Tag Archives: kitchen

A failed burglary (Rousse)

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I broke into the house that adjoined that of AT and JT, changed into a flouncy silk trouser suit and discarded my dripping wet tracksuit on the floor. The woman who caught me was convinced that I was a common … Continue reading →

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Party hostess revives the dead (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

NP hosted the most fabulous parties in her enormous kitchen (about the size of our hall). Amongst her guests was my Granny H, brought back from the dead specially to entertain me. Afterwards (as we drank the complimentary orange juice … Continue reading →

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1970s bed linen, out of reach kitchen appliances, and a gift of £1000 (Rousse)

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I were staying with KLX at his London flat while the rest of his family spent the summer in Ireland. KLX admitted that he wasn’t the best of housekeepers and asked me to help make up the beds … Continue reading →

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Naked housework, phone swapping, and Doctor Who accessories (Rousse)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Naked, I tidied up my London flat. I moved slices of white bread from the first floor sitting room windowsill to the kitchen where they belonged. When I returned downstairs a fat woman brandishing a gun confronted me in the … 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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A suspicious highland ‘death’ (Rousse)

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Only the trout nosing out to snap at flies broke the flat surface of the water. From my vantage point on the balcony of our highland hideaway the entire scene was of near calm, with the lush green mountains mirrored … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the White House (Rousse)

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Two enormous wrought iron gates guarded the two entrances to the White House. I pushed open the one to the right of the gravel drive and made my way to the front door. Once inside I made my way to … Continue reading →

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Estate agent lies (Rousse)

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The kitchen in our new flat was long, skinny, and crumbly. The light fittings would have to go, new power points were needed so that we could move the appliances in from the middle of the room to positions flush … Continue reading →

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David Tennant leaves wife at home (Rousse)

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Dreamaticus

When I married David Tennant I expected to be invited to all the showbiz parties and premières. Unfortunately I was unaware that he always left his wives at home. When I dared to ask him about this he bundled me … 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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