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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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Sir Sean Connery and Simon Cowell appalled by aging actress’ wig (Rousse)

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Dreamaticus

From the fourth row in the stalls my student party had a very clear view of Sir Sean Connery, Simon Cowell and the rest of the panel on stage. I watched Sir Sean closely when the star performer of the … Continue reading →

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Birthday celebrations with the latest iPhone downloads: Champagne, cake and candles (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dreamaticus

SL led the running group on a seemingly never-ending set of circuits around the quad. I was doing surprisingly well up at the front. Poor DT was struggling, however. When she fell over NP rushed to her rescue. Perhaps this … Continue reading →

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Desert island discs and Rousse’s knickers

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Dreamaticus

1000 tracks had been assembled in response to my idea for a student Desert Island Discs evening. AJ’s pal Richard did most of the work, seeing this as an opportunity for raising his profile in readiness for an application for … Continue reading →

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