Tag Archives: Daniel

New Neighbour

Posted on January 19, 2021 by johnbrucecairns

A light on upstairs, scampering on stairs, from the sound I took to be of that of a young man.  Slamming of windows this morning; from the reflection in the windows of the building opposite, blind or curtains installed.  More … Continue reading →

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Meet the Girlfriend

Posted on May 2, 2015 by johnbrucecairns

After Quentin buzzed me in I was climbing the stairs in front when his head appeared round a corner at the back of the ground floor to redirect me.  I’d forgotten to bring his address but remembered it sufficiently though … Continue reading →

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Sharan’s Leave-taking

Posted on April 21, 2014 by johnbrucecairns

Adrian arranged to meet up town, after the party which had been brought forward to start at six thirty. I was early and hung about Jerusalem Bar and Kitchen before making yet another sortie in, at which point I met … Continue reading →

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Tim’s Party

Posted on August 17, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

Because I’d missed meeting John off the train, he’d the opportunity to ask my neighbour Diana for a cigarette and be told to fuck off. “Can’t a convict cadge a fag any more?” he complained, finding it difficult to take … Continue reading →

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Quentin’s birthday party

Posted on May 1, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

Starting out late and taking the slow train to Waterloo, changing at Euston from one Northern line to the other, I was yet making good time for a party starting from 7:15 at Argyle St, King’s X, and was only … Continue reading →

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Convenience

Posted on April 22, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

Sandie’d rented a dvd on dhlawrence and wanted a dvd recorder to play it on. She asked me in the library. Sandie suits her own convenience but I wouldn’t’ve known Quentin to be published by him or, through Quentin, known … Continue reading →

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Phone Saga

Posted on March 11, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

The spin dryer wouldn’t work. I went to Currys. I could have a spin dryer delivered. On the brink of completing the order, a phone no was required. “I don’t have a phone.” I don’t have a car either. “If … Continue reading →

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Dream

Posted on February 18, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

I was sitting on the pan when I recollected the dream I’d wakened from was of being published without being told – oh! – and tried remembering it as fully and accurately as possible. Surprisingly I was able to retrieve … Continue reading →

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Quentin’s Flatcooling

Posted on September 7, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

A cyclist had his bike anchored in the groove between the headrests of the seats opposite him, who sat on an aisle seat, thus preventing the use of five other seats since no one would choose to sit either side … Continue reading →

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Quentin’s Beach Party

Posted on May 1, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

Quentin vouchsafes an address for his beach party. Borrowed a pen from Rosie, the librarian, to write it down. Plan itinerary. Back in library where Fiona, assistant librarian and friend, looks up Dadaoism: An Anthology which can be preordered on … Continue reading →

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