Category Archives: walking in the park

what Isis MIGHT have said

Posted on October 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Monday October 23rd 2023 Well, the trouble all began with a harness for Isis. You always blame me for everything. I’m not blaming you for … Continue reading →

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the new harness

Posted on October 15, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday October 15th 2023 I decide not to worry if, despite encouragement, Isis doesn’t want to walk; consequently, of course, she gives every indication of enjoying all of the walks … Continue reading →

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it comes to us all ……….

Posted on October 8, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday October 8th 2023 Isis has decided that she’ll no longer bother with seasonal fashion changes; instead, she’ll concentrate on building up a squidgy, very dense, inpenetrably fluffy undercoat, … Continue reading →

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habits!

Posted on October 1, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday October 1st 2023 Most animals, including humans, need routines. This makes sense, of course, since routines, tried and trusted as they are, generally equal safety. Isis, I guess because … Continue reading →

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so what is it Isis?

Posted on July 23, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday July 23rd 2023 From Sunday to Thursday, I continue to take Isis to walk in Kings Heath Park. She is still not keen to linger, but, as usual, is … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 16, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday July 16 2023 This week we stick to Kings Heath Park, hoping that Isis will be happier with what is familiar to her; the weather this week though, couldn’t … Continue reading →

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so on we plod – or not

Posted on July 10, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday July 9th 2023 On Monday Isis is still reluctant to walk. On Tuesday we meet up with Bev and Nancy in Holders Lane car park. Bev, who has been … Continue reading →

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soon I’ll be balled

Posted on June 18, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Sunday June 18th 2023 A couple of weeks ago I set to with the trimmer and remove a lot of Hairy One’s top coat. At least, it looks a lot … Continue reading →

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here we are again ………..

Posted on June 12, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday Monday June 12th 2023 Hello from her and hello from me. We regret the long gap between the last post and this one. I have been in Yorkshire spending time … Continue reading →

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minutiae, or a day in the life of a dog part 3

Posted on March 27, 2023 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday (Gosh. Spring really does seem to be happening) Sunday April 10th 2023 Now, where were we? Oh yes, we had, at last, made it to the car …………………. So, Isis … Continue reading →

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