Tag Archives: records

Monkey business (Belle)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Dreamaticus

My new business venture – selling vinyl records at a stall in the local church – seemed to be going so well. My fellow stall holders were delighted with the turnout. However, I failed to check my handbag, and when … Continue reading →

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An audience with Paul Weller (Rousse)

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dreamaticus

Paul Weller was just visible through the sitting room window. He seemed to be singing to himself while all the others at the party were listening to old vinyl records. I signalled to him from the street to join me. … Continue reading →

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Scottish Tory leader resigns (Rousse)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dreamaticus

I’d been chair of the Scottish Conservative party since 2006 (against my will). Now the grey-haired bully across the table was forcing me to resign. I was a disappointment to all. Even though I had held my post for almost … Continue reading →

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IBM presentation fails to win over academics (Rousse)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dreamaticus

The organisers had made a terrible mistake in bringing together this bunch of rude, disobedient ego-maniacs. They had been locked up for a week at this luxury hotel to work collaboratively on developing innovative research proposals, but since their arrival … Continue reading →

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Hall of residence handicrafts at the University of Birmingham (Rousse)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Nobody needed any persuasion to take to the floor at the Manor House reunion disco. With the first beat of the first record it was filled with enthusiastic dancers. I mentioned to TPR that we should list all these popular … Continue reading →

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Planning a party and pilfering pains au chocolat (Rousse)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

The venue asked us to make some decisions for our afternoon of celebration: would we prefer the chairs to be set out theatre or cabaret style, and when would we like tea and cake to be served – before or … Continue reading →

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David Bowie’s alter ego commutes with child (Belle)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Dreamaticus

I sat on the tube train and began to shuffle the 7″ singles on my lap. They all looked pristine and I was delighted that they had clear plastic sleeves to keep them that way. Sitting next to me was … Continue reading →

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Belle makes Danny Baker laugh

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Dreamaticus

When I walked into the bar two things immediately struck me. The first was that the bar was fitted with a hi-tech system that monitored eye movements whenever drinkers stared at each others’ bottoms. The second was that Danny Baker … Continue reading →

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