Tag Archives: Olympia

A body transformation and a new lifestyle (Rousse)

Outside London Olympia, Belle and I bumped into XX. In the decade or so since we last saw him, he’d undergone a complete transformation. We admired his golden tan, blond bob, and beautifully shaped eyebrows. We also guessed that he … Continue reading

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Luminous lime drinks at Olympia (Rousse)

It was early December and I was back at London Olympia for the first time in years. Even with my injured hand encased in a large, padded (and bloodied) glove, I was going to enjoy myself immensely. Unfortunately, however, I … Continue reading

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Belle rescues conference at the Hilton London Olympia (Rousse)

I was back at the Hilton London Olympia running a one-day conference. The morning sessions went very well. My former colleague PT was the star of the show as he peppered his presentation with witty asides. I knew it! He … Continue reading

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Competing at the cloud computing headgear championships (Rousse)

TPR, JM and I were competing at the London Olympia cloud computing headgear championships. It was pretty obvious to me that JM would win with his baby blue mohair beanie.

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Back to Online 1997 (Rousse)

As I wandered around London Olympia I tried to work out what year it was. The dolly birds in hot-pants who rode around the exhibition on roller-skates handing out freebies provided the clue that it was dot com boom time. … Continue reading

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Extortionate eatery and exhibitor costs (Rousse)

While JW explained the set-up of the book display and encouraged us to invite potential customers to her sale the next day, I set to work grilling sausages and bacon for the hungry EdCM friends eagerly awaiting breakfast in our … Continue reading

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