Tag Archives: lunch

Gatecrashing Edinburgh’s exclusive New Club (Rousse)

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Dreamaticus

MB’s mother IB and I blagged our way into Edinburgh’s exclusive New Club and cantered up the stairs to the top floor. With very little effort, we then gatecrashed a lunch served to a small group of delegates who had … Continue reading →

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University finance genius earns special treatment (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dreamaticus

DM brought a sudden end to the lunch party, reminding her guests that some important afternoon commitments now required her attention. As she shooed us out of the door, she checked that I had remembered to collect my raspberries and … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the expense of the House of Bruar (Rousse)

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Dreamaticus

My Uncle P, Auntie M, and cousins called in to check the arrangements for our family holiday in the far north. I was worried about the potential cost of lunch en route, especially if we broke the journey at the … Continue reading →

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Cannabis and a boxer dog (Rousse)

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Dreamaticus

SM hosted a delicious lunch for six. We all missed P, but S’s friend provided interesting entertainment when he hinted that it smelt of cannabis upstairs and S reacted by offering everyone a spliff. TPR also contributed to the fun. … Continue reading →

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My father’s ghost (Rousse)

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Dreamaticus

My deceased father and I chatted at the garden table as the sun was setting. My anxiety about our meeting increased as darkness fell. Soon we’d need to retreat inside. How could I keep him away from my mother? He … Continue reading →

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A swim, a drink, and passion in the public library (Rousse)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Even in the pool of a luxury hotel, £30 for expensive for a swim. However, this was a rare opportunity to spend precious time with NP, so I grabbed it. The charge included use of a romantic bedroom and access … Continue reading →

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Ape World attractions (Rousse)

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I took the coach to Ape World with a bunch of school friends. All were in the same form as me, but with the exception of KM, they were in a different class. Amongst my travelling companions were Dippy Dawn … Continue reading →

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Belle rescues conference at the Hilton London Olympia (Rousse)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I was back at the Hilton London Olympia running a one-day conference. The morning sessions went very well. My former colleague PT was the star of the show as he peppered his presentation with witty asides. I knew it! He … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Corbridge (Rousse)

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I set off to collect my cousin FA from the exam hall. I should have known that he would have left his desk long before the end of the allocated time to complete the paper. It took a while to … Continue reading →

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Dead father dines (Rousse)

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Dreamaticus

My mother’s driving was truly terrible. Why was she in such a rush to reach the coast? The beautiful weather was forecast to hold, so there really was no hurry. When we stopped at the hotel for lunch, it all … Continue reading →

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