Monthly Archives: November 2010

Belle has a makeover

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Everyone was thrilled with the charity shop buy – a paisley pink and gold silk mini dress, with only minor fading. They all said it looked as if it was made for me. I wasn’t so convinced by it, or … Continue reading →

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Rousse attacked by robot rag doll cleaner

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I pushed open the kitchen door and almost stepped directly onto two teenage girls. They were sitting on the floor next to the cooker, sorting through dusters and tea towels. “New cleaners” I surmised. My cheery “Hello!” met with no … Continue reading →

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Belle digs up office treasures

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dreamaticus

In a large warehouse we kept uncovering layers of old style office furniture until eventually we found a perfectly formed set of 1950s desks and chairs. As the space became a full archeological dig, I spotted a first edition Windows … Continue reading →

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Belle’s diagnosis

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Dreamaticus

The phone rang and a man said “I am calling from Lewisham Hospital with your test results”. “Oh”, I said, feigning interest. “Yes. You have pneumonia. Have a good day”.

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Shall I stay or shall I go now? (Rousse)

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Dreamaticus

While TPR slept I slipped down to breakfast then paid the hotel bill. We’d been tempted to stay an extra night, largely because there was a strong possibility that RG would be arriving later in the day after a week’s … Continue reading →

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The return of Rousse’s red Peugeot 205

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Dreamaticus

There were so many questions: Why had my parents “rescued” my red Peugeot 205 (sold on in 2008) and booked it into repair at a garage (of which we knew nothing) at the other side of town? Did it really … Continue reading →

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A trandem, tourists and a traffic warden (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We were bound to be killed, all because JH refused to wear the high-visibility jacket that I was offering him. Even though KT and I could be seen in our yellow regalia, it was really important that JH be visible … Continue reading →

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Belle’s bad hair day

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Dreamaticus

One set of parents lived in New York. The other set in San Francisco. So who would the young couple spend Christmas with? This was NOT my type of film and when the girl tricked the boy into flying to … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s reunion

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Dreamaticus

It was July 2011. As was the case on the days of our 10th and 20th anniversary parties, the 1986 French graduates from the University of Birmingham were enjoying a reunion lunch in the blazing Brummie sunshine. This time we … Continue reading →

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Chimps, sheep and a dog (Belle)

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Dreamaticus

In the grounds of the stately home, only the chimpanzees were allowed to walk on the grass. The buildings were beautiful, yellow bricked and regency. We were here to reunite a teenage boy with the chimp that had rescued him … Continue reading →

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