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Jack and the Beanstalk party time (Rousse)

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Dreamaticus

The first person to mention a Jack and the Beanstalk themed party was RG-J. It was at a party that I was hosting that I overheard her mention this to some mutual friends. Only a couple of minutes later another … Continue reading →

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An Italian bathroom shortage (Rousse)

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I was in Italy for a week, staying in a room within a hall of residence block. The space was so tight throughout the whole building that I doubted that anyone even slightly overweight would manage to move around it … Continue reading →

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A private performance by the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre (Rousse)

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Edinburgh’s East Claremont Street was closed to traffic for a performance of the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre. We all gathered on the northern side of the road against the high hedge of Claremont Crescent Garden. The performers lined up … Continue reading →

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Racial identification and job changes (Rousse)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

After two weeks in the sun, C looked like an African. I asked if he was looking forward to experiencing racial prejudice first hand. Meanwhile I became more and more distressed as I realised that it was impossible to pull … Continue reading →

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Dreamaticus fame draws in the fans (Rousse)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

‘Oh yes, I read that on Dreamaticus this morning’ I overheard AN say. I couldn’t wait to tell Belle that senior academics start their day by browsing our famed dream blog.

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Tattooed body litter lookalike (Rousse)

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Dreamaticus

A teenager on a bobsleigh whizzed past the house and accidentally scooped up TPR. The unintended hitch-hiker was eventually deposited in the sea. As TPR emerged bare chested from the waves I noticed that he had acquired yet another tattoo. … Continue reading →

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Footwear planters for lost love (Rousse)

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I finally twigged that the person opposite was flirting with me and that this was my chance to offer an invitation back to my room. That said, I was aware some other young people at the bar were teasing my … Continue reading →

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Twin sorting in New York (Rousse)

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dreamaticus

A large park in New York was the destination for our school reunion. I arrived by bike. My first challenge was to separate out the twins.

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Unwelcome in Radcliffe-on-Trent (Rousse)

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I took a huge risk crossing the strait by canoe without a life-jacket, but made it safely to Radcliffe-on-Trent. I realised my mistake the moment that I intercepted my sister-in-law JLR and niece F, who were on their way to … Continue reading →

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A very short-lived relationship with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (Belle)

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I moved in with The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) and admired the massive double bed with a crisp white bedspread. However, by teatime, Dwayne had moved out and Andy Samberg had let his small daughter drive – and wreck – my car.

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