Tag Archives: couple

When one temptation leads to another (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Dreamaticus

This was so wrong. I rolled over in bed to find X next to me. He reached across to put his arm around me. ‘Y and I are no longer a couple’ he confessed. ‘How about you and I get … Continue reading →

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Aidan Turner joins the family (Rousse)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Aidan Turner met my sister J over a game of Pictionary, and now they were a couple. He was the most beautiful man I had ever met. What is more, the Poldark actor was a mathematical genius. He and TPR … Continue reading →

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More parking misery in Edinburgh (Rousse)

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR looked great in the smart chauffeur’s uniform. He parked the Rolls Royce, dropped off his charges, and spent the afternoon with me. When he returned to his duties TPR found that the traffic wardens had plastered the vehicle with … Continue reading →

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The Emperor of China, Tom Forrest, an absent wife, and a widower (Rousse)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Ancient tradition in China required the donning of a long black robe (similar to an academic gown) whenever the emperor visited. Every day during my imprisonment I was on standby for this eventuality. Meanwhile I joined in with the activities … Continue reading →

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A trophy wife (Rousse)

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My cousin B was due to marry J. There were some doubts as to whether or not he would turn up at the ceremony. Rather than go directly to the church with everyone else, I held back with the bridal … Continue reading →

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How to save money when dining out in Kendal (Rousse)

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I moved to Kendal. At first we thought it would only be a short stay, but we took the decision to retire to the town, largely because its hilly streets would keep us fit. To save money we … Continue reading →

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Mobile phones, a model couple, and gargoyles (Rousse)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I really needed to get our act together. First, we should carry our mobile phones at all times. This would have saved us the trauma of losing one another in France. Then TPR had to cut down on … Continue reading →

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Black cab illegally parked in Leith: shoeless couple sought (Rousse)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

We were late for our anniversary dinner at the upstairs restaurant on Commercial Street in Leith. I pulled on my pale blue cotton shift dress from Monsoon, and TPR dragged me out of the house. We were in such a … Continue reading →

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Seal invasion (Rousse)

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Dreamaticus

A couple seated a few tables away from us across the hotel dining room appeared to be sharing exciting news. I couldn’t resist interrupting my meal to run over to them and find out what was going on. “Look out … Continue reading →

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Couple helpless as Royal Bank of Scotland head office goes up in flames (Rousse)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was sitting on the concrete floor at Waverley Station, leaning against a plate glass window, when X approached me. “What are you doing here?” I demanded to know. “Shouldn’t you be at a conference in Norfolk?” X lifted me … Continue reading →

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