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Dr Who rescues Rousse

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Life as the assistant (and wife) of a time lord was exhausting. In our latest adventure Dr Who (my husband) and I hid from the “evil one” behind filing cabinets stored in an attic barn by the seaside. It felt … Continue reading →

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Belle’s busy night

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Dreamaticus

My thesis was on the improvement of the ‘lot’ of the working classes over the lifetime of Charles Dickens. I needed lots of statistical data and went to the newly-built sink estate in which all the records were kept. However, … Continue reading →

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Belle the politician

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We politicians were meeting in a large barn-like building debating Christmas decorations. I knew I had evidence to prove that the man sitting behind me was a master-criminal and couldn’t understand why no-one else was interested. He was peddling his … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s Nazi raid

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Dreamaticus

We had to stop the Nazis. While they were out, the bear and I raided their headquarters. We rushed about gathering up anything that could be lifted: pictures, ornaments, carved wooden walking sticks etc. I found it ironic that a … Continue reading →

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Belle learns the law but is slow to get the joke

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was on time for the property law lecture yet it had already started. It seemed I was a whizz at the subject and pretty soon I was the young lecturer’s favourite. We became friends and went around college together. … Continue reading →

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Rousse in the rain

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I was the guest of Belle during the week of the annual Online conference in London. It was always a busy few days, but we were looking forward to the Wednesday night out in town. We started off at a … Continue reading →

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A new livery and the Lancet (Rousse)

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I’d heard that they’d had a makeover in Corstorphine and, sure enough, the QM campus looked splendid in its new livery of grey, black and British racing green. I knew very few of the staff there now, and all my … Continue reading →

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Belle has a makeover

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Dreamaticus

Everyone was thrilled with the charity shop buy – a paisley pink and gold silk mini dress, with only minor fading. They all said it looked as if it was made for me. I wasn’t so convinced by it, or … Continue reading →

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Rousse attacked by robot rag doll cleaner

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I pushed open the kitchen door and almost stepped directly onto two teenage girls. They were sitting on the floor next to the cooker, sorting through dusters and tea towels. “New cleaners” I surmised. My cheery “Hello!” met with no … Continue reading →

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Belle digs up office treasures

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Dreamaticus

In a large warehouse we kept uncovering layers of old style office furniture until eventually we found a perfectly formed set of 1950s desks and chairs. As the space became a full archeological dig, I spotted a first edition Windows … Continue reading →

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