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Fear of the dentist cured by beans (Rousse)

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Dreamaticus

We returned to our old dental practice, hoping that they would take us back. The elderly dentist ushered us into his premises through the tatty hall (littered with spent tissues and lumps of chewing gum). At the waiting room counter, … Continue reading →

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A motorbike and tummy sparkles (Rousse)

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Dreamaticus

My last two trips across the city on my motorbike from Merchiston had been fraught with danger. On the first I rode with my eyes closed (I was tired) and could have easily taken out any other road user or … Continue reading →

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Police take out University terrorist cell while Rousse cleans up (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Due to my early morning routine of walking the city streets, I witnessed the 6:00am raid on the hall of residence by the canal. The rumour was that the police took out a terrorist cell that was operating out of … Continue reading →

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A colour-blind colleague (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I told my colleagues that I wanted a grey leaving party. My formerly miserable colleague PT exhibited great enthusiasm for the plans. However, he broke the rules by turning up with a huge, brown, chocolate cake.

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How to clean an iPad (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Dreamaticus

EH told me not to worry as she placed her iPad mini on the top rack of the dishwasher. ‘It’s perfectly safe’ she said. ‘This is the way that all the young people clean their tablets these days.’

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Monkey business (Belle)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

My new business venture – selling vinyl records at a stall in the local church – seemed to be going so well. My fellow stall holders were delighted with the turnout. However, I failed to check my handbag, and when … Continue reading →

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Countryside dangers (Rousse)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

First I was nearly trampled by a herd of black cattle running away from a swarm of flies. Then I got caught up in MS’s fishing line, with multiple tiny hooks embedded in the white flesh of my left arm. … Continue reading →

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Belle’s birthday treat (Rousse)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

It was Belle’s birthday. She invited us all to go to the cinema with her. While we were queuing to pay for our tickets, I noticed a poster for a post-film pub quiz. I was keen to take part in … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump will run for President: exclusive interview from David Elstein’s offices (Rousse)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Donald Trump’s fall from power was so great that he now worked in advertising sales for David Elstein’s media empire. My good friend JM also worked for Elstein, so gave me access to the once ‘great’ man. One day I … Continue reading →

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Ape World attractions (Rousse)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I took the coach to Ape World with a bunch of school friends. All were in the same form as me, but with the exception of KM, they were in a different class. Amongst my travelling companions were Dippy Dawn … Continue reading →

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