Friday, 25 April 2008

Diary Entries May 1979

1 May 1979

Missed yesterday out. Should've been today's writing. Saw Tony 3 times yesterday. BIG DEAL! Not keen on Mondays anyway!!

2nd May 1979

SHOULD BE MONDAY.

3rd May 1979

Claire Woodcock's 11th Birthday. Polling Day. Saw Tony 4 times. Lovely day - cold. Shown in Athletics. Watched sad Dolphin film. 'Bright Eyes' No.1.

4th May 1979

Maggie won Election. Saw Tony 3 times - including after Assembly. I saw him leaning against a pillar outside the hall. COR!! Should've seen his hair (fringe) it was stuck up!

5th May 1979

Started period after 49 days! Watched 'Tiswas' & bought eyeliner pencil which turned out to be an eyebrow pencil. Messed with eyeshadow all day. Cold outside.

6th May 1979

Mum let me wear her ear-rings. Didn't do much - had bath, watched film. No film at night but there was repeat of 'Fawlty Towers' on BBC1 it was magic!!!

7th May 1979

Mayday. OFF SCHOOL. Holiday. Stayed in for most of day & ironed for Eddie. Rather be at school looking at TONY!! Period a pest. Nowt much on telly. Couple of films.

8th May 1979

Finish 1/2 hour early cos of teachers' strike. Saw Tony 5 times, also felt shown cos I had to walk very close to him. COR! Rained all day. I LUV T.H.

9th May 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. I had to come out of B15 - end Biology lesson & he was waiting at the door to come in with loads kids! Which meant brushing past him - SHOWN!!

10th May 1979

Saw Tony only once. Deb shouted his name "There's Tony!" out loud & I started to run away - SHOWN! 'Bright Eyes' still No.1 & I FINISHED PERIOD.

11th May 1979

Ony saw Tony once & I could've seen him 3 more times if it weren't for the teachers! He was going to No.6 bus with Chris Mottram & girl.

12th May 1979

Got sandals up Town. Watched FA Cup Final Arsenal v Man Utd (boo)! Last 10mins were ace - 3mins really 'cos Man Utd scored 2 & Arsenal scored one more to make it 3-2.

13th May 1979

Up early & sunbathed. Played football & had a bath. Beautiful day - hope to get brown tomorrow! Watched film starring Peter Sellers.

14th May 1979

15th sunny day. Saw Tony only once. He was outside Cookery Block playing with tennis ball! Didn't play out 'cos I copied up Physics homework. Went warmer. Watched 'Dukes of Hazzard.'

15th May 1979

Saw Tony a RECORD 9 TIMES. COR!! Dull day but warm. Played out & hurt right arm. Watched film "Ring of Bright Water." Otter got axed.

16th May 1979

Saw Tony 6 times COR! Went to Warbreck do at Boston Hotel where there were 1st Year football team who won match - couple of fit boys - one called Tony!!!!!

17th May 1979

Tired from last night. Saw Tony H once - partly 'cos it rained & he didn't play out AND didn't have an Assembly! Watched 'Top of the Pops.' 'Bright Eyes' still No.1.

18th May 1979

Saw Tony 4 times COR! Wish I could touch him! Dull & sunny day - cold. Didn't play out much. Aching from yesterday! Watched box & read horror book.

19th May 1979

Watched 1/2 of 'Tiswas.' Played out 'cos it was hot & washed hair for Jill's disco 'cos it was her birthday. Very loud & came home at 10.30pm.

20th May 1979

Played out & took El's dog for a walk (Golly) Dulux dog & took Jamie for walk who was the woman next door to Josie's house.

21st May 1979

Didn't see Tony (good job). Sonya says she told him but I don't believe her. Might have her scrap tomorrow (don't know). Watched telly 'Dukes of Hazzard.'

22nd May 1979

Saw Tony twice. Had scrap with Sonya on field. Really daft, she won. Going to have another after holiday (kick farts out of her)! Didn't play out. Rain.

23rd May 1979

Danny's 12th birthday. Saw Tony 7 times. Sonya wouldn't accept a scrap from Babs (too scared). Sharon couldn't play out so I went to bed early.

24th May 1979

Ascension Day. Saw Tony only twice but it was worth it cos he was outside Gym playing with ball (small) & I was watching for it to be open COR! He bounced it!!

25th May 1979

Holiday starts (earlier). Sharon took a while coming out. Took Jamie out for a walk. Lovely day but rained at tea-time. Miss Tony already & I still think of him.

26th May 1979

Sharon on holiday in Devon. Don't know whether it rained or not there but it certainly did here! Went to shop anyway & watched England v Scotland at footy.

27th May 1979

16th sunny day. Sunbathed but sun didn't stay out long. Bored. Wish Sharon would come back. Watched telly but I went to bed earlier tonight.

28th May 1979

Spring. Not Spring day - flippin' awful! Rain, rain, rain that's all we get instead of snow! Bored again! Tomy came (that cheered me up)!!

29th May 1979

Sun actually came out! 17th sunny day. Got bit brown & listened to radio. Cleaned bike. Warm night & watched 2nd part Best Seller 'Centennial.' ACE!

30th May 1979

Awful day (rained). Stayed in but went to shop for Mum. Played Table Tennis. Dan won. Watched European Cup Final Nottingham Forest v Malmo. Forest won 1-0 (rubbish).

31st May 1979

Up late. Cool day but didn't rain at least! Sewed. Watched 'Top of the Pops' & BLONDIE still No.1. There was also first 'Wildlife on One'Series which was about a squirrel which had been abandoned.

Monday, 7 April 2008

Diary Entries April 1979

1st April 1979

April Fool's Day. Dog's gone, probably belongs to someone - cute! Played footy & washed hair at night. Watched 'My Son, My Son' episode 3.

2nd April 1979

Saw Tony 5 times. He goes on No.6 bus. Sharon was absent. Funny day. Watched 'Kenny Everett Video Show' & sewed a bit. Didn't feel well. Bed early at 8.10pm (tired)!

3rd April 1979

Sharon Earl's Birthday. Absent from school 'cos of cold. Very hot. Not going tomorrow. Gave Sharon presents. Liked them. Bed early but still couldn't sleep.

4th April 1979

Still absent from school - catarrh. Similar to yesterday - bad! Went to doctor's. By the way Dan is also off - worse than me! Miss Tony but still think about him!

5th April 1979

STILL ILL AND NOT MUCH HAPPENED. WELL ENOUGH TO GO TOMORROW! OH DEAR!! BORED!

6th April 1979

Break Up Today. Didn't go to school. Shame 'cos there was a fight from 250 of our kids at ALL SAINTS & there was egg-throwing! EXCITING!!

7th April 1979

Watched 'Tiswas' & actually WENT OUT! Don't feel too badly. Went to shop 3 times! (LONG STORY WHY)! Watched telly but no 'Dukes of Hazzard.'

8th April 1979

Palm Sunday. Up quite late. Think I've started period but lost less than usual. Watched film (not all of it) about Nuns helping kids in war by hiding them in special room in Chapel. Germans weren't clever enough!

9th April 1979

Hope weather brightens. Hasn't. Had few games Monopoly. School Holiday starts today but no-one played out so I might've been better off at school looking at Tony. COR!

10th April 1979

Rained all day & Dad's off with sciatica in leg. Probably going back working either tomorrow or Thursday before our Boating Holiday. Played Monopoly till 8pm. In bed I knitted.

11th April 1979

Got up at 8.15am. Rained but came brighter in afternoon - very hot hazey day. Good news for Boating Trip!! So hot it thundered at 7pm. Mum got road maps to Norfolk. Baked and watched the 'Pop Awards.'

12th April 1979

1st Day of Passover. Hot stuffy day. Rained on & off. Joe came down & had argument with Mum. Dad sorted it out. Art Garfunkel No.1 with 'Bright Eyes' from Watership Down. Cute!

13th April 1979

Good Friday. Looking forward to Boating Holiday tomorrow. Very warm today! Washed my hair & went to bed early for we have to get up early.

14th April 1979

BOATING HOLIDAY STARTS. Very tired in morning. Took 8 hours to get there but worth it. Lucy Bee (the boat) is lovely. Not botherint with a television.

15th April 1979

Easter Day. Moored near shops which weren't open! Set off to yet another place - this time near a pub! Warm & we drank till 9.30pm.

16th April 1979

Easter Monday. Went to shop. Travelled to cool spot. Dad & Joe took nearly 2 hours getting to pub. Got cold at night. Bed early.

17th April 1979

Joe fished - nearly got big fish/eel but didn't manage to see it. Cold but still moored outside pub! Had few drinks. Came back.

18th April 1979

Went in pub & could stroke cat - cute! Warmer! Travelled but not near Norwich yet. Tomorrow we are going there. Joe, Dad in pub.

19th April 1979

Dad travelled a lot 'cos he couldn't find a pub to moor at! Finally did, although me, Danny were also allowed in. Moored up near Norwich.

20th April 1979

Julie Hughes' Birthday. Went to Norwich & did some shopping there - it's massive! Decided to moor near pub & we stayed in boat with crisps/drinks.

21st April 1979

Birthday of Queen. Came back from hols. Had to leave boat at Brundall. Didn't take long to get home. Really tired. Bed late. Bed was much better.

22nd April 1979

Low Sunday. Up late. Maybe going on holiday next year. Watched telly including 'The Defection of Simas Kidurka' (film) & true story. Very good.

23rd April 1979

St George's Day. BACK TO SCHOOL. Starts 9.30am. Saw Tony behind us in Assembly. Saw him twice more. Watched 'Kenny Everett Video Show.' Bed early.

24th April 1979

Saw FIT Tony 4 times but he can't play football because tennis nets are in the way. Still saw him though! 'Dallas' wasn't on so I had another early night.

25th April 1979

Saw Tony 4 times. COR! Warm day & played out at night but it rained! Came in to watch 'Top of the Pops.' Art Garfunkel No.1 4th week with 'Bright Eyes.' 'Blankety Blank' on too.

26th April 1979

Saw Tony 4 times - yet again! It's been my week! Watch me not see him tomorrow! Played out, rained & came in to watch 'Benny Hill Show.' Bed middle of news.

27th April 1979

Beautiful day & saw Tony 3 times. Total = 19. Fitness on body! Split up from 'Parsnips' (Wendy Parsons). Played out (not for long) & it rained at night again but not much.

28th April 1979

Watched 'Tiswas.' Sunny day but colder. Played cricket instead of football. Also played it at night. Nothing much happened & went to bed early for a Saturday.

29th April 1979

Horrible day & it rained. Couldn't play out. Very boring except for film 'Champions - A Love Story' about boy/girl skaters. Became (nearly) champs & boy dies in plane crash (girl won in end).

30th April 1979

Saw Tony 6 times - including this morning when we came out B.11; walked past his Form Room & he walked behind us - SHOWN! Not bad at dinner time (weather).

Sunday, 6 April 2008

Diary Entries March 1979

1st March 1979

St David's Day. Bike mended so I went to shop. Cold. Ironed for Mum. Rained at night. Bee Gees No.1 with 'Tragedy.' ACE! Elvis Costello No.3 with Oliver's Army.

2nd March 1979

Up early. Milder day but still dull. Made Chocolate Cake. Nothing to do so I had bath & dried hair. Sure I saw one of Tony's mates earlier today. SHOWN! Layton - outside Kendon's.

3rd March 1979

Saw Todd Carty & girl who plays Trisha Yates on Grange Hill. Went up Town to get Ann's Horror Book which is first in series. Hope to get her another Horror Book next week.

4th March 1979

Quadragesima Sunday. Looking forward to see Tony. Lovely day considering it was last day of hols. Played Releasio & football all day. Had a great time.

5th March 1979

Back to School. Saw Tony 4 times. Sharon likes Tony's cute mate. Will try & find out his name. Watched few comedy programmes & 'Fawlty Towers.' Fun!

6th March 1979

Saw Tony & mate 3 times. Sharon didn't, bet she wished she did! Horrible day & rained a lot, not cold. Load of crap on television so went to bed at 8.30pm.

7th March 1979

Saw Tony 4 times. He had Blackpool hat on. CUTE! Weather cleared in afternoon. Progammes weren't bad on telly including 'Lucky Numbers.'

8th March 1979

Saw Tony 5 times with his Blackpool hat on! Rained all day. Did exercises in Gym instead of Games. There was a film on with Oliver Reed about escaping with elephants, it was cool.

9th March 1979

Tony was absent, saw his mate though COR! Sharon & Julie going into 4th Year September. NO THEY'RE NOT! Not much on telly. 'Top of the Pops' on instead of last night LONG STORY!

10th March 1979

Had to to go Town. Went with Sharon. Didn't buy owt. Played footy & Releasio. Watched 'The Dukes of Hazzard' instead of 'Starsky & Hutch' (ACE) 2nd one. Good this week.

11th March 1979

STARTED PERIOD. Had hair plaitted & Miriam cut fringe; much better now. Lovely day but cold. Hope to see T.H. tomorrow 'cos he was away Friday.

12th March 1979

Commonwealth Day. Saw Tony 3 times. Period was a nuisance. Wendy helped. Didn't play out 'cos there were good things on telly. Kenny Everett & Fawlty Towers.

13th March 1979

Saw Tony 6 times. & I wasn't even in Assembly! Rained a bit at night so couldn't play out. Watched 'Dallas' & J.R. Ewing failed yet again!

14th March 1979

Saw Tony 6 times. Lovely day. I think T.H. likes girl but I'm not really bothered. I LUV T.H.

15th March 1979

Saw Tony 4 times, cute one was laughing in Hymn Practice 'cos Mr Askew went behind his row! Gloria Gaynor No.1 with 'I Will Survive.' Good!

16th March 1979

Saw Tony twice. 2nd time was when me, Ann, Wendy went to Stanley at dinner & he & his mates dodged in front of us, coming other way. Girl in his class seems to be following us. Sharon isn't going into 4th Year.

17th March 1979

St Patrick's Day. Just about finished period - I think! Didn't go to Town but got skirt material for school. Watched film & 'Dukes of Hazzard' with Boss Luke.

18th March 1979

Summer Begins. Up late 'cos clocks put forward. Didn't play out - too cold. Watched Nottingham Forest v Southampton (League Cup). Forest won 3-2. Washed hair in bath.

19th March 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. & he was near us in Assembly - SHOWN! Watched 'Kenny Everett' 'Sharp Intake of Breath' & repeat showing 'Fawlty Towers' 'cos strike last week.

20th March 1979

Dad's 42nd Birthday. Saw Tony 4 times (COR)! Cute one walked past Shaz & she didn't know! Richard Beckinsale (Godba) died 2 nights ago, heart attack - they think. Died in sleep.

21st March 1979

Ann's Birthday. Gave presents. Saw Tony 4 times & he was in dinner before us! Snowed & in P.03 there was cute boy. Deb says he picks his nose but she's lying!

22nd March 1979

Saw Tony 5 times & he was in front of Shaz at 3.15pm going to bus & she didn't know! Good songs on 'Top of the Pops' with Kate Bush 'Unbelievable' & Gloria Gaynor still No.1 with 'I will Survive' GOOD.

23rd March 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. Got presents & N. Yates (cute boy) got swimming trophy - want to know his full name. Played out - football, and washed hair for Town.

24th March 1979

My 13th Birthday. Another nail in coffin! Had ears pierced in Lewis's. Got £3 & other presents. Better year than last. Ruth didn't get card. Watched 'Dukes of Hazzard.'

25th March 1979

Mother's Day. Rained most of day. Hope to show Ann studs tomorrow. Watched Episode 2 'My Son, My Son.'

26th March 1979

Saw Tony twice - FIT! Yates - first name is Nigel - CUTE! Watched 'Keny Everett Video Show,' 'A Sharp Intake of Breath' 'Lemie & Jerry' & last one of 'Fawlty Towers.' FUNNY!

27th March 1979

Saw Tony twice - haven't had much luck so far. Rainy day but warm. Julie came 'cos she's gone to see 'Midsummer Night's Dream' with Sharon. Watched 'Dallas' (when will it end)?

28th March 1979

Saw Tony 4 times, Nigel 6. Not cold day. 'Morecambe & Wise Show' were on ITV & BBC1 - both repeats!! Also saw 'Wonderful World of Disney' Part 1. Tony may be flirting!

29th March 1979

Saw tony 4 times. There was protest by schoolkids on Scabies which a couple of people caught. Caused by infected dirt - scabs. T.H. 7 N.Yates there, I didn't, will tomorrow. Watched 'Top of the Pops', same No.1. GOOD.

30th March 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. In morning saw Nigel outside standing on one leg looking at his mate - CUTE! Lovely day & played football, warm. Hope to get up early in morning (might go to Town again).

31st March 1979

Up late. Went to Town for Shaz's pressy. Dog came here. Don't know owner - may keep it if there isn't one. Called 'Bob' (we did)! Rubstic won Grand National 25/1. Also boring Euro Song Contest.

Thursday, 3 April 2008

Diary Entries February 1979

1st February 1979

Spanish Exam & Cookery. Each hour long. I think he smokes (up above next to an asterisk I've put "no he doesn't, he takes his ball to courts). Did games indoors with bare feet. BLONDIE NO.1. Revised in bed.

2nd February 1979

Watched 'Swap Shop.' Nana back in hospital. Got batteries for radio. England v Scotland 7-7 in Rugby Union. Watched 'The Blockheads' and wrote notes on History.

3rd February 1979

Got up late. Went to shop after dinner & got ice cream. Watched film 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' with John Travolta playing leading role. Revised.

4th February 1979

Yesterday's writing was meant to be today's! Missed out yesterday! Aren't I stupid?! Anyway I didn't miss my FIT GUY TONY!!!!

5th February 1979

Has last exam, History. Liked it because I'd done a lot of revision. Not as cold. Watched couple programmes. Didn't see Tony 'cos of exam. Bed early.

6th February 1979

Accession of Queen Elizabeth II. End of exams. French (32%), Biology (25%) results were bad. Disappointed about these results but more to come. Ironed. Saw Tony 5 times.

7th February 1979

Got Maths & Chemistry exam marks. In Chemistry got 17% (diabolical). In Maths I've improved. Saw Tony 4 times. England are beating Ireland 4-0 (middle match).

8th February 1979

Geography mark 51.5%. English mark 55%. Better than previously. Saw Tony 3 times. BLONDIE still No.1 with 'Heart of Glass.' Some good songs about at the moment.

9th February 1979

Came 8th in Geography. Had English Literature test. Saw Tony 3 times. Felt shown as he was going to dinner 'cos he stared at me as I was pointing at him!!! I LOVE HIM!!!

10th February 1979

Watched 'Swap Shop.' Didn't want to watch telly in afternoon, ironed for Mum. Didn't do much, except dream about giving Tony a Valentine! Was a very cold day.

11th February 1979

Septuagesima Sunday. Up late. Went with Joe, Grandad & Doug to see Nana in hospital. Came back to watch film. Had bath. Took radio to bed early. Dried hair.

12th February 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. Felt shown as we went in P02 out of snow 'cos he was there! Made my stomach turn! Ann saw hers 9 TIMES! Read & watched telly. Bed.

13th February 1979

Saw Tony 4 times. Walked past me again. SHOWN! Came 29th in Exams. Poor Cheryl came last. Ann came 2nd. KEEN!! Lovesick, probably won't get Valentine. Boo-hoo!

14th February 1979

Got no Valentine. Ann did. Saw Tony 6 times today. Saw him outside & felt SHOWN again 'cos he was next to me going up 'Bright' staircase (shame he couldn't give me a Valentine).

15th February 1979

Didn't see Tony today. Think he was away. Snowed and it was very cold. Went warmer, snow melted a bit. BLONDIE still no.1 with 'Heart of Glass.' Introduced by Peter Powell.

16th February 1979

Saw Tony 6 times. Made up for yesterday's failure. He is the fittest boy in our school! Watched Part 14 'Grange Hill' with Tucker Jenkins (who is also fit). Real name Todd Carty.

17th February 1979

Watched 'Swap Shop.' Didn't do much in afternoon except iron & go to shop for Mum. Watched crap film. Wish I could see Tony. Bed after 'Dick Emery.' Also made a pompom.

18th February 1979

Went to shop for Dad & Mum. Ironed in afternoon. Had bath & washed hair earlier as well. Did Geography homework. Thinking about Tony's smile. COR!! Listened to radio 1.

19th February 1979

Saw Tony 5 times (COR)! Wendy wouldn't stop buying me & Ann food! Did Litter Duty (boring)! Watched new series of 'Fawlty Towers' with John Cleese. ACE!

20th February 1979

Saw Tony 6 times. I think Linda has written something about me & Tony. Intend to find out. Still love him & always will, even if he sees writing. I HATE LINDA!

21st February 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. Felt SHOWN 'cos in morning I & Sharon were near top 'Stanley.' Thought Tony would go straight passed stairs, instead he came up! Didn't see much telly.

22nd February 1979

Saw Tony 3 times. Ann & Wendy went to Cookery Block & had to pick up his orange ball. Wish I was there!! Blondie still no.1. Hope to see Tony a lot tomorrow 'cos it's best day.

23rd February 1979

BREAK UP! Saw Tony 5 times. Won't see him for week unless me & Ann go up Cleveleys 'cos we might see him! Hope so! Not bad day. Two new series on telly. TONY IS FIT!

24th February 1979

Lovely day so I could play Badminton with Sharon. Shame Tony doesn't live nearby! Still had good time though. Gonna be a bit hard not seeimg him for a week!

25th February 1979

Quinquagesima Sunday. Sunny day again but still cold. Played Badminton for a while. Nana, Grandad & Uncle Joe came down. Went to Margaret's & to Prom in Joe's car. Played after tea, also had bath.

26th February 1979

Dull day. Not very nice start of week. Aunty Enid & Uncle Stewart came down. Watched a lot of comedy on television, including Kenny Everett.

27th February 1979

SHROVE TUESDAY. Went to shop for Mum & made cake. Always thinking about Tony. Dull & raining for most of day. Watched the box at night.

28th February 1979

Ash Wednesday. Made Lemon Meringue Pie. Mum got cable for my bike. Dad mended it & I cleaned it up with Mum. Miss Tony, wish I could see him. Ride bike tomorrow.

Wednesday, 2 April 2008

Diary Entries January 1979

1st January 1979

Snowed all day. A bit boring. Mum wouldn't let me go out. Watched film 'Kelly's Heroes' with Clint Eastwood & Tele Savalas. Bed 10pm.

2nd January 1979

Rained instead of snowed. Not as cold as yesterday. Went to shop for 2 cans (drinks). Watched boring film in afternoon. Listened to my radio in bed (Radio 1).

3rd January 1979

Snowed again & it was colder than yesterday. Had a bit of fresh air when 'Pebble Mill' was on. Went to bed early to listen to radio again.

4th January 1979

Stopped snowing & it wasn't as cold. Still icy though. On 'Top of the Pops' there was Elton John & Ian Dury & The Blockheads. Village People No.1 with "YMCA". Listened to radio.

5th January 1979

Weatherman said it'd be "warmer" but it's not. Didn't go out, too cold. Watched 'The Liver Birds' & 'Citizen Smith' (Cor)! Listened to my radio at 9.45pm.

6th January 1979

Must go to Town with my pound. Epiphany. Got up & watched 'Swap Shop.' Couldn't go to Town 'cos of fuel shortage on buses. I didn't get my £1 back. Repeat of 'Starsky & Hutch.'

7th January 1979

Must learn Spanish & French Vocabulary. Watched tennis final McEnroe & Fleming v Nastase & Stewart (1st two won). Don't want to go to school. Went to bed to forget it.

8th January 1979

Go back to school. Start at 9.30am. Luckily there will be a shortage of fuel so can't go on Wednesday. Was sick at school (nice way to start the term). Had an early night.

9th January 1979

Not a bad day at school. Saw T.H. (I AM ASSUMING THIS IS TONY HIGGINBOTTOM AS I FANCIED HIM FROM AFAR FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS) COR! Mum was at my school washing 'cos she was sent from St. Catherine's (closed down). Had another early night.

10th January 1979

No school today, no fuel. Could get up late at 10.15am. Had beans on toast & I went to the shop. Had to do some ? (glad really 'cos telly crap)! Bed early.

11th January 1979

No school again. Got up at 10am & after dinner went to Sharon's & did jigsaw. Uncle Joe & Grandad came to tea & we all went to see Nana in hospital (broke hip). "YMCA" still no.1.

12th January 1979

No school YET AGAIN. Got up much earlier. Did same jigsaw at Sharon's again. Joe, Grandad came again. Nothing much on the box. Bed later.

13th January 1979

Nana's Birthday. Got her a card. Went to Town on my own. Bought my pen I am writing with & No.7 Lip Gloss, thin & stays on longer than Max Factor.

14th January 1979

Stayed in 'cos it was too cold. Bit boring really. Did homework & I'm not looking forward to tomorrow (school) or Tuesday (Optician). Bed early to revise.

15th January 1979

Exams on 29.1.79. Not a bad day. At least I wasn't sick. Didn't have much homework but I revised Spanish. Clothes off David. Bed early to revise Spanish.

16th January 1979

Opticians 2.15pm. Hardly have to wear specs. Saw Higgy 3 times (had his hair cut). COR! I think he likes a girl in his class but he only speaks to her. Shouldn't get jealous should I?

17th January 1979

Saw T.H. 4 times. Got ink on wall when Mum & Dad were out. Most of it is off now. Went to bed quick before they came in.

18th January 1979

Dan's told Mum about the ink. Dad doesn't know. Saw Higgy 4 times again. On 'Top of the Pops' The Blockheads on & Village People's "YMCA" No.1.

19th January 1979

Started period today. Early. Saw Tony 4 times (my God he's fit)! Not bad day at school. Snowed in afternoon. There were only 2 good things on the box.

20th January 1979

Watched 'Swap Shop' with Kate Bush. Snowed most of the day. Didn't go out. Instead watched Rubgy Union. Wales beat Scotland 19-13. Had can shandy. 'Starsky & Hutch' rubbish.

21st January 1979

Didn't do much. Revised a bit. Also watched football. Icy today. Watched an ace film about a gambler that cheated & 'That's Life' was good.

22nd January 1979

Uncle Joe's birthday. Mum, Dad & rest family on Strike for today. Nana out of hospital. Mum & Dad went to see her. I watched a film. Nothing on at night.

23rd January 1979

Back to School. Had RE Exam. I didn't even know! Not fair, got 32%, Ann 36%. Did homework & revised. Can't find any English text books.

24th January 1979

Only saw Tony twice. Yesterday he had rugby football shorts on, COR! Bag has been stitched, bot it back today. Rained. Revised at home & in bed because nowt on telly. Bed early.

25th January 1979

Ann away. Saw Higgy 5 times. Games outside. Didn't do Cookery. On 'Top of the Pops' THE BLOCKHEADS are No.1 with 'Hit me with your rythmn stick.' Revised in bed. Finished period today.

26th January 1979

Snowed a while. Thick on ground now. Got a cold because of it. Revised at home. Nowt on telly so I revised in bed as well.

27th January 1979

Wasn't well. Got a cold. Revised & watched telly. Weren't allowed out. Too cold anyway. Revised in bed (ILL, THOUGH).

28th January 1979

Not well so I had to stay in & revise all day as it snowed outside. Not looking forward to tomorrow's exams. YUCH!

29th January 1979

Start Exams. Had English & Physics exams. Didn't like them. Revised in bed. Maths & French for tomorrow's exams, 2 hours. YUCH!

30th January 1979

FRENCH & MATHS EXAMS. Didn't like them. Didn't see Tony today. Wasn't much on the television but I revised a lot anyway. Also in bed.

31st January 1979

HAD CHEMISTY & GEOGRAPHY EXAMS. Enjoyed them. Saw Tony twice. Watched 'Lucky Numbers.' Nothing much on so I went to bed after 'Morecambe & Wise' to revise.

Tuesday, 1 April 2008

Diary Entries September 1978

1st September 1978

GOT BOOK FROM TOWN CALLED "THE PLAGUE DOGS." DIDN'T DO MUCH RES TOF DAY.

2nd September 1978

GOT PUMPS. PLAYED ON DAN'S BIKE (MINE'S BROKEN). WARM DAY. WATCHED STARSKY & HUTCH (GOOD).

3rd September 1978

STOPPED WRITING IN DIARY (AREN'T I A SILLY BILLY AT TIMES)?

4th September 1978

GAVE DIARY UP 'COS IT MAKES ME TIRED WRITING IN IT! MAKE A GOOD EFFORT NEXT YEAR, THOUGH (I HOPE).

NB: NO FURTHER ENTRIES UNTIL 24TH DECEMBER 1978:-

24th December 1978

Christmas Eve. Ace things on telly & excited about tomorrow. Not fair, horrible Xmas present is that I've STARTED PERIODS! YUCH!!

25th December 1978

CHRISTMAS DAY. Got portable telly (b & w). Straights, underskirt, bubble bath, nail varnish & set, Powder Puff, Book on Cats & presents from my mates.

NB: ANOTHER BREAK UNTIL..

31 December 1978

Next year is going to be better than this.