Tag Archives: ponies

Mother returns from the dead to interfere in household tasks (Rousse)

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My (deceased) mother accidentally loaded the tumble dryer with a pile of dirty laundry and a cup of soap powder. Before she switched it on, I retrieved all the clothes and carried them in a bundle to Corbridge. On the … Continue reading →

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Hospital portering as a career for the elderly (Rousse)

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My father complained that he was sick of living in Edinburgh and wanted to move elsewhere. I couldn’t understand why. Whatever would we do with the ponies that grazed in our garden? Perhaps he needed a job? I suggested hospital … Continue reading →

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A dangerous level crossing (Rousse)

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister almost ended up with all she ever wanted with a house in the countryside, two daughters (adopted), and a couple of ponies. However, the house was right next to a railway line and level crossing. This was a … 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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Cute Shetland pony foals and black labrador puppies (Rousse)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This was the best garden fête ever, with a huge area roped off for petting Shetland pony foals! Things got a bit messy later when the ponies transformed into thousands of undisciplined slobbery black labrador puppies, all competing for attention.

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Her majesty the mother of the bride (Rousse)

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I joined the parade for SB’s wedding in the 9-inch nude stilettos chosen for me by WB. All around were upright marching bands, soldiers proud in bearskin hats, and pretty dancing ponies. My nephew P and niece A brought up … Continue reading →

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Distractions of driving on the M1 in Yorkshire (Rousse)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Only my sister S knew the route north, but she was not to be trusted on her own on a scooter. The solution to getting home in one piece was for us to join our two vehicles together. That way … Continue reading →

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iPad hidden feature revealed and pretty ponies perform (Rousse)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Dreamaticus

TPR looked so pale and I suspected that he had been crying. What had driven him to come to my office on campus in such a state? He pulled out his iPad and confessed that he had been monitoring my … Continue reading →

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Robot nurses, pastel ponies and a boob transplant (Belle)

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Wherever I was, old tramps were standing 50 yards away from me shouting threats. “I’m going to turn you inside out”. Later on I developed superpowers. I could transform rusty old metal horses into beautiful pastel coloured beasts in the … Continue reading →

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