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A frightening encounter with an vicious labradoodle and a zombie businessman (Rousse)

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Dreamaticus

They were both out to get me: the white labradoodle that leapt to bite my hand, and the zombie in the blood-stained business suit.

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Unwise words and a Christmas tragedy on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“How awful that your daughter-in-law’s father is a crook, and that her mother is a burnt-to-a-crisp, over-tanned, airhead shopaholic!” said N. More awful was that she uttered these words while (unknowingly) sitting right next to the daughter-in-law in question. This … Continue reading →

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The smoker of Stockton-on-Tees (Rousse)

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Dreamaticus

By complete coincidence all the people at our end of the table were from Stockton-on-Tees. There was even a spot for my brother-in-law MF, despite his lack of PhD. Of course, ST had sneaked in (as usual). It amused me … Continue reading →

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Lost Shakespeare play: Rousse plays the leading lady

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Two gorgeous knights of the realm were fighting over me – with swords! One was my lover. The other was the Duke of Northumberland, determined to win me as his own. I buried my face in the right shoulder of … Continue reading →

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Victoria Beckham’s puppy (Rousse)

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Victoria Beckham was simply asking a favour of her two best friends. LF and I were happy to oblige. While she travelled the world, we would take care of her puppy. Unfortunately the plan failed. The puppy bled to death … Continue reading →

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Campus horror (Rousse)

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

We were excited to learn that our new colleague held a degree in hospitality management. As well as returning financial order in our group, she offered to bring salads to all our Friday meetings. Just as I was thinking what … Continue reading →

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Belle and a bull

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Dreamaticus

I had to drive a colleague’s car to Manchester so I could nip over to a Famous Five-style island and manage some workshops. I had to leave the room when I found out that the workshop (not very popular) was … Continue reading →

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