Tag Archives: danger

Walls have ears (Rousse)

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dreamaticus

MK clearly had no idea that QU was still in the room as she launched into an angry account of his behaviour. She had placed herself in extreme danger and it was up to me to protect her. I grabbed … Continue reading →

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Dead dog danger (Rousse)

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Five mutilated dog corpses were scattered across my tiny back garden. At first I simply considered this an inconvenience – until TPR pointed out that it was an ominous sign of danger ahead.

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Escalator screams in Sweden (Rousse)

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I could just make out from our conversation at the dinner table that JM had so far enjoyed the conference in Sweden, although his girlfriend had not found it quite so interesting. After the meal one of the organisers asked … Continue reading →

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Rob Titchener escapes hospital with firearm and an intent to kill (Rousse)

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Shula Hebden-Lloyd and I were out with the horses when we turned a corner and came face to face with Rob Titchener. Wrapped head to toe in white bandages having discharged himself from hospital, he lifted the gun in his … Continue reading →

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Imprisoned by the Taliban (Rousse)

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The pilot instructed the air stewards to set the alarm, and explain its function to the passengers. My response to the news that we were under attack was to send a farewell text to my parents – just in case. … Continue reading →

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Cruel dangers of extreme abseiling (Rousse)

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

JM insisted that extreme abseiling was just the sport for us. One day he invited us along to see members of his club in action. From a short distance we watched nervously as LS dropped down the grey crags on … Continue reading →

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Sister spies (Rousse)

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister decided to get a job. First, however, she’d need some experience for her CV. How would I feel if she volunteered as my assistant over the summer? I agreed to take her on – so long as I … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Borders river walk (Rousse)

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I could have visited the M family when I was at the conference in Paris, but instead I decided to go out for a walk with some of the other delegates. These included two retired nurses, one of whom know … Continue reading →

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Dangerous deletion of Facebook friends (Rousse)

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I finally got to the bottom of why XYZ had defriended us all. She had taken offence when a present that she had sent to one of the others was returned to her without explanation. XYZ had no idea that … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Player-Slayer peril (Rousse)

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The Player-Slayer was on the loose in south Edinburgh. Runners were warned to be vigilant on the cycle path that connected the Craiglockhart and Merchiston campuses of Edinburgh Napier University. I ensured that I was accompanied whenever I ran this … Continue reading →

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