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A mountain ban (Rousse)

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Dreamaticus

On holiday in the far north of Scotland, I joined a walking group. Each day the leader took us a different route across the moorland, up the mountains, and along the beaches. It was wonderful. One morning we climbed a … Continue reading →

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Confused in Essex with Pierce Brosnan (Belle)

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I had a lot of questions. Who had bleached my hair badly? Why was I in Essex? Why was it suddenly Christmas Day? Why were all these young people partying in my grandmother’s house? How come Aunty V looked a … Continue reading →

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A salmon sandwich (Rousse)

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Every lunchtime RK bought a big slab of fish from the mobile shop at the railway station, not far from the office. He kept his purchase in the fridge in the office in the afternoon, then took it home in … Continue reading →

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Buffet table left-overs sweep (Rousse)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The flat was very similar to the one that TPR and I shared when we first moved here. It was strange to think that we once fitted all our belongings into such a small space. Then I saw all the … Continue reading →

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Missing allspice and a bizarre technique for cooking stuffing (Rousse)

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was busy packing a picnic for a trip to Manchester to visit JC. So far I had found a ham sandwich and a crusty white loaf of bread. TPR was meant to be bringing the main course, but he … Continue reading →

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Child thieves adopt boy scout disguise in cash raids on Lake District hotels (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

On the final day of the conference in the Lake District I packed my bag, checked in online for my flight to Amsterdam, and then wandered down to the hotel dining room to ask for a sandwich (in French). Although … Continue reading →

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Andrew Lawrence, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, a stranded bride, and the ruler of the universe (Rousse)

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We headed up the M6, keen to reach our destination in time to take part in the 10k race, my final exams, and the graduation ceremony. We were grateful not to be travelling in the opposite direction. A light aircraft … Continue reading →

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Skiing in Scotland: chairlifts, cafés and crime (Rousse)

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Dreamaticus

There was something not quite right about this Scottish ski resort. The main drag lift, for example, pulled skiers uphill at such a speed that TPR and I found it almost impossible to cross their path while out on our … Continue reading →

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Rousse revisits Russell Square sandwich days

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

We sunbathed in the grounds of the stately home all afternoon without realising that University pals JS, KH and SB were just metres away. When we eventually noticed the three of them JS said that we shouldn’t be so surprised. … Continue reading →

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Rousse prepares breakfast

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I busied myself making bacon sandwiches in the upstairs kitchen of the White House.

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