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An aeroplane exit and an Edinburgh Fringe entry (Rousse)

I paid attention as the air steward ran through the safety announcement. The instructions had changed. In an emergency, we were to exit through the roof of the plane. The route was through small marked holes in the ceiling. We … Continue reading

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Two double beds, four American exchange students, and an older woman (Rousse)

I soon guessed WB’s plan when she invited me to spend the day with her at her ex-husband AB’s house in the country: matchmaking. I willingly made the visit with her, but also insisted afterwards that the pair of us … Continue reading

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Identifying elite US and UK universities (Rousse)

I told a gaggle of American students that everything that I had ever learnt about elite US universities came from watching films. They were impressed that this ‘strategy’ of mine was so successful. I then asked them if they could … Continue reading

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An eventful conference in a bookshop (Belle)

The conference was being held across multiple floors of the bookshop. On registration I received my delegate badge and was asked to open my handbag. As soon as I did, a woman quickly placed a ribeye steak inside and gave … Continue reading

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Self-catering apartments in Edinburgh, with dogs (Rousse)

My American friend JG bought the old mews building a long time before I moved to Edinburgh. I did see her there once with her sister A – but only because I had mastered time travel. My sudden appearance rather … Continue reading

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John Humphrys’ retirement celebrations with Bernard Cribbins (Rousse)

John Humphrys spent much time chatting to me at his retirement party. He posed for a photograph with me and my American PhD students. They had no idea of his identity. I also spotted Bernard Cribbins amongst the guests. He … Continue reading

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Clues to a kidnap in 101 Dalmatians screening (Rousse)

We’d had so much fun at the fine art themed escape room experience that we returned to the venue the following week. This time, however, instead of a small game for six, this experience was for an entire cinema audience, … Continue reading

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American carries rifle as hand luggage on commercial flight from Heathrow to the Far East (Rousse)

The American couple were also heading for the Far East. We were just at the start of our long journey. They had already endured several hours in the confines of economy having flown into Heathrow from the US just a … Continue reading

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Womble mask victim’s corpse encased in concrete (Rousse)

One of MH’s new American students dropped dead during a game of ‘Womble mask’. How embarrassing, we thought – and what were we supposed to do with the body? With the help of builder Brian, TPR and I came up … Continue reading

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