Monthly Archives: October 2010

God, fish, chips and helping out Rousse (Belle)

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I had to row across a lake in Ireland with a lady wearing a bustle to get to a wedding where the men wore splendid long black silk raj-style jackets and performed songs, stand-up comedy and yoga for God. Fish … Continue reading →

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All roads lead to the Bristol Road South (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Dreamaticus

My colleague CS asked me what I was scribbling into a corner of my notebook. “My dream for Belle”, I replied. ======= In my highland hotel I bumped into a greying EMc, wearing wonky glasses. He reading stories with his … Continue reading →

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Disasters in M&S, Wales, Deptford and the house (Belle)

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I started a new job as a Marks and Spencer cashier and it was the worst debut ever. I was being driven ‘to Wales’ for dinner by a mystery man but we were delayed by the pony and trap in … Continue reading →

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Belle survives Facebook sensation questioning (almost)

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Dreamaticus

An old school friend’s new husband was a Facebook sensation. When I met him he appeared in both his young and middle-aged forms. He questioned me about why I wasn’t married while I stared at a strip of beach thinking … Continue reading →

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Amorous Archers intentions (Belle)

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I got drunk and tried to seduce Ed Grundy. Meet another member of the Grundy family in Clarrie Grundy falls victim to loan shark (Rousse)

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Rousse’s disappointing trip to the cinema

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We were at the cinema for the showing if the latest 3D Toy Story-type offering thanks to Oracle and a contract with Coke. When this was made public by the cinema staff TPR took the huff and we left without … Continue reading →

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Rousse is in the wrong place

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We were in Lyme Regis but were meant to be in Muir of Ord. Panic!

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Rousse required to hand back her “PhD” (eek!)

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I joined the exercise classes run by the National Trust ranger on Holy Island, along with other academic staff from Loughborough and Strathclyde universities. I was forced to leave when the venue moved indoors to a saw mill full of … Continue reading →

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Just an ordinary day walking the dog and calling in at the pub (Belle)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was walking Norman Wisdom’s dogs. The local pub ran lunch-time sessions where you could sit maths tests at school desks and eat cheese.

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Rousse’s Princes Street rescue

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

TPR stayed at the venue to perform his Fringe act, but I was too tired and very chilly. All I was wearing was my black wrap dress and absolutely nothing else – not even underwear. I needed cash for a … Continue reading →

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