Monthly Archives: February 2010

Bobby Smith R.I.P.

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

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

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

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

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

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

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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