Monthly Archives: February 2010

Bobby Smith R.I.P.

Posted on February 24, 2010 by tokyofox

Like most football fans I have occasionally thought about my favourite all-time Leicester City team gathered from those who have donned the Foxes shirt over the 26 years which I have supported them. Far more interesting than that is the idea of … Continue reading →

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My GF Thinks The Word Jewellery Has A Nice Ring To It

Posted on February 20, 2010 by tokyofox

It was my girlfriends birthday recently so I treated her to some jewellery. Now, I have no idea what women like when it comes to this kind of thing so I insisted that she come shopping with me and choose something. … Continue reading →

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Doing It By The Book

Posted on February 16, 2010 by tokyofox

Not only did I bring back the cracker toy frogs from England at the start of the year but I also brought back a couple of books to use in some kids classes as part of a storytime session. I … Continue reading →

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Not Such A Sweet Sunday For The Japanese Men

Posted on February 15, 2010 by tokyofox

As Valentines Day fell on a Sunday this year it meant that it was a good excuse for the ladies to avoid giving their male colleagues any ‘giri-choco’ (obligation chocolates which the women give men on the 14th with the … Continue reading →

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A Cracker Of A Game

Posted on February 8, 2010 by tokyofox

Just before tucking in to the turkey on Christmas Day we pulled the crackers laid out on the table. As usual this was a waste in return for just a pathetic bang sound, a sh*te joke, a paper hat and a … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Invictus (2009)

Posted on February 2, 2010 by tokyofox

Nelson Mandela was one of those names I grew up hearing quite often without actually knowing too much about him. Difficult to believe now but when I was a child I only knew the name from Nelson Mandela Park in … Continue reading →

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