Category Archives: Very random

A brief interlude

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Sophie

TLF interrupts the current stockpile of lockdown anecdotes to bring a moment of self-reflection…possibly bordering on wallowing. T’was the 75th anniversary of VE Day last Friday as any fule know. Fair to say it prompted strong reactions from many: Take … Continue reading →

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Fox-Id 19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Sophie

Everyone is reacting to these uncertain times in a variety of ways. Some better than others. With no football, and indeed no activities that demand TLF misses football to provide a suitable distraction, there is an obligation to step up … Continue reading →

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Just a head’s up…

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Sophie

Regular ramble readers will know that in November of this year, while on the traditional Green room Committee weekend away, TLF acquired a foxy friend (alcohol and bartering inspired by the television classic Celebrity Antiques Road Trip may have been … Continue reading →

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St Var-entine

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Sophie

Valentines day. Different strokes for different folks: 1.Chocolates or other giftage 2.Flowers 3.A nice meal 4.A card – ironic, soppy, comedic, bought or home-made 5.A combination of the above 6.Steadfast refusal to engage in an over-commercialised event 7.Or a chance … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Quite A Lot

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Sophie

TLF’s mate Mr Shakespeare only references the month of February once in all his writing, describing Benedick’s unwelcoming expression as a February face, “full of frost, of storm and cloudiness.” In the case of TLF this would perhaps more accurately … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Nightish

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Sophie

The arrival of twelfth night on Sunday meant time to take down the Christmas clutter (copyright Mr TLF), clog up the hoover bag with pine needles and collate some key TLF festive data. Why are you looking like that? Everyone … Continue reading →

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I’m forever blowing baubles

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Sophie

Mr TLF has never really been one for the full festive experience. While his support for seasonal comestibles doesn’t put him in Scrooge league, he does generally draw the line at the decorative side. Tinsel, glitter, baubles and a bit … Continue reading →

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Having a ball

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Sophie

Musical theatre: A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. And in all honesty never been TLF’s favourite form of entertainment. While you can leave TLF unattended in front of a screen classic, well at … Continue reading →

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Don’t lose your head

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Sophie

As any fule kno one of the few acceptable reasons for TLF being absent from any form of terracing on a Satday is annual girls weekend away. Even when absent, TLF tries hard to stay connected of course; that is … Continue reading →

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King John stars in nine goal thriller

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sophie

A Friday night in October and TLF was privileged to witness a rarely seen performance. No not the 9 (NINE) – nil record breaking performance by the Foxes. TLF’s diary was having the last laugh on that one, as she … Continue reading →

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