Category Archives: walking in the park

then and now

Posted on February 6, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday On September 29th I wrote: ‘…… the sun shone very brightly and I had to bring her home from the park after about ten minutes … The poor little creature was so terrified that she couldn’t wait for … Continue reading →

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another day in the life of a dog

Posted on February 1, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday I wake her up at eight and she takes me out into the garden. Thinking that she is getting ready to go to the park, I follow her back upstairs. I can’t believe it. She’s back in bed … Continue reading →

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so sorry, Isis

Posted on January 27, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday It’s Monday and we are in Highbury Park. As we walk along the bank of the stream I observe Isis carefully sniffing the edge of the bank and stepping back from it. I guess that she is sussing … Continue reading →

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an interesting encounter

Posted on January 26, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday A strange day. But more of that tomorrow. A long, interesting snuffle through the undergrowth along the south edge of Highbury park, a scramble over fallen boughs and through twisty twigs and we’re out onto the open field … Continue reading →

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brave little Isis

Posted on January 25, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday Isis is sitting patiently on the back seat, harness and safety lead attached. Ji. opens the gates and I turn the ignition key. Blerrrrghhh…silence. A combination of sound and no sound which a driver never wants to hear. … Continue reading →

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Kings Heath Park Saturday

Posted on January 24, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Saturday   It’s Saturday morning and the park is buzzing with activity: there’s a tai chi class in progress on the old bowling green, children in training sessions running up and down the steep slopes on two sides … Continue reading →

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that light again ?

Posted on January 21, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday               A strange day in the park. The sun is not out so there are no shadows. Ideal for Isis one would think. But not so. She is very jumpy, looking upwards … Continue reading →

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frost, sun and shadows

Posted on January 19, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Monday   Very bright and frosty again today. But we are in Kings Heath Park – our park – and we have strategies. Isis is as keen as ever to jump out of the car but picks her way … Continue reading →

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not a good day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   The day begins well. Isis wakes up at 08.00. After she’s been outside I make coffee and return to bed for a Sunday lie-in. Since I forget to put the stair gate in place she follows me. … Continue reading →

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a brave little dog

Posted on January 16, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   When I was thinking about adopting Isis Kerry explained in detail all of the little dog’s problems. She also told me that Isis is a brave little dog. And she is. In the morning when the sun … Continue reading →

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