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Cycling, a castle, and tightrope walking (Rousse)

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dreamaticus

My morning routine was to get up bright and early, walk my bike through the village, then cycle home in the sunshine. One day I journeyed high into the countryside and visited a castle that doubled up as a hotel. … Continue reading →

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A wedding with Sir Chris Hoy (Rousse)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Dreamaticus

We were married in a Milan: TMcE and S, TPR and me. The wedding venue was a massive, old-fashioned hotel. JK had a small role in the proceedings. She fashioned some dressmaking pins into the shape of a Christian fish … Continue reading →

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Fake cop chases the gangs of Hexham (Rousse)

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I missed the party. This was just as well because I, amongst others, knew that there really was nothing to celebrate. The hostess was well aware of this too. She communicated her dismay at her failed marriage in her choice … Continue reading →

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A missed holiday in France (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It came as a complete surprise to find so many familiar faces at the Hebridean guest house, including many of my school friends. TPR would get to meet LT and HT at long last! Then we remembered the mysterious message. … Continue reading →

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A top floor house sale and an errant husband confesses (Rousse)

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Dreamaticus

As soon as KA told me the date of her party I knew that there would be a problem. I had to be in Reading on that date. However, I arranged things so that I could call in at her … Continue reading →

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From student accommodation in Sheffield to unwelcome attention in the garden (Rousse)

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I left the conference with a PhD student who was also heading north. She offered me a bed for the night in her student house in Sheffield, which I willingly accepted – and then instantly regretted as we walked through … Continue reading →

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A presentation on Internet portals (Rousse)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Dreamaticus

As we left the lecture hall PC said that he would see me in room 4 by the entrance for the next session. I advised him to give it a miss: I was due to be presenting on Internet portals, … Continue reading →

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Tripadvisor hotels to avoid (Rousse)

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Never again will I stay in the following hotels: The luxury American hotel that plonks you in room 22 right next to the bar on a Saturday night The Hebridean guest house that houses a black and white cat in … Continue reading →

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Train travel on the Isle of Lewis (Rousse)

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The guest house was now on two sites, one managed by the husband and the other by the wife. As a consequence, TPR and I were split up and slept apart. Draped in a pale blue cashmere jumper lent to … Continue reading →

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Academic exclusion (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Dreamaticus

My boss chastised me for not meeting my targets. As punishment I was to spend two days in solitary confinement. On reflection I realised that this was completely unfair. I had actually exceeded all my targets. I complained and the … Continue reading →

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