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A Nokia for an iPhone (Rousse)

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was sitting on the main deck of a ferry on my way to the Isle of Lewis when an enormous black rook dive-bombed my handbag and stole my iPhone. I had to survive on an ancient Nokia until my … Continue reading →

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A chilly dip in the Minch (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Dreamaticus

There was no ferry to the Isle of Lewis at Christmas so we followed the diversion signs, then jumped in the water and swam the rest of the way there.

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Northern lights go uncaptured (Rousse)

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I saw the aurora borealis in the sky, but did not have a camera.

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A level English exam worries (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

It was only a couple of weeks until the A level English exam, yet I had only read one of the books. What would be more shameful: to cancel the resit, or take it and risk an even lower grade … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s dreadful secret

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My colleague, who until very recently had been very friendly, barely acknowledged me when I asked for help in zipping up my multi-coloured chiffon dress. I questioned her coldness. “You know perfectly well why we are no longer friends”, she … Continue reading →

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An unwise bed sheet display (Rousse)

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Given that this was a networking event for the tech community, NP’s stall looked very amateur. Or perhaps she was being ironic as she pinned the home-decorated bedsheet up behind her table? If so, would anyone get the joke? I … Continue reading →

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Maths for engineers (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Although I considered it a complete waste of time, I politely ploughed my way through CT’s Maths for engineers workbook. I told her that my favourite problem concerned household energy efficiency, the solution to which was to close the nursery.

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The invisible car (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

DJ was showing off his latest purchase: an invisible car. Along with everyone else I admired it greatly, even though I couldn’t see it. More impressive was the Soviet style statue across the bay. It was the size of a … Continue reading →

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Starlight Express on Ice: an unpopular option (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Belle flicked through the laminated pages of a brochure that advertised Starlight Express on ice. “Would you like to come?” she suggested wickedly, in full knowledge that I detested such nonsense. I did not respond, but instead left her to … Continue reading →

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Black and ginger seals frolic in the Union Canal (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I flopped into the water from the side of the canal, my enormous belly hitting the surface with a huge splash. TPR followed me, his sleek black form more elegant than mine. I arched my body to give enough momentum … Continue reading →

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