Monthly Archives: May 2016

Celebrity top trumps: Ed Sheeran versus Paul Weller (Rousse)

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My online friend TBM came to stay with S, the youngest of her three boys. Our flat had plenty of space, yet they both shared our bedroom. In fact, none of us really appreciated the vast size of our flat … Continue reading →

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Inadequate research council accommodation and a couple of dead whales (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dreamaticus

The EPSRC put me up in a reasonable hotel, but my room did not have enough storage space. I would make a request for a corner cupboard and some shelving for my books above the radiator. In the meantime I … Continue reading →

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Forgive, forget, and return to the fold (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I kept quiet when XYZ entered the room carrying a tray of home-made cakes. She offered one to each person as if she had never been away. They each happily accepted a cake and carried on their friendly chat. Everyone … Continue reading →

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A six-inch, straw-armed, baby (Rousse)

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dreamaticus

Motherhood was new to me and I was not taking well to it. I misunderstood the need to be near my baby at all times. I also found it difficult to explain why my baby (a) was only 6 inches … Continue reading →

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Guests who overstay their welcome (Rousse)

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dreamaticus

It was a Monday morning and I was desperate for our weekend visitors to leave so that I could get to work. My plans were thwarted by my sister-in-law SMcC who insisted on cycling to the outskirts of the city. … Continue reading →

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Swimming lessons for six year olds (Rousse)

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Dreamaticus

My 19 year old niece BMc had reverted to a six year old and begged me to take her swimming.

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Masters supervision without Margaret (Rousse)

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Dreamaticus

When I came out of MR’s office I found a Chinese student waiting for me in the corridor. Once we had cleared up whether or not she was Margaret (she was not), I led her to the room that I … Continue reading →

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Advice on sexual harrassment at work (Rousse)

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dreamaticus

XY arrived at work in a foul mood. He huffily dumped his bag and coat in his office. Then he came out to find me in the corridor. He cast me a quick glance, then ran his hands up and … Continue reading →

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Car cliff tumble (Rousse)

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was so accident prone that others were avoiding me – but not RG. He boldly climbed into the passenger seat of the Fiat Stilo as I put it into gear to move it to a more suitable parking space. … Continue reading →

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Thieving pair steal BMW and wads of cash (Rousse)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I started our journey on the open air rail system. Seated on the tiny trolley side-by-side we travelled at over 100 miles per hour along the track clutching our small stack of belongings (but not the soap bag, … Continue reading →

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