Tag Archives: rescue

Cannabis dealer takes cash in Leith (Rousse)

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

On my way walk back from Leith along the cycle path I picked up a couple of heavy bin bags that PL was about to send to the charity shop. Inside them I found a pile of brand new hand-knitted … Continue reading →

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Malnourished student rescued from cold classroom (Rousse)

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I found D naked on all fours in the cold classroom where he he had taken refuge before Christmas. He looked terrible. His long hair had matted into dreadlocks, and he was dangerously thin having not eaten for about six … Continue reading →

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Jungle rapist apprehended by mobile dental service (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My girlfriend and I beat a path through the remote African jungle. We had no idea of how we would ever find our way back to safety again, but we were grateful to discover a sheltered spot under some ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Africa, camp, dental, girlfriend, jungle, mobile, rape, rapist, rejoice, rescue, service, tree, van. treatment | Leave a comment

Helicopter rescue for fashion disaster (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was really struggling with my work wardrobe. Everything I liked was unsuitable; everything suitable I disliked. Meanwhile my sister J was having much more success – largely because she had gone on a shopping spree before the start of … Continue reading →

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A foolhardy show-off sailor (Rousse)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

‘Don’t worry about me!’ I called cheerfully as I inched along a long thin metal strut suspended high above the main deck of the boat. It stuck out over the sea like an enormous tuning fork lying on its side. … Continue reading →

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Sport, canoodling, and drowning (Rousse)

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I walked into the small green copse where I saw young men playing sport. There were also two people canoodling on the grass – until a senior member of the armed forces commanded them to desist from such scandalous behaviour. … Continue reading →

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Dog survives 36 hours trapped under car (Rousse)

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We drove all the way to Manchester with CM’s dog P trapped underneath the car. TPR was so busy on arrival setting up business deals (in his suit) that he completely forgot about the dog for a further 24 hours. … Continue reading →

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Trapped underground with University Challenge contestant Oscar Powell (Rousse)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was asked at very short notice to run a feedback with session with a small set of students. I was therefore very surprised to see the large number gathered when I arrived 20 minutes late in the designated room. … 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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Holy Island hideaway drifts out to sea (Rousse)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The house floated across the flooded causeway, drifting from its usual base on Holy Island. I assured everyone that all would be fine. The tide would reach the doorway, but was certain to subside soon afterwards, and we were all … Continue reading →

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