Tag Archives: wall

Student graffiti attack on west end Edinburgh flat (Rousse)

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Dreamaticus

We had access to a huge flat in the west end of Edinburgh. Its owner was a young man who worked in finance. I got the impression that he hardly used this place at all. The vast rooms were almost … Continue reading →

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Television time delayed due to water allergy (Rousse)

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My sister JMH and brother-in-law had added another extension to their house. This was an enormous bathroom off the kitchen. Its ‘walls’ were made of canvas and decorated with swirly orange 1970s patterns. In the kitchen itself they had installed … Continue reading →

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Scaling walls on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (Rousse)

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Dreamaticus

There was no room for a staircase when the house on Holy Island was first built. Portable suction pads were provided to the residents so that they could scale the walls to reach the upper floors. My elderly mother was … Continue reading →

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Best murder poster drives guest into Mermaid’s arms (Rousse)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I couldn’t stay on for the formal dinner so I left TMX in the hands of IKX. This arrangement was not to T’s liking. She disapproved of the ostentatious wealth of I’s new house, especially that evident in the home … Continue reading →

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Mike told to take a hike (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We were encouraged to work with external partners so I was pleased to have struck up a relationship with Mike. When he said that he had an urgent contract for me I grabbed my handbag, pulled on my coat, and … Continue reading →

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Glistening glamour and finger technique (Rousse)

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We passed through the university hospital by train as we travelled to the campus. Everything was beautiful and sparkling in white – from the walls of the structure to the glistening full-length ball gowns of the glamorous reception staff. On … Continue reading →

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Walls have ears (Rousse)

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Dreamaticus

MK clearly had no idea that QU was still in the room as she launched into an angry account of his behaviour. She had placed herself in extreme danger and it was up to me to protect her. I grabbed … Continue reading →

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Successful DIY (Rousse)

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Now that the wall was fixed, TPR started on other home improvements. He fitted two gates – one for tradesmen and one for visitors (painted blue) – and arranged for a delivery of soil so that he could level out … Continue reading →

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Baby blue makeover for medieval tower (Rousse)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Dreamaticus

In a desperate attempt to use up the remainder of his grant, XY arranged for the repainting of room in which the symposium was to be held. The crumbling white walls of the medieval tower were no longer white, but … Continue reading →

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Estate agent lies (Rousse)

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The kitchen in our new flat was long, skinny, and crumbly. The light fittings would have to go, new power points were needed so that we could move the appliances in from the middle of the room to positions flush … Continue reading →

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