Monthly Archives: March 2017

Twin quad quandary (Rousse)

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Were there two, three of four of them? Why did they all look so similar? In the end I asked the nearest one. ‘Oh, we’re just two sets of identical twin sisters’ came the explanation. ‘But you all look so … Continue reading →

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David Cassidy steals Belle’s heart – and shoes

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Dreamaticus

After the party I checked on the health of my rhubarb (good) and my damson tree (not so good). Had people been swinging on it? Then I set off across the city on various forms of public transport. On the … Continue reading →

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Lost luggage in Chicago (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I accidentally left my small suitcase on the plane when we were required to disembark en route to a connecting service in Chicago. It didn’t matter though because I was not due to arrive at my final destination for another … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Dumfries and Galloway (Rousse)

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Just over the brow of the hill we would reach the beach with the enormous waves. I screamed at TPR to slow down – otherwise we risked being engulfed in sea water as soon as we hit the sand. I … Continue reading →

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Dull conversation with the disorganised (Rousse)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The young lad who had been telling us about his eastern European Jewish heritage skipped ahead along Bruntsfield Place and stopped at a fast food outlet where he ordered a doner kebab. When we reached him TPR thought about asking … Continue reading →

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Unholy sex and snogging (Rousse)

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dreamaticus

TPR was on Holy Island with LBX when he should have been on holiday with me. I snogged PS to balance things up. It was years since I had last seen him, but he was as good looking as I … Continue reading →

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Broken-legged Belle stars in selfie videos (Rousse)

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Belle and I squeezed into the revolving door, then sat side-by-side on the bench, taking care with the positioning of Belle’s broken leg. Then I took out my iPhone. For the next half hour or so we went round and … Continue reading →

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Couple squanders a million on five star city break to New York (Rousse)

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dreamaticus

With each meal costing almost £400 a shot, and accommodation at £700 per person a night, this holiday did not come cheap – even if the expenses were partially covered by TPR’s employers as an incentive trip. Although we loved … Continue reading →

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Cannabis dealer takes cash in Leith (Rousse)

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

On my way walk back from Leith along the cycle path I picked up a couple of heavy bin bags that PL was about to send to the charity shop. Inside them I found a pile of brand new hand-knitted … Continue reading →

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Sledgehammer attacker and accomplice break in through bathroom window (Rousse)

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Why was the bathroom window open? Why was the burglar alarm ringing? I looked up and caught sight of the man with the sledgehammer. His accomplice was right behind him. ‘Oh my God!’ muttered my husband under his breath. I … Continue reading →

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