Monthly Archives: April 2016

Rob Titchener escapes hospital with firearm and an intent to kill (Rousse)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Shula Hebden-Lloyd and I were out with the horses when we turned a corner and came face to face with Rob Titchener. Wrapped head to toe in white bandages having discharged himself from hospital, he lifted the gun in his … Continue reading →

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Locked in the loo at Summerhall (Rousse)

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I slept for the two hours that I was locked in the ladies at Summerhall. When I woke I climbed over the top of the cubicle door and made my escape into the street. Although by now it was 11:30pm, … Continue reading →

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Finding baby (Rousse)

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was becoming increasingly frustrated with my school friend AL who asked me to meet her with her baby, then repeatedly failed to turn up at the stated venue. At last one evening at 8:45pm we found one another on … Continue reading →

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Pet care information resource (Rousse)

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister J had struck up a deal with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals to create some information resources on pet care. She tried to keep it a secret, but I discovered the plan printed in red … Continue reading →

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Chatting up men on the train (Rousse)

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I struck up a conversation with a disabled man on the train under the eagle eye of my sister J. Suddenly she was the expert on social inclusion and declared my cheery banter completely inappropriate.

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Mansion makeover (Rousse)

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I had never seen my parents’ house look so beautiful. With all the clutter cleared away and the antique furniture and decorations on display, it had the feeling of a stately home. My cousin B and her friend SW loved … Continue reading →

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Photo opportunities on a far flung Hebridean island (Rousse)

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We were supposed to be heading to the beach, but there was so much to organise with all the children and the dogs. Eventually we set off, but TPR and I became separated from everyone else and ended up on … Continue reading →

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Entire Georgian terrace destroyed by fire (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

When we returned from our early morning run we noticed smoke leaking through the main door of number 15. We took no action. Two hours later the fire had spread along the street and firefighters were banging on every door. … Continue reading →

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A reluctant speaker at the Melrose Chamber of Commerce (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I went into hiding again. I really did not want to give a presentation to the Melrose Chamber of Commerce.

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Where to source Moomin wrapping paper (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Delegates who bought conference souvenirs of the conference were wrapping them up in Moomin paper as presents for friends and family back at home. Due to luggage restrictions – and laziness – most people were only using tiny sections of … Continue reading →

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