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Two weddings in one day (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Dreamaticus

RA and his new bride Catherine could not believe my cheek. I only asked if I could come to their wedding and leave half way through so that I could reach DT and KJ in time for the 6pm start … Continue reading →

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Unsuitable wedding attire (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Dreamaticus

Dressed in a summer dress and sandals, I slowly picked my way over the stony beach to the wedding venue. Whereas BD zipped along quickly in shorts, I arrived late, just as bride and groom SB and AR were leading … Continue reading →

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Fare dodger prefers Settlers of Catan to Game of Thrones (Rousse)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I wanted more time with KR and JG so I jumped on the train that was taking them from the west coast of the US to the east. Not long into the journey I realised my mistake. I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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A diamond thief’s regrets (Rousse)

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Dreamaticus

I decided to return S’s huge diamond engagement ring on the day of her wedding to my cousin TB. When I handed it over to her at the reception at the St James Hotel (Edinburgh) she told me that she … Continue reading →

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White whale skeleton is centre-piece at gold and black themed wedding (Rousse)

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Dreamaticus

About a dozen of us volunteered to set the stage for MNX’s wedding. First we hung gold and black decorations around the hall. Then we manoeuvred the huge white whale skeleton into the window display. When everything was ready I … Continue reading →

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Bride cooks beans for her wedding (Rousse)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My sister S stirred an enormous steaming pan of green beans on the Aga. ‘Why are you cooking in such quantities?’ I asked her. ‘I’m catering for my wedding next week, of course’ she replied. ‘Do you think I should … Continue reading →

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Tight black underwear and the most unpopular woman north of Aberdeen (Rousse)

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I bought an enormous country pile just north of Aberdeen. Granted it was right next to a massive housing scheme (thanks to my mother for pointing this out), but it would make a fantastic venue for our forthcoming … Continue reading →

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Belle’s secret husband (Rousse)

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Nobody had ever told me that Belle was once married to my friend NS. It had only been for a very short time, but from the video of the pair of them dancing at their wedding they both looked very … Continue reading →

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Le Creuset pans and A level results (Rousse)

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I hadn’t seen Mr and Mrs G since the day of our wedding, but the red Le Creuset pans that they had given to me and TPR were still going strong. I thanked them for the present once again. Mr … Continue reading →

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Dream boy returns (Rousse)

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Dreamaticus

It was such a long time since I had seen my old school friend ST (both in real life and in my dreams). I took the seat next to him and looked down to his left hand: he still sported … Continue reading →

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