Tag Archives: TPR

Gym buddies (Rousse)

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Dreamaticus

I was pleased to be establishing myself as a core member of the gym. This was evident, for example, in invitations to the houses of long-term members. I enjoyed sitting on R&R’s thick dark brown carpet telling them that the … Continue reading →

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The six-inch shrunken body of Queen Victoria and illegal car manoeuvres (Rousse)

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Dreamaticus

The old man cradled the six-inch shrunken body of Queen Victoria, then offered to lend me his hire car. This was perfect. Now I would be able to reach the river and take a lovely walk. I conveniently forgot that … Continue reading →

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Stolen iPhone misery (Rousse)

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Dreamaticus

While scrolling madly through incoming text and images on their mobile phones, the crush of teenage girls in the tube carriage shouted over the heads of all the other passengers. What vile behaviour, I thought. I realised that I should … Continue reading →

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A Sheffield cult and Sunderland snobbery (Rousse)

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Dreamaticus

All that was left of TPR was his black hand-knitted jumper. It was almost as if he had shed this – his ‘shell’ – as his final act before his disappearance. The only clue to TPR’s whereabouts was a last … Continue reading →

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Rob Brydon, the Fringe Urban Orienteering Challenge, and a huge three dimensional yellow plastic jigsaw (Rousse)

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Dreamaticus

My two metre tall friend – an amalgamation of the two JMs – said he’d come with me to find TPR once he’d popped the next piece into his huge three dimensional yellow plastic jigsaw. I could see that all … Continue reading →

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An adulterer, a runner, a comedian, and a puppy (Rousse)

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Dreamaticus

When I saw the ‘luxurious’ single beds behind the curtain, I wished that I had selected this option for the night rather than the shallow soil grave in the main section. I further regretted my accommodation choice when my former … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in the mountains (Rousse)

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Dreamaticus

TPR’s new office was found deep in the mountains. The one café nearby appeared to be perfectly situated for breakfast before work.  Before TPR started his new role, we decided to give it a try. The proprietor explained: A full … Continue reading →

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A pet lamb, a Schnauzer, and a monkey (Rousse)

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Dreamaticus

TPR conceded that since our elderly long-term lodger kept us at home much of the year, we could add to our menagerie of creatures. I ordered online a white pet lamb, an overweight Schnauzer dog, and a little monkey. They … Continue reading →

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An extra-marital affair and golf (Rousse)

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Dreamaticus

I confronted TPR in the family bathroom, unaware that TEF was climbing out of the bath. ‘I know that you are having an affair with DTJ!” I screeched. How could he be so disloyal? And what was she doing cosying … Continue reading →

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A burglar’s furniture fetish (Rousse)

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Dreamaticus

Every time that I walked into the sitting room, the two sofas were arranged in a different way from before: both pushed against the window; one upside down, one upright; one next to the radiator the right way up, the … Continue reading →

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