Tag Archives: chocolate

Last words of tragic crash victim two days before silver wedding anniversary (Rousse)

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was two days before my silver wedding anniversary and things were not going well at work. GR accused me of spying on him. I argued back that anyone sensible would put their job application into the post inside an … Continue reading →

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Chocolate cheesecake recipe wins national award (Rousse)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Hidden on the back page amongst stories of minor sporting triumphs, and presented in a tiny font, I read the most exciting news. My friend DT was the overall winner of the UK chocolate cheesecake championship!

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Stephen Fry gone in a Wispa (Rousse)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Stephen Fry was was at my house. Stephen Fry was at my house? Is that right? Yes, there he was sitting on the sofa talking to my niece AF about his role as the new front man for the latest … Continue reading →

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An intruder, a storm, and the terrible after-effects of tree resin rain (Rousse)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dreamaticus

There’d been a number of break-ins at our flat over recent weeks, none of which had triggered our burglar alarm. We were sure, however, that it was just matter of time before we would walk in on the culprit(s). When … Continue reading →

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The world’s most expensive lump of yeast (Rousse)

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Belle and I had a desperate need for live yeast. Convinced that we’d find some in one of the breweries off Dalry Road, we set off from my flat in two separate taxis. I climbed into the one that had … Continue reading →

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Illuminated underwear and time travel (Rousse)

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Texan DT organised a private disco as part of our tour to the US. With one exception all the girls were there (including ED, JW and NP). We missed SJ terribly, but appreciated that she needed to stay at home … Continue reading →

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Sex, money and Green and Black chocolate: Rousse ponders some moral dilemmas

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dreamaticus

It was a terrible moral dilemma. Not only were we the only ones who knew where the terrorists were holding the hostage, but it was also within our means to save him. I had already written out the cheque for … Continue reading →

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Animals run wild and household hints (Belle)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dreamaticus

In a cobbled courtyard a fox chased a goat. Then a rottweiler chased two police horses and got his tail spanked for his trouble. Meanwhile, a TV chef was making dinner party pudding recommendations. Why not place a big block … Continue reading →

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Belle bites dog

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was wandering around an airport/service station type shop that sold lots of flowers when I absentmindedly bit the ear off a beautifully fashioned chocolate dog. I had to confess to a man behind the till and he fashioned a … Continue reading →

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Rousse hopes Mark Zuckerberg is watching

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Dreamaticus

At the craft fair they were selling flat little chocolate bars in Facebook-branded wrappers.

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