Dublin, August 2004
In August 2004 McBear and Roger were going to Oxford to work on their
Masters. While McBear was studying for his M.Sc., Roger was studying
for his M.A.
"Writing several books is an art in itself", Roger said.
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Brasenose College, Oxford, August 2004
In Oxford we studied at the famous Brasenose College, and the subject was Astrology.
Being an Aquarian, McBear had a special interest in the science of the solar
system and the mathematics behind the planetary movements.
Roger on the other hand, being a Leo, had a keen interest in the stars.
"After all, I am a star myself", Roger pointed out.
Brasenose College, Oxford, August 2004
Here we are sitting in the study room with another student, Henrik from Denmark.
Brasenose College, Oxford, August 2004
Study can be hard and draining, so between the lectures we enjoyed our tea
in the New Quad. As you can see, the cups weren't exactly bear-sized, and
McBear had forgotten to bring his own china from home - but the tea was lovely.
Oxford, August 2004
We also went to see Christ Church with some of the other students. Xanthe,
one of our fellow students, lifted us as we had some questions for the gentleman
at the entrance.
Oxford, August 2004
In the center of the garden of Christ Church is a fountain with a statue of
Hermes, also known as Mercury. We had a debate relating to the Mercurial
position in each our birthcharts, and while McBear has Mercury in Pisces,
Roger has Mercury in Leo.
"No wonder you're always dramatising your words", McBear was teasing Roger.
"And no wonder people don't understand what you're mumbling about!" Roger replied
slightly insulted.
Oxford, August 2004
We also went to see the huge dinosaur footprints.
"One day people in Oxford will admire my footprints next the dinosaur
footprints, and people will visualize and think: "Here walked the
famous Viking Roger".
"Yawn-yawn", McBear said and continued: "You're a true Leo and you hold the
world record in self-confidence!"
Oxford, August 2004
To get our photo taken in front of the famous Radcliffe Camera, we had to
climb to the top of the fence. Poor McBear, was gasping for breath when
he finally got up. Roger was about to give out to him for spending too
much time on front of the computer at home, but this time Roger felt sorry
for McBear.
Brasenose College, Oxford, August 2004
Oh, well, back to studying as Brasenose was expecting us to finish the study.
Brasenose College, Oxford, August 2004
Finally, Brasenose was over, but before we left, we had our photo taken
with the rest of the group, including one of our lecturers, the world
famous astrologer, Robert Hand.