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Jools Holland, Danny Baker and strange events in London (Belle)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The car was so old it had a split windscreen and cracked leather seats. I had no idea where it had come from, but even so I attempted to drive it at break-neck speed while seated in the passenger seat. … Continue reading →

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Murder in the machair (Rousse)

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Although I had no idea what I was doing here, I recognised the familiar Harris landscape: islands, hills and the single track road, the perfect combination for cycling holidays by tandem. The official pushed open the roadside gate and led … Continue reading →

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Single women looking for men, and a new line in hot tubs (Rousse)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

TPR and GJ were sewn into a two-man Black Watch tartan straight-jacket. Forced together so closely, the dancing tutor believed this would speed up the process of teaching them the moves for the forthcoming ball. Neither was particularly charmed by … Continue reading →

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Commuting by ‘Fawlty Towers’ ocean liner (Belle)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The ocean liner departure hall was overcrowded and really confusing, yet still I refused to ask for help. I only wanted to travel as far as Hatfield, but I didn’t know if my ship would be departing from the north- … Continue reading →

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Belle ‘bottles’ Great British Bake Off

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Newly released from prison, I had unexpectedly made it to the semi-finals of The Great British Bake Off. And now here I was, trying to knead dough on a cluttered work surface in C’s kitchen. It was my first visit … Continue reading →

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Lost Shakespeare play: Rousse plays the leading lady

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Two gorgeous knights of the realm were fighting over me – with swords! One was my lover. The other was the Duke of Northumberland, determined to win me as his own. I buried my face in the right shoulder of … Continue reading →

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Judge Judy and some Hollywood greats (Belle)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I was astonished to learn that my best friend’s boyfriend was taking me to Judge Judy’s court for non-payment of a yoga class fee. I burst into his hotel room and told him, in a stream of obscenities, exactly what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bette Davis, Clark Gable, court, Hollywood, Judge Judy, public toilet, television, toilet, water, yoga | Leave a comment

Regrets of Mrs Harry Potter (Rousse)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Although I was now immensely rich, the downside of life as Mrs Harry Potter was the complete loss of privacy following our marriage.

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Cornwall via Northampton International (Belle)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dreamaticus

As I looked into the bay, I saw an EasyJet plane parked alongside a few outbuildings. I asked my guide what I was looking at and she said, “oh, that’s Northampton International Airport”. Things had really changed around here – … Continue reading →

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Nicky Campbell and graphic design with a message (Belle)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Radio broadcaster Nicky Campbell arranged for me to meet his ex-wife, who lived in the Outer Hebrides. I was furious to discover that I had to travel by plane, while he went on a roll-on-roll-off ferry. This meant I arrived … Continue reading →

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