Tag Archives: Thames

A secret agent and a sacred text (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Dreamaticus

My duties as a secret agent charged with recovering a sacred text were part-familiar and part-terrifying. As I stood on the pavement on Edinburgh’s George Street, I knew that the passing motorcyclist would slap me when he drove past. Then … Continue reading →

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VIP wedding guests on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Dreamaticus

KJD invited me and TPR to her son J and K’s wedding. Since we had never before met KJD, nor any of the rest of the family for that matter, we were especially honoured to be seated next to the … Continue reading →

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Husband claims that he is God (Rousse)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I overheard TPR tell a conference delegate that he was God, and claim that this was why he was qualified to speak about social media use in higher education (even though he knew nothing about the subject). He also explained … Continue reading →

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Mike told to take a hike (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dreamaticus

We were encouraged to work with external partners so I was pleased to have struck up a relationship with Mike. When he said that he had an urgent contract for me I grabbed my handbag, pulled on my coat, and … Continue reading →

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Unqualified workers monitor water levels on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I had been assigned a new duty at work: to monitor and report on water levels on the River Thames. My colleague KC was responsible for the tributaries upstream. Neither of us was qualified for this task.

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A houseboat on the Thames: complete with garden, French windows, and fabulous views (Rousse)

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Dreamaticus

It was wonderful to have OC-I as our lodger again, this time accompanied by his partner R. Our lawn was already looking better thanks to O’s keen gardening skills. O and R made the spare bedroom their very own by … Continue reading →

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Unwise words and a Christmas tragedy on the Thames (Rousse)

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dreamaticus

“How awful that your daughter-in-law’s father is a crook, and that her mother is a burnt-to-a-crisp, over-tanned, airhead shopaholic!” said N. More awful was that she uttered these words while (unknowingly) sitting right next to the daughter-in-law in question. This … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Thames

A secret agent and a sacred text (Rousse)

VIP wedding guests on the Thames (Rousse)

Mike told to take a hike (Rousse)

Unqualified workers monitor water levels on the Thames (Rousse)

A houseboat on the Thames: complete with garden, French windows, and fabulous views (Rousse)

Unwise words and a Christmas tragedy on the Thames (Rousse)

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