Monthly Archives: June 2019

Man shot seven times not an ‘urgent’ case (Rousse)

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Dreamaticus

TPR believed that he had magic powers, so when he shot himself seven times with an air rifle he didn’t expect to be hurt. I was beside myself when the operator told me that the ambulance crew refused to treat … Continue reading →

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A false friend betrayal (Rousse)

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Led by LL, a bunch of my former students ganged up on me. First they stole my silvery white suitcase. Then they forced me to wear a slogan T shirt that mocked my jawline. I felt ugly and useless. My … Continue reading →

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Vauxhall Viva daffodil destroyer (Rousse)

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I was driving a white Vauxhall Viva in a rather erratic manner when my mobile phone rang. I knew that it was not advisable to answer it when at the wheel, so I turned into a side road to find … Continue reading →

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Vikings ahoy! (Rousse)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Dreamaticus

As we drove north, from my seat at the front of the coach I could see in the sea loch a fleet of Viking longboats with the most beautiful decorated sails. I called to all the passengers behind me ‘Quick! … Continue reading →

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A bigamous bride-to-be (Rousse)

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I was distraught when my husband TPR declared that he no longer loved me, and that I was to be ‘donated’ to a new fiancé – my ex brother-in-law NMcC.  The pair of them tried to placate me with a … Continue reading →

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David Tennant depressed (Rousse)

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Dreamaticus

David Tennant was amongst the great and good brought together by the UK research councils to serve on the horizon-scanning committee. I guessed that he was qualified to join the academics and industry futurists thanks to his experience of time … Continue reading →

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Sofas, snow, and singing on Edinburgh’s Broughton Street (Rousse)

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Two new shops opened on Edinburgh’s Broughton Street while we were away on holiday. As an avid reader, I was pleased that one was a book exchange. The other was a posh furniture store full of University of Edinburgh students. … Continue reading →

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Pearl earring makeover (Belle)

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I wondered how an amateur choir from St Albans had managed to fill out this central London venue. People were packing in to hear them sing highlights from Oklahoma. If only I’d realised that tiny pearl stud earrings would make … Continue reading →

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Naval engineer in smoking disgrace (Rousse)

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My father organised a big birthday party for me in a social club. TPR and I would be a little late joining our guests, but we knew that JM (who was bound to come on time) could look after those … Continue reading →

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Eminem’s fiancé (Belle)

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My relationship with Eminem (or Marshall as I was now calling him) was going from strength to strength. Although marriage hadn’t been mentioned, and no formal proposal had been made, Marshall helped me fashion a wedding headdress out of costume … Continue reading →

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