Author Archives: Dreamaticus

How to divide a kitchen (Rousse)

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I moved into KS’s house in Bristol. Our sleeping accommodation was on one floor, KS and HT had theirs below us, and the huge shared kitchen was in the basement. We were on our own for the first … Continue reading →

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Unusual attractions in rural Northumberland (Rousse)

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dreamaticus

My father easily parked the silver Ford Granada outside the shopping parade. It was only when everyone got out that I discovered why this particular space was free: you could only stay here for one hour. We would surely need … Continue reading →

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When to recycle means risking your life (Rousse)

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The new system for recycling household waste was very dangerous. You had to carry the unwanted items to an old-fashioned steel dustbin, then climb onto an underwater conveyor belt. This took you to the seabed where you could make your … Continue reading →

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An embarrassing job interview (Rousse)

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dreamaticus

WB suffered an unfortunate upper body wardrobe malfunction when at an interview for a job with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. However, everyone was so keen for her to join the organisation that they all chose to ignore … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome gate-crashers (Rousse)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I were fooled into thinking that we were being shown to our room. The problem was that none was available for us. Instead SM and PM were asked to host us in their massive modern apartment. They were … Continue reading →

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Unsatisfactory hotel accommodation and Bobby the dog ‘saved’ (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I travelled to the Isle of Lewis for SG’s sister’s birthday party. When we arrived RG was busy installing pebble-proof windows. This was because unhappy tourists had recently taken to showing their displeasure by shattering the most accessible … Continue reading →

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Photo opportunities and a lecture on spending (Rousse)

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Dreamaticus

We raced to the top of the hill with the dog to photograph the amazing sunset over Oban. We almost caused an accident when a red setter chased us and then ran into the road. Then it was back to … Continue reading →

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A covert BA operation thwarted (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR got the car stuck in a ditch as we were trying to follow the BA air steward and her child back to base.

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A room with a view (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I inherited the Dean’s old office. Best of all was the view from the window of the washing line, and the fine array of exotic birds that perched upon it.

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The special demands of a shopping companion (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Each year I held a party for my colleagues at which I supplied a wide selection of homemade food. JK was a great fan of the event, as was BP: they had both attended six years in a row. This … Continue reading →

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