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The battle of St James’ Park (Rousse)

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I climbed the concrete steps barefoot up to the top of the terraces of St James’ Park stadium. I found my seat amongst the other Newcastle United supporters, eagerly awaiting the start of the match against Bolton. A woman along … Continue reading →

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Strange happenings at the University of Newcastle recall scenes from 1984 (Rousse)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I called in for breakfast at my sister S’s hall of residence at Newcastle University. Each morning Barton Hall put out an elaborate spread for its undergraduates and I couldn’t resist returning to the buffet for yet another … Continue reading →

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Scottish midge season precautions (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dreamaticus

The hotel proprietor wanted her guests to experience the best Scottish produce cooked fresh in the open, so while they waited in the dining room she took to her outdoor barbecue. In the midge season months of June, July and … Continue reading →

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The battle for glamour and a triumph over claustrophobia (Rousse)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This was very interesting: Mrs S versus Mrs W. Who would win the battle for glamour between the mothers of my friends VJ and JW? While they fought it out I pushed past the servants setting tables in the dining … Continue reading →

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Mid-afternoon okey cokey fun ruined by Restoration battle vandal (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Dreamaticus

TPR and his two friends knew that before long the enemy would come over the hill. The three of them anticipated hand-to-hand combat, and were prepared. I was terrified, but at least I had an escape route through the attic … Continue reading →

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Battle of Flodden commemorations preview (Rousse)

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dreamaticus

We were stuck in an ill-equipped classroom several miles out of town away from the excellent resources of our main campus. Somehow I had to entertain this small class of postgrad students with no access to the online materials that … Continue reading →

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Rock climbing and engine driving (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Most surprisingly, SC scaled the bare rock face in seconds. Henceforth she would be known as Spiderwoman. I was a mere novice mountain goat in comparison, terrified as I hesitated over every decision as to where next I should place … Continue reading →

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