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Scottish Highland secret 1920s house and garden (Rousse)

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dreamaticus

The huge house in the Scottish Highlands was hidden under fifty years growth of vegetation. To anyone passing it was just an ancient ruin invaded by rampant weeds. But I had a feeling that I had been here before. Wasn’t … Continue reading →

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John Cleese distraction (Rousse)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My latest excuse for my late manuscript was that John Cleese had booked into the George Hotel, Edinburgh to write his autobiography. How could I keep up my typing when he was in such close proximity?

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Sham marriage shocker (Rousse)

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Dreamaticus

It was my wedding day, but ‘my’ groom and best man were not yet fully prepared. ‘I need a photo of you for my wallet’ I nagged my husband-to-be. All he could come up with was a black and white … Continue reading →

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Even friendly dolphins don’t pay the rent (Belle)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I was standing on the bay-side balcony with [former colleague] BP. In the bay I spotted a dolphin waving at me. Then I saw a black and white whale. Then I saw a humpback whale. I was thrilled at the … Continue reading →

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How to deal with a partner who snores (Rousse)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Dreamaticus

All six of us – PM, SM, LF, TF, TPR and I – were away from home for a night together. In our shared room, SM took the divan and I the camp bed next to it. When I woke … Continue reading →

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Bearded Bob Dylan lookalike (Rousse)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Dreamaticus

BR dyed his grey hair black, and also touched up his beard. He now looked like Bob Dylan, and I hated it.

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A culprit and Akita Staffordshire bull terrier cross dogs (Rousse)

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dreamaticus

I should have been convicted of causing a death by dangerous driving of a Lothian Buses double decker. I escaped this fate thanks to the snow that covered up all evidence of my involvement. Pinning the blame on a homeless … Continue reading →

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A family drive along the south coast (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dreamaticus

With my mother at the wheel, and all three sisters on the back seat with Baby Ted and my panda, we drove along the south coast of England. ‘Is that the Isle of Wight?’ I asked, pointing to a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Hotel free late check-out hack (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dreamaticus

Dressed in a long white towel, I told the reception staff at the gym attached to the Jury’s Inn that if the hotel staff would not permit a late check-out, I would threaten to run naked through the hotel corridors. … Continue reading →

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The toilet roll guru of raving (Belle)

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dreamaticus

It was a dangerous city at night, yet here I was climbing over walls trying to find my coat and bag after an evening out. I was glad K from school was there to keep me safe. In the all … Continue reading →

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