Category Archives: we don’t like bright sun

sunshine and mealworms

Posted on February 18, 2015 by patinkingsheath

  Wednesday I get an inkling that all may not be well when I carry Isis downstairs, place her in the hall and she turns round and scampers straight back up again. Sigh. Yes, it’s a very bright sunny morning. … 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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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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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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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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Cotteridge Park – enjoy!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by patinkingsheath

Saturday Parks are ubiquitous in Birmingham. We are very lucky. This morning I have to call at a house in Bournville and Isis comes too. She likes the car and appears not to mind waiting in it for me. We … Continue reading →

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furry fury

Posted on December 5, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Friday Often, taking time to reflect on an Isis ‘event’ gives me insight into what triggered it. But I am still puzzled about Wednesday. A cold, bright frosty morning. Good walking weather. But not for dogs who can only … Continue reading →

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spooked by shadows

Posted on December 4, 2014 by patinkingsheath

  Thursday   It’s not always easy to discern what makes Isis fearful but yesterday morning there was no question. …………………… It is a clear, frosty morning. The sun is bright and the light/dark contrast very sharp.     In … Continue reading →

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