Tag Archives: TPR

Bathroom upgrade (Rousse)

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR had been very busy in my absence. He’d plumbed in the two new bathroom suites, both of which were chunky white. He’d also started decorating both bathrooms in pale green colours. Our own bathroom – no longer en suite … Continue reading →

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Wife swap for ferret (Rousse)

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Hexham was packed with early morning commuters walking to work. It was particularly difficult to get through the narrow gap next to the abbey with so many people fighting to reach their offices on time for a 09:00am start. Once … Continue reading →

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A spiked drink victim (Rousse)

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Dreamaticus

TPR was very unhappy with our new life in London. I tried to sell it to him by showing him the sights at weekends, but he was not to be converted. Walking through Kensington one day, TPR quickened his pace. … Continue reading →

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A disappointing trip to Africa with Thomson (Rousse)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dreamaticus

A Thomson Holidays trip to North Africa was as miserable as I feared. The hotel dining room was the biggest disappointment. It was as drab as a student refectory, and at mealtimes you were obliged to share your dinner table … Continue reading →

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The hottest tickets in town (Rousse)

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My former classmate, and erstwhile rock god, HJ battled his way past his excited fans to shake TPR’s hand and give me a massive hug. At 6’3″ he’d grown somewhat since I last saw him on the campus of the … Continue reading →

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House purchase buyer beware (Rousse)

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I were very pleased with our recent house purchase. Conveniently located not far from our old flat, the size of its reception rooms was its best feature. Something that was unclear to me, however, was the status of … Continue reading →

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Proper fox hunting attire (Rousse)

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My cousin B was extremely gracious when we turned up at her farm house in Somerset as uninvited guests. My sister J, one of her friends, TPR and I all wanted to go hunting. If anyone could find a mount … Continue reading →

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A day trip by train to Plymouth (Rousse)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was disappointed that TPR would not join me on my day trip by train to Plymouth. It was such a beautiful summer’s day, and he would have enjoyed the ride (even if the train was packed, especially in the … Continue reading →

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A car, a castle, and a sunset (Rousse)

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Dreamaticus

DMcL was not at his workshop, but TPR and I knew what to do. We drove the car onto the raised platform, shifted our weight to prevent it wobbling off, then jumped down over the pillows and cushions. DMcL could … Continue reading →

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Snow and stovies on election day (Rousse)

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Dreamaticus

When we tried to go outside we found a metre of snow banked up against the back door. I asked TPR not to touch it while I made a dash for my camera. He disobeyed me, and immediately got started … Continue reading →

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