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it’s Hairy One’s gotcha day

Posted on August 27, 2016 by patinkingsheath

Saturday August 27th 2016 Exactly two years ago today in the late afternoon Isis arrived at my house. HAPPY  ANNIVERSARY  PRECIOUS  NAUGHTINESS !   Isis came from the Aeza cat and dog rescue and adoption centre in Aljezur, Portugal. For … Continue reading →

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who’d be a dog?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday August 24th 2016   Well, this week I have a rotten time. Sunday begins well with a nice long lie-in. At about ten o’clock Human … Continue reading →

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lost and found

Posted on August 21, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday August 21st 2016   Well, it all begins on Friday with a lovely lady in the park. She is tall, black and graceful, a  greyhound … Continue reading →

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back at the dogs’ hotel

Posted on August 14, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday August 14th 2016   It’s less than a month since I went to Wales and left little Isis at Ray’s Holly Trees kennels. The staff … Continue reading →

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Holly Trees Hotel again

Posted on July 31, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday July 31st 2016   While I am in Wales, little Isis spends five days at Holly Trees, Ray Deddicoat’s kennels/rescue centre. On Tuesday morning, as … Continue reading →

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dogs, cats and spiders

Posted on July 27, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday July 27th 2016   Polymath reads my post about May’s visit and complains about my attitude. “Poor Isis”, she opines, “cowering at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Harriet

Posted on July 25, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Monday July 25th   I’m sure that Harriet has already read yesterday’s post and see that others have too. Please accept my apology for the erratically spaced, poorly presented and error filled version you read. I have now … Continue reading →

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erk! There’s someone in my car

Posted on July 24, 2016 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday July 24th 2016 One day last week, M. has to be away from the house for about six hours and asks if I  could collect her border … Continue reading →

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goodbye dear Conchobhar, Connar, Con.

Posted on July 20, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday July 20th 2016         Today is a very sad day, not only for our small dog walking group but for all the … Continue reading →

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a new mac for Isis

Posted on July 6, 2016 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday July 6th 2016   Except for collar, harness and leads, her new mac is the first item of Hairy One’s wardrobe bought specially for her. … Continue reading →

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