Tag Archives: dog

Pests and pets (Rousse)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The same bunch of kids had been clambering over the walls at the back of our building for weeks, each time in more daring exploits. Last time they dropped down into our garden and ran across the lawn. Today they … Continue reading →

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A successful escape (Belle)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Dreamaticus

It was a daring escape plan. I gathered my friends and the dog and the cat into a wire mesh cage, locked us in and started to slide down four fights of stairs, stopping only to push the front door … Continue reading →

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Three in a bed(room) and an unusual pet (Rousse)

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

What kind of “romantic” hotel squeezes an extra bed into the room, then lets it to an additional guest? This one, apparently. It wasn’t until after breakfast that we met the small dark woman who had spent the night just … Continue reading →

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Civil attack at site of Glencoe massacre (Rousse)

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The lateness of the hour and darkening sky put paid to our plan to walk over the mountains from Glencoe back to Edinburgh. SJ suggested that we hitch a lift instead, so we took our chances in a gravelled lay-by, … Continue reading →

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Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Gillian McKeith disappoint (Rousse)

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole’s sudden departure from the X Factor left a huge hole that I was expected to fill. Knowing very little about the music industry, I let the bony woman through to the next round. She almost … Continue reading →

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Ramona Marquez stars as Jordan in birthday biopic (Rousse)

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The investment in TF’s birthday celebrations at the Edinburgh Playhouse was phenomenal. LF and I watched the unfolding spectacle of music, drama and dance over the course of several nights from our seats high up at the back of the … Continue reading →

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Johnny Depp’s pseudonym (Belle)

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

After spending some time alone in the spare bedroom, which he had transformed into a laboratory, the dog emerged with his very own mini-me. The three of us went to a local delicatessen for breakfast. I bought the best looking … Continue reading →

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Rousse tickles an elephant, misses her sunglasses, and hangs on to her suitcase

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Just how dangerous are 10-foot tall herbivores? This elephant seemed pretty tame. He almost chuckled as I tickled his tummy, and definitely purred while I massaged his feet. Then suddenly his mood changed. He roared hungrily, baring his teeth with … Continue reading →

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A crummy cooker and a corrupt castle (Belle)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I had invited a family to Sunday lunch and was getting stressed over the cooking. What complicated matters was that we were sailing the high seas on a boat with a primitive cooking range. The beef was in the oven … Continue reading →

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Dog stitched up by fox (Belle)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I was working in a department store, wearing a crisp white shirt and a pencil skirt. Meanwhile, a fox broke into the house and created a terrible mess – and smell. He then framed the dog who got blamed for … Continue reading →

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