Category Archives: walking in the park

it’s a dog’s life: part 1

Posted on November 29, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 29th 2015   A mixed week for Isis. As we head towards Kings Heath Park on Friday morning, a pale sun is threatening to … Continue reading →

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poo forest and more

Posted on November 22, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, maybe, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday November 22nd 2015   On three consecutive mornings I am jerked awake by piercing yaps followed by vigorous foot and tail grabbing. Mornings are not … Continue reading →

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I’m a braver dog now

Posted on September 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday September 16th 2015   A., who had not seen Isis since March visits today and is repeatedly struck by how much happier, more confident … Continue reading →

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I think you must be a dog too ……………….

Posted on September 2, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Wednesday   This morning we reach what we dog walkers call ‘down the bottom’ in Kings Heath Park. It’s the old bowling green now used … Continue reading →

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and one year later ……

Posted on August 30, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    New regular posting days: Sunday and Wednesday and, sometimes, extra ‘news flashes’!   Sunday August 30th 2015   A good walking day for Isis. It’s dull all day. She’s worried at first when we arrive at Highbury Park. … Continue reading →

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those amazing ears!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Friday         Isis has been busy regrowing her beautiful ear hair. Did you ever see more magnificent ears? Virtually every time she walks out someone remarks on … Continue reading →

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now that was a nice walk

Posted on July 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   Well, this is a nice walk. No impatient tugs at my harness. No moaning, “Come ON, Isis”. Get to sniff everything I come across. Even stop to have … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on July 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Saturday   This has been a busy week for Isis. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are dull and showery so she enjoys long walks in the park with Cochobhar, Nancy and … Continue reading →

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fruit picking in Kings Heath Park

Posted on July 13, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   Monday   Dull and drizzly all day: for Isis perfect park walking weather as there are no scary shadows to menace her. She hangs back when Rufus and Nancy the … Continue reading →

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Saturday review

Posted on June 20, 2015 by patinkingsheath

Posting days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Saturday On Sunday it is very dull, threatening rain, so Isis spends a very interesting ninety minutes in Highbury Park. Plenty of sniffing, marking, patting springy plants, even some half rolls. She never … Continue reading →

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