February 2016


January was a very costly month and a lot of unfortunate thing happen so February promised to be much more positive. Here are the highlights...
  • The first event being held in the new temporary shop which was Pokemon League was a big success.
  • The first day trading from the new location was very busy with some great customer comments.
  • Although it was a long a slightly stressful day the Pokemon Cities event was a really popular and well attended event.
  • Jake making a swiss roll at school
  • Being told that Lily should go for her black belt grading in April this year.
  • Seeing David and Susan at Jenny's in the first weekend of the month.
  • Taking Jake for a bike ride, even though he fell off.
  • Having a trip to Ikea including a trip to Pizza Hut with the family.
  • A night out with Zoe (a meal at the Harvester)
  • Watching the boats come in at the harbour with Lily.
  • Sitting on the rocks with Lily during our bike ride (leaving two bricks where we sat)
  • Jake and Lily having a great time at Sama camp.
  • Lily's excitement about going to dinner with Phoenix.
  • Seeing Sharon, Ben, Daniel and Emma
  • Sarah and Dean coming to dinner.
  • Lily taking part in her first basket ball tournament.
  • Jake getting a letter from school saying he was doing well in Music.
  • Jake winning the senior section in a Pokemon League Challenge.
  • Losing 6lbs in one week.
  • Lily's excitment about Toxi coming to her school.
  • Repairs to number 8 finished and the room looking really good.
  • Running a sucessful X-Wing tournament at Gambit Games
  • Getting our 'star recycler' sticker from the council.
  • Lily getting her bronze award.
  • Lily getting a signed book from the author of Alfie Jones.
  • Lily being told she will go for her black belt on 24th April this year.
  • Lily and Jake curled up on the sofa together watching the film descendants.
  • Jake playing his first game of 40K at the shop.