Tag Archives: work

David Tennant is rude (Rousse)

David Tennant continued chattering even after I asked everyone, including him, to pay attention to my funny story. That morning I had woken up, dressed, and made my way to work – all without checking the time. Campus wasn’t open … Continue reading

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Action-packed Pitlochry (Rousse)

BR was busy organising meetings to address his latest work predicament, my sister J was about to arrive in town at the invitation of her daughter A, and my deceased father was almost completely submerged in the water of Loch … Continue reading

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Hugh Grant gold-digger (Rousse)

My boyfriend Hugh Grant met me at work every day to watch old films in my office. I was convinced, however, that he wouldn’t be mine for long. He was a renowned gold-digger, and would soon discover that I was … Continue reading

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Arrested by the Donald Trump militia (Belle)

I was standing in the middle of a packed sports hall in a Mediterranean country when a group of armed men, dressed in black, pounced on me and arrested me for “sedition against Donald Trump”. Later my travel companions came … Continue reading

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Breakfast in the mountains (Rousse)

TPR’s new office was found deep in the mountains. The one café nearby appeared to be perfectly situated for breakfast before work.  Before TPR started his new role, we decided to give it a try. The proprietor explained: A full … Continue reading

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A swim, a drink, and passion in the public library (Rousse)

Even in the pool of a luxury hotel, £30 for expensive for a swim. However, this was a rare opportunity to spend precious time with NP, so I grabbed it. The charge included use of a romantic bedroom and access … Continue reading

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A sister’s deadly secret (Rousse)

Apparently I was last to know that my sister was an unconvicted murder. Three decades ago, explained RL, she had suffocated a skinny man at a drunken party over a minor disagreement. The only reason that she was still free … Continue reading

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Old tech requirements for office Christmas party (Rousse)

EH invited me to her research group’s Christmas party, provided that I would make the meal. I happily agreed, but with one condition: I would need some acetates. I also took the opportunity to complain to her about the long … Continue reading

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David Jason – arms dealer (Rousse)

David Jason handed me a replica hand gun to ‘use as required’. He then disappeared down the street, and I awaited my fate. This was supposedly a game, but it all felt very real. Organised by SPL on the Isle … Continue reading

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Wellies at work (Rousse)

Four inches of water lay across the floor of every lift in the office building. This explained the new fashion for work footwear: green wellies.

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