Author Archives: Sophie

Keeping it fresh

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Sophie

It was probably tempting fate to heap praise on the success of the new TLF lucky Lesta socks. Cue an immediate blip as they and TLF pop up to Lesta for the first time in 2020 and witness a defeat … 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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The crest files

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Sophie

Those of a certain age may remember the 1980s series from Yorkshire Television, Arthur C Clarke’s Mysterious World. Thirteen episodes investigating unexplained phenomena from around the world. If only Sir Arthur was still around as TLF would like to suggest … Continue reading →

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Football Eve

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Sophie

The cold, harsh reality is that TLF hasn’t been in a football ground for over a month. Girls weekend notwithstanding there were domestic brownie points to be earned or had I just been grounded by Mr TLF on the basis … 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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The national spirit

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Sophie

There’s a pattern Chez TLF. It goes like this. TLF being both consultative and also a fan of the early booking, will always check in with TLF as to whether he wants to see this band, that football match, that … Continue reading →

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Any pasta in a storm

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Sophie

TLF’s November fixture congestion makes Liverpool’s December look like a walk in the park. Admittedly TLF activities are more varied and doesn’t involve overseas travel (only getting as exotic as the Cotswolds) but nonetheless it does all look a bit … 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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