Monthly Archives: April 2011

Evidence of global warming in Antigua (Rousse)

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I thought that I had signed up for a dream holiday “away from it all” so was somewhat annoyed to find running club friends lounging beside the hotel pool, and see familiar faces from work at the bar. TPR suggested … Continue reading →

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Time travel to family troubles (Belle)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Dreamaticus

My three Edwardian step-children were laughing at me cruelly. I had been their governess, but now I had married their father and they were making my life a misery. They were sneering at the dress I had chosen to wear … Continue reading →

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Go-go a go-go (Belle)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I couldn’t quite believe it when I was approached to be the star go-go dancer in a silver-walled nightclub. They hadn’t even see me dance yet, so perhaps it was an elaborate practical joke? Yet soon there was a bidding … Continue reading →

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Radio 4 tested as a barometer of social class (Rousse)

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Identifying suitable time-slots to see each of my PhD students was already a problem, and now finding a physical space in which to meet was a further challenge. RI and I settled down to chat in a corner of a … Continue reading →

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Men with guns in shopping mall (Rousse)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Dreamaticus

If ever there was a case not to judge on appearances, my new sister-in-law fitted the bill. Completely bald, and with a preference for going naked in public, at 12 months old she was a baby with a difference. She … Continue reading →

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Jack Dee gets the giggles with Rousse in the shower

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The shower scene with Jack Dee wasn’t meant to be funny. I was able to suppress my smirk, but Jack could do nothing but turn away from the camera. Although reluctant to go through it all again, Jack agreed to … Continue reading →

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A tardis and a fake doctor – amongst other strange things (Rousse)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Dreamaticus

On the Isle of Lewis: It was lucky that I happened to glance out at the sea from the stairwell window from the fourth floor when I did. The tsunami was heading straight for the sea wall. TPR, RG and … Continue reading →

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Adulterer uncovered in New York (Rousse)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The New York annual Founders’ Day parade was spectacular and I would have happily watched it all day. However, just as the elephants marched past, TPR introduced me to two blonde strangers. The younger of the two was Jenny and, … Continue reading →

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Pink Floyd drives Rousse to work at home

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Dreamaticus

As soon as I saw the office set-up I knew that this would never work. ETS and PC led me through the front of HMV to the cordoned-off work area. Four long tables were arranged in board room style, set … Continue reading →

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Unhealthy pub grub and a Swedish opera singer (Rousse)

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Dreamaticus

We took a break from cycling and stopped off at a pub for a lunch. Since the bar was unstaffed, TPR poured himself a pint of a lager, and a half for me. Then the waiter brought us a dish … Continue reading →

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