Tag Archives: eBay

From swimming with killer whales to selling Christmas tat on eBay (Rousse)

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My sister S was very busy. First she changed into her red bathing costume and jumped into the sea for a swim. I was grateful that the school of killer whales did not pay her any attention. Next she was … Continue reading →

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Stolen childhood treasures for sale on eBay (Rousse)

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Dreamaticus

A small brown cloth badge stitched in white with the letters T, H and S caught my eye on eBay. Someone from my old school must be selling on the site. The same seller had posted a chipped Blue Peter … Continue reading →

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Witty trading app to challenge eBay (Rousse)

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Dreamaticus

SL designed a new online trading app. Like all other similar tools (e.g. eBay), you could use it to buy and sell goods (obviously). Its USP, however, was its extremely witty on-screen instructions. The first time that I used it … Continue reading →

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Opera singer and spy (Belle)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dreamaticus

How I loathed these ‘Team Spirit’ events. ‘Corporate Aria Idol’ was just about the worst idea ever. I had been paired with my sister J to perform at the end of the evening. I didn’t know the tune and the … Continue reading →

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The long walk to London and cartoon china mugs (Rousse)

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Dreamaticus

My mother could barely manage a few steps around her own garden, yet my husband’s powers of persuasion were such that she had signed up for his long walk to London. Much to his distress, however, I resisted his invitation. … Continue reading →

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