Monthly Archives: September 2012

Highland tattoo confession (Rousse)

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I woke up cold on the floor of our tatty bed and breakfast room, with TPR five feet away tucked up cosy in bed. At least this proved that I’d slept. It was the last day of our holiday and … Continue reading →

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Conference relaunch exceeds all expectations (Rousse)

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Dreamaticus

They all said that the new format of the conference from 2012 would be a more modest affair. How wrong they were! Swarming around one of the best hotels in London were top figures from the industry and legions of … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s winning merger marketing plan

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I had been invited to participate in a competition to develop marketing materials to publicise the recent merger of two firms. We worked in groups of three. I was partnered with MJ and AC. If only I hadn’t given my … Continue reading →

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Guy Masterson and the Turkish conference groper (Rousse)

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Guy Masterson’s voice boomed from the red-curtained television screen. Normally I would be keen to watch his performance, but this was a long-anticipated work event in Turkey and I had something else to deal with: the wandering hands of regular … Continue reading →

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Rousse hunts for food after a cold night in the research council committee car

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dreamaticus

The venue for the research council meeting was a tiny battered car on Annandale Street. I was squashed in behind the front passenger’s seat listening to academics pontificating about anything but research. For example, one shared his obsession for staging … Continue reading →

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Money laundering in Greece (Belle)

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I had overslept badly. It was 10.30am and I was in a sixth form common room on a Greek island. Fuddled, I went in search of a pot of tea and bumped into a friend who had serious news. Due … Continue reading →

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Cats, chatting, and church (Rousse)

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dreamaticus

What a busy day! In the morning I made friends with a (real) cat, then had a very long chat with JB who had elected to spend the whole day in a marmalade fur outfit dressed as one. Afterwards I … Continue reading →

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Apples, camping gear, and a cardigan (Rousse)

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dreamaticus

JC and I volunteered to help set up the pitch at the outdoor festival. First of all we had to collect the stock for the stall. The young woman in charge drove our Land Rover to the depot. There we … Continue reading →

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Husband regrets land speed record attempt (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was still alive. Yes, I was definitely alive – but what was all that wailing? TPR was beside himself with grief. I struggled to force out the words “It’s OK, I’m still here” while trying to make sense of … Continue reading →

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Poirot’s invisible sidekick (Belle)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was a warm weekend in Bournemouth and I was Hercule Poirot’s new sidekick. While he was an honoured guest for the ‘murder weekend’, I remained unsure of my own role. Sometimes I was completely invisible and able to listen … Continue reading →

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