Monthly Archives: May 2013

A planned pregnancy (Rousse)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Dreamaticus

After weeks of speculation our friend finally revealed her big secret. We had expected news of the launch of a business venture. The reality was that she was pregnant.

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Edinburgh’s most dangerous driver (Rousse)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Keen to keep my crown as Edinburgh’s most dangerous driver, I was out and about again causing traffic chaos. This time I confused everyone by waiting in the right hand lane at Abbey Hill, while indicating my intention to turn … Continue reading →

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An unexpected golden oldie Gaelic concert (Rousse)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

When my work colleague Julia said that her mother was lonely in the old people’s home, I offered to welcome the sad geriatric into my team to cheer her up. I popped over to her place to discuss the arrangements. … Continue reading →

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A mean host (Rousse)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

TPR’s household management was so tight that on the day that he invited RL and AC round for supper all that he could afford to serve them was one slim slice of quiche each. I looked on in shame. Surely … Continue reading →

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BBC employee discovers drug den in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge (Rousse)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My high-powered job on Radio 4 required regular trips to London for meetings. Because I needed to be up early the next morning to catch the 05:40 train, I had to consider my sleeping options carefully. The first possibility was … Continue reading →

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Rousse reviews the retired and retro

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“What a coincidence, Struther Arnott was here just yesterday”, I commented to Brian Lang as he took a seat on the big green sofa in our sitting room. “I wonder what it is with retired principals of St Andrews University? … Continue reading →

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From A level English to astrophysics (Rousse)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

As usual, I was one of the first on campus at 07:30am. I heard the voices as soon a I pushed through the main door. Then I spotted a mass of teenagers chatting on the sofas in the reception area. … Continue reading →

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House renovation hints (Rousse)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I moved into our new house. It was just up the road from our flat, so we’d still use the same shops and services. On two floors, it gave us a bit more space. The large bathroom was … Continue reading →

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Patents show the way to invest (Rousse)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dreamaticus

TF could not wait to share his enthusiasm for the Thomson Reuters Derwent World Patent Index. “Patent submissions show where innovation is happening in industry”, he explained. “With this database we can track the most innovative companies, and make good … Continue reading →

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Snow, cyclists, and a six stone friend (Rousse)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We stepped out into our yard to discover that it was snowing – in May. With a shudder TPR pulled the front door shut behind us and we set off up the road to meet our friends for coffee. On … Continue reading →

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