Author Archives: Dreamaticus

Monkey business (Belle)

My new business venture – selling vinyl records at a stall in the local church – seemed to be going so well. My fellow stall holders were delighted with the turnout. However, I failed to check my handbag, and when … Continue reading →

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Countryside dangers (Rousse)

First I was nearly trampled by a herd of black cattle running away from a swarm of flies. Then I got caught up in MS’s fishing line, with multiple tiny hooks embedded in the white flesh of my left arm. … Continue reading →

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Belle’s birthday treat (Rousse)

It was Belle’s birthday. She invited us all to go to the cinema with her. While we were queuing to pay for our tickets, I noticed a poster for a post-film pub quiz. I was keen to take part in … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump will run for President: exclusive interview from David Elstein’s offices (Rousse)

Donald Trump’s fall from power was so great that he now worked in advertising sales for David Elstein’s media empire. My good friend JM also worked for Elstein, so gave me access to the once ‘great’ man. One day I … Continue reading →

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Ape World attractions (Rousse)

I took the coach to Ape World with a bunch of school friends. All were in the same form as me, but with the exception of KM, they were in a different class. Amongst my travelling companions were Dippy Dawn … Continue reading →

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Holiday home pros and cons (Rousse)

At the top of the hill, I jumped off the bike and passed it to PMF. This was because I was too scared to negotiate the steep incline on the other side. He would ride, and I would run behind … Continue reading →

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Tubby topless teen teacher (Belle)

I was out for my afternoon walk when I saw a pasty shirtless teenage boy dancing salsa with a middle aged woman. He was twirling her around and calling out the steps – “One, two, THREE, four”, and she was … Continue reading →

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Wellies at work (Rousse)

Four inches of water lay across the floor of every lift in the office building. This explained the new fashion for work footwear: green wellies.

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An almost doctor (Rousse)

My sister S revealed that she too had undertaken doctoral studies, so why did she not use the title ‘Doctor’? She confessed that she had submitted her work and passed her viva examination, but couldn’t be bothered to deal with … Continue reading →

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Sheffield trains and brothels (Rousse)

A tall French woman in a long white cotton dress stood perplexed on a platform at Edinburgh Waverley railway station. When I offered to help her, she held up her phone to me to display her train ticket. She complained … Continue reading →

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