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Abingdon secrets (Rousse)

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Abingdon would hardly have been my choice for a weekend away, but TPR was determined that this would be the perfect venue to relax for a couple of days. He was also completely unaware that this was where my ex-boyfriend … Continue reading →

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King’s College London appoints new professor (Rousse)

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“Congratulations on the new job!” called out one of DB’s neighbours as we walked along his street. He now had no option but to confess that he would be taking up a new post at King’s College London in the … Continue reading →

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Marcus Brigstocke tour takes in the stationers (Rousse)

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Marcus Brigstocke had set the exam paper so it was only natural that it was also he who accompanied me and my sister J to the stationers. Here we would purchase some scrap paper on which I could plan my … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s marker pen mix-up

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We would never be allowed to stay at this bed and breakfast again now that I’d written all over the pink sitting room carpet in marker pen. My defence was ready: I mistook the carpet for a whiteboard.

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Harry Potter tattoos: the only clue to “Pedro’s” past (Rousse)

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I lost TPR during the final stage of the long journey to the US aboard an ocean liner. Occasionally I would spot him in the distance across deck, usually driving one of the small open cars used for deliveries by … Continue reading →

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David Tennant dons disguise for Dr Who day visits (Rousse)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

The timelord had landed. I knew this because I heard a clatter of footsteps as the Doctor and his crew descended the steps to our basement flat. David Tennant had made some effort to disguise himself by blackening his face, … Continue reading →

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Tsunami victim gathers up beach wear and the wounded (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I thought that I had left my belongings far enough up the beach for them to be safe. Then a huge wave appeared from nowhere and dragged everything in its path back into the sea. With the help of my … Continue reading →

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Temptations of a topless dancer (Rousse)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

DB took to booking basement bars for wild parties on weekday afternoons. I always enjoyed these – until the day that TPR decided that the semi-naked LB was a more exciting dancing partner than me.

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British Airways terminal 5 offers new passenger services (Rousse)

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

British Airways’ new welcome service for first class passengers coming into Heathrow Terminal 5 was second to none. A smart uniformed man met you off the plane and guided you through the terminal, ensuring that you by-passed all the queues. … Continue reading →

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National Library of Scotland’s new facility harbours reptile colony (Rousse)

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

The National Library of Scotland stretched up to the sky in its brand new twenty-two storey building. I joined a guided tour for the afternoon, partnered up with the young man known to be the object of KT’s affections. This … Continue reading →

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