Tag Archives: TPR

Secrets of the royal bride-to-be (not Kate Middleton, but Rousse)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Dreamaticus

My royal wedding was just a couple of weeks away. How extraordinary that I had been chosen to marry a prince of the realm (groom as yet unspecified). My school friend AH (now AR) was green with envy. In spite … Continue reading →

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Tiffany Blue box “engagement” mystery (Rousse)

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Dreamaticus

“That Tiffany Blue box from New York, what’s in it?” I carefully chose the moment to pose the question that was on everyone’s lips. The pair of us were bound together by rope, clinging to a mountain ledge, and RL … Continue reading →

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From the Caribbean to Tiverton by foot in party dresses (Rousse)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Caribbean holiday over, MSB and I began to make our way home to Edinburgh. We were most unsuitably dressed for the journey, decked out in party dresses and ballet pumps. MSB modelled one of her own creations, a gorgeous Quality … Continue reading →

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A late resolution to train for the Olympics at London 2012 (Rousse)

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Dreamaticus

It felt like a University of Birmingham reunion. In reality we were gathered together to celebrate the birthday of the youngest person in our year. HW (now HJ) was finally 40. Everyone was there for the party: Spotted for the … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Taylor’s multiple husbands not unique (Rousse)

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Counting Richard Burton twice, Elizabeth Taylor had eight husbands – and so did I! By some miracle there were eight TPRs in the house. This was extremely handy, albeit a bit of a squash at bedtime. One day as I … Continue reading →

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Selling tickets at the Fringe, and shooting woodcock in the Borders (Rousse)

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Kev F Sutherland was our new boss. For our first task we set up a stall in the Pleasance Yard and prepared to sell as many tickets as we could for that night’s performance by the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet … Continue reading →

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Access to Edinburgh airport, cinema-style (Rousse)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dreamaticus

JW was very proud that she was the one who had encouraged ND to book the circle of the cinema for her party. ND certainly looked very happy, cosying up to TPR in one of the VIP seats. My short … Continue reading →

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A cycling trip and late admiration (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Dreamaticus

“I never imagined that I would settle in the UK” said PhD student VW. “In fact, I fully expected to be living in Poland by now”. He led me into the smart building on the western side of Edinburgh where … Continue reading →

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Jordan spotted “snogging” mystery hunk (Rousse)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Dreamaticus

Katie Price was the last person that I expected to see at a banquet on a remote Scottish island. She looked terrible from close quarters: overweight with yellowing teeth, luminous hair extensions and orange skin. Undeterred, she’d brought along some … Continue reading →

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Gloria Swanson and unnecessary help with a literature review (Rousse)

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Dreamaticus

‘Gloria Swanson?’ confirmed TB (aka Texas T). ‘Recurrent dreams about a silent movie star means only one thing. Your future career lies in Hollywood!’ In response I led him to the far end of the bar away from our family … Continue reading →

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