Tag Archives: secret

Looking for a new boyfriend (Rousse)

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I was looking for a new boyfriend. The first candidate was lovely – tall, dark, and handsome – and we did have some fun together. However, he was much younger than me, a smoker, and offered limited conversation. I really … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Barry Cryer (Rousse)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I took pity on Barry Cryer, dining alone at a table for two. He recognised me when I joined him, and seemed to welcome my company. We discussed my ‘secret talent’, and the pleasure of revealing to others that I … Continue reading →

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Secrets of an Edinburgh book group (Rousse)

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

TTX was asking me all sorts of questions about book groups as we crossed over London Road between Meadowbank Stadium and Jock’s Lodge. I couldn’t tell whether she was sneering at the concept, or hinting that she would like to … Continue reading →

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A secret non-affair (Rousse)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Once again I had sneaked up the stairs to PL’s tiny garret flat and climbed into bed with him. Nothing much ever happened on these visits. Even so, we kept them secret. Then I looked out of the window. In … Continue reading →

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Dark secret danger (Rousse)

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Dreamaticus

All the other girls were clustered around HD-B as she revealed her darkest secrets. They were deliberately excluding me from the conversation. I knew that I was in danger when I saw that the T twins had noticed me at … Continue reading →

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A secret exit from the British Library (Rousse)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I am one the few people who know the secret of the fifth floor of the British Library. If ever lost in this august building, you should come to this level and turn left along the balcony above the reading … Continue reading →

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A friend’s diagnosis (Rousse)

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Dreamaticus

While TNX played Lord of the Manor, watching all the comings and goings on his ‘estate’, his wife QNX seemed a little subdued. At first I thought this might be because we guests had over-stayed our welcome (and that I … 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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The secret beaches of East Lothian (Rousse)

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Dreamaticus

ET-S showed us the secret beaches of East Lothian from the turreted wall of a medieval castle. We learnt that the kayak school used the beach below for training and was recruiting new members. TPR responded immediately by jumping down … Continue reading →

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Theresa May shares priority email address with complete stranger (Rousse)

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Dreamaticus

It was only when I sat down in the cabin that I realised that I had left my green file of work under a seat in the airport departure lounge. I would need to pull strings to ensure that it … Continue reading →

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