Tag Archives: project

Birthday beanie hats (Rousse)

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I had forgotten all about my latest knitting project until I saw GB walk past the bus depot on Annandale Street. I resolved get to work on the beanie hat that I had promised to knit for her birthday, and … Continue reading →

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Supervising students while sailing (Rousse)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It was a tough call: two honours project students needed attention, but my pals NP and GB had called in to see if I would come out to play. What made it more difficult was that we were all on … Continue reading →

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Radiation transforms terrier into reptile (Rousse)

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Over the summer I used Branxton as my base, and popped into Berwick High School periodically to use the facilities there for completing my project. The house was still full of interesting artefacts associated with my maternal ancestors, including trophies … Continue reading →

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Project crisis ‘cured’ with spray-on white hair and wedding invitations (Rousse)

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Dreamaticus

Our work was barely progressing from one meeting to the next so we decided that the only course of action open to us now was to bring the project to an end and cut our losses. One of the team … Continue reading →

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A ladybird problem and an excess of dry goods at Bridge Farm, Ambridge (Rousse)

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Dreamaticus

While a guest of Pat and Tony Archer at Bridge Farm I supervised some final year undergraduates as they completed a maths and genetics project. The assessment task involved the breeding of super-strength ladybirds and storing them in jars. In … Continue reading →

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Post-its as visual aids (Rousse)

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It was much easier for our project team to work in the new office. With the extra space we weren’t so much in one another’s way. I just wished that I had been kinder when I gave B feedback on … Continue reading →

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Dashed hopes of a career in consulting (Rousse)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dreamaticus

X couldn’t wait to watch me read the emailed offer. “Look at this”, he enthused. “£1000 a day just to give advice. I can’t wait to get started on this project with you!” Once again he had completely misunderstood. First, … Continue reading →

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From the Internet of Things to the University of Things (Rousse)

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Back at Cranage Hall in Holmes Chapel, SL and I were plotting. “How about a project on the University of things?” I suggested. He loved the idea. All we needed to do now was recruit some team members. This proved … Continue reading →

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Virgin TV disappointment (Rousse)

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Dreamaticus

TPR and I had two homes in Edinburgh. The first was a basement flat with excellent storage. The other was a bright, airy Newhaven apartment with open views across the Firth of Forth. Whenever we were in one we decided … Continue reading →

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Final year project ideas – and a love poem (Rousse)

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I left my office mate to deal with the final year student who imagined that it would be possible to write up an honours project based on (a) a love poem to his girlfriend and (b) options for the purchase … Continue reading →

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