Tag Archives: red

Academic is owner of magnificent mansion on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (Rousse)

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I knew that it was unconventional to take one’s sibling to a school management meeting, but now that mine worked at the University (albeit in a different department), I thought that I would get away with it. SS glanced over … Continue reading →

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A Christmas party and a visit to Dream (Rousse)

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The cost of signing up for the departmental Christmas party was so great that only twelve people turned up for the celebration. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the company of JB, BD and FR at my table – even though BD made … Continue reading →

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Inside a bottle of red wine in a wetsuit (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I broke into H and RJ’s house (while they were on holiday) and used the bathroom. I thought that I had got away with this until I saw their sports car coming up the drive. R was leaning out of … Continue reading →

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A drifting sea horse (Rousse)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The horse stood patiently on the red deck that was tethered to the end of the pier. Meanwhile, the horse’s owner struck up a conversation with us. Then came a gust of wind and the deck’s mooring broke loose. Within … Continue reading →

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Reptiles and serpents found at tropical wedding venue (Rousse)

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Dreamaticus

DTJ and KJ were due to host their wedding celebration at a tropical hotel that was familiar to me and TPR. We picked up our wedding present for them – a huge canvas – and walked barefoot to the venue. … Continue reading →

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VIP wedding guests on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

KJD invited me and TPR to her son J and K’s wedding. Since we had never before met KJD, nor any of the rest of the family for that matter, we were especially honoured to be seated next to the … Continue reading →

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Making a doctor’s appointment in 1989 (Rousse)

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Dreamaticus

The world had reverted back to 1989. I needed a doctor’s appointment for the diagnosis of my left eye, which was now completely red, including the iris. The man at reception suggested that I pay £50 for an evening consultation … Continue reading →

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Nicola Sturgeon to introduce friend tax (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Dreamaticus

4a Audrey Terrace, Edinburgh was a West End palace – and ours, all ours. We bought it for the ballroom and the prospect of the fabulous parties that we would host there. The immense front porch had plenty of space … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Dumfries and Galloway (Rousse)

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Just over the brow of the hill we would reach the beach with the enormous waves. I screamed at TPR to slow down – otherwise we risked being engulfed in sea water as soon as we hit the sand. I … Continue reading →

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David Cameron’s red cod piece (Rousse)

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Dreamaticus

David Cameron was due home any minute so I popped out into the street to greet him. He came around the corner dressed in a bowler hat and cut-out modern business suit Monty Python style, complete with red cod-piece. I … Continue reading →

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