Tag Archives: TPR

A woolly drink and a woolly case of mistaken identity (Rousse)

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I made a ‘lovely’ hot drink for TPR. The ingredients comprised hot water, coffee granules, raw sugar, a twist of mustard embroidery silk, and two balls of rusty brown wool. Later, I thought that I had found the lost green … Continue reading →

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Cargo bike crisis in Newcastle (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I travelled all the way to Newcastle by cargo bike. Almost at my journey’s end, at Haymarket another cyclist rode up to tell me that I had lost my cargo, and that I had a flat tyre. I was grateful … Continue reading →

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Trapped at the death clinic (Rousse)

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Dreamaticus

TPR had previously campaigned vigorously against assisted dying, almost causing a riot outside when GG and his ex-wife J entered the clinic to seek its services. It therefore came as a terrible shock to learn that TPR had switched sides. … Continue reading →

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Greeted by a huge sawn-off-at-the-shoulder bloodied arm (Rousse)

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Both my mother and TPR were released from their respective care homes for the day. My mother was in particularly fine fettle. She was able to keep up with my father’s walking pace – albeit at a distance – and … Continue reading →

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Time-saving Victorian costume changes (Rousse)

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Dreamaticus

To save time in costume changes, TPR wore both his outfits simultaneously. To the left he was an navvy in a brown overall; to the right he was a Victorian gentleman. He dressed like this all day, even when looking … Continue reading →

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Marriage break-up consolation prize (Rousse)

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Dreamaticus

While TPR insisted that our marriage was over, he offered me a consolation prize. From the back seat of the car, he told me that his predecessor ST was currently available.

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Seaside town tourist car parking woes (Rousse)

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My old head of department JH found the perfect parking spot right next to the harbour in the crowded seaside town. We considered ourselves very lucky – until a huge wave crashed over the harbour wall and left the car … Continue reading →

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Extravagances of a cash-strapped couple (Rousse)

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I suggested to my cash-strapped sister that she offer afternoon teas as a money-making venture. Even if she only catered for paying guests at weekends, the extra income would help address her tricky financial predicament. She turned her nose up … Continue reading →

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A pyrotechnic phone thief (Rousse)

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I was training for the Great North Run with OC. Just after we crossed the swing bridge, I saw a lost smartphone propped up on a road sign. I reached out to pick it up. Suddenly, a man approached me, … Continue reading →

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