Monthly Archives: September 2012

Business information sources: the most loved guide (Rousse)

Before introducing BF and then me, CR stepped up to the podium and waved a copy of Navigating business information sources: a practical guide for information managers in the air. The audience members cheered wildly. Published almost two decades ago … Continue reading

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Primary school reunion mission thwarted (Rousse)

This was – apparently – a Hartburn Primary School reunion. We were given the run of the school itself. I enjoyed a quick peek in the kitchens, which hadn’t changed a jot in 40 years. My main quarry, however, was … Continue reading

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Single bed shocker (Rousse)

We visited ECM on the last day of our three week holiday. ECM’s children were nowhere to be seen, and KJ had replaced PW as her husband. The set-up of their flat was also rather surprising. On the upper level … Continue reading

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Car driver clones while at the wheel (Rousse)

I was so terrified by the experience in the car that someone else had to undress me at our final destination. My trauma was caused my the sight of JC self-replicating over and over again in the driver’s seat. By … Continue reading

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How to stop your kids fighting at mealtimes (Rousse)

I found it a lonely experience eating my dinner in my parents’ vast dining room at a table all to myself. I also observed that the servants had to cover so much extra ground when forced to serve the same … Continue reading

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Rousse the cheat cyclist

I spent a happy afternoon pedalling along country lanes with SC at my side. The effort was somewhat easier for me that for my friend. Not only did my bike have a secret motor, but attached to the side was … Continue reading

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Rousse’s precious bra stash

The men rounded us all up and confiscated our valuables, including mobile phones. We women were trapped with no means of calling for help. JW soon emerged as our leader. She reminded us all that our most precious (and also … Continue reading

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Unrequited love and a dangerous trip to Holy Island in a cast-iron Victorian clawfoot bath tub (Rousse)

Somehow I kept adding to my list of lovesick middle-aged men. Each one ignored my very married state. They all independently believed that with a little persuasion my resistance would collapse and I would leave my husband. I lay in … Continue reading

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At school with Prince Harry (Belle)

It was my first day at a new school. I was unexpectedly star-struck when I discovered that Prince Harry was a pupil. I wished I had brought my dog with me, knowing that even royalty would find him irresistible. But … Continue reading

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Friday night terror for females on campus (Rousse)

There was something so frightening at the university that DB offered to provide protection and accompany me to my office. When we reached campus we noticed how much the layout had changed due to the building work. However, it was … Continue reading

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