Tag Archives: stranger

A case of mistaken identity and the National Trust (Rousse)

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My mother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and one of my sisters met me and TPR in the grounds of a National Trust property for a picnic. TPR thought that he spotted SC in the queue for the house. He called her name, … Continue reading →

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Apprentice Russian oligarch drug dealer caught red-handed outside St Pancras hotel (Rousse)

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My big, burly boyfriend was a chip off the diamond that was his gangster father. I adored him because he was always there for me, keeping me safe from harm. In the past he had appeared from nowhere to recover … Continue reading →

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A tall dark stranger (Rousse)

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I was sleeping with AB, but we were not yet ‘out’ as boyfriend and girlfriend. In fact most people mistakenly assumed that AB’s classmate DMcA and I were partners. Then a tall, dark stranger walked into my life and all … Continue reading →

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Bad manners at Loughborough University graduation ceremony, and countryside iPhone thieves (Rousse)

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Dressed in a pale green, silk-cotton mix, short-sleeved summer tunic, SC criticised me for drinking Diet Coke, the pattern that my food left on my plate half way through a meal, and eating in front of her. I considered her … Continue reading →

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David Bowie’s shower attachment (Rousse)

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I thought that they should throw away the old shower attachment, but everyone else thought that it was worth keeping. ‘If it’s good enough for David Bowie, it’s good enough for you!’ shouted a stranger as he pushed me down … Continue reading →

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Free babysitting deal is not all that it seems in Barcelona hotel (Rousse)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was in Barcelona for work with TPR, although what we were actually doing there was unclear. My main interest was the beach (which I had missed completely on my last visit), and spending time with various friends who were … Continue reading →

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A prediction, skewered prawns, and rude remarks about Dame Kelly Holmes (Rousse)

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The stranger was astonished when I guessed that he was a city worker who had retired early from a career in finance. I was almost right: he’d spent his entire working life at the Treasury. After queuing for my food … Continue reading →

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Assignment deadline mix-up (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was proud of my student who advised the stranger on the street of impending assignment submission deadlines. However, I felt that I had to butt in and say that this sort of enquiry should really be routed to the … Continue reading →

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Heirloom locket giveaway (Rousse)

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The old lady’s handwriting said it all. She’d forgotten my name, but since we were such good friends online she wanted me to give me her precious heirlooms. These included a locket that contained an ancient black and white photograph … Continue reading →

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Radiation transforms terrier into reptile (Rousse)

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Over the summer I used Branxton as my base, and popped into Berwick High School periodically to use the facilities there for completing my project. The house was still full of interesting artefacts associated with my maternal ancestors, including trophies … Continue reading →

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