Monthly Archives: July 2024

Problematic property purchase prompts panic attack (Rousse)

My sister-in-law SG led us along the drive to the new house. ‘This is the piece of land that caused us so much hassle with the National Trust’ she explained. We entered the house through the side door. The first … Continue reading

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Last minute Christmas party prep (Rousse)

Christmas was suddenly upon us and we had made no preparations whatsoever by the assumed date of our drinks party. Our friends piled round to the house regardless, many early in the day with suitcases expecting to be accommodated overnight. … Continue reading

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Breakfast in the mountains (Rousse)

TPR’s new office was found deep in the mountains. The one café nearby appeared to be perfectly situated for breakfast before work.  Before TPR started his new role, we decided to give it a try. The proprietor explained: A full … Continue reading

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News of a Chelsea pensioner (Rousse)

A scruffy man in a ragged soldier’s uniform turned up at our door. At first I thought that he was wearing a Salvation Army outfit. Then I recognised the insignia of the Chelsea pensioners on his shoulder. He was dressed … Continue reading

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House clearance woes (Rousse)

We truly believed that our days of house clearance were over. So we were all shocked when my brother-in-law and I unearthed yet more (mainly) junk hidden in an alcove of my childhood home. My brother-in-law took a fancy to … Continue reading

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A non-drinking beer magnate (Rousse)

Everyone was squeezed into a massive circular arena. Some were on theatre seats; a few sat in open-top cars. The announcer thanked PMF’s beer company for sponsoring the whole event, pointing out that it was curious that PMF was not … Continue reading

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Pilates pain (Rousse)

I walked into the pilates class to find my nemesis sitting on the floor at the back of the room, planning her next move. She called me out on two counts: for being late (I was not), and my ‘enormous … Continue reading

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Graham Robinson identified (Rousse)

A rather handsome man with dark red hair, and smudges of black eyeliner around his eyes, took his place at the end of the table. ‘Well hello there Rousse!’ he smiled with a great degree of familiarity. ‘Here we go … Continue reading

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A pet lamb, a Schnauzer, and a monkey (Rousse)

TPR conceded that since our elderly long-term lodger kept us at home much of the year, we could add to our menagerie of creatures. I ordered online a white pet lamb, an overweight Schnauzer dog, and a little monkey. They … Continue reading

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An extra-marital affair and golf (Rousse)

I confronted TPR in the family bathroom, unaware that TEF was climbing out of the bath. ‘I know that you are having an affair with DTJ!” I screeched. How could he be so disloyal? And what was she doing cosying … Continue reading

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