Tag Archives: London

Rousse’s encounter with the England World Cup winners

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I had to travel from Birmingham to London to check out the venue for the following day’s conference. While the others piled into cars and minibuses, I wandered around the car park regretting that I had not arranged a lift. … Continue reading →

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A lunch date in Luskentyre (Rousse)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I crossed the bridge over the Thames to track down a café. A friendly man nearby introduced himself to me as Ed and joined me in my quest for lunch. When nothing suitable could be found on the north bank … Continue reading →

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A muddy medal for Team GB (Belle)

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I’d been looking forward to this Olympic Games highlights experience all day but wasn’t expecting this. First of all, one of our rowers fell into the lake by the Lewisham Way war memorial and swam – slowly – back towards … Continue reading →

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Poisonous gas leak at Edinburgh Waverley (Rousse)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was only meant to pop out for twenty minutes to pick up the bread that had been baked for us on Inverleith Row. Unfortunately I forgot my route home and ended up at Waverley railway station instead. I was … Continue reading →

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‘Men at Work’ and a treasure trove (Belle)

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Dreamaticus

While walking past New Cross Gate bus garage I saw something sparkling on the floor near a ‘Men at Work’ sign. Stooping to pick it up, I immediately realised I had found a rare ‘old mixed platinum’ bracelet and my … Continue reading →

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Gothic goings on (Belle)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Dreamaticus

It was past midnight and I had no idea why the dog and I had been socialising in this part of town. Walking up Ludgate Hill we were suddenly plunged into complete darkness and I had to feel my way … Continue reading →

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An embarrassing handshake (Belle)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was at a school reunion in Birmingham when a friend I hadn’t seen for years marched across the empty dance floor towards me. I knew that my old school friends would be impressed. This London friend was quite a … Continue reading →

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Belle hits the headlines

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I was intrigued to discover that, according to the headline on the front of Time Magazine, I was now ‘London’s Leading Lady in Glass’.

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Harry the photographer prince (Rousse)

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Dreamaticus

What a coincidence to spot Prince Harry twice in the same day! First of all I ended up just a couple of rows away from him in the stand at the Olympics reprise show. Here television footage from London 2012 … Continue reading →

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The secret London wedding venue (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Dreamaticus

All we wanted was some peace to enjoy a quiet barbecue for two in our little Edinburgh yard, but every so often friends would run down the steps to interrupt us. First came the F family, then LF and IF … Continue reading →

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