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Tsunami victim gathers up beach wear and the wounded (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I thought that I had left my belongings far enough up the beach for them to be safe. Then a huge wave appeared from nowhere and dragged everything in its path back into the sea. With the help of my … Continue reading →

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The beach body (Rousse)

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dreamaticus

When we first arrived at our exotic Caribbean holiday destination I identified the poolside as the spot where we would spend most of the week. However, we were soon drawn to the beach from where everyone watched the huge waves … Continue reading →

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North Sea tsunami hits land north of Aberdeen (Rousse)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

TPR, His mother, his sister S, CM and I watched in amazement as the huge tsunami rushed in from the North Sea. It hit the coast just north of Aberdeen. When the first wave crashed into the town house garden … Continue reading →

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Top notch facilities at Isle of Lewis guest house (Rousse)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Dreamaticus

The guest house on the Isle of Lewis offered upgraded facilities, including a beautiful marble block of changing rooms and toilets close to the beach, and giant butterfly-shaped kites to play with on the shore. Downstairs in the main house … Continue reading →

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Business information sources: the most loved guide (Rousse)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Before introducing BF and then me, CR stepped up to the podium and waved a copy of Navigating business information sources: a practical guide for information managers in the air. The audience members cheered wildly. Published almost two decades ago … Continue reading →

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Laptop loss at the beach (Rousse)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I set up my lap top on the sea wall, with the desktop machine nearby as back-up. I was meant to be working, but from time to time it was fun to look up and watch the water. I was … Continue reading →

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Partying at the castle and tales of Blondie (Rousse)

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I returned to the castle at lunch-time after a whole morning’s work. From the ramparts it looked like nobody was at home. Then RA poked her head out of a tower window, asked me what time it was, and complained … Continue reading →

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A lack of stemware, a missing husband, and a woman obsessed with Wham! (Rousse)

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I was so proud that I was able to host the conference at my parents’ house, especially when the delegates demonstrated their appreciation of the venue by taking photos of the grand rooms and the huge ornate staircase. However, the … Continue reading →

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