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Shoji Screens

The Crafty Fox — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:25:38 +0000

Hello Foxy fans

Sorry it’s been a while since my last visit - but I have been away. I was actually visiting my good friend Yamoni Idori Fox who is from Tokyo.

Whilst at his luxuriously appointed den I noticed that he had a lot of beautiful screens around the place. They were brilliant at cornering off parts of a room and also diffusing bright sunlight. I asked Yamoni about them and apparently they are called Shoji screens. I had not seen them before but Yamoni said there is a good selection here. When you click the links you get a large picture of each one which makes it easy to see what you want.

Have a look. They are very beautiful.

The Fox gets angry……

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:25:36 +0000

Now I know I may be the cleverest craftiest and sneakiest fox in the world but I tell you, right now I think I am the angriest fox in the world.

I am absolutely in the mood for a couple of Farmer Jim’s chickens – they won’t know what’s hit them and Mrs CF had better watch out too – last time I was like this I got so angry I chucked her in the local pond – that cheered me up - watching her swim to the bank certainly gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “brush strokes” ….

Anyway what’s winding me up today – software and computer support or lack of it. Here I am busy trying to find useful products and information for my legions of admirers when I hit a small problem with the computer. No problem you think. I remember all that blurb about superb support and how customer satisfaction was their number one priority…..well, if that’s the case why the fox don’t you reply to my small email asking for a little bit of help.

One hour, two hours three hours, 6 hours, oooh perhaps it’s the other side of the world and you are all asleep – gets a bit doubtful after three days though doesn’t it……….wake up wake up – your company’s rubbish and crumbling all around you ….. wake up wake up……….aaagggh – where’s those chickens or better still Mrs CF .

Rant over - but seriously readers if you do get information or a product through our recommendations here let us know of any problems you have. I don’t want to be recommending things for you that don’t follow through on the promises. As I said on day I we are in this together to make life better.

More Fitness Information

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:20:51 +0000

Well thanks for that Carl Lynford – I can see I am in for a huge amount of fun …not…over the next few months. Anyway the sanctimonious, skinny, little hound baiter went on to ask me to remind you all again on this page (it’s on the Getting Fit page too) about a site with more information and also great deals on gym equipment. As he pointed out people very often quickly tire of exercise products or receive tham as unwanted gifts. There are often amazing bargains on new or as new gym equipment. Here it is folks. Thanks Carl Lynford - now please leave me alone.

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:07:55 +0000

Take a look at the Fitness Equipment and Advice articles below. For even more information and a unique store with a special Crafty Fox Recommends section check

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Fitness Equipment Advice

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:03:22 +0000

Of course it’s great to the gym with its a wide variety of equipment and facilities, good advice from staff and other members plus the incentive to work out by making the gym a destination. But, on a miserable winter morning or when time is short you can also enjoy having the ease of access and the absence of a commute by purchasing home gym equipment.

But what should you buy? This is a multi million dollar industry and the choice is overwhelming.

If you’re just getting into, or back into, a fitness routine, you should probably wait before purchasing anything. Using relatively new professional equipment, under the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor, will give you a good basis for comparison when shopping.

One of the first pieces of equipment anyone interested in weight training will want is, not surprisingly a set of weights. (more…)

Leg exercises to increase fitness

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:55:26 +0000

The kind of leg exercises you do will depend on what you are trying to achieve. Do you want monster thighs or heart-shaped calves? Are you attempting to build strength, increase running endurance or improve flexibility and balance? Are you a weight-lifter, a jogger or a ballerina?

It may be that you want to do some or all of these. For example improving balance will often result from building strength. Having toned, in shape leg muscles helps keep joints stable and improves appearance.

Don’t forget that before beginning any exercise make you do a good warm up and include some stretching. (more…)

I want to get fit

The Crafty Fox — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:48:43 +0000

So now that my brain is in shape (see Better Memory) what about the body - mmnnn perhaps I have been going easy on the running lately – but you know what…… this time of year there’s just so much food for us foxes that’s it hard to stay in trim …and there’s just not the room in our den for proper equipment.

Well Mrs CF has just called me a lump of tubby Fox lard and I am angry ….. and I am not having it. I am going to get fit and so I have asked my good friend, Carl Lynford Fox to give me some advice and here it is gentle reader, shared like the caring, sharing Fox that I am.

(All credits to Carl Lynford Fox)

The Crafty Fox — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:22:41 +0000

Having a better memory is a wonderful thing.

Try out the ideas in the articles below but…………

for the ultimate Crafty Fox Better Memory Resource have a quick look

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Games to Improve Memory

The Crafty Fox — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:52:07 +0000

There Are Many Games To Improve Memory

You might think that you need to be born with a great memory, but that just isn’t so. Having a great memory requires certain skills and techniques that can be taught. However, you can teach those same skills and techniques by playing fun games. These games require you to use your memory in order to win and thus you get better every time you play.

There are many games to improve memory, all you need to do is peruse your local toy store to see how many are available. There are also many games to improve memory on the internet. However, you don’t need to look further than your own imagination to come up with a few games yourself that will help you remember more information and for longer periods of time. (more…)

I want a better memory

The Crafty Fox — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:20:30 +0000

Being able to remember things is actually fairly useful. You might think that for a fox it is not quite so important but you’d be wrong. I was only saying to Mrs Crafty Fox the other night that I just couldn’t remember where I’d put a rather enticing slice of pizza somebody had carelessly left in their bin.

She said that what I needed to do was do was stop wasting so much time down at the Fox and Hounds (though fortunately all the hounds are now banned) and try out some brain exercises and games. Here’s what she said… (all credits to Mrs CF).