Category Archives: Oxford 2006

Close ye now, ye weary eyelids

Mechanical Edward, one of last nights waiters, was on breakfast duty this morning, still appearing strangely robotic. Mirinda told him he worked too hard and he gave a knowing nod. The dining room was pleasantly devoid of crowds, being a … Continue reading

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Moving in to Blenheim

Thought I slept in till 8:30 but my watch was lying. I actually woke at 9:45! Down for a late breaky then back to the room to try and book a two Michelin starred restaurant for dinner. Mirinda rang and … Continue reading

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To fight the dreaded salmon steaks

Woke at 8am to frozen wastes dotted with sedentary horses standing on the frost. But I feel it imperative I mention that this wasn’t the first time I’d woken. Mirinda, obviously in the midst of a very funny dream, burst … Continue reading

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Not Salisbury

Originally we had planned to go to Salisbury for a 4 day weekend but Mirinda decided there’d probably be more open in Oxford so the plans were laid for our second trip to the university town. Of course I’d completely … Continue reading

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