Tag Archives: poor Isis

the perfect dog?

Posted on March 5, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday March 5th 2023   When I return to Hollytrees on Saturday morning, I wait in the yard for Isis to be brought out to me. As soon as she gets … Continue reading →

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I don’t want it part 3

Posted on February 12, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday February 12th 2023   So, again I fry mince for Isis.  This should be enough to last her for four meals. Unsurprisingly, I have no delusions that she’ll be thrilled … Continue reading →

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the invalid

Posted on January 15, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday January 16th 2023   Warning to the squeamish: this post is all about what goes into and what comes out of a dog, so perhaps you may not wish to … Continue reading →

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well, you see, what happened was ……………………………

Posted on January 8, 2023 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday January 8th 2023   HAPPY NEW YEAR HAPPY NEW YEAR   Apologies for the inordinately long gap. Unfortunately, I had an r.a. fatigue wipe out and a low grade infection … Continue reading →

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snakes alive – by Isis

Posted on December 11, 2022 by patinkingsheath

      A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 11th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and I can smell that this is the path which leads to the big woods. Human says I can choose … Continue reading →

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snakes alive!

Posted on December 4, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday December 4th 2022   It’s a dull, damp day and we’re walking up the path which leads to Holders Woods. I intend to walk on a little further and turn … Continue reading →

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rain and floof, rain and floof

Posted on November 20, 2022 by patinkingsheath

A post should appear every Sunday   Sunday November 20th 2022   The first part of the week is consistently* wet; consequently, Isis chooses pavement walks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We take a different route each day, so there … Continue reading →

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you needn’t think I’m eating that!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday 6th November 2022   Isis swishes past me as she leaves the kitchen and stalks into the hall. When I check her dish, I observe that the food is untouched. … Continue reading →

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well, really!

Posted on October 15, 2022 by patinkingsheath

    A post should appear every Sunday.   Sunday October 15th 2022   A few days ago, I read a short article which emphasised the importance of understanding your dog. “I try hard to do that,” I tell myself … Continue reading →

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my exasperating Isis

Posted on September 11, 2022 by patinkingsheath

  A post should appear every Sunday. * There may not be a post next Sunday, as I am expecting visitors, and do not yet know when they are arriving.   Sunday  September 10th 2022   My dear little dog … Continue reading →

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