joined by L. We  play with … Continue reading →

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careless owner loses deaf/blind dog

Posted on February 19, 2017 by patinkingsheath

  Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 19th 2017   Today’s title? The tabloid heading I fantasise during the very long seconds I search  frantically for Isis in Kings Heath Park. It’s … Continue reading →

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a week in the life of a hairy dog

Posted on February 12, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 12th 2017   One way or the other, a very damp, drippy week. On the first day of the week Isis enjoys a lovely … Continue reading →

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clack-clack-clack

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday February 5th 2017   I continue to worry about Isis wearing down her lovely white teeth with her frequent clack-clack-clacking dances, but this weekend I … Continue reading →

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a walk on the dark side

Posted on February 1, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday February 1st 2017   Well, last Friday was an eye-opener. There we are in the porch. It’s four forty-five. There’s still a glimmer of daylight … Continue reading →

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♥

Posted on January 22, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 22nd 2017   I still get a huge kick out of every one of Hairy One’s tail wags. Whether it’s a greeting or a … Continue reading →

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she’s looking for you!

Posted on January 15, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday January 15th 2017   Isis enjoys increasingly longer periods of freedom in both Kings Heath and Highbury Park. I recall that twice, a few weeks … Continue reading →

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I’m not stupid!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday January 11th 2017   It’s tremendously heartening to see how often people choose to take on rescued dogs or family’s, friends’ or strangers’ dogs who … Continue reading →

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