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A temporary loss of digits and dancing to the Wombles (Rousse)

One of us was required to chop off all digits on the hands. TPR bravely volunteered. Then he headed off to Reading to meet MP before the big party. They spent the morning engaged in geeky conversation and activities. I … Continue reading

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Neglected dog shares family tableware (Rousse)

DB and LD were leaving town for a long trip. I wouldn’t have volunteered to help had I known that they lived in such a midden. The house was absolutely filthy, and extremely untidy. My job was to ensure that … Continue reading

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When roux sauce goes wrong (Rousse)

I knew that he should have kept his mouth shout. Instead, he opened up the invitation to dinner at his house to everyone at the meeting. “My wife won’t mind”, he boasted. Indeed she did mind – very much. She … Continue reading

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Announcing a new degree in Curd Literature (Rousse)

PT looked up from his meeting papers and explained that they were looking for someone to lead a new degree programme. I knew instantly that he was hinting at me to volunteer. I was happy to do so. I certainly … Continue reading

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Discussing ‘Before I go to sleep’ is more tempting than running (Rousse)

I was assured that one of my parents would accompany me on my run around Arthur’s Seat at 06:00am. When neither would confirm which of the two would volunteer I was pretty sure that this would not happen. As things … Continue reading

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An orphan’s treat cut short (Rousse)

I volunteered to help with the orphans by taking charge of a very snotty two year old. A male colleague and I chaperoned the toddler around town following instructions issued by a lady dressed in a brown tartan outfit. Unfortunately … Continue reading

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Chat cures all in medical practice staffed by volunteer “doctor” (Rousse)

There was a staff shortage at the doctor’s surgery so TPR stepped in to help (even though he had no medical qualifications whatsoever). When I asked how he was getting on he assured me that all was fine. Apparently most … Continue reading

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George Michael’s eyes (Rousse)

George Michael sought me out at CC’s flat in Edinburgh’s west end. George had heard about my work on digital personhood and was keen to volunteer as a case study celebrity whose privacy was frequently compromised. While I was delighted … Continue reading

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Belle recruits Rousse to speak about strokes (Rousse)

Belle was in a complete panic. All her plans for the AGM had gone to pot and now she was without a keynote speaker. When she approached me in tears I knew that I had no option to volunteer for … Continue reading

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Apples, camping gear, and a cardigan (Rousse)

JC and I volunteered to help set up the pitch at the outdoor festival. First of all we had to collect the stock for the stall. The young woman in charge drove our Land Rover to the depot. There we … Continue reading

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