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Begging Martin Jarvis (Rousse)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Dreamaticus

When Martin Jarvis was working on the counter of the public library, I wasn’t the only one desperate for him to put down his stamp and read stories to us instead. ‘Just half an hour, please!’ I begged.

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An octogenarian goes cycling (Rousse)

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My mother and I joined the main carriageway carefully – which is just as well because a large timber lorry had obviously not seen us on our bikes, and nearly took out the pair of us. We were heading north … Continue reading →

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Lottery winner celebrates (Rousse)

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I won £4000 in the Royal Mail postage stamp lottery.

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Angela Lansbury’s handbag and Lady Gaga’s wig (Belle)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was asked by my aunt to go to the library and post a letter to Angela Lansbury.  When I arrived at the library I found I didn’t need to buy a stamp because Angela Lansbury was in the hallway, fiddling in … Continue reading →

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Voodoo academic claims end to African famine (Rousse)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Dreamaticus

“Prior to the agrarian revolution…” boomed the pompous voice across the lecture hall. We were supposed be celebrating my birthday with tea and cake, but instead were forced to listen to this overblown academic drone on and on and on, … Continue reading →

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