Tag Archives: TPR

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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Hair bobble clues point to sub-standard cleaning (Rousse)

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Under a thick layer of dust beneath our bed, I found three hair bobbles. What were they doing there, and why hadn’t our cleaner J found them? More to the point, when had she last cleaned under the bed? Of … Continue reading →

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The fate of Hostage John (Rousse)

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Dreamaticus

JG and I relived our student days of 1982 with a trip from Paris to the Middle East. TPR joined us to help find the old lecture theatre that used to double up as a party venue. It seemed to … Continue reading →

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How not to start a start-up (Rousse)

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Dreamaticus

Following a week of unpaid training, I felt able to offer JS £200 per day to work in my consulting firm. The only problem was that I added to her payroll before we had any clients. In fact, we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Pentland Hills (Rousse)

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I had stripped down to my underwear in the charity shop, but the staff couldn’t care less – presumably because I was their best customer. However, it was getting late, and at 9pm TPR was anxious that we might miss … Continue reading →

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An open invitation to theft and burglary (Rousse)

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I was asking for trouble when I left my handbag next to a bin beside the road when I went for a run. By the time I returned my bag was gone – and with it my bank cards, keys, … Continue reading →

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Concorde crash-lands in city square (Rousse)

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Dreamaticus

My holiday companion – a stranger – ate her breakfast at our table at the pavement café. None of the calorie-laden dishes on offer appealed to me, so I walked into the market square to look for a stall that … Continue reading →

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Cousin betrayal (Rousse)

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I witnessed a double betrayal when I caught TPR and my cousin BB locked in an embrace in my bed. I then discovered that this was their second encounter within a few hours. I considered retaliating by seducing DB on … Continue reading →

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