stayed with a guy who lives in a very poor part of Joburg

ex-offender, been thru awful stuff, has now completely turned hs life around.

Is a community worker and activist in a *really* tough and deprived area. In particular, he coaches a football team of grandmothers (the 'gogos').

Sounds ridiculous, but it's actually quite a big deal. A lot of them have to care for their grandkids, because the parents have died of AIDS. So it's a way of keeping them fit and active enough to be able to do so (and also giving them a break, and getting them together).

Anyway, this guy has basically nothing himself. But put me up and looked after me really well. While I was there I pretty much got him supporting the Norwich. (And in particular loving Grant Holt.)

Am determined to get him a hime shirt, for him to wear while coaching the gogos, and more generally around. (You see a few English footie shirts there, although knock-off ones I think.)

But have discovered there are none available. Club didn't order enough, and are now probably not ordering any more (new kit due next season).

So trying to get my hands on one. (size L).

Posted By: Tricky Hawes on March 22nd 2012 at 19:09:58

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Attn Tricky, Just a thought but (General Chat) - emmaroyds, Mar 22, 18:41:16
- is a good idea. Hadn't thought of it (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Mar 22, 18:42:54
  - What's the story behind this? (General Chat) - duke of york, Mar 22, 19:04:24
    - stayed with a guy who lives in a very poor part of Joburg (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Mar 22, 19:09:58
      - what chance of getting together some old kit for the Gogos? (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 19:16:57
        
        I can see an awesome picture in the paper (General Chat) - duke of york, Mar 22, 19:19:17
        
        we could send them tartan rugs for the winter too (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 19:21:49
      - I have asked a friend (General Chat) - duke of york, Mar 22, 19:16:01
  - I'll twat you the name of someone (n/m) (General Chat) - Yellalee, Mar 22, 18:53:06
  - what about an away one? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 18:44:07
    - did think of that (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Mar 22, 18:47:20
      - could go retro then? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 18:48:54
        
        here`s another thought (General Chat) - emmaroyds, Mar 22, 18:53:00
        
        could do. It's South Africa though (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Mar 22, 18:50:27
        
        it's not that hot in winter is it? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 18:57:45
        
        I have no idea really (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Mar 22, 18:58:29
        
        just thinking back to all the fuss made about it during the world cup (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 19:01:35
        
        june and july are the coldest months tho (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 22, 19:05:21
        
        is there a point to your post? (n/m) (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Mar 22, 19:07:45
        
        people were cold because june and july are the 2 coldest months (General Chat) - SCC 28, Mar 22, 19:10:31
- Talk to Conker? (General Chat) - Klobo04, Mar 22, 18:42:15

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