Monthly Archives: December 2010

Time travel with a drum and bass soundtrack (Belle)

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Which attraction should I visit first at the village fete? Discovering that A and his wife were starring in a play, I decided to sit in the front row of the tent as the curtain opened. I was astonished when … Continue reading →

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The otter and Harry Potter (Rousse)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dreamaticus

It was the final morning of our holiday on the Isle of Lewis. On the advice of TPR I asked for sausages and eggs for breakfast. Bored with waiting for my meal to arrive, I stepped down from the table … Continue reading →

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Belle fakes expertise

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dreamaticus

As a member of a west end supper club I felt it was my duty to explain to the management how they could improve their marketing to attract new members. The women who went were great, but the men were … Continue reading →

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Andy Murray innovates with new “tennis” game (Rousse)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Andy Murray’s new approach to tennis would surely soon be all the rage. Watching him catch tennis rackets into a growing pile in his arms was highly entertaining. What a shame I couldn’t stay until the end of the game. … Continue reading →

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Belle and a bull

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I had to drive a colleague’s car to Manchester so I could nip over to a Famous Five-style island and manage some workshops. I had to leave the room when I found out that the workshop (not very popular) was … Continue reading →

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RAF fighter jets, and “terrorists” in Pitlochry (Rousse)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Dreamaticus

RAF fighter jets skimmed the water of the loch at high speed, then vanished out of sight. Then some friends on jet skis came racing by. The small tourist audience was thrilled by the spectacle. I wondered what would happen … Continue reading →

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Richard Branson and Rod Stewart keep Rousse company in economy

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Richard Branson took the seat next to mine on the airport bus. He explained his campaign to persuade the authorities to relax the rules on passenger transfer between airlines in cases of travel disruption, such as those experienced in the … Continue reading →

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A bendy bus trip to Diagon Alley, but Harry Potter nowhere to be seen (Rousse)

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Dreamaticus

What was it with TPR and clothing? Here he was cycling towards town along Morningside Road in Bruntsfield on a sunny day wearing a navy blue T shirt – and nothing else! His response to a request to please put … Continue reading →

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Belle is obsessed with coats

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Walking towards a parade of Japanese warriors twirling swords on horseback, I tried to get my bearings. Was I in the far east in the fifteenth century? I panned my vision out and realised I was actually in Canada. I … Continue reading →

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Household marvels and a late puppeteer (Rousse)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dreamaticus

P and S had now settled into their new house and we were so honoured to have been invited over for lunch. I marvelled at the waterfall and lagoon that had been landscaped into their back garden. In the kitchen … Continue reading →

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