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A lobster-pot daughter and dodgy art work cleaning (Rousse)

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Even though he obviously was not her father, TPR was the primary carer for our tiny new African baby. She was so beautiful that even I found it hard to believe that she was my very own daughter. We were … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh property dispute (Rousse)

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Dreamaticus

We had already sold and moved out of our Edinburgh flat a couple of times – and always ended up buying it back again. There was something about the sensible dimensions of the rooms, as well as the flat’s convenient … Continue reading →

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Huge nuts in a hazel wood, and horrid pickles (Rousse)

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Dreamaticus

My sister-in-law S and her husband A had a reputation for buying ridiculous properties. Their most recent purchase was a cottage in the woods. Our first impression was of isolation and inaccessibility along a rough track through hazel trees. However, … Continue reading →

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Stockpiling butter (Rousse)

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Dreamaticus

RB was worried that she had left her children in the hands of an unreliable babysitter for the evening. Due to her work commitments, there was absolutely nothing that she could do about this now. I offered to help out. … Continue reading →

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Withholding information in connection with a murder (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I knew the identity of the murderer, but for the time being was keeping it to myself. After all, he was a nice young man. Why should I pass on information that would ruin his career? Eventually, however, I knew … Continue reading →

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A library leopard (Rousse)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I found two interesting things in the (old) University of Birmingham main library. First I saw TT, all the way from Denver on sabbatical, accompanied by one of his sons, heading into a meeting room. Second, I spotted the library … Continue reading →

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Sitting on buns (Belle)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

I returned to the shopping parade near where I was brought up and was delighted by the new shop that was selling hot cross buns the size of pouffes AND pouffes that looked like hot cross buns.

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Keith’s carpet (Rousse)

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Former University of Birmingham astrophysicist Keith rented out rooms in his shared new-build house (with tiny kitchen). When we paid him a visit, I was delighted to discover that the flowery sitting room carpet was almost identical to the one … Continue reading →

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Under attack from Gentleman Jack (Rousse)

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Gentleman Jack (Anne Lister) dragged me into the under-stairs cupboard. It took some effort to persuade her that I would not be added to her list of conquests.

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Audience appalled at arrogant speakers (Rousse)

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Dreamaticus

Our joint presentation was at midday. We split the half hour slot equally so that I took the first fifteen minutes and HP the second. I brushed my hair, put on my green corduroy jacket, picked up my data stick, … Continue reading →

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