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Let down by Heston Blumenthal (Belle)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Desperate to impress, I was showing off to my new client. I told him I had arranged for him to eat a late lunch with Heston Blumenthal. Although this was a bare-faced lie, I hoped to make the booking while … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s posh tattoo

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was working for a high-profile international committee when the guerilla tattoo artist attacked me. For three years I was lumbered with his creation in inky lettering embedded into the full length of my back. Although I hated it, at … Continue reading →

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Cute Shetland pony foals and black labrador puppies (Rousse)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This was the best garden fête ever, with a huge area roped off for petting Shetland pony foals! Things got a bit messy later when the ponies transformed into thousands of undisciplined slobbery black labrador puppies, all competing for attention.

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Missing bridal gown sleeves induce wedding day panic (Rousse)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Dreamaticus

With barely ten minutes to spare before the ceremony, the bride was ready – or was she? My mother-in-law froze in horror. What had become of her daughter’s bridal gown’s sleeves? Where were they?!!!

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Unique knitting patterns for all (Rousse)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I made an important scientific discovery: each human hand has a unique print. My left hand print, for example, represented the finest Belgian lace. In contrast my right one comprised two sections, the top half littered with random islamic symbols … Continue reading →

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Birthday Belle oversleeps

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Realising that I had been asleep for over 40  years, I decided to wake up.  I was astonished to discover both of my parents at the foot of my bed.  And to learn that it was my birthday.

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Californian gold prospector comes clean in Texas (Rousse)

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dreamaticus

DT’s father was not, in fact, a dentist. We discovered this on holiday in Texas when I needed urgent dental treatment. Thank goodness we had comprehensive travel insurance. DT’s father’s real profession was something of a surprise. We were astonished … Continue reading →

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Accommodation for a single husband, cycling safety and wedding dresses (Rousse)

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was running late for my meeting, but the issue of TPR’s accommodation was a higher priority. Thank goodness he had dismissed the suggestion of moving back to the Manor House at the University of Birmingham. However, he still seemed … Continue reading →

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Common room queens rule supreme as Rousse gets on with her work

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This student common room housed three queens: my sister J, my sister S and ECM. The loyal subjects of each gathered next to their chosen monarch on the appropriate section of sofa, faces turned in awe towards the object of … Continue reading →

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Unexpected advice on the cultivation of dahlias (Rousse)

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Dreamaticus

As I walked across the exam room I started to argue the value of timed written assessments that comprise a compulsory multiple choice section followed by a choice of two essay questions from a selection of five. The invigilator hoping … Continue reading →

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