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A small-scale red double decker London bus driver and his emigrant wife (Rousse)

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My father-in-law proudly showed off his new wheels: a small-scale red double decker London bus. This was not the most practical of family vehicles, especially since its brake was of the same design as that found on a child’s scooter. … Continue reading →

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Sea monster victim organises a lift home (Rousse)

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I was an extra in a new Dr Who spin-off. Despite our requests, none of the ‘actors’ on my grade were informed in advance of the plot. This was to add to the authenticity of the monster scenes. SPL and … Continue reading →

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Parking problems in Loughborough (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Given that my vehicle was a long, orange single decker bus, it was hardly surprising that I was struggling to park it in Loughborough. Nevertheless, LC was still appalled when I attempted to reverse and took out a white-painted post … Continue reading →

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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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