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Insolent student sleeps rough in public library (Rousse)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Having spotted insolence in the student’s work I called him from the classroom out into the corridor to ask him to explain himself. He excused himself on the grounds of stress: his fitness business had failed in the US, he’d … Continue reading →

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Wooden man wouldn’t stop (Belle)

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Dreamaticus

A new trendy all-night members’ club had opened around the corner in Deptford. I went to view the facilities. Although I was only a guest, this didn’t stop me from shouting very loudly at a drunken, noisy woman. I put … Continue reading →

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A dangerous level crossing (Rousse)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister almost ended up with all she ever wanted with a house in the countryside, two daughters (adopted), and a couple of ponies. However, the house was right next to a railway line and level crossing. This was a … Continue reading →

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Neglected baby suffers eye bleeds (Rousse)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I managed to keep the baby alive with the minimum of care. I only looked at it once a day when I fed it a bottle and changed its nappy. The only indication that it was in any distress was … Continue reading →

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Yoga every morning (Rousse)

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

At (yet another) University reunion JS told me that practised an hour of yoga every morning, even at weekends.

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Reasons not to move to the country (Rousse)

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The front door of our flat was boarded up, and through the windows you could just see that all our belongings had been removed. So it was true. We were moving out of town into an old farm house, the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful bedroom with loch view (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

WB showed off her new living quarters: a small but beautifully furnished bedroom complete with a square IKEA daybed and a huge picture window that looked straight out onto the loch. So what if it was remote? WB would be … Continue reading →

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Jungle rapist apprehended by mobile dental service (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My girlfriend and I beat a path through the remote African jungle. We had no idea of how we would ever find our way back to safety again, but we were grateful to discover a sheltered spot under some ancient … Continue reading →

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Call for Sunday opening at the National Library of Scotland (Rousse)

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Dreamaticus

‘And this is why we need Sunday opening too’ said the librarian as she led us through the main reading room of the National Library of Scotland (recently refurbished with lovely new blue chairs). I glanced over and understood her … Continue reading →

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Potato and pea poisoning in buy-to-let investment (Rousse)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I and some friends invested in a buy-to-let flat. One of our co-investors took the lead on the renovations and started by dismantling the navy blue bath. We chose the wallpaper (in the event too expensive for a … Continue reading →

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