Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Man rides whale in surf (Rousse)

I grabbed my ‘hand luggage’ of soap bag, a pair of black ankle boots and a pair of socks, and headed to the meeting point at Reception. There I greeted the others. Then, with just a couple of minutes to … Continue reading

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An aristocratic amour (Belle)

My new boyfriend was obsessed with me. He was an aristocrat and heir to a large estate and a stately home. He liked to wear high heels with his Savile Row suits. Due to his status, and me being common, … Continue reading

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Olympic hell in Helsinki (Belle)

I had made arrangements for a group of colleagues to attend a week-long conference in Finland. However, I had forgotten that the Winter Olympics were scheduled at the same time, and my colleagues were going to find it almost impossible … Continue reading

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New miniature railway attraction in formal French garden at Uig Sands (Rousse)

The proprietor of the bed and breakfast was just as surprised as we were to find a formal French garden, complete with a miniature railway, laid out between his guest house and the vast beach of Uig Sands.

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‘War’ is terrible (Rousse)

I lay in bed late one Wednesday morning with SM. He begged a favour of me: please would I persuade his wife PM that booking tickets for War was not a good idea? I had never heard of this film, … Continue reading

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A jet and a jetty (Rousse)

Fitness trainer MM selected just a few clients to take a trip on his private jet – and I was one of them! The start of the return journey proved rather tricky when MM declared that the water was so … Continue reading

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Dead Dad’s diamond (Belle)

My recently deceased father walked into the room, his hands cupped in front of him. He was cradling a massive diamond. I was overwhelmed with a feeling of well-being – he looked so happy. Then he gave the diamond to … Continue reading

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Private audiences with Matt LeBlanc (Rousse)

Matt LeBlanc was such an obliging professional. Whenever I asked, he would entertain me by reciting his lines from episodes of Friends.

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Pasadena Roof Orchestra tunes, yellow Crocs, and an unsuccessful job application (Rousse)

On the basis of his sudden disappearance, it was obvious to me that TPR had been lying when he said that all he wanted in life was to have me to himself. I wandered around the Manor House reunion on … Continue reading

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Chaotic couriers get called out (Belle)

Unable to sleep, I got out of bed and looked out the peephole in the front door. A hipster food van had pulled up outside and three people were unloading boxes outside my front door. I was immediately incandescent with … Continue reading

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