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A dirty bathroom and a sewing project (Rousse)

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I apologised to my mother for the state of the bathroom, but we’d left in a rush and had not had time to clean it. Then I gave her all the equipment that she needed for her sewing project, including … Continue reading →

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A friendship renewed (Rousse)

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dreamaticus

When we passed on Bonnington Road I was sure I saw a flicker of recognition flash across his face. Was this acknowledgement of our shared history? Of course I was far too shy to stop and ask so would never … Continue reading →

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Claustrophobic passenger trapped under tarpaulin on Calmac crossing (Rousse)

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Dreamaticus

It was January and the main ferry was in for service. This meant that we would travel back to the mainland on a spare vessel. I looked out for it from the pier and was rather surprised at how small … Continue reading →

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University measures of excellence: showers, smoked haddock and guest speakers (Rousse)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Dreamaticus

If my life wasn’t complicated enough, I accepted another part-time post at the University of Aberdeen, and was also considering a return to Canada. An advantage of Aberdeen was that CM worked in the university gym. He offered to sneak … Continue reading →

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