Monthly Archives: April 2011

Peter Mandelson and the Labour Party lodge at Belle’s B&B

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Being the landlady of a B&B was much more stressful than I had anticipated. My guests, the entire shadow cabinet and Peter Mandelson, had taken over the TV lounge to watch the LibDem conference. They demanded Pringles and endless cups … Continue reading →

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A library, two socks and a London bus (Rousse)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Belle and I were having tremendous fun charging up and down the steps of the British Library like a couple of teenage scallywags – until I remembered that I was due at a meeting. I abandoned our game to jump … Continue reading →

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Rousse is runner-up

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Dreamaticus

The web page loaded with a simple blue typeface on a white background to reveal the winner as CU of Aberystwyth. Strangely it also noted the runners-up. I wasn’t too convinced that it was necessary that everyone should know that … Continue reading →

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Fashion must-haves: white shorts, a purple cape and a supply of knickers – plus Elton John (Rousse)

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Tiny, white shorts and long bronzed legs – the hot look for summer 2011! I made this discovery on the second day of spring, observing the young women of Edinburgh make their way into work dressed as if they were … Continue reading →

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A new boyfriend in Twin Town (Belle)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I had a mysterious new boyfriend. When I went to his home, his belongings consisted of a rolled up mattress and a leather overnight bag. Sneaking a peek at his passport I discovered he was a ‘soldier of fortune’. Later … Continue reading →

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Tiffany Blue box “engagement” mystery (Rousse)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Dreamaticus

“That Tiffany Blue box from New York, what’s in it?” I carefully chose the moment to pose the question that was on everyone’s lips. The pair of us were bound together by rope, clinging to a mountain ledge, and RL … Continue reading →

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