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From Merchiston to Sighthill with a fountain pen (Rousse)

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I decided to sign all the paving stones between Merchiston and Sighthill with my best fountain pen. It was quite along way and I didn’t finish the job, but now at least 30% of the slabs were marked up. To … Continue reading →

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Rousse recovers from a fashion faux pas by dancing the bare-topped tango

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Perhaps the reunion was a failure because it was organised by a black and white border collie? I felt uncomfortable from the moment that I arrived. Two girls from my sixth form English class, N and C, were the first … Continue reading →

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Rousse ventures inside the female body

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Inside the female body turned out to be a fascinating exhibition. TPR and I called into the Dundee gallery on our way north to peer in awe at the body parts dyed different colours and mounted on display. The whole … Continue reading →

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Shipping innovation combats the effects of global warming in the North West Passage (Rousse)

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Global warming meant that the North West Passage was running dry. Our ship soon hit the rocky, waterless gorge, yet miraculously it managed to plough on. When I asked how this was possible, the captain explained that all modern ships … Continue reading →

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Batty 50th birthday ideas (Rousse)

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Dreamaticus

It seemed perfectly logical to share my significant birthday celebrations with a friend. So when JLW asked me if I’d like to host a joint party with A, I agreed enthusiastically. It didn’t occur to me at the time that … Continue reading →

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Tom Cruise manoeuvres to reach Hexham in a hurry (Rousse)

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Dreamaticus

We had to reach Hexham in a hurry. We left so quickly that there wasn’t even time to try the figs in red wine. They looked so tempting, sitting in the silver platter on the sideboard. TPR and I took … Continue reading →

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Smiths fans reveal enthusiasm for music, whisky and roll-ups (Rousse)

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Dreamaticus

By the end of the week-long workshop I had finally made a couple of friends. These two lads shared my enthusiasm for the Smiths, and were impressed that I always had on my body the coolest of accessories: a 100ml … Continue reading →

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Photo journal envy (Rousse)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My talented friend NH had captured two beautiful shots of a frosted country lane. In contrast, once again I had nothing to show for my pathetic efforts at photography.

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PhD student pantomime is a joke (Rousse)

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I despaired at the early rehearsals of the PhD pantomime. The acting was truly terrible, and now the students hoped that I would save the day by playing the role of the lead villain. My contribution was pathetic. Only my … Continue reading →

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Boden cardigan birthday surprise (Rousse)

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I was appalled at the sight that greeted me when I walked into the kitchen to make my morning cup of tea. There were mountains of washing-up, and a dusting of icing sugar covered all surfaces. Then I saw a … Continue reading →

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