Monthly Archives: May 2018

A chandelier accident and a stolen tricycle (Belle)

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Dreamaticus

This was turning into a great work day. Bruno Ganz was wandering around, wearing a dinner jacket. A colleague told me ‘management’ had taken Bruno out to a casino for dinner and a chandelier had fallen off the ceiling near their … Continue reading →

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The great missing scones scandal (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Dreamaticus

MSB was clearly disappointed that the promised scones were not in evidence at our wee tea party. I hadn’t the heart to tell her that this was due to her early arrival (and that TPR and I were still in … Continue reading →

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Belle’s non-cheap chips

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Dreamaticus

My chip shop had quite a reputation. Many A-lister celebs would queue outside in their finest outfits to purchase “Chips My Way”. The experience included rude staff, no menu choices and high prices. All my chips were fried in animal fat … Continue reading →

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Over body-confidence, laundry robbers, the Northumbrian pipes, and a man in white bow ties (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Early one morning, before the shops opened, my sister S, my mother and I ran along the Ullapool esplanade. At the far end we stepped on the scales. My sister weighed in at 11 stone five, over two stone heavier … Continue reading →

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A hall of residence for horses (Rousse)

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I stabled the grey mare in my new hall of residence bedroom with a degree of reluctance. First I was dubious as to the ‘legality’ of keeping a horse on campus. I also harboured concerns over my skills as a … Continue reading →

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Nicholas Parsons ruins rave (Belle)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Dreamaticus

We were invited to participate in – and comment on – the previews of “Rave” – an experiential musical. I enjoyed arriving at the light industrial estate and feeling the bassline in my stomach. The music was good. Sadly, the … Continue reading →

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Fashion disaster spots hidden features of ‘new’ British Library (Rousse)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It was time for me to return to work after a long absence due to sick leave. I found some smart clothes to wear: black tights under a long tweed shirt, a back polo neck top, and a tweed jacket. … Continue reading →

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An accidental auction, with vegetarian snacks (Rousse)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Dreamaticus

My in-laws were hosting an enormous party to which they invited everyone that they had ever met in their entire lives. All sorts of entertainment was laid on, from tennis practice against the garage wall to an auction of donated … Continue reading →

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The toilet roll juggler and an amateur bathroom plumber (Rousse)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Dreamaticus

While AO juggled toilet rolls for my entertainment at one end of the bathroom, at the other TPR helped KA sort out the bath. The blockage was caused by a build-up of revolting rotten autumn leaves stuck at the top … Continue reading →

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Wife conducts holiday affair under husband’s nose (Rousse)

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It was hard work on holiday having both a boyfriend and a husband. Happily I found a way to accommodate them both. While TPR slept each morning, I would get up early and meet NI to play on the beaches, … Continue reading →

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