Tag Archives: disco

David Jason – arms dealer (Rousse)

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Dreamaticus

David Jason handed me a replica hand gun to ‘use as required’. He then disappeared down the street, and I awaited my fate. This was supposedly a game, but it all felt very real. Organised by SPL on the Isle … Continue reading →

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Saturday night discos at Edinburgh airport (Rousse)

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Dreamaticus

The posh man to the left of me asked if we would be going to the Saturday night disco at Edinburgh airport. He assured me that the music would be to our tastes – but then I realised that I … Continue reading →

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Westminster dance and romance (Rousse)

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Dreamaticus

Where was Belle? She would be able to tell me more about this Westminster dance club and its amazing ballroom. Taking into account the clientele, I couldn’t decide whether this was the coolest disco ever, or a marriage market for … Continue reading →

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Dangerous dancing at the Roxy Music disco (Rousse)

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Dreamaticus

A striking looking woman with dark hair picked me from the crowd of party-goers, grabbed me by the hands, and pulled me onto the dance floor. Across the room I could see my DJ husband cast me a worried glance … Continue reading →

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Disco ballet and flooded fish fingers (Belle)

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I had been living in the Lewisham Tesco superstore for over 30 years and once again the roof in frozen foods was leaking. At work I complained to my boss: “Nothing makes me feel part of a team more than … Continue reading →

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Lindisfarne tribute band fail (Rousse)

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Although JS had put in all the work for the university reunion, I was the mistress of ceremonies for the day. This meant that the guests were under the impression that I was responsible for the shambolic arrangements. These included: … Continue reading →

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Disco dancing in only one shoe (Rousse)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

A huge mix of people came to the end of term disco. Many were my current work colleagues (e.g. KT and AD), and amongst them were friends from undergraduate days (e.g. JG, GW). I found the whole set-up rather uncomfortable. … Continue reading →

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Toronto school reunion disco (Rousse)

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Toronto was not the obvious place for a school reunion, and the mix of people at the party was most peculiar. I saw JD, but where was JT, for example? And what were AB and HS doing there? NP was … Continue reading →

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When the party ends in tears (Rousse)

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Dreamaticus

DT and KJ urged us to buy a new house that was suitable for huge parties. NP chipped in with a special request: plenty of floor space for dancing. We eventually found something that met these criteria: a huge tumbledown … Continue reading →

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Looking for a lighter (Rousse)

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Dreamaticus

‘Dressed’ only in a white hand towel, I had locked myself out of my room. Regardless I joined the others at the disco where my playlist was keeping everyone well entertained. NP led the singing, as usual. Towards the end … Continue reading →

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