Tag Archives: tweed

A motorbike and tummy sparkles (Rousse)

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Dreamaticus

My last two trips across the city on my motorbike from Merchiston had been fraught with danger. On the first I rode with my eyes closed (I was tired) and could have easily taken out any other road user or … Continue reading →

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Belle rescues conference at the Hilton London Olympia (Rousse)

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I was back at the Hilton London Olympia running a one-day conference. The morning sessions went very well. My former colleague PT was the star of the show as he peppered his presentation with witty asides. I knew it! He … Continue reading →

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Queen demands payment (Belle)

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Dreamaticus

It was a bright sunny day, and the flower beds were a little too vivid. I suspected that they had been airbrushed for an appearance on a biscuit tin, or it was the 1960s. I gave a small girl riding … Continue reading →

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Reckless driving on the River Tweed (Rousse)

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Dreamaticus

My father was super-impressed that my school friend PM (was PS) owned the land that ran from the back of her house all the way to the River Tweed. ‘Is the bank solid?’ he asked, as he inched the wheels … Continue reading →

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Barefoot travel crisis (Rousse)

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Dreamaticus

After taxi dropped me off at the airport, I found a quiet spot by the entrance where I could sort out my belongings. I had my cashmere Tweed jacket (even though it was summer), my passport, and my purse. But … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s rich skip pickings

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My former neighbour was a wasteful interior designer. This was great news for me and the new occupant of the flat above mine. We could take our pick of all the items that the spendthrift had abandoned in the skip … Continue reading →

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Topless David Beckham’s River Tweed tattooist (Rousse)

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Dreamaticus

David Beckham’s tattooist lived with his family on the banks of the River Tweed. I discovered the artist’s identity the day that TPR drove us to the tiny riverside cottage in his new black sports car . I admired the … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Lindtt chocolates in Nottingham (Rousse)

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Dreamaticus

In Nottingham AN interrupted the overweight yellow Harris Tweed clad waitresses as they gossiped about their boss’ complicated love life. “Do you serve lunch on Christmas Day?’ she asked. I was aghast that the idea of not preparing the festive … Continue reading →

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‘Expand’ becomes ‘espand’ at the British Library (Rousse)

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Dreamaticus

I worked on my journal paper in a reading room of the newly refurbished British Library (now selling tweed jackets in the gift shop). I noticed that the young man sitting next to me, who was typing up an essay, … Continue reading →

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Fashion disaster spots hidden features of ‘new’ British Library (Rousse)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Dreamaticus

It was time for me to return to work after a long absence due to sick leave. I found some smart clothes to wear: black tights under a long tweed shirt, a back polo neck top, and a tweed jacket. … Continue reading →

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