Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Ignored by Canadians (Rousse)

At my cousin’s farm in Somerset, I shared JB’s bath water and TPR sorted out our Mac accessories while the Canadian branch of the family ignored us.

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Anonymous author anger (Rousse)

My research group made its home on a single floor of a 1970s high rise. Although the building’s exterior was ugly, we did well to make the inside cosy with antique furniture and carefully positioned ornaments. Everyone seemed happy enough … Continue reading

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Rainbow clown wigged lawyer granny keeps avocado green toilet in her sitting room (Rousse)

My lawyer paternal grandmother was a stunner, even when wearing her rainbow clown wig. It was a pity that she barely practised law these days, largely due to the frailties of old age. Changes to her lifestyle were evident in … Continue reading

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A ruined antique, a banana loaf, and paperwork for Holy Island (Rousse)

Almost as soon as I did it, I knew that I should have never plonked a red hot Le Creuset casserole dish on the top of a highly polished antique mahogany sideboard. Sure enough, I’d instantly made a nasty circular … Continue reading

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Jonathan Ross seeks flat and recognition in Edinburgh (Rousse)

Jonathan Ross stood in my study and spoke with excitement of the prospect of buying a flat in Edinburgh. I suggested that he step away from the window to avoid the risk of drawing the attention of passers-by. ‘You must … Continue reading

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Interesting work in Stockton-on-Tees with broadcaster-farmer Stuart Maconie (Rousse)

Alongside his broadcasting career, Stuart Maconie worked as a part-time farmer in partnership with my cousin BB. They ran their agricultural operation from my childhood home in Stockton-on-Tees, on the corner of Darlington Road and Kenton Close. I managed to … Continue reading

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Unexpected guests (Rousse)

We were going to the make the most of the peace of quiet on the last morning at our cosy rental cottage. However, rather than enjoying a lie-in as planned, we unexpectedly played host to a seemingly unending string of … Continue reading

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Winning the train quiz (Rousse)

TPR issued us all with a National Museums of Scotland worksheet. When I saw the set of questions on early passenger trains from the 1820s, I was convinced that I would win this quiz.

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Donkey-dog terrorises peaceful Northumbrian village (Rousse)

I walked the length of the main street of the pretty Northumbrian village. Where the stone cottages gave way to fields full of livestock, an animal leapt over the wooden fence and bounded towards me. I struggled to identify the … Continue reading

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Circus tricks for dogs (Rousse)

In the time that I travelled up one floor in the hotel lift, I taught three stray dogs a range of impressive circus tricks.

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