Tag Archives: river

Spectacular mountain bike accident at Corbridge (Rousse)

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Dreamaticus

KA tore past me on her mountain bike, then shattered into a thousand tiny pieces when she hit the rocks on shore of the River Tyne under the bridge at Corbridge. Advertisements

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Unwelcome sister interference in matters of the heart (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I had my suspicions that sixth form sweethearts G and JB had called it a day on their long marriage. That GB was a single man at last was confirmed when JB mentioned her ‘new partner’ to me. I headed … Continue reading →

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Sperm whale kills tourist on Uig Sands (Rousse)

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Dreamaticus

While I photographed the salmon under the bridge on Uig Sands, I believed that TPR was exploring the caves. I was interrupted by an almighty splash as a sperm whale fell from a great height into the river just behind … Continue reading →

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Arrogance and recklessness on the road and high seas (Rousse)

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Arrogance and recklessness were a dangerous combination, especially on a busy narrow road. At the wheel of his white Mercedes, SM was lucky to avoid a head-on collision with a huge truck. He was not so fortunate when he failed … Continue reading →

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A deadly bed and breakfast (Rousse)

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It must have been cold in Susan Morrison’s bed and breakfast because TPR was wearing JH’s woollen beanie hat in bed (while JH slept on the floor beside us). It was a dangerous trek across the field to breakfast the … Continue reading →

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A dump in Luton (Rousse)

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Our new house was not ready when we first moved to Luton so we wild-camped by the river for a couple of nights, with only a sleeping bag and dirty white sheet for cover. We were perfectly safe there, but … Continue reading →

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A secret agent and a sacred text (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My duties as a secret agent charged with recovering a sacred text were part-familiar and part-terrifying. As I stood on the pavement on Edinburgh’s George Street, I knew that the passing motorcyclist would slap me when he drove past. Then … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: river

Spectacular mountain bike accident at Corbridge (Rousse)

Unwelcome sister interference in matters of the heart (Rousse)

Sperm whale kills tourist on Uig Sands (Rousse)

Arrogance and recklessness on the road and high seas (Rousse)

A deadly bed and breakfast (Rousse)

A dump in Luton (Rousse)

A secret agent and a sacred text (Rousse)

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