Tag Archives: offence

Museum marital mistake (Rousse)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Dreamaticus

While admiring the museum display, I felt the warmth of another body approach me from behind. ‘You have a lovely body’ said the stranger, wrapping his strong arms around my middle. No offence was intended, and none taken. The poor … Continue reading →

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Dangers of regifting unwanted presents (Rousse)

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I was on stage facing a line of dignitaries, including Donald Leach and former Moderator of the Church of Scotland Alison Elliot, to be awarded my latest undergraduate degree (classification 2:2). I took great care when asked to sign for … Continue reading →

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Making up for a deep offence (Rousse)

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Someone at the party had deeply offended the oldest guests in attendance. Mr and Mrs S stormed out without saying goodbye. I had to do something! I chased them up Dundas Street to offer them a lift home.

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Dangerous deletion of Facebook friends (Rousse)

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I finally got to the bottom of why XYZ had defriended us all. She had taken offence when a present that she had sent to one of the others was returned to her without explanation. XYZ had no idea that … Continue reading →

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Canadian island adventure (Rousse)

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Dreamaticus

We had to get off this doomed Canadian island. We’d already caused offence by taking over the sitting room of a family at prayer, and now the island itself was starting to sink. Our only hope was rescue by a … Continue reading →

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Salford scheme shames poor drivers (Rousse)

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dreamaticus

My driving was getting worse. In Salford I scraped our white BMW against the kerb outside a hospital, nearly taking out some nursing staff. Thankfully the car easily transformed into a motorbike. This meant that I could make a quick … Continue reading →

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