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An unwelcome zip tip (Rousse)

I needed a real expert to help me replace the zips in all my clothes, so went straight to the top: MSB. I was really disappointed when she regretted that she couldn’t help me. Unfortunately she was up to her … Continue reading

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Long-awaited guest wows the crowd in a gleaming royal blue satin gown (Rousse)

Sitting outdoors across the long table from me, LP argued the merits of running at least three times a week. I felt terrible because I no longer managed this. However, it was wonderful to see all the faces of the … Continue reading

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Award-winning dress designer’s garment giveaway and new restaurant business venture (Rousse)

I bumped into the award-winning dress designer MSB in the queue at the enquiry desk of the Scottish Business Information Service, within the National Library of Scotland. While I had been working (and risking the loss of my MacBook Air … Continue reading

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Missing bridal gown sleeves induce wedding day panic (Rousse)

With barely ten minutes to spare before the ceremony, the bride was ready – or was she? My mother-in-law froze in horror. What had become of her daughter’s bridal gown’s sleeves? Where were they?!!!

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Accommodation for a single husband, cycling safety and wedding dresses (Rousse)

I was running late for my meeting, but the issue of TPR’s accommodation was a higher priority. Thank goodness he had dismissed the suggestion of moving back to the Manor House at the University of Birmingham. However, he still seemed … Continue reading

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The flying bride (Rousse)

I floated upright in my shell pink satin wedding gown until I was just above the street lamps of south Morningside. IS gazed up at me in wonder. I had no idea of how or why I was able to … Continue reading

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Last minute wedding outfit disaster and a cosmetic use for dust (Rousse)

We were last-minute additions to EM’s wedding party. EM himself lent me one of his maids for the afternoon and her first task was to rush back to our flat to fetch suitable outfits for us. Meanwhile I wandered around … Continue reading

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Ricki Lake, weight loss, and an over-zealous patrol man (Rousse)

Ricki Lake looked fabulous close-up. She wore a tight black pencil skirt, white blouse and pillar box red jacket over her neat little body. My only criticism was that she was too heavily made-up. On the other hand, this was … Continue reading

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Innovative scheme helps students clear debt (Rousse)

Everything changed when I accepted the new role at work. Now my tiny office was crammed full of students and admin staff. It didn’t help that everyone brought along their own favourite items of furniture to help make the room … Continue reading

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Celebrities gather for the wedding of the three-way bride – with Prince William, the Charltons, and Elton John (Rousse)

It was the biggest party in Hexham since my own wedding in 1987. Everyone was at the reception. Prince William represented the royal family in his red tartan trousers, sporting heroes Jackie and Bobby Charlton entertained the younger guests with … Continue reading

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