Tag Archives: Wales

A secret child and fake deaths in Welsh seaside resort (Rousse)

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dreamaticus

I landed in Wales for a holiday with my in-laws. Amongst the others first to arrive at the vast hotel were TPR, his sister JLR, and his mother and step-father. I detected a strange atmosphere, particularly around my mother-in-law and … Continue reading →

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The princess and the pee (Rousse)

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I should have followed my instincts and refused to allow my colleague to bring his puppy to our meeting, but I didn’t. So now everyone – myself included – was focused on the cute little dog instead of our business. … Continue reading →

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Liz Truss bores Welsh sports fans (Rousse)

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Dreamaticus

My university friend HB was waiting for me in the lobby of the Welsh Assembly with a slightly overweight woman who resembled her. ‘Hello’, I said cheerily as I introduced myself. ‘You must be HB’s sister.’ ‘No, I am Liz … Continue reading →

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Royal family lookalike con (Rousse)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Dreamaticus

The excitement was raw: every single one of us would have 30 minutes or so to chat with a royal couple! My friend found out first that hers was the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Mine was Diana, Princess of … Continue reading →

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Husband presents wife with a Porsche – and a divorce (Rousse)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Dreamaticus

TPR bought me a midnight blue Porsche, then instructed me to drive him from the south west of England to Lowestoft. He announced that this would be our final trip before he divorced me. It was an emotionally painful journey. … Continue reading →

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Meghan Markle mocks marriage (Belle)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Dreamaticus

Every seat in the town hall was full as an actor took to the stage in full music hall style.  “Isn’t that Bernard Hepton?” I said to my neighbour, knowing full well it was and simply showing off my knowledge. … Continue reading →

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Mid-air knitter stalked by elderly couple on flight to the UK from Thailand (Rousse)

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I must have broken several international laws on board the flight from Thailand back to the UK: I carried a sharp three inch needle in my hand luggage I looped the yarn from my ball of blue wool to the … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh academic workload woes (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Three of my undergraduate friends had travelled a long way to join this reunion in Edinburgh: SH from London, HJ from Cardiff, and JG from the Republic of Ireland. I felt terrible telling them that they would all have to … Continue reading →

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By train to South Wales with arthritis (Rousse)

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I chatted to the train guard, telling him how much I loved the east coast rail service and that I travelled on it on a near-weekly basis. He confirmed that it was the best route in Britain. I was on … Continue reading →

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Italy relocated to the West Country (Belle)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I was describing how my last holiday in the Bay of Naples had been interrupted by an earthquake and my friends wanted to know more.  Where exactly was the Bay of Naples?  With an air of authority I said: “Below … Continue reading →

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