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Trapped without shoes in a country house hotel (Rousse)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I returned from test-driving the tandem and followed TPR into the posh hotel dining room. We felt somewhat embarrassed eating there, especially since I was unshod. After the meal TPR returned to our (more modest) accommodation a couple of streets … Continue reading →

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Travelling the UK by rail with suitcase insurance (Rousse)

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I left my pink suitcase on the train twice on the same trip. On the first occasion I remembered just in time and managed to correct my mistake. The second time it was too late. I phoned WC to ask … Continue reading →

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Couple transform modest semi into feline zoo with big cat pet collection (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

P and S sold their place in the country as they moved nearly all their investments out of property. They were now living in a modest 1970s semi on a small housing estate. P invited a bunch of school friends … Continue reading →

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An unethical vacation (Rousse)

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The first couple of days had been blisteringly hot, but the rest of the holiday was somewhat damp. Still, we were in the Caribbean and happy. I enjoyed playing on the pool slides best of all, surprising all by zipping … Continue reading →

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Fishy reality TV show combines classification with cuisine (Rousse)

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Dreamaticus

As we wandered along the country lane my impoverished companion was complaining that nobody ever invited her out on a date. Then we heard the noise of a tractor approaching us from behind and pulled into the hedgerow to let … Continue reading →

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Country kitchen chicken liver pâté: serving suggestion (Rousse)

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I caught (supposed) vegetarian KT serving portions of home-made chicken liver pâté onto dinner plates in her huge country kitchen. The quantities were enormous. Here guests would never eat portions that big. My lecture on food waste was not welcomed.

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Three labradors foxed (Rousse)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR made the mistake of petting the two red foxes. This encouraged them to follow us on our walk down the country lane. When we came across another party, the danger to the three golden labradors was obvious. The foxes … Continue reading →

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Narwhal is cover for Finnish plot to invade Estonia (Rousse)

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I explained to my companion that I had long experience of mixing with wealthy people, mainly in the country seats of Northumberland and the chateaux of Auvergne. However, never before had I seen a place like this. Our multimillionaire host … Continue reading →

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Amazing animal life at Ayers Rock (Rousse)

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“Ayers Rock next stop!” shouted the driver. The message was relayed from passenger to passenger along the length of the 224 bus until it reached our gang on the back seat of the single decker. Our leader JS doubted this … Continue reading →

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Photo journal envy (Rousse)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My talented friend NH had captured two beautiful shots of a frosted country lane. In contrast, once again I had nothing to show for my pathetic efforts at photography.

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