Tag Archives: dancing

A pirate themed wedding (Rousse)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The pirate themed wedding was a great success, although the groom confessed to me in private that he regretted missing the opportunity to show off his magic tricks. My parents enjoyed themselves immensely – even my poor father who was … Continue reading →

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Abba dancing disappointment (Rousse)

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Dreamaticus

The dancing started accidentally. I just lifted the needle on to the track of the LP that happened to be on the turntable and everyone took to the floor. I thought it would all be over in three minutes, but … Continue reading →

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Disco dancing and dalliances at the University of Birmingham (Rousse)

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dreamaticus

My birthday disco lights came in useful at a party hosted in a student flat with all my undergraduate pals from Birmingham University’s French department. While the rest of us danced the night away, X was up to her usual … Continue reading →

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Strictly come flirting (Rousse)

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Dreamaticus

You weren’t allowed to dance with your partner at this event so I left TPR for a kind-looking young lad in his twenties. He was clearly a talented ballroom dancer and soon became frustrated with my tendency to lead. Eventually … Continue reading →

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Hypnotic cat dancing routine reveals hidden skills (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I wandered around the crowded room and performed a little dance. I hoped that this would please my new friend and that she would agree that I had mastered the “dancing like a cat” routine. She observed my technique, then … Continue reading →

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Synchronised librarians (Belle)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was a hot, sunny afternoon as we gathered on the top floor of a tall, tall building. Just about everyone ‘in the industry’ was there and the place was buzzing. I noticed SH, wearing a black gilet with hundreds … Continue reading →

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England manager hosts the party of the year (Rousse)

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dreamaticus

IS and I had been invited to the party of the year – a school reunion hosted by an England football manager at his mansion. We arrived early in order to secure the best accommodation for the night, and were … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome distraction at the British Library (Rousse)

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was a huge commitment to travel from Edinburgh to London by train every Saturday to study medieval manuscripts in the British Library. This is why I objected so much to the shopping concession in the Humanities Reading Room and … Continue reading →

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Silver landmarks a huge hit with the tourists (Rousse)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Dreamaticus

For the third time JB asked if I would help teach the first years how to dance, and once more I happily accepted her invitation. Didn’t she ever read her e-mail? Standing in her office, I also wondered why JB … Continue reading →

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A cat-assisted attempt to avoid divorce (Rousse)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dreamaticus

There was only one way that I would find time to do my own research ever again: to register for a second PhD. I considered several options. I could return to the University of Birmingham where I had studied as … Continue reading →

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