Category Archives: walking in the park

two little hooligans

Posted on January 15, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s lovely that The Little Hooligan enjoys her walks so much. Especially in January when I emerge in five body layers, two pairs of socks and two pairs of gloves. Today I also wear a neck warmer … Continue reading →

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the scents, the scents!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by patinkingsheath

    Sunday The best ever walk in Highbury Park with Hairy One. Hard to believe that only a couple of months ago she did not even want to leave the car, let alone walk in the park. We haven’t … Continue reading →

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the great escape

Posted on January 7, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday January 6th   Turn away from this page all those at Aeza Rescue. I don’t want Isis to be recalled. I always wear a special elastic belt – the sort used for canicross (running with dogs) – when … Continue reading →

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Doggles

Posted on December 21, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday My Sunday lie-in is rudely interrupted by four short, meaningful barks from the foot of the stairs. I scramble out of bed in a less than dignified fashion and take Isis into the garden in my dressing gown. … Continue reading →

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the treatmobile

Posted on December 20, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday by our on-the- spot correspondent George              This is the Treatmobile.     In this wonderful vehicle are all kinds of treats. Whether you are small, medium or large, have strong teeth, few … Continue reading →

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photos in the park

Posted on December 19, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Friday   Alison, Team Manager at Kings Heath Park and her colleague Dave have arranged two photoshoots for ‘their’ dogs. The first is at 8.30 a.m. today. Unfortunately, as I wander off for a shower I believe that the … Continue reading →

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danger in the park

Posted on December 17, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Tuesday  (image only day)   I’m sure I’m being followed          by this tree which gets bigger and bigger each day.     And now these long black things are attacking me. I’m off.       Isis came … Continue reading →

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Isis strikes again

Posted on December 15, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Monday A bright ball of sun hangs low in the sky. In the park Isis is jumpy.     As usual, I encourage her to approach and sniff the things which startle her. Sometimes she flinches and seeks the … Continue reading →

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¶ d’ya wanna daaaaaance?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Sunday   Do I want to dance? Well, certainly not all the way round Highbury Park. And not for an hour and twenty minutes. Today was a park twirling day. We’ve not had one of these before. I hope … Continue reading →

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bang!

Posted on December 14, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Saturday – well, nearly Sunday!   The day begins with a bang. Boss carries me down the stairs as usual. But she forgets how many steps there are and misses the last one. Her brain – didn’t know she … Continue reading →

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