Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Finns support childcare specialist spread the news in Northumberland (Rousse)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dreamaticus

KA passed around a set of printed cards. ‘I very much hope you can come along to my talk on childcare at the Queen’s Hall, Hexham’ she said. ‘It’s sponsored by the University of Kent and Åbo Akademi, Finland’.

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Belle seduced by saucepan seller (Belle)

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The sparks flew between me and the man selling saucepans in Deptford Market.  He offered to let me drink my polystyrene cup of tea in the passenger seat of his car and we sat in the dark in tense silence.  … Continue reading →

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Camper van claustrophobia (Rousse)

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dreamaticus

We were all supposed to travel in the white camper van. There were seats for around ten people all squashed together on the upper deck. The driver had a little more space to himself below. I was the first to … Continue reading →

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The hottest tickets in town (Rousse)

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My former classmate, and erstwhile rock god, HJ battled his way past his excited fans to shake TPR’s hand and give me a massive hug. At 6’3″ he’d grown somewhat since I last saw him on the campus of the … Continue reading →

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House purchase buyer beware (Rousse)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I were very pleased with our recent house purchase. Conveniently located not far from our old flat, the size of its reception rooms was its best feature. Something that was unclear to me, however, was the status of … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in Rousse’s wardrobe

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

WB rooted around in my wardrobe until she found a suitable green dress. The choice of footwear, however, was a great disappointment to her. Flat black leather pumps were simply not her style.

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Poor student performance (Rousse)

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dreamaticus

P was about to give the students their feedback on their exam performance. Their work was dreadful. Only a couple had managed to complete the paper successfully. P’s concern was that perhaps the paper had been too difficult, and now … Continue reading →

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Proper fox hunting attire (Rousse)

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My cousin B was extremely gracious when we turned up at her farm house in Somerset as uninvited guests. My sister J, one of her friends, TPR and I all wanted to go hunting. If anyone could find a mount … Continue reading →

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Papier-mâché craft and careers advice on the Morningside Road (Rousse)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The young lad on Morningside Road was disposing of goods from his school in charity shops. I called him back when I saw him cross the road carrying the large yellow papier-mâché lolly pop decorated with the words ‘To Daddy … Continue reading →

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A day trip by train to Plymouth (Rousse)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was disappointed that TPR would not join me on my day trip by train to Plymouth. It was such a beautiful summer’s day, and he would have enjoyed the ride (even if the train was packed, especially in the … Continue reading →

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