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Tag: edinburgh 2012

  • Ruth. I'm proud of her.

    Tonight a stand-up comedian asked my publicity-shy partner which of the men she was sitting with was her partner, and she said "Both." I am so proud.

    ...

    The second really did just walk into it when he asked Ruth β€œSo which of these two men are you with? Or is it both?” β€œYes, both,” she replied, and, in the period of silence while the comedian was still trying to comprehend what she’d said, added, β€œWe’re polyamorous.”

    I was so very proud of her in …

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    • posted 24 August, 2012
  • Ruth. I'm proud of her.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day Six

    Another day at the Edinburgh Fringe: comedy, whisky, a museum... and telling a room full of strangers about your unusual relationship configuration. Twice.

    Read more - about 6 minutes (1417 words)

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    • posted 23 August, 2012
  • Ruth discovers a police box and is inordinately excited.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day Five

    Day five at the Edinburgh Fringe sees Ruth, JTA and Dan meet up with Matt's new girlfriend, Hannah-Mae, watch more comedy shows, drink gin, and point foam guns at one another.

    Read more - about 4 minutes (952 words)

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    • posted 23 August, 2012
  • (Veggie) haggis stovie (in a mug), a bowl of oatcakes, and a pint of beer.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day Four

    Dan, Ruth and JTA trek out to Leith and get very wet. And play disappointing board games. But they do get some good beer and delicious food.

    Read more - about 4 minutes (767 words)

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    • posted 22 August, 2012
  • David Bann, Edinburgh.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day Three

    Dan watches lots more comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, eats two enormous meals, and learns about science.

    Read more - about 3 minutes (707 words)

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    • posted 22 August, 2012
  • JTA and I have had quite a lot of whisky in the last hour or so.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day Two

    Dan's second day at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival sees magic, comedy, and lots and lots of whisky. Also a little cheese.

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    • posted 21 August, 2012
  • Matt, JTA and Ruth in the front row at a Peter Buckley Hill show.

    Edinburgh 2012 - Day One (was: On The Fringe)

    Dan goes with Ruth and JTA to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is joined by Matt R.

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    • posted 20 August, 2012

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