Monthly Archives: March 2011

Kevin McCloud advises Rousse on housing law

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Kevin McCloud wandered into my Edinburgh flat just at the right moment. His knowledge of housing law would deal with the squatting Spaniards. I had never heard of this strange ancient tradition that, they claimed, gave them the right to … Continue reading →

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Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet history lesson (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I could hardly contain my excitement when I heard that Kev F Sutherland was in town! I rushed to the venue where I pulled off my hat, scarf, coat and cardigan in order to reserve the best seats in the … Continue reading →

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Family likenesses (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I looked up and saw that two jolly pensioners had joined me at the bench. They introduced themselves as Mr and Mrs A, giving the impression that I should already know this. When Cousin S appeared, and then Cousin N … Continue reading →

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Access to Edinburgh airport, cinema-style (Rousse)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dreamaticus

JW was very proud that she was the one who had encouraged ND to book the circle of the cinema for her party. ND certainly looked very happy, cosying up to TPR in one of the VIP seats. My short … Continue reading →

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Belle unmasked as a thief on primetime TV

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dreamaticus

My modernist 1950s clock, shaped like a boat, was causing a stir on The Antiques Roadshow. With a value well into seven figures it was quite literally a ‘museum piece’. As the cameras panned into my face, I was asked … Continue reading →

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Civil attack at site of Glencoe massacre (Rousse)

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The lateness of the hour and darkening sky put paid to our plan to walk over the mountains from Glencoe back to Edinburgh. SJ suggested that we hitch a lift instead, so we took our chances in a gravelled lay-by, … Continue reading →

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Madonna’s lentil stores (Belle)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Whilst working for Madonna I found myself in charge of ‘lentil transfer’. This included scooping lentils with my bare hands out of a sack and placing them in a glass bowl. I was able to transfer lentils twice as fast … Continue reading →

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A cycling trip and late admiration (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

“I never imagined that I would settle in the UK” said PhD student VW. “In fact, I fully expected to be living in Poland by now”. He led me into the smart building on the western side of Edinburgh where … Continue reading →

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Tea out training and “terror” on the trains (Rousse)

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Running through the countryside with LF urging me on was all fine and dandy, but who had come up with the idea of serving afternoon tea at the same time? I struggled to keep the tea in my mug, especially … Continue reading →

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‘Friends’ the movie airs on hotel TV channel (Rousse)

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow were all instantly recognisable. I had accidentally stumbled across the unknown Friends movie on an obscure hotel TV channel. A few years on, the scenes portrayed Rachel … Continue reading →

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