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Starvation with a side of stag beetles (Belle)

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My mother served me a tiny dinner on a large plate. Nine peas! She was definitely trying to starve me. I quickly forgot this shocking state of affairs when I saw my two, giant pet stag beetles on the patio. … Continue reading →

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When you just have to go (Rousse)

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I found GG’s young son naked on the floor outside the bathroom door. ‘I’m desperate’, he said, ‘But JB is in there with medical staff and they won’t let me in’. I scooped him up and carried him out of … Continue reading →

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Angela Lansbury’s handbag and Lady Gaga’s wig (Belle)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was asked by my aunt to go to the library and post a letter to Angela Lansbury.  When I arrived at the library I found I didn’t need to buy a stamp because Angela Lansbury was in the hallway, fiddling in … Continue reading →

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Home extension adds to work worries (Rousse)

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Dreamaticus

We had just moved into the restored blackhouse located to the rear of the garden at the back of our flat. My first task was to chase the swarm of five bees around the sitting room and kitchen and out … Continue reading →

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Pensioners unmoved as earthquake strikes Sussex (Rousse)

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dreamaticus

My in-laws were experienced in earthquake emergency prodedures. They simply followed the drill to lie down on the floor until the last of the shocks had passed through the West Sussex village of Birdham. Meanwhile I did all I could … Continue reading →

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