Tag Archives: outdoors

Outdoors investment advice (Rousse)

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Dreamaticus

My mother-in-law stood at the top of the grassy slope, dishing out investment advice in a very loud voice. Meanwhile, in the distance, I could see my former colleagues holding their Wednesday afternoon research meeting. At the conclusion of the … Continue reading →

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Outdoors baker is jealous wife (Rousse)

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Dreamaticus

BG was not happy to hear that I was about to climb into bed with JG in front of all the party guests. ‘What if something happens?’, she complained. ‘Nothing will’, I assured her – because, in reality, I was … Continue reading →

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How to keep warm when sleeping in a pond (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I slept outdoors, afloat in a pond. The trick to keeping warm was to move the mattress into the sunlight whenever possible.

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Disobedience during the fire drill (Rousse)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Dreamaticus

When the fire alarm rang I was standing at my computer with EH. ‘I’m taking my handbag and coat’, I said, remembering the last time when we were stuck outdoors for ages in the cold. EH didn’t hear me. She … Continue reading →

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Antique oils, Hebburn foam, and pet dolphins (Rousse)

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My parents bought a huge Tudor mansion plus all its contents, including a priceless haul of antique oil paintings that lined the walls next to the massive oak staircase. On the day that I visited, my cousin R was guarding … Continue reading →

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Family fun outdoors (Rousse)

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I rode with my family in an open train carriage across the wide salmon river. It had been an eventful day: my middle sister had taken my little sister to the hospital for an operation that she claimed to have … Continue reading →

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Long-awaited guest wows the crowd in a gleaming royal blue satin gown (Rousse)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Sitting outdoors across the long table from me, LP argued the merits of running at least three times a week. I felt terrible because I no longer managed this. However, it was wonderful to see all the faces of the … Continue reading →

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Scottish midge season precautions (Rousse)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dreamaticus

The hotel proprietor wanted her guests to experience the best Scottish produce cooked fresh in the open, so while they waited in the dining room she took to her outdoor barbecue. In the midge season months of June, July and … Continue reading →

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Apples, camping gear, and a cardigan (Rousse)

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dreamaticus

JC and I volunteered to help set up the pitch at the outdoor festival. First of all we had to collect the stock for the stall. The young woman in charge drove our Land Rover to the depot. There we … Continue reading →

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