Tag Archives: welcome

Secret ceramics slicer swindler (Rousse)

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Dreamaticus

I knew that I had overstayed my welcome, living out of the contents of two large black bin bags in the spare room of my new, elderly friends. My gift of three pretty decorated saucers cut in half was probably … Continue reading →

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A shoddy Edinburgh welcome at Portobello Town Hall (Rousse)

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Dreamaticus

All business travellers to Edinburgh were routed into the city via Portobello Town Hall. Strips of dirty blue plastic poorly fixed to the hall’s internal steps announced ‘Welcome to Edinburgh’ hundreds of times in a tiny font. Once in the … Continue reading →

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When an ex refuses to exit (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Dreamaticus

It seemed a good idea at the time to invite my ex ST to visit while my husband TPR was away. My plan fell apart when ST didn’t understand that he was expected to leave as soon as TPR returned … Continue reading →

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Holiday crime in the Caribbean (Rousse)

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Dreamaticus

On holiday in Antigua I shared a double bedroom with JK, while TPR opted for a single. I couldn’t be sure where KT and KC were sleeping, but I was pleased that they came along. KT almost chose a cycling … Continue reading →

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Funny faces in the Stockton Arms (Rousse)

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The Stockton Arms had undergone a dramatic change since I was last a regular sixth former visitor in the early 1980s. The biggest difference was that children were now welcome. All those sitting near to me were very well behaved, … Continue reading →

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Stabbing victim’s wife welcomes his murder (Rousse)

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I were awakened by footsteps crunching across the gravel outside our bedroom window. I ran to the front of the flat and heard voices in the sitting room. There JS slept under white sheets in a corner. Meanwhile … Continue reading →

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Shrove Tuesday drop scone pancake substitute (Rousse)

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We decided to host a cake stand at the welcome event for new students. Since it was Shrove Tuesday we wanted to offer pancakes. However, this was impractical. Drop scones would have to serve as substitutes.

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Guests who overstay their welcome (Rousse)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dreamaticus

It was a Monday morning and I was desperate for our weekend visitors to leave so that I could get to work. My plans were thwarted by my sister-in-law SMcC who insisted on cycling to the outskirts of the city. … Continue reading →

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MSc Data Science Research Methods (Rousse)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My idea for an MSc in data science research methods was not warmly welcomed. All I got in response to my proposal was a set of dismissive facial expressions, hand gestures and grunts.

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Welcoming pupils at Teesside High School (Rousse)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I needed a copy of the Good university guide. The best place to find this was the sixth form common room at Teesside High School. The girls were a bit surprised at my request, but still let me in.

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