Tag Archives: dishwasher

How to clean an iPad (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Dreamaticus

EH told me not to worry as she placed her iPad mini on the top rack of the dishwasher. ‘It’s perfectly safe’ she said. ‘This is the way that all the young people clean their tablets these days.’

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Unexpected visitors and missing friends (Rousse)

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Dreamaticus

QL rang me in a panic. ‘Lucy thinks that the reunion is still on. She didn’t receive the lockdown cancellation email. She’ll arrive in Edinburgh tomorrow.’ I ignored the message – indeed forgot about it – until the following afternoon … Continue reading →

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A kitchen break-up drama (Rousse)

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I knew that it was unfair to drag our new lodger R into my personal crisis, but I was desperate. Was there anything that she could do to persuade TPR not to end our marriage? K was extremely cross with … Continue reading →

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Missing allspice and a bizarre technique for cooking stuffing (Rousse)

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was busy packing a picnic for a trip to Manchester to visit JC. So far I had found a ham sandwich and a crusty white loaf of bread. TPR was meant to be bringing the main course, but he … Continue reading →

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New neighbours (Rousse)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We moved into a tiny flat in a modern block that offered a range of accommodation, including fully-serviced apartments. Our flatmates included JC and AC. Space was so tight that the dishwasher was kept in the bathroom. There really wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Con trick confession at house-warming celebration (Rousse)

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR was clearly not pleased with the guest list for our very last minute house warming party. I argued that very few people were available, hence the rather strange assembly of friends. This ranged from a bloke that I met … Continue reading →

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Distracted by a dishwasher, chicken liver pâté, and dusty After Eight mints (Rousse)

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I tried to help in the kitchen but I was doing everything wrong. TPR despaired when I added handwash detergent to the dishwasher. Instead I would try my luck at cooking, starting with homemade chicken liver pâté, assisted by GB … Continue reading →

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Two chocolate mousses and a trip to Budapest (Rousse)

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

In her vast farmhouse kitchen (with two modified dishwashers and two fridges) my Cousin B (hair all coiffed) offered us each a chocolate mousse, plus a carton of double cream to share. As she headed out of the door to … Continue reading →

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