Monthly Archives: May 2012

A happy drive and unsuitable dress for a punk gig (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I snuggled up to JM on the back seat as our chauffeur drove us to the venue. It was so wonderful to be in my friend’s company again. When we finally reached the gig we found TPR and my two … Continue reading →

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A surprise baby (Belle)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was very much surprised to see former colleague L with a baby. I was even more astounded by her explanation that she had got pregnant “on the Internet”.

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Poodle puppies and the promise of an operation (Rousse)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Dreamaticus

TPR had been keeping a secret. I had no inkling of the pregnancy, but when I walked into the kitchen and found a new litter of tiny grey poodles I was overcome with joy. Then I panicked. How could we … Continue reading →

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Carpet stain woes (Rousse)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

TPR’s new hobby was butchery. I just wished he could find a more suitable place to practise chopping up the carcasses than indoors over a cream bedroom carpet.

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Spying on the world’s most famous spy (Belle)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

What a great new job! I was a high level media industry spy working on my latest assignment. By peering through the porthole I was able to spy the entire cast of the new James Bond film ‘marking out’ the … Continue reading →

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A failed kidnap and household safety advice from a Newcastle United fan (Rousse)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dreamaticus

We two brothers (plus dog) climbed into the car. Each of us believed that it was the other who had arranged to be picked up by this strange man and his daughter. Before long, however, we established though some frantic … Continue reading →

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Summer 2012 handbags a huge hit at the British Library (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was surprised when X showed interest in taking charge of conference administration. Indeed, I wasn’t sure that she would be up to the job. On the day itself X caused some confusion amongst the delegates as to where they … Continue reading →

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Bogs, bullets and a disappointing blow as Rousse hunts for Paris

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I hadn’t anticipated just how far it was to Paris. I had already walked for miles along a route that took me over boggy moorland and through a war-zone. The most dangerous moment came when I narrowly missed being shot … Continue reading →

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Fire alarm evacuation leads to another encounter with ST (Rousse)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Poor ST (again). When the fire alarm went off I stepped out into the corridor and found him there dressed in a blue tweed jacket. “Oh, hello”, I said, “I’ve been dreaming about you again. In fact, I may be … Continue reading →

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Top wedding style and a most unusual gift (Rousse)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

My parents laid on the party at the White House as a combined hen and stag night for SB and fiancé AG. The date was chosen to take advantage of the ceilidh on the beach, a short walk along the … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: May 2012

A happy drive and unsuitable dress for a punk gig (Rousse)

A surprise baby (Belle)

Poodle puppies and the promise of an operation (Rousse)

Carpet stain woes (Rousse)

Spying on the world’s most famous spy (Belle)

A failed kidnap and household safety advice from a Newcastle United fan (Rousse)

Bogs, bullets and a disappointing blow as Rousse hunts for Paris

Fire alarm evacuation leads to another encounter with ST (Rousse)

Top wedding style and a most unusual gift (Rousse)

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