Monthly Archives: February 2011

Belle at boarding school

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I was a pupil at a mixed boarding school where a cruel practical joker was causing chaos and upset. Pupils were waking up on sofas with moustaches drawn on their faces and underwear was being pilfered and mocked. I sat … Continue reading →

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Gordon Brown’s sexuality questioned by single straight man (Rousse)

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Dreamaticus

News of AR’s impending visit spread fast. Those who came to see him included friends from Birmingham University SC (now SL), CP (now CA) and HJ (now HJ). AR’s fame even reached school friends keen to meet this eligible bachelor … Continue reading →

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Rousse falls foul of fake friendships

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Wherever I went I felt unwelcome. Even so-called friends gave me the cold shoulder. For example, when out walking across moorland with SS on the Isle of Lewis she feigned friendship, yet always ensured that she kept several steps ahead … Continue reading →

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A trip to the theatre and ‘slunk’ economics (Belle)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Sitting in the front row at the theatre (some Tudors-style nonsense play) I smiled broadly at an actress and she smiled back. We started chatting while the action took place elsewhere on stage. “Don’t I recognise you from that 1970s … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia woes (Rousse)

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Some idiot vandal – possibly human, but more likely robotic – had hacked my Wikipedia entry to pieces. This left international students keen to study in the UK bereft of essential information. Where else would they now find the valuable … Continue reading →

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Belle goes on holiday

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dreamaticus

It was so long since I had been on holiday, I had no idea whether this was normal. The only lunch option was ‘creamed magic mushrooms on ciabatta’. Later the flea market turned into a fists-out bunfight as shoppers tore … Continue reading →

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The British Library, Radio 4, and small furry pests (Rousse)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dreamaticus

MJ proudly touted his secret weapon to eradicate the British Library’s rodent problem: a super-mouse to chase all others out of the building. I was surprised that legitimate cross-charged services at the library included pest control. Meanwhile my new Italian … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged British Library, ferret, ferrets, jeans, mice, mouse, Radio 4, rodent, talk show, trousers | 1 Comment

Tsunami hits north west England (Rousse)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dreamaticus

All the EdCM girls were billed to speak at the Manchester conference, so I was really looking forward to it. However, by the time I reached my destination Manchester had transformed into the Liverpool docks (pre-investment), the conference was no … Continue reading →

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Ramona Marquez stars as Jordan in birthday biopic (Rousse)

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The investment in TF’s birthday celebrations at the Edinburgh Playhouse was phenomenal. LF and I watched the unfolding spectacle of music, drama and dance over the course of several nights from our seats high up at the back of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aristocracy, BBC, birthday, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, dog, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse, fingers, France, French, Jordan, Katie Price, Outnumbered, president, Ramona Marquez, ring, theatre | 1 Comment

Johnny Depp’s pseudonym (Belle)

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

After spending some time alone in the spare bedroom, which he had transformed into a laboratory, the dog emerged with his very own mini-me. The three of us went to a local delicatessen for breakfast. I bought the best looking … Continue reading →

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