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Back and forth between Newburgh-on-Ythan and Portobello by helicopter (Rousse)

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Dreamaticus

The real reason for CM’s return to employment was to fund the helicopter that he and VAE bought to travel between their two homes in Newburgh-on-Ythan and Portobello.

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A first wife’s fortune (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Dreamaticus

GG’s daughters were enraged when they learnt that their tall, handsome, suited father was not leaving his fortune to their mother, but instead to his first wife – me. This decision made me wonder whether GG and I had ever … Continue reading →

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Gary Barlow punished (Rousse)

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dreamaticus

Gary Barlow’s punishment was to resurface a road that led up a very steep hill. Barlow was not the only celebrity put to hard labour. I also recognised a Coronation Street actress in a top hat carrying a shovel.

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A ghostly PA (Rousse)

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dreamaticus

My new PA was my long-dead paternal grandmother.

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East Claremont Street camera thief (Rousse)

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Dreamaticus

Moments after I dropped our camera on the pavement on the north side of Edinburgh’s East Claremont Street, a car travelling on the other side of the road skidded across the cobbles, crashed through the railings, and tipped into the … Continue reading →

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‘Friendly’ acid attack (Rousse)

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Dreamaticus

Our supposed friend was no friend of mine. He preened and pranced, kissing his favourites, including TPR. When he reached me, he poured acid all over my knees ‘just for a laugh’.

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First frost at Niagara (Rousse)

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Dreamaticus

Our visit to Canada coincided with the first frost of winter. Overnight the Niagara river froze, and the vegetation all around sparkled in the ice. Most beautiful of all were the orchards lined with rows and rows of apple and … Continue reading →

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A burgundy red bob and Big Ben (Rousse)

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Dreamaticus

TPR made a huge effort with his appearance, first straightening and then dying, his grey hair into a glossy burgundy red bob. This was all in readiness for the arrival of a bunch of his former work colleagues at our … Continue reading →

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A love affair with a pooch dyed pink (Rousse)

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Dreamaticus

When we reached the dark and snowy outskirts of Edinburgh, the coach driver decided to turn back. Looking out of the window at lorries and cars strewn upside down at the side of the road, I understood his reasons. This … Continue reading →

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Natural amphitheatre hosts Champions League game in the Outer Hebrides (Rousse)

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Dreamaticus

I was excited to be in the crowd at an important Champions League match in the Outer Hebrides. The Liverpool team was about to come onto the pebbly pitch beneath the sea cave that served as a natural amphitheatre for … Continue reading →

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