Tag Archives: departure

What to do when you miss a charter flight, and fancy lace underwear (Rousse)

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TF came with us on a winter sports holiday package included both skiing and tandem riding. On the last day there was some confusion over access to the hotel. I was lucky enough to find my room (eventually) although its … Continue reading →

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A disputed opinion of Brooke – and another lost suitcase (Rousse)

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It was probably just as well that I was leaving town. The last few meals with NP, GB and JLW had been rather awkward. Somehow I kept saying the wrong thing. The last straw came when one of the others … Continue reading →

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The real reason why Jeremy Clarkson was forced to leave the BBC (Rousse)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Jeremy Clarkson had been sacked so my long-awaited appearance on Top Gear was cancelled. However, the disgraced TV star still honoured our date. First he cooked for me and DB. Breakfast was a huge plate of black bacon. Then he … Continue reading →

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Child thieves adopt boy scout disguise in cash raids on Lake District hotels (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

On the final day of the conference in the Lake District I packed my bag, checked in online for my flight to Amsterdam, and then wandered down to the hotel dining room to ask for a sandwich (in French). Although … Continue reading →

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Flirting with your friend’s ex (Rousse)

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I lost my friend as soon as we came out of the cinema. I concluded that she probably wanted to avoid an awkward conversation about her recent relationship break-up. However, that was not the last I saw of her that … Continue reading →

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A generous death (Rousse)

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was calculating how much work to pack. The train journey to Aberdeen took three hours, and the return trip the same. If we sat together, I would probably spend much of the time chatting with CI and ET. However, … Continue reading →

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A crummy night’s sleep (Rousse)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I spent an uncomfortable night amongst chocolate brownie crumbs trying to sleep on an airport departure lounge seat.

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A departure from the running routine (Rousse)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dreamaticus

As we served them their porridge for breakfast, we excused my cousins B and JW and their friends C and SW from the daily morning run.

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Extreme watersports, a spot of ski-ing, and a very clean baby (Rousse)

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Our activity holiday comprised water sports with JC, then ski-ing with S and T. I was actually quite frightened when it came to swimming here. JC had already hurt herself when she slipped on the rocks at the loch side, … Continue reading →

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British Airways terminal 5 offers new passenger services (Rousse)

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

British Airways’ new welcome service for first class passengers coming into Heathrow Terminal 5 was second to none. A smart uniformed man met you off the plane and guided you through the terminal, ensuring that you by-passed all the queues. … Continue reading →

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