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A small-scale red double decker London bus driver and his emigrant wife (Rousse)

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Dreamaticus

My father-in-law proudly showed off his new wheels: a small-scale red double decker London bus. This was not the most practical of family vehicles, especially since its brake was of the same design as that found on a child’s scooter. … Continue reading →

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Outer Hebrides cycle tour: the easy route (Rousse)

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was on a cycling tour of the Outer Hebrides with TPR, his mother, and his sister SG. I was very impressed with my own performance on a single bike – until I realised that SG was on a scooter … Continue reading →

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Distractions of driving on the M1 in Yorkshire (Rousse)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Only my sister S knew the route north, but she was not to be trusted on her own on a scooter. The solution to getting home in one piece was for us to join our two vehicles together. That way … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s qualifications quandary

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I spent almost an entire academic year pining for TPR in a tiny hall of residence room at the University of Birmingham, with only my Mac for company. Permanently logged into e-mail, I lived for his messages from the other … Continue reading →

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