Author Archives: Dreamaticus

‘Men at Work’ and a treasure trove (Belle)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Dreamaticus

While walking past New Cross Gate bus garage I saw something sparkling on the floor near a ‘Men at Work’ sign. Stooping to pick it up, I immediately realised I had found a rare ‘old mixed platinum’ bracelet and my … Continue reading →

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Hairdressing and surgery (Rousse)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

While J enjoyed pampering at the hands of the visiting office hairdresser, her partner N was undergoing an intimate surgical procedure at the clinic. “You’d never persuade me to go into hospital for THAT!” said TPR.

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Jane Garvey lies about her student days (Rousse)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Jane Garvey broadcast to the world from her little desk. It was incredibly low-tech, but this was all she needed as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour. I was always on the look-out for any references that Garvey … Continue reading →

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Rob Brydon’s second mother (Rousse)

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

When Rob Brydon’s name cropped up in the conversation yet again HJ commented that it sometimes felt like he was just another of her own children.

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Gothic goings on (Belle)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was past midnight and I had no idea why the dog and I had been socialising in this part of town. Walking up Ludgate Hill we were suddenly plunged into complete darkness and I had to feel my way … Continue reading →

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Redundancies at the Great British Bake Off (Belle)

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This week the Great British Bake Off contestants were being asked to ‘know’ French and wait on tables in a fancy restaurant. Brendan Lynch had been given a particularly awkward customer, who wished to be ‘in and out in an … Continue reading →

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Rousse revisits Russell Square sandwich days

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

We sunbathed in the grounds of the stately home all afternoon without realising that University pals JS, KH and SB were just metres away. When we eventually noticed the three of them JS said that we shouldn’t be so surprised. … Continue reading →

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Rousse rides the Irn Bru bike

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

TPR thought £500 was an extortionate amount to spend on one night at a hotel – no matter how posh it was – as did I, so we were both astonished that CO and AM had booked in for an … Continue reading →

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Belle recruits Rousse to speak about strokes (Rousse)

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Belle was in a complete panic. All her plans for the AGM had gone to pot and now she was without a keynote speaker. When she approached me in tears I knew that I had no option to volunteer for … Continue reading →

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Ed Milliband deposes David Cameron in commons revolt (Rousse)

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was one of 650 engaged in a parliamentary simulation. A voice at the front of the hall shouted instructions and each of us then took our place as instructed. We’d just completed a commons revolt, which left only four … Continue reading →

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