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An unintentional insult (Rousse)

Posted on October 11, 2020 by

Through the car window, I thought that I saw KA wearing a long thin pale yellow jumper dress in the new deli in Hexham. I parked nearby and walked back along the road to the shop. Sure enough it was … Continue reading →

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Truck hire Edinburgh (Rousse)

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

I was impressed with TPR’s truck driving. He sailed with ease along the wide lanes of the M8 into Edinburgh. Similarly, he skillfully navigated the narrow streets of the city, managing to squeeze the articulated lorry down the narrowest of … Continue reading →

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Actor Bill Paterson is Mr Diamond selling tea at the Gorilla Arboretum (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2020 by

RR almost smashed into two cars in the car park of the Gorilla Arboretum. He simply did not see the brown Ford Escort Mk 4 as he reversed into what he thought was a free parking space. On his second … Continue reading →

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Speeding in Stockton-on-Tees (Rousse)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by

TPR drove at top speed along Bishopton Avenue, then continued straight on at the junction with Bishopton Road West and into Oxbridge Avenue. What he didn’t appreciate was that since his last visit to this part of Stockton-on-Tees two decades … Continue reading →

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Ian Rankin environmentalist (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

Ian Rankin (30) nodded with approval when I told him that nobody in our family of five owned a car. He also shared his excitement at developing a friendship with someone as old as me, and confirmed that he too … Continue reading →

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A Stockton-on-Tees themed Christmas party (Rousse)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

The theme of the staff Christmas party was Stockton-on-Tees. This was possibly in honour of me and EH, although we could not be certain. Whatever the reason, we were well qualified to comment on the town. I joked that we … Continue reading →

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A family drive along the south coast (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2020 by

With my mother at the wheel, and all three sisters on the back seat with Baby Ted and my panda, we drove along the south coast of England. ‘Is that the Isle of Wight?’ I asked, pointing to a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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A Coronavirus love story (Rousse)

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

Most of the mature students gathered around the table contributed enthusiastically to the discussion of the Coronavirus. The general consensus was that all efforts should be made to protect children from the disease. The man in the corner was a … Continue reading →

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Puerile behaviour in Pitlochry (Rousse)

Posted on February 22, 2020 by

I knew that I had blown it when DM refused to hand over her car keys. I wanted to retrieve my flat shoes from the boot and exchange them for my high heels. Then I would be able to manage … Continue reading →

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Posing in a posh car in Cardiff (Rousse)

Posted on January 21, 2020 by

Wealthy TV producer RJ invited me and a couple of others for a ride round town in his enormous car. The vehicle was a huge black and chrome gas guzzler with room for at least nine passengers. As guest of … Continue reading →

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