Tag Archives: jump

Shaft jumping in Exeter (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Dreamaticus

SY and I were more adventurous than the others during our holiday. While NY, AH, CS and TPR stayed indoors at the cottage, SY and I drove all the way along the coast and then inland as far as Exeter. … Continue reading →

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Queue jumping at the museum (Rousse)

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Dreamaticus

When 0ne person pushed into the queue ahead of me to buy her museum ticket, I let it pass. However, I was not prepared to let a second to take advantage of me, so I challenged the next one as … Continue reading →

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A flying visit to Nine Mile Burn (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Dreamaticus

JM gave me very little time to consider the sense of his suggestion. ‘Just hold my hand tight, and everything will be fine’ he instructed. Then we jumped the twenty feet from the balcony into the school hall below. JM … Continue reading →

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A deadly bed and breakfast (Rousse)

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It must have been cold in Susan Morrison’s bed and breakfast because TPR was wearing JH’s woollen beanie hat in bed (while JH slept on the floor beside us). It was a dangerous trek across the field to breakfast the … Continue reading →

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Dolly Parton and the unfaithful husband (Rousse)

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Dolly Parton spoke to us before the concert from the window of her underground dressing room. ‘Make sure that you are in the 7-11 after the show so that my crew members have a chance of meeting some girls’. I … Continue reading →

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Losing weight and losing your mind (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Belle and I were having huge problems dealing with TIX. Although we were terribly impressed by her recent weight loss, we were distressed to discover that she had also lost her mind. When she jumped out of the car in … Continue reading →

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iPhone dropped in water (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I told him that this was a terrible idea, but TPR made me jump over the stream – and my iPhone fell out of my hand straight into the water.

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David Schwimmer orthopedic surgeon (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dreamaticus

David Schwimmer played my on-screen husband. He was Dr Mogul, the famous orthopedic surgeon. The pair of us were also married in real life. I concluded that it was jealousy that drove a mob to chase the pair of us … Continue reading →

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A smoked salmon surprise and an unexpected dip in the North Sea (Rousse)

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Dreamaticus

A quick glance at my calendar told me that I should be with AJ speaking about the new framework to female students. I made a dash for room C14, taking care not to trip along the poorly maintained corridors. ‘What … Continue reading →

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A leap to death from a floating shopping trolley (Rousse)

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We floated in our shopping trolleys high above the river on a beautiful summer’s day. Then the old lady – my friend’s mother – jumped. I knew that she didn’t stand a chance. Her neck broke the moment that her … Continue reading →

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