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Keith’s carpet (Rousse)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Former University of Birmingham astrophysicist Keith rented out rooms in his shared new-build house (with tiny kitchen). When we paid him a visit, I was delighted to discover that the flowery sitting room carpet was almost identical to the one … Continue reading →

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Under attack from Gentleman Jack (Rousse)

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister) dragged me into the under-stairs cupboard. It took some effort to persuade her that I would not be added to her list of conquests.

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Audience appalled at arrogant speakers (Rousse)

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Our joint presentation was at midday. We split the half hour slot equally so that I took the first fifteen minutes and HP the second. I brushed my hair, put on my green corduroy jacket, picked up my data stick, … Continue reading →

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Kitchen trends 2020: yellow

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My kitchen was transformed when someone (a designer?) removed all the coloured items and replaced every single one with its equivalent in yellow: yellow kettle, yellow drawer handles, yellow fridge…

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Liverpool’s lame literature expert (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I limped across Liverpool to Anfield to track down KA at work. Now employed as a physiotherapist at Liverpool FC, she would be able to massage my leg back to working order. I was particularly keen to be fit for … Continue reading →

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An unexpected trip to Sleaford and two enemy stallholders (Rousse)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My mother convinced me that she knew the way back from town to her house – and I stupidly believed her. Three hours later we ended up in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Meanwhile TPR was selling newspapers to train commuters. In the … Continue reading →

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Drug drops on the North Yorkshire coast (Rousse)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Dreamaticus

We’d been dragged into the organisation of TPR’s step-uncle illegal scavenger hunt. Our part was to distribute ‘clues’ in the coves and along the cliff-tops of the North Yorkshire coast. We were pretty certain that this ‘game’ was tied to … Continue reading →

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A fateful ferry ride (Rousse)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Dreamaticus

The hire car was parked just 200 yards away. I was meant to walk this short distance down the road and drive it back to the house. Instead I embarked on a road trip with colleagues TF and RS, and … Continue reading →

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A kitchen break-up drama (Rousse)

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I knew that it was unfair to drag our new lodger R into my personal crisis, but I was desperate. Was there anything that she could do to persuade TPR not to end our marriage? K was extremely cross with … Continue reading →

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A lochside home with a tiny, floppy, brown cow (Rousse)

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Dreamaticus

When we heard that BP was vacating his flat at the Pleasance, TPR and I said that we might be interested in it. However, since it was accessed through a gym, we had to wait until opening time to view … Continue reading →

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