Jane's Diaries 1978-Present

1st April - 30th April 1985

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1st April 1985

In a bad mood because I had to go back to work and I didn't feel like it - never do on Mondays. Well, at least it's nearly Easter, thank God. Did a very naughty thing - sent off that cruel poem about Lee to his address! What a terrible thing to do! If he writes back a nasty letter to me that shows he's bothered, so I'll wait and see. At dinner-time took yet another film to Jumbo Pix. Can't wait to see the other photos tomorrow. Even Angelwitch Dave is on one - I persuaded him (must be mental)! At home dossed about. Feel very tired.

2nd April 1985

Bloody 'ell, talk about type a lot today. Couldn't believe it when I finished that and adding up! Tomorrow I've got to find the figure I'm out, in my nil balances, which is about £500 and odd! Not bad really cos it's a big drum. Got photos back which are ace (apart from the one where I'm eating Rob - yuk)! Took that out when I went round to see him. Had quite a good time and buying 'Blackout' for his birthday!

3rd April 1985

GOT SENT HOME AFTER DINNER. NOT WELL. TOO MANY LATE NIGHTS. BLAME ROB!

4th April 1985

Rob's Birthday (17). Must buy 'Blackout' by Scorps for Rob. Still in bed til nearly 4pm! Lazy or what. Had a bath which helped put some life back into me. Lisa came round while I was in bed to bring wages which was nice of her. Chatted for a while and she left at 1/2 one. Couldn't believe my wage-slip - got a £1 rise. Good, eh? Starline can be so unpredictable at times. Mum rang Rob to say I couldn't go round cos I'm ill but I will go round sometime on Saturday. Must get pressy!

5th April 1985

Good Friday. Missed the whole morning and about half of the afternoon cos I was in bed. What a waste of a day off! Never mind, I don't really feel like going anywhere, the rest has done me good. The house stinks of paint cos Dad's painting the front room (does me head in, the smell). Rained after tea but now it's eased off. Rob came round with photos & has given me some ace news. I've been invited to Lynn's party after all!

6th April 1985

What a day! Glad I didn't stay in bed today, I would've missed out on all the action! Well, finally bought Rob's pressy (don't faint) which was a 'Blackout' LP by the Scorps. Want it myself & 'Animal Magnetism' & 'Love at first sting' by same band! Gorgeous day and quite warm. Went round to Rob's at 6 & he liked his LP. He went to Lyn's later to find out what party like, it wasn't bad so he came back and dragged me there. Evil house cos it made me & Rob argue (mostly about Sy). Alright when we got here around 3am.

7th April 1985

Easter Day. Didn't get up as late as I normally do cos my head not splitting from beer. Left dinner though, much to Mum's disappointment. I'm glad me & Rob patched up our differences because I was scared stiff of us splitting up. I told him that I'd crack up if we did. Lisa said last night that Steve ('tache barman) was asking about me. Apparently, he's leaving for France on Thursday and he wanted me in 'tache last night. Wish I'd known earlier, I would've gone out of curiousity.

8th April 1985

Easter Monday. Was going to stay in all afternoon today, and generally be rather bored but as it happens, Rob came round and we both went to meet Lisa and Gaz, then on to the Pleasure Beach. Went on just one (new) ride, the Space Invader, a ride in the dark. Unfortunately, I 'started' which sort of spoilt my afternoon, so me & Rob came back home. God, he must think I'm a miserable cow at times. Anyway, he's coming round Thurs.

9th April 1985

God, I was ECSTATIC about going back to work today. Really I was! Well, at least me and Lisa had our respective boyfriends to talk about. It's dead good cos we all know each other quite well. Nattered about them two all day inbetween doing a bit of work. Quite a few w/c's piled up for a change. We'll be invoicing out soon. Miserable, dull day outside - like yesterday. At home watched telly and Rob brought 2 LPs to tape plus 'Metal Heart' by Accept. Bless 'im!

10th April 1985

Bloody cow-bag Lisa not in today. Stomach bug my bum, I bet she's gone out with Gaz somewhere. Anyway, got more work done seeing as there was no-one next to me to chat to. Invoiced out and I haven't balanced. Found £10 of it, which wasn't my fault, so it looks as though the rest will be the same too. Bloody hate searching for errors. Wrote three more poems about naff Lee. Mum says they're not as good as the one I sent him last week! He's after my blood!

11th April 1985

Don't forget; Rob coming round at 8pm! Lisa not at work again. Didn't think she would be. After I got rid of my invoices me and Shelley shared M-R's work. Got rid of it quicker that way. Not as quiet as it was yesterday. Had a good laugh with Shelley. I don't know why Lisa doesn't like her cos I reckon she's alright. After work dossed around, watched telly and waited for Rob, the fit sod! He thought I'd gone off him so I told him he's ace. What a transformation! Knackered now!

12th April 1985

I couldn't believe it, Lisa was back today after a 2 day absence. Nah, I knew she'd be back really cos it's pay day (for what it's worth). Got enlargements back from Foto Processing and they are the WRONG ONES!! Me and Lisa have gone off the wrong negs - what dick-'eds!! It was like winter again this afternoon cos the sun went in, the wind got up and the bastard rain came back! Me & Rob went out. Saw Lisa & Gaz. Not very good night, so after argument me & Rob came here. Ace or what!

13th April 1985

Wanted to get up at 11am but ended up getting up 10mins after mid-day! Lazy cow or what! Windy and raining but Wol still called for me to go to Town. Keen or what! Glad really cos I wanted to go. Visited National Coaches and Railway Station but didn't get anywhere (for Foreigner NEC trip). Never mind, I'll visit Layton Station soon. At home listened to new Mama's (ace) 'Boys' LP. Went to Rob's for SEVEN!! Nowt much went on till late cos I was quiet. Thank God I changed later.

14th April 1985

Had quite a fun-packed afternoon (wish the night-time was as good). Rob and me went to the Pleasure Beach on our own. Nice day so we went on practically everything. some rides were closed because there weren't enough people in the place to fill seats every time (not that I was complaining - can't stand crowds anyway). Had ace tea, then he called for me to go to GPO to watch Damascus. This is where the trouble started. Accidentally touched Sy's hand and Rob went up the wall, the bastard. He's calmed down but I can't stand this pathetic jealousy.

15th April 1985

Ritche Blackmore's Birthday. This man has turned really naff since re-forming Deep Purple, the geriatric! There's no way I'm going to see them at Knebworth cos I reckon it's a rip-off! Donington for me! Me & Lisa were discussing our boyfriends today. Lisa said that Gaz can be jealous too but he's not quite as bad as Rob. Anyway, I'll have a long chat with him tomorrow night. Sy knows that I wouldn't mind going to bed with him. God, that Rob has a lot to answer for. I hope we don't row again. He can sod off if we do. Played TS to get aggression out.

16th April 1985

It would be double ace if I didn't have to go to work! Mind you, the weather isn't exactly summer-like. It's warmer though. But this time last year it was scorching! Never mind, it's early days yet. At work I was sort of rehearsing what I was going to say to Rob tonight. I was explaining it all to Lisa and she sympathises! Anyway, at home, went on about him to Mum and she still thinks I should go back to Clive!! I've sorted Rob out but he cried again. We are now back to normal.

17th April 1985

GO TO WOL'S 7.30PM! Could do with someone friendly to talk to after 'aggressive' Rob. Well, actually he wasn't too bad after about an hour of arguing last night. I hope he's not funny with me on Friday. I'm dreading it. Another thing I dreaded was going to the dentist tonight. Why, I don't know cos he only filed my tooth down for God's sake! Gorgeous, warm sunny day for once. Went to Wol's, passed Lyn's house and felt like smashing the door in! Had good chat with Wol. Brent brought me halfway home in car. 90mph job!!!

18th April 1985

What an incredibly, excrutiatingly, bloody naff day this has been! God, if it wasn't for mine and Lisa's constant chatter I think I would've thrown myself down the Accounts stairs! It was very warm too. I think summer has arrived at last. Hazy sunshine though, which I hate cos it gives me headaches. Anyway, it makes a change from being cold. What a transformation from last week. Then it was freezing! Stayed in and watched naff TOTP plus rip-off of HM bands. Ace!

19th April 1985

Really this was a very boring day for a Friday. Mind you, I was in a good mood so that didn't matter. Not much to do. Can't invoice out till Monday cos Avia said! Orders are down to a trickle. Anyway, I could finish my poem about Sy, which is rather good. There are even some rude bits in it! Nah, it's not bad really. After work, went to Cleveleys with Rob, Lisa & Gaz to Kings (trendy pub). Sy & Andy there, fit or what!! Also went to 'tache after. Bed about 5am.

20th April 1985

Don't know why I bothered to greet the world today cos I may as well have died for the day. Wol didn't come round cos her cheque didn't come! So I ended up going to Town on my own. Bought 2 Queen records, both £3.99 which cheered me up no end. Walked home - that nearly killed me! Played lots of stuff on hi-fi. Moods kept changing. So did music. Went to Rammy with Rob & if it hadn't been for John & Graham coming in it would've been really naff.

21st April 1985

Should've just hibernated for the day cos I was bored. Glad I've got the hi-fi! Was going to write a letter to Uncle John but I couldn't be arsed. In fact I didn't want to do anything cos I was in a depressed mood. Mum went to Lena's and she's been doing the ouija board again. 'Fraid I'm going to piss Rob off (said he was coming round tonight and he did but I wasn't for going out). Apparently, it's all gonna finish before Aussie and next I'm going out with JOHN & I'm still marrying CLIVE! Help!

22nd April 1985

Could not believe that it was my pet-hate day of the week, yet again. Swine! Lisa going on about how wonderful it was in the GPO Club last night. Big deal! I bet Rob was going on to her about me, everyone else is, but I tell you, there's no way I'll give in and stay indoors all the time, cos that's what people want - for me to crack up. No bloody chance! Everyone else will before me. Apparently John & Graham were stood on my path last night...I wonder. Anyway, I pondered on that and other things at home with hi-fi on.

23rd April 1985

Fucking crap day & that's swearing! Dead boring without Aunty Avia. I'm glad she's coming back tomorrow, it's been like a morgue without her. Me & Lisa discussed Rob. Wrote a poem about John which was pretty good considering I don't really know the lad. At home watched Whistle Test which was ace cos Bono out of U2 was interviewed. Doing date at Milton Keynes. Must go! Went to Rob's and (as he put it) we're staying 'mates' but I'm still not allowed to flirt!

24th April 1985

Gorgeous Fish's Birthday. KNACKERED! Boring day anyway.

25th April 1985

Just look at yesterday's writing. Goes to show that Lisa influences my moods! Depressed or what! Anyway, I was miles better today. Nothing, absolutely nothing, bothered me at all! Had a good day at work (apart from Peter reading out some of my poems to people such as Sids and Bimpy, the swine) I wrote a poem about hm, he wrote one back about me! All good fun though. Went out with Wol & Lin & had an ace time for once! Lyn ignored me. Got pissed!

26th April 1985

Best working day of the week (as usual)! Still not allowed to invoice out because we haven't really got enough work cards. Not bothered cos my heart wasn't into doing a lot of work! In fact, because I had more than usual to drink (for a Thursday) last night I was thankful for the rest! Psyched myself up for tonight's big night out with Rob (Australia tomorrow). Had an ace time, both in Rammy and GPO. John cracks me up! Played darts (when pissed) with Lisa in GPO AND played POOL! What a riot! Millions of photos taken!

27th April 1985

From now on till around mid-May I'm going to be double-bored cos of Rob being in Australia. He reckons I'll be going out enjoying myself all the time. It would help if someone offered to take me out! In Town with Mum spotted Gaz and he said Lisa has used up two films from last night and he says there are some ace ones of me! Oh, dear! I'll get my own back cos I'll be taking my camera out again soon. Bought Warrior LP plus new shoes (at last). First boring night. Can't stand staying in Sat.

28th April 1985

Should've stayed in bed cos I was ultra-bored! Couldn't be arsed doing anything. It rained practically all day. Could do with some ace book to read. Something interesting cos I hate the Sunday papers, they're so naff. Listened to chart which was shit. Mum cut my fringe and I now look like Friar Tuck! All in all a fun-packed day. Settled down to watch Snooker Final between Davies & Taylor. The latter won with the black final frame!

29th April 1985

God, why can't Mondays be banned?! They are so NAFF! The only excitement today came when I had a look at Lisa's photos she (and Gaz, mostly Gaz) took last Friday. They're really good. A lot were taken in the GPO Club - shame the one of John wasn't very flattering. Never mind, there will be another time I suppose. When I tried to take one of John & I didn't put the flash on did I? Lisa said John pulled his funny face at me, the bastard! Pinched three off Lisa and, hopefully, I'll take my camera out soon and take LOADS of ace ones!

30th April 1985

Yet another depressing day! This is getting beyond a joke. Me & Lisa are contemplating suicide at the moment. I blame her cos her moods always rub off onto me. For example on Friday night she couldn't stop laughing, and neither could I! Weird! Month end work to do which was ultra crap. Only excitement came when I wrote a poem about John - who Shelley knows from school & she confirmed that his surname begins with 'W' which is near enough what ouija went to! At home watched telly for a change.

1st March - 31st March 1985

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1st March 1985

I can't believe how quick this week has gone, even though Monday dragged like hell. I should've put my big coat on today instead of my leather because it was bloody freezing! What a wally! Nowt much to do until we invoiced out this afternoon. There weren't many - not enough to fill one proof sheet. After work went to Town with Lisa. Didn't buy much. Mad cos silver fish Lisa spotted this morning had gone. Swines! In bad mood cos Dad going on about Foreigner coach excursion to NEC £16.99 inclusive!

2nd March 1985

Got up late today. Had bath as usual. Didn't go to Town cos nowt to get. Throat bit funny again but still going out tonight. Just sat around waiting for 7.15pm to creep round. Finally it was time to go. Like a fool I wore my denim jacket. It was bloody freezing again! Should've put my big coat on. Daft! Went to Rammy and also took my camera. Took photos of Lisa, her of me (done up in Rammy). Took loads in Tache (specially of Mark Rodgerson). Also of Steve Cross! Walked hom & throat bad.

3rd March 1985

Got up around mid-day. Paid the consequences for not 'wrapping up.' My cold is even worse than that Thursday I was off a couple of weeks ago. Probably not going in tomorrow either. Honestly, I hate being ill, it gets me down. At least my appetite hasn't gone. That would be all then cos once the weight starts dropping off me, I go down to about 6 stone. Went in front later on cos I went cold and shivery. Watched 'Spitting Image.' What a laugh!

4th March 1985

Didn't go to work. Had a terrible sleep and whenever I was awake my head was pounding. Great, that's all I need, a cold in the head as well! Got up at 1-ish. Feel like I'm drunk. My eyes are sunken in like Frankenstein's. I'm white as a sheet. In other words, I'm not very well. My ears are blocked up, so is my nose. My head and throat are killing me. I hope Mum brings something home for me to take. I'm at death's door! God, don't I make a fuss!

5th March 1985

Had another day off work because cold still bad. Up a bit earlier. Poor Mum has also caught my cold so she stayed off today as well. Goodness me, there's only Dan that's reasonably fit, Dad has a massive corn on his little toe and yet he's still working. Must be mad! On radio Gary Davies promised some really groovy chart sounds. Honestly, I've never heard anything so pathetic in all my life! Dead or Alive No.1! Clive came round and asked me to go out with him Friday - no way! Watched some good TV inc 'Whistle Test.'

6th March 1985

Shouldn't have bothered getting up at all today. I knew Mum wouldn't be speaking to me because I gave Clive the KB (knock-back) last night. I wish he wouldn't complicate my life because it's depressing me. Had a bath to get out of the way. Coughing all the time and it's getting on my nerves. Looks like I won't be going back to work till Monday, not that I'm bothered - although I do feel sorry for Lisa not having anyone to talk to. I'll get photos done next week!

7th March 1985

Feeling a lot better now. Don't feel cold all the time, it's my cough that's getting on my nerves. I'm 'flooding' too which is annoying me cos I'm a week early. It's always bad when I don't feel very well. Mum bad with it (talking to me at last). Also Dan and Dad are full of it too. I hope it doesn't go round again. I don't think I could cope a second time. Did errand for Mum (and me) in sun. Later on, watched box and naff TOTP is getting worse.

8th March 1985

Excrutiatingly boring day. Usually I like Fridays when I'm at work but at home it's just like any other day - naff! That's why I can't understand how Wol can put up with being on the dole. I tell you, it would drive me insane. Got up around mid-day. Only bit of excitement was Lisa coming round with my wages, which was very good of her. We talked a while in the front and she's persuaded me to go out tomorrow night. She's as bad as Alison!

9th March 1985

Got up late so didn't have to go to Town (it's about time I saved some money anyway). Dossed in back room all afternoon. Mum bought a CLASSICAL record by Vivaldi - The Four Seasons. It's quite nice cos I've heard it before. It's not the same as the 'modern' version which everyone is buying but never mind. Mad cos bust my zip in my favourite pair of jeans - again! Motivated myself to go out with Lisa. Saw Wol and went in Fathers Tache after. Bloody DJ played trendy stuff the sod. Bored so went home.

10th March 1985

Prince Edward's Birthday - 21! Waste of time writing anything because I didn't have a very exciting day (you don't say)! Oh, I forgot to mention yesterday that gorgeous Bod was in the Rammy and he kept walking past to go to the loo and went to our part of the bar instead of round his end. Strange that, I think he does that so I can have a look at him! Must pluck up courage to talk to him next week if he's in the Rammy. My God, he's lovely! On 'Spitting Image' they did Jagger, Springsteen and Simon Le Bon. Ace!

11th March 1985

Well, it was back to work for me and Mum. We weren't very enthusiastic about it but at least the weather is mild - it's been gorgeous all day - ace! Everyone asked me how I was and I replied that I'm 'nearly' better which is true. Still got cough. Went out at dinner-time to take 2 films to be developed. One for me, one for Dad. I hope mine specially turn out cos I bet there's some ace ones! God knows what's on Dads! Exciting, eh?! Got Sounds off Peter D. Quite good. ZZ Top MIGHT be at Donington!!

12th March 1985

Really excrutiatingly exciting day! (Being sarcastic really - quite boring). The only bit of excitement cam when I picked up my (and Dad's) film(s) from the processors. What a laugh - especially of me & Lisa in Rammy and Father's Moustache. Got ace pic of Steve the Barman (back view). Ace one of me and one of Mark Rodgerson gonna have enlarged. Never guess who called for me to go out with - BOD!! Couldn't believe it! Had good night and in LOVE!

13th March 1985

Just look at the state of my entry in yesterday. Awful! You can tell I'd been drinking when I wrote that! It's that Pils, it does something to my brain - sedates it I think! Lisa didn't believe me at first when I told her about going out with Bod (he prefers 'Rob') last night. I swore it was true though. In fact, I had to pinch myself a couple of times to prove that I wasn't dreaming cos let's face it, things like that usually happen in dreams and not in reality. His birthday is on 4th April so he's Aries like me, the poor sod! Boring day at work.

14th March 1985

This must've been the most boring day of the week (and the coldest)! Bloody freezing! Had lift off Peter to work. Wouldn't stop for Lisa so if he stops tomorrow I'll tell him to 'sod off' if he doesn't stop for my friend, the tight arse! At work didn't have much to do. This afternoon me and Lisa kept writing out silly messages to each other to pass the time. Watched TOTP which was alright. Went out with Wol & Lin. Lee & naff friend in Rammy. Can't bloody stand either of them.

15th March 1985

Dee Snider's Birthday. The poor man is 30 today. Aah! I bet he got plenty of pressies though. Even though I was in a good mood I couldn't get into my work at all. Mind you, I balanced on my invoice run, thank God! Kept thinking about going out with BOD tonight (nervous or what)! Anyway, Lisa put my mind at rest and told me to get drunk - which is exactly what I did! Rob's mates were in the Rammy and one of them - Gary - kept coming over and talking to us which didn't go down well with Rob. In 'tache Ali totally ignored Lee's advances which made us laugh.

16th March 1985

Woke up this afternoon, looked in the mirror and found a love-bite of all things on my neck. Walked round with a scarf on, but I didn't hide it from Mum. She wasn't bothered though. Bought her an ace plant for Mother's Day. She's dead chuffed with it. Dan got her some expensive perfume. Didn't go to Town, just sat around waiting to go to Rammy with Lisa. She wore her denim mini! In Rammy Rob walked in with mates, told me 'sorry for saying that I thought Gaz fancied you' and then went home. Us two went to 'tache and then to 'the party that never was.' Back home 6 in the morning!

17th March 1985

What excitement there was today when I finally decided to get up, at half past twelve. I reckon I should've stayed in bed because, of course, today wasn't really exciting at all (I was lying before)! Kept getting butterflies because I thought Rob might've paid me one of his surprise visits. Silly aren't I? Dead nervous about going round to his house tomorrow (that's if I can find it). I hope his parents are easy-going like mine! Played Killing Joke LP which is ace. Also watched 'Spitting Image' which was hilarious - again!

18th March 1985

Well, kids it was back to work today and if it wasn't for the goings-on of Saturday night (me and Lisa nattered about that for yonks) I would've been very bored. Doesn't take much for me to get bored does it? Anyway, thought I wouldn't be able to find Bod's house so I rang up after work, and gave message to his Mum to meet me outside The Squirrel. Both went in there and The Old England. Took ages getting home. I'm glad it's not late cos I'm knackered!

19th March 1985

Fed up with the weather. It's deceiving me at the moment because I look at the brilliant sunshine, think it's quite warm but it's bloody freezing first thing in the morning (and at night). It's not too bad at dinner-time though - slightly warmer. Still haven't got rid of this naff sore throat. I'm going to leave off the Tunes for a while, see if it clears up on its own because they're not doing any good. Dad taped ace Whitesnake whilst I went to Wols. Her dog is mad! Had TWO cups of tea!

20th March 1985

Dad's Birthday. Oh dear! I haven't bought him anything - not even a card! Forgot, see. I've promised him I'll buy him something from Town Friday night. Lisa chuffed when I showed her the FOREIGNER TICKETS which came today. I'm chuffed too. It's only 12 weeks off which isn't too long to wait. Ace! It's about time I had something to look forward to. Me and Lisa will have to visit the Coach place on Friday because we haven't arranged transport yet. Bored at work, bored at home. Anyway, not long till Paul's party on Sat. Can't wait!

21st March 1985

Lisa, seeing as she was born in Cancer, is affected by the Moon (being a Crab). God, her moods were different today. I couldn't keep track! I'm glad she's still looking forward to the party on Saturday, because knowing her she'd change her mind. Better not. At work invoiced out and EVERYBODY balanced! I bet that's the first time that's happened. Avia was then in a good mood! Bored after that. Came home to listen to hi-fi and watched TOTP which was durable but not fantastic. 'Only Fools & Horses' was ace!

22nd March 1985

At last! My favourite day has arrived! In an ace mood cos everyone was good to me, seeing as it's my birthday on Sunday (same as Shelley's - she's gonna get drunk every night, think I'll do the same)! Bring cakes in on Monday. Mustn't forget! Got 3 cards in total (one had £3 tickets in) plus little Fish from Work's Office that I've put on a chain instead of ear-ring cos it looks better. Lisa looking forward to party, so am I! Bryan Adams on Tube. Rob came round. Feel guilty about not going out. ROCK SHOW ACE!

23rd March 1985

Paul's 21st Birthday Party tonight. I may include one for me in the morning as well. Lisa's coming - ace! Mad cos I've lost my blue pen at Paul's party. Typical! Had quite a fun-packed day. Ali came round with pressies off her and Lin - record and 'The Young Ones' book. Mum's got me an ace bracelet with horses' heads on it. In Town bought Photo album which I'll have to take back cos it's too small. Went out tonight as usual and me & Lisa put some ace things in Paul's card. Lin & Ali came in Rammy & then we all piled over to party which was fun (with Rob there). Argued with Wol over naff Chidlow! Must apologise.

24th March 1985

Nineteen today! God, I feel old! Thought about last night's party. Lisa is a cow going off with Gary and leaving me but I'll have to find out what happened off Lisa tomorrow. Apologised on phone to Ali about me shouting at her. Luckily, she was alright and she's admitted that she was wrong being with him, and she's going to tell Kev! Rang Rob and he's coming to my house Tues night instead of us going out. Fit or what! Didn't have a very exciting birthday (cos it's naff Sunday). Gary came round and gave me his phone number for Lisa. I must be mad but I'll give it to her to please him.

25th March 1985

Elton John's Birthday. He's 38 the poor bugger! Didn't really know what to say to Lisa when I saw her so I gave her Gaz's phone number and I only told her off 'a bit' for leaving me on my own. She said I wasn't in a good mood as the party wore on (since found out my drinks were spiked) which is true, so perhaps she - and others - left me cos I was off-hand with them. God, I can be such a cow with people at times! Lisa said others, besides me, were taking photos, which is why the film is finished already! Rob bought me card & Dio 12" round whilst I watched 'Warriors' vid.

26th March 1985

Worse getting up this morning for some reason. I wouldn't mind but the sun was out, which usually makes me get up. Lazy or what! Lisa said that Gary is going round to her house tomorrow night. Hope they get on alright. I was thinking about Rob coming round here tonight. Kept boring Lisa with it! Anyway, once I got home I had enough time to wash my hair before he came round. My God, he looked gorgeous, as usual (showing me up). We had a good laugh but didn't kiss!

27th March 1985

I am becoming so lazy in the mornings, I'm like a geriatric! I should be feeling wonderful now that the weather is improving - but I don't! At work had a really boring day, which dragged, as Wednesdays normally do. The only respite from the boredom was writing out an ace poem about the Rammy & the 'tache. Modified it a few times but now it's finished. Must show it Ali and Lin. They'd better laugh! Also wrote one about naff Colin, which is dead tight but every word is true!

28th March 1985

Bloody 'ell I thought it was Friday! Wish it was! Lisa going on practically all day about seeing Gary at her house last night. She was doing a damn sight more than me I can tell you! Anyway, only wrote a couple of poems about Clive, the rest of the time I was immersed in invoicing out! Balanced did me and Lisa. Good, eh?! At home did nowt except watch TOTP which wasn't brill. Went to Rammy as usual & saw gorgeous Gary. Must tell Lisa tomorrow.

29th March 1985

Thank God, it's my favourite day of the week at last! It was quite a busy day as well (worse luck). This was because of our 'month's end' work. Crap! At dinner-time picked up yet another film. My bloody enlargements STILL aren't back yet. Bastards! Had a laugh looking at those. Went to Town after work and bought too much (bonus day). At home psyched myself up to go out with Rob tonight. Went to Rammy and very late on saw Lisa with Gaz. All piled over to the 'tache & had an ace time. Took camera out yet again.

30th March 1985

Rob didn't leave till 5am! I slept downstairs cos I couldn't be bothered moving! Later on got a visit from Gaz and Lisa! They'd been thrown out of Gary's house! Stayed here till 12 noon, then I had to get ready to go to Town with Wol. Bloody knackered! I wouldn't mind but I have to go out again tonight. No, I can't stand the pace anymore! Couldn't take my camera out because I used ALL the film up last night! The Foto Processing man will be sick of seeing me! Naff Lee brought Mooey and Howard with him and they all looked pathetic. Led Zepp Paul poured Breaker lager over my head!

31st March 1985

Angus Young's Birthday. Yes, folks, it's my hero's birthday yet again. He must be counting his wrinkles now! I wonder if he thinks Sundays are boring like I do. I suppose he's too rat-arsed to take any notice of what day it is anyway. Must have a rest tonight and not bother going out. I've been a right little stop-out this week! Forgot to put my clock forward so I got up at 2.45 not 1.45. What a wally! Last night had a new drink - Guinness & orange - bloody ace!

1st Feb - 28th Feb 1985

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1st February 1985

Quite mild again this morning, I'm happy to report. Not much to do in the way of work. Still knackered though, as always on a Friday. Went out in Peter's car with Lisa and 'Sids.' Quite good for a change. Had one half of Pils and no time for any more. Typical! In the afternoon Lesley and Avia both gone home so had a good laugh. After work went to Town with Lisa. Mad cos she remembered she had to babysit tonight - so we couldn't go out together. Pissed at home instead. Hi-fi on.

2nd February 1985

Not very exciting for a Saturday really, but at least I'm off work! Went to Town with Wol and bought a belt (at last) and two books, one of which is about Astrology, and it's brilliant! Got me down to a T! Saw Bod in Town but didn't acknowledge him. Typical of me to look away when someone is staring straight at me. That's so I won't blush. Wol can't weigh me up - she said I should've smiled sweetly at him! Not into such soppy stuff as that! At home read and got pissed!

3rd February 1985

Have dinner later on now on Sundays, which is better because everyone can stay in bed longer. Before, I wasn't hungry when I got up at 11-ish but now that I get up at least an hour later, I'm ravenous! Succeeding in reading all of 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole' this afternoon. It really is a funny book. Wish I knew what starsign Bod is cos then I could read about him in my other Astrology book. What I've read so far about myself and others is perfectly true. Quite funny in places too. Something else that always makes me laugh 'Spitting Image.'

4th February 1985

What a drag going back to work! Soon comes round doesn't it?! Everyone been reading my Astrology book and I've even copied some for Lisa! In return, she's going to lend me 2 Phil Collins LPs to tape tomorrow night. Not bad, eh?! Also written out loads for Shelley. Eeee, the things I do to please some people! Writing scraggy cos Thebes keeps nudging my pen all over the place, I'm not drunk - honest! At home (whilst writing) had portable TV on and half watched 'Automania,' 'Coronation St' and 'Brookside.'

5th February 1985

'Feed the World' t-shirt came this morning, which put me in a good mood cos I've been waiting for it since mid-December. I'll be over the moon if the Twisted Sister one comes sometime this week too cos I ordered that around the same time. Finished off invoicing out and I balanced. Only had two sheets though. Nevertheless, a remarkable achievement! After that, sorted through drum and mad out a first statement for each one with o/s inv. for 31 Dec '84. Exciting eh?! Recorded 2 Phil Collins LPs off Lisa. Watched 'Whistle Test' which was very good. AK is fit.

6th February 1985

Thought it would be mild going to work but not so. Bloody freezing in fact! At work had an ace laugh when doing teas cos Peter had lost his butties and was trying to remember where they were! Sids nagged him to look in his car and he found them. They'd fallen off his seat (not surprisingly, when you see him drive). He would've been in a bad mood all day if he couldn't find 'em, the wally! Saw 'Big Al' just before dinner (Kev's brother). Fit or what! Typed mostly. At home watched a lot of telly. Bed later cos couldn't sleep last night..bed too early.

7th February 1985

Bloody freezing again this morning. Glad I had my long coat on or I would've been suffering of pneumonia by now! Been typing practically all day (statements). Still haven't finished them but at least I'm on my 'W's.' Really tired now. At home dossed around and waited for decent telly programmes to come on. Glad Phil Collins and Bryan Adams on TOTP cos it's been crap just lately. Needed these two to brighten it up a bit. Waited all week for tonight's '40 Minutes' which was about a gang of Bikers called the 'Outcasts.' It was ace. Love the bikes!!

8th February 1985

TOO COLD TO WRITE MUCH. PISSED ANYWAY (AND DEPRESSED). I WANT BOD!! SNOWED BUT DIDN'T START STICKING TILL LATER. BLOODY FREEZING, MUST GO!

9th February 1985

Woke up to a layer of snow on the ground. It must've stuck last night. Bloody freezing! Lin came round to say Wol wasn't going to Town but asked me to go out tonight. Mum talked me into it because I've been staying in too much lately. Before that played tapes and listened to American Chart which wasn't too bad. Quite boring today for a Saturday. I might even get to save some money this week for once! Anyway, Lin and Paul came round for me tonight and it turned out to be a crap night. They went to the Tache and I went home. Depressed or what!

10th February 1985

Mum told me some sad news. Poor Nan died in hospital this morning. Joe was hysterical at first but Mum says he's calmed down now. Nan was same age as Grandad when he died - 72. Ironic, that. Mum's taken it quite well but she looks older because of the shock she got. She'll recover though. Somehow, I don't think she'll be on sleeping pills like she was when Grandad died cos she wasn't as close to her. Mum wants Joe to go into hospital soon to get his mind together cos he's in a right state. Everyone feels sorry for him. Everywhere iced up and it's freezing.

11th February 1985

What an exciting day back at work (wasn't really just wrote that to relieve the boredom from what I usually write on work days)! Bitterly cold this morning but at least we haven't been getting blizzards and snowdrifts like other places. Diane not leaving - she's going to work in Admin soon and 'Graz!' is coming back to Accounts! Poor lad won't know where he is! At home had stereo on for a while. Watched a lot of telly including the Music Business Awards (no surprises). It was good for a laugh I suppose.

12th February 1985

Phil Collins concert tonight at the Manchester Apollo. Not to be I'm afraid cos the swines ran out of tickets! I bet it's an ace concert as well. Never mind, better luck next year!! Still bloody cold outside but the wind's dropped slightly and by tea-time it had gone. 'Bout time. That's what has been the main factor in our recent freeze - the wind. Don't I write a load of crap in diaries at times?! Will get some stick tomorrow from 'the girls' cos I said Whitesnake would be on 'Whistle Test' and they weren't. Not my fault. They've postponed it for some reason, the biased swines!

13th February 1985

Still no let up with the cold weather. I'm so glad I bought my long coat a few weeks ago or I'd be in bed with 'flu by now, wearing the leather jacket (not that I'd mind a few days off)! New girl called Samantha started in Accounts and she seems a nice enough girl. Dresses posh but not everyone can be scruffy like me can they?! Lisa's stereo will be waiting for her when she gets home tonight and tomorrow I'll educate her with Whitesnake, AC/DC & Chris De Burgh LPs! Went to Wol's tonight and she's going through another bad patch with Kev!

14th February 1985

This morning I couldn't get out of the house for all the Valentines on the floor!! Nah, I could really. I didn't even get ONE!! If I did, odds on it would've been off Sue like last year, the sod! 'Sids' got one and Teresa annoyed cos she said it wasn't off her! Oh, dear! Peter D got one and he interrogated me and Diane about it. How come we always get the blame, we had nowt to do with it. I'd like to know who sent it, never mind him!! Balanced invoicing out (whoopee)! You can tell I'm in a good mood (Friday tomorrow). TOTP not bad.

15th February 1985

Having my hair permed after work. Glad I'll miss out on Nan's funeral because it would depress me terribly. As it turned out, I could've done with going to a funeral cos that would be more exciting than what I did at work today - bugger-all. Glad to get out. Unfortunately, I had to go to the hairdressers. I must've been in there about 3 hours but luckily I came out about half an hour before I was due out with Alison. Perm alright so went to Rammy and Father's Moustache after. Good night but knackered!

16th February 1985

Got up later than usual because I didn't have to wash my hair. Later on (Joe here by the way) went to Town with Wolj and really bought more than I should have. Anyway, didn't let that put me off going out tonight with Lisa. In Rammy for 7.30, watched darts and ended up in Tache. Steve Turner gave me £1 he owed me for bet I won on American Football. That's when I got to know him better! Came here and didn't leave till 7 in the morning! I quite like him. Must phone this week.

17th February 1985

Seeing as I didn't go to bed till about 7.30 this morning I got up very late - around half 2-ish. Felt as though I hadn't slept but never mind, Sundays don't over-tax my brain to its limit anyway! Thought about Steve a lot. I'll definitely phone him this week but I've no money. I don't want to spend that £1 he gave me cos it's got sentimental value! Daft or what! Still managed to go out AGAIN with Wol and Lin but didn't have a very exciting night.

18th February 1985

Gone colder today - about -12 job, bloody freezing! Could've stayed in bed much longer but of course I had to go to piggin work! Mind you, me and Lisa had a lot to talk about for once. She said she enjoyed herself Saturday night and ended up at Ian's house. She was telling about the comments I came out with. Dear me, that Pils lager does affect my brain. It's a wonder I wasn't hammered into the ground. Best part was dancing to Foreigner. Smooching or what! Joe not allowed in the hospital.

19th February 1985

Felt like writing in block capitals but it looks untidy so I won't bother. Had another quiet day at work. Taught Sam how to split w/c's and how to work machine. Not bad for first attempt - better than I was anyway! Depressed about phone call I made to Steve yesterday cos he says he'll be going to M/chester (sick of hearing about that shit'ole) for an interview. No skin off my nose cos now I won't see him till a week on Friday at least (want to meet Bod). Watched 'Whistle Test' which wasn't bad. Hi-fi on. Joe back home. GOT JOB!!

20th February 1985

Listened to Chart and it's pathetic. Only about three are alright. I wish Springsteen would get to No.1 cos it's ace! Mad cos Alwyn didn't stay off last week with her bad throat so now she's given it to me! Thanks a million 'Al.' Anyway, I'm not going in tomorrow which is what Alwyn should've done. Never mind about getting behind with her piggin' work - she should put herself before that the naff bitch!!! At home relaxed and watched TV. Cindy died across road.

21st February 1985

Pissed off today even though I stayed off work cos of my throat. Sod 'em. How many days off do I have a year? Not many! They wouldn't miss me anyway cos there's not much to do. Glad that Mum home - someone to talk to when I got up (about 2-ish). Rest more than anything did me good. TOTP which wasn't bad plus 'Only Fools and Horses' which is brill. Went out with Wol & Lin which not as exciting as going out with Lisa!

22nd February 1985

Didn't fancy going back to work but it had to be done because I wanted to pick my wages up. Let everyone know I wasn't better - miserable aren't I?! Yes, I know! Lisa also off yesterday cos of tonsilitis (Sue off in morning). Awful thing is I don't feel guilty about being off. Usually I think about what's going on and stuff but this time I just haven't been arsed at all! Went to Town with Lisa after work and bought loads of stuff. Steve lying about M'chester other day. Out with 'L' tomorrow.

23rd February 1985

Didn't go to Town cos I stayed in bed till around 2-ish! Lazy or what! Rest did me good anyway and I bought everything I wanted last night. Put ace Bryan Adams LP on and annoyed the neighbours by playing it loud. (It's either that or listen to them arguing constanty). Throat not as bad as it was, weather improved. So much so that tonight came back from bus-station with Lisa and wore my denim jacket. Saw everyone in Rammy. Bod and Lee ignored me. Steve T not in M'chester cos he was there. M Rodgerson kept calling me 'babe.' Talked to Steve T and CLIVE(!) in the Tache!!

24th February 1985

Up earlier at around noon. Told Mum about last night's goings-on. Steve Turner was talking to all his intellectual friends last night (that doesn't include me). The only person remotely interested in me was Steve Cross (as always). I told him that his eyes are the most gorgeous I've ever seen! Oh, dear I hope that doesn't go to his head! When talking to Clive he said, 'You wouldn't be talking to me if you were sober. You called me a fat bastard!' Did I Clive? Don't remember that. Everyone looked depressed and if it wasn't for the Pils lager I would've thrown myself in the sea. Glad I didn't.

25th February 1985

It only seems like yesterday that I broke up for the weekend. Doesn't time fly when you're enjoying yourself?! The time definitely did not fly today, even though we were kept busy by typing finals, etc. I think it's cos everyone wants Mondays to go quick but they hardly ever do. Lisa chuffed cos I brought in more records for her to tape. We were talking about Saturday night practically the whole day, which proves we had a good time. Lisa agrees with me that I should've spoken to Bob in the Rammy. I hope I'll get another chance - soon.

26th February 1985

Very mild this morning so I donned my leather jacket for once. Supposed to be even warmer tomorrow so I'll wear my denim jacket like Lisa did today. Actually went out at dinner-time to corner shop to get some air. Really stuffy in Accounts. Another new girl called Angela. She seems a bit stuck-up to me but I'll give her a chance. Now that Di and Sue moved to Admin I'm the oldest and have to give orders out (can't drop doing 'Accounts II' tea-list till next week though)! At home bored but some good TV on later. Saw CLIVE again on way home!

27th February 1985

What an excrutiatingly (boring) exciting day I've had. I tell you, if Lisa wasn't there to chat to, I'd be suicidal. Nah, I'm not that bad really. It's just that the routine gets me down at times. Must've been mad cos went out at dinner-time again with Lisa. Mind you, fresh air does me good. Very mild again - so much so that I chose to wear the denim jacket Sue kindly sold me. Dead chuffed with it. The one Lisa borrows off her brother is nice too. She's going to buy one on Friday. England beat NI (footy) 1-0.

28th February 1985

POSTED FOREIGNER MONEY. Not as mild this morning but still wore denim jacket - and regretted it - cos it was bloody freezing (first thing this morning anyway). Did a spot of teaching again today. Angela has grasped the machine work very well. Still have to keep my eye on Sam but she's improving every day (plus the fact she's made notes). Found out from Sids that one of Auditors - Simon - is a Mormon (like the Osmonds), the poor sod. Wondered why he kept on about our swearing. We'll be worse now!! TOTP biggest load of crap I've ever seen.

1st Jan - 31st Jan 1985

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1st January 1985

I love the first page of a new diary. I start wondering what the rest of the year will be like. Well, last year was pretty good on the boyfriends front for once. I don't know what will happen with me and Lee but even if we do go back out with each other I've a feeling that it won't last because we live so far from each other. Anyway, I reckon he prefers his drums to me, not that I mind - I've got "Bod" to think about now, and according to ex-boyfriend Colin, he really likes me too. Naughty aren't I?

2nd January 1985

Back to work. Thought so - yes, today was a slight anti-climax to the goings-on I've undertaken during the Christmas break! The only excitement was telling everyone about them! They couldn't believe 'the Barman' story but at least I could use Christmas as the excuse for going off with him in the first place (although I doubt I'll be seeing him again). Also told Lisa that I've written off to Lee apolgising for my behaviour. Secretly, I hope he doesn't write back because I've set myself up for "Bod." I'll have to wait that's all. Felt like a Monday at work and getting rid of '84 stuff.

3rd January 1985

Yesterday I forgot to put some terrible news about Def Leppard's drummer - he had his arm sewn back on after a horror car crash. The poor man is only 21. UPDATE - Operation failed I'm afraid, he now plays a special drum kit with one arm. Haven't heard anything about him today - will probably be in Sounds next week. Very cold and frosty walking to work this morning. Soon warmed up when I got there because the heating on (of course). Factory staff in so it's back to the noise again. Can't stand it when it's quiet. Time dragged even though I've got lots of work to do. Never mind, at least it's my favourite day tomorrow. Watched lot of telly and videod film.

4th January 1984

Even though Friday is the shortest day at work it didn't seem like it today! Talk about DRAG! That's the understatement of the Century! Anyway, at least I kept myself busy by mainly splitting work cards (exciting, eh)? Avia gave us some wonderful news - after the 'year end' stuff we've got to start the drum balance. God, I can't wait! Bit fed up cos started at work AGAIN. Avia noticed I was a bit cheesed off so to cheer me up she said, 'In the words of Mr Stonier "thanks for coming in!"' near 4pm. Good 'ole Avia!

5th January 1985

Felt really naff and under the weather today. Shouldn't have bothered getting up at all because I was incredibly bored. I wish it was Christmas again, most people are in good moods then. It soon wears off, which is what I don't like about the Festive Season - it's overwith too soon and people forget about being nice to others during the year. In other words, it doesn't last! Didn't go to Town because it SNOWED! Knew it would sooner or later. Received a letter off Lee plus one off Delaine. Lee is coming down on Friday. Hope "Bod" won't be in Rammy.

6th January 1985

Malcolm Young's Birthday. I can't believe how quickly Mal's birthday has come round again. The poor man must be getting on. I was fed up like yesterday again. Not exactly laughing a lot because there's nowt to laugh at, this being the naffest day of the week. Even the papers were boring me. I just couldn't be happy at all. My head is also knackered and I think it's because of the cold weather we've been having lately. Anyway, didn't go out with Wol and Lin. Watched Gallipoli film again on video. Depressed me even more!

7th January 1985

It was what-yer-call COLD today. That God the snow didn't fall on me when I was walking to work. Waited till I got there for a change. Not to be though when I came home - caught in it, but at least there's no ice about. At work dead bored cos all I did for most of the day was 'splitting.' Now there's a massive pile - shit! Good 'ole Avia has done the totals (3 up to now) on adding-machine. Last one left for tomorrow. Should have fun invoicing out! Watched ace 'Brookside.'

8th January 1985

Woke up to snow on the ground this morning - just enough to cover the ground. Shame really because everywhere else have had lots of snow (down South the most) so it looks as though we've missed out. I know about 2 years ago when we had about 3ft of snow Jill Cawte turned up for work. Bloody typical! I tell you, I'd be the last person to crawl in at Starline! My God, I thought I had a big enough run but Avia's found more Decs in my tray - thought they were Jans! Shit! 'Whistle Test' had Fish on. Gorgeous!

9th January 1985

Besides the ice on the ground there was thick fog this morning going to work! Bloody freezing too! Luckily Pat gave me a lift down Mowbray Drive, couldn't see a damn thing. Mind you, we're lucky compared to rest of England. It's even snowing in the South of France! We're told from our cute weatherman that's all coming from Siberia - and he says he wishes it would go back! So do I! At work been invoicing out my huge pile. Balanced with one lot of S's. £4 out with 2nd lot and now crashing on with T-V's. Watched telly at home.

10th January 1985

Freezing again this morning but at least it wasn't foggy. At work carried on with invoicing out and out £90 on T-V's. Avia found it so finished day off starting the W-Z's. Mr Marsden though, has told us to do some calendar ones the swine. Mind you, we'd otherwise have to start the drum balance (hate that naff job). Everyone quiet at work. Kept out of Sue's way cos I hate her guts. After work went to dentist and the swine gave me a filling - £3.30! Went later to Rammy with Lin and Ali.

11th January 1985

At last -Friday has arrived! Loads of invoicing out to do and as it happens I balanced with W-Z's. Ace! Saved Avia a job did that. Nowt to do now apart from sift through drum cards and take out the discount ones - exciting eh?! Dreaded going out with Lee but as it happens I had a good time cos later on 'Fat Rack' and Mooey turned up. What a laugh. Seeing them all tomorrow night.

12th January 1985

Didnt' get up till late. That's because I've had two late nights on the trot. Naughty or what! Went to Town with Wol and bought ace new Foreigner LP plus pair of jeans. Fit me really well too. Came home early. Me and Wol both shattered. Hoped she would come out tonight to see Fat Rack but never did (Kev's fault no doubt). Nevertheless, had an ace time with 'the mob.' I think I'm in love with Mooey. He's dead cute!

13th January 1985

You can tell I was 'over the limit' yesterday from the state of my pathetic writing. What a mess! Looks as though Lee's had enough of me because he was supposed to have called for me this afternoon and he never turned up. I'm tired of these late nights anyway and there was no way I was prepared to brave the SNOW to go to the Windmill. Freezing day and there's about an inch of snow on the ground. Wish there was more because I don't want to go back to work tomorrow. I love all the tracks on Foreigner LP.

14th January 1985

Ecstatic about going back to work (sarcasm creeping in there). What made matters worse was the snow (and ice). Had to 'make tracks' earlier than usual so I wouldn't be late. Saw Lisa and we walked up Mowbray Drive together. Once at work got on with the 'drum balance' - adding cards up on machine. Don't know if I've balanced yet cos I've got to do my Stop Credits and write-offs tomorrow. Exciting, eh? Snow not melted yet but I bet we'll get some more. Went to see 'Gremlins' with Lisa and it was horrific and hilarious at same time!

15th January 1985

Pete's birthday out of Marillion plus Biff's birthday out of Saxon. Fresh fall of snow last night but underneath still icy and I fell flat on my arse going up Mansfield Rd. What a wally! Takes longer getting to work this weather - not that I'm bothered. At work finished off drum balance and I got it down to a £71 gain so that's not too bad. Did loads of orders and tomorrow I'll start the cash, etc that I need to do from 2 weeks ago, etc. Wol came round and her romance with Kev is on the rocks.

16th January 1985

Snow hasn't melted yet. In fact, there was ice about this morning and it seemed an eternity getting to work because I was trying to avoid it all! Had a terrible day at work where nothing went right. Come back Diane and Lisa all is forgiven! It's a wonder Avia didn't strangle me as I've done loads of daft things. Luckily she's the forgiving kind. In chart fantastic Foreigner are No.1 with that beautiful song 'I wanna Know What Love is.' 'Bout time a bit of class got to No.1. Recieved catalogues - Panasonic.

17th January 1985

Pigging ice is getting on my nerves now. Nearly fell flat on my arse I don't know how many times. We're supposed to be getting blizzards for the weekend. Should be fun! At work had a better day than yesterday but still no nearer to finding the figure short for the drum balance. At home read the Panasonic catalogues (some ace things) and sending up money for stylii. Watched shitty TOTP - annoys me when they cut Foreigner off. Swines! Went out to Rammy with Wol and Lin. Wol depressed about Kev. Hope they get back together.

18th January 1985

My favourite day of the week by far - especially when I can go home! This week has gone all wrong for me. It's a wonder I haven't had the sack! I've been terrible! I blame it on the heating myself - can't concentrate cos it does my head in. Ice outside beginning to melt at last but this weekend we're supposed to be getting blizzards and such like. Better not! Bought long coat with Lisa in C&A. Saw Bod (too late to say 'hello' cos he'd gone) on No.9 bus. Had relaxing night at home.

19th January 1985

Thought today would be brilliant but turned out to be naff as you'll see later on. Didn't buy much in Town cos of that coat I bought yesterday. Psyched myself up for tonight but don't know why cos not a lot happened. Pissed off a bit cos I thought I was "all in" with S Turner (Wol off with Kev - spud) but on way home split up so Steve went with Ali so I know I came off second best - as always. Pissed off cos didn't see Bod anywhere. Wish I could have a decent local boyfriend.

20th January 1985

Paul Stanleys Birthday - Kiss. As I have pointed out lots of times before, Sundays are usually incredibly boring. Today was totally different cos me, Mum and Dan did something which we won't forget in a hurry - a spot of ouijiing (can't spell it). Anyway, Grandad contacted us and we asked him lots of things. Dan, apparently, is going to marry an Italian THIS YEAR and I'm going to marry CLIVE(!) in my 20's and Mum's going to have millions of grandchildren! He reckons if I go out with Bod it won't last long and Lee is seeing someone else back in Oldham, the swine! Good, innit?! Watched Superbowl & the 49ers thrashed the Dolphins. Ace!!

21st January 1985

Back at work and told people about yesterday's 'goings-on' - not supposed to really but I don't think Grandad would mind anyway - hope not! He also says that Nan will go into a Home when she leaves hospital and Joe will have treatment at a Mental Hospital but he'll be alright (thank God) when he comes out. Mum says she doesn't want to repeat yesterday's performance and once is enough I suppose she's right cos we've got to know what we wanted to, so there's nothing more to ask. Thanks Grandad, you're wonderful!

22nd January 1985

Was on the lookout for Lisa this morning on the way to work. Soon realised that she wasn't coming because she had a hospital appointment (thick or what)! At work didn't have a very exciting day. The heating should be turned off because it does my head in. That's being selfish I know. In fact, I'd probably miss it if it was turned off, it's just that I can't be warm and have my head spinning at the same time! Glad to get home and watched 'Whistle Test' which has been very good lately. Andy Kershaw is gorgeous!

23rd January 1985

Just when I thought we'd got rid of the snow for good, down came another lot. In fact, there's been some thunder and lightning too. We've had everything today! The snow was blizzard-like and occasionally we had hailstones as well. Depressing isn't it! Also depressing is work at the moment - can't seem to get into the swing of it at all. Never mind, not long till Friday now although I shouldn't wish my life away like I do. At home watched loads of telly. No letter off Lee as yet. Swine!

24th January 1985

Snowed a lot today. In fact I thought there would be about 3ft of the stuff by the end of the day but it stopped mid afternoon. Nevertheless, we were let out of work at 4.30pm (catch though - no afternoon break). Not complaining about getting home early. It was a godsend cos I was bored once I'd invoiced out. Snow turned slushy now but you never know, we may get some more! TOTP on later which was annoying cos missed Foreigner. Went to Rammy with Wol & Lin. Peter D playing darts!

25th January 1985

In a good mood because, of course, it's my favourite day of the week yet again. Doesn't time fly when you're having fun! At work quite boring cos not a vast amount to do. Wasn't bothered though. The heating was absolutely diabolical this afternoon - even when the windows were open it still didn't cool down! Brought John Sykes pic in and Di must've copied it about 12 times! He's gorgeous! Went babysitting but was allowed to play the stereo etc. Didn't get home till 3am but paid £4!

26th January 1985

Could've stayed in bed even later than 12 noon (which is the time I eventually got up)! Lazy or what. Mind you, I didn't expect to be in here at 3am this morning, so I suppose I've done alright really. Went to Town with Wol. Finally bought Chris De Burgh (ace) record and used up tokens. Also bought fingerless gloves at last! Went to Wiseman's and a man told me that if I got a tape deck (or good cassette stereo recorder) with 5 pin plugs in then that's fine. Cheapest Technics deck is £109 so best start saving for that. At home had hi-fi on a lot and played some of my best records.

27th January 1985

Got up at around 1pm this afternoon. Ask me if I'm bothered because I'm not. Sundays aren't worth waking up for anyway. Did usual mundane things like read the papers. Also watched film I recorded last night with gorgeous Mel Gibson in it! Film not as good as Galipoli but wasn't bothered about that. Mel's face was enough for me - fit or what! Looked at tape decks in Technics catalogue - and there's a nice one at £105. Must get it sometime during the summer. Watched funny 'Spitting Image.' SNOWED again.

28th January 1985

Well, back to the long hard slog again. Enthusiastic or what! I can't get over how quickly this weekend passed by - and I did nowt. Only go to Town of course, that's all. Never mind, only four more days to go till Saturday! Pete kept reminding me about the Meat Loaf concert that he'll be seeing in M'chester tomorrow night - the swine! He went on about the 'support' which will be Terraplane on the Preston gig. I wish I was there but it can't be helped when the tickets have all been sold. At home did nowt special except watch telly programmes.

29th January 1985

The morning soon comes round, much to my disappointment. It takes such a long time to and from Starline - especially when the weather's bad like it was on the way home. Never mind, it'll soon be summer! At work farted about looking for 'odd' amounts on drum cards for Avia to look at. Exciting eh?! Should be fun when we're doing statements soon because we have to go through the whole drum again. Bloody 'ell, I'll know my cards back to front! Ace Foreigner still No.1 but rest of chart unexciting. Whistle Test good.

30th January 1985

Must visit Wol tonight. Take John Sykes piccy! Thebes is getting excited next to me so I wouldn't be surprised if I stopped writing - cos it's rather difficult when a cat's nose is in the way! Weather gone much milder so it was back to the leather jacket. Not a spectacular day at work. Peter said that Meat Loaf was good at Preston - swine. Haven't seen my boyfriend on his bike all week. After work washed hair and went to Wol's. She said Lin's told her Bod wants to go out with me but to prove I like him I've got to make the first move!!

31st January 1985

Just missed the rain when I got to work this morning. Makes a change doesn't it?! This morning was on machine for most of the time because I had to get rid of BOs debits/credits and cash. What a drag! Mind you, when this afternoon came round I had bugger all to do! I don't think we can do an invoice run yet because we haven't got much in our trays. At home had a bath after tea (used new ace bubble bath). Watched TOTP. Mad cos only showed bits of the songs I like. At least Springsteen on. Cut Foreigner video off AGAIN!

1st Dec - 31st Dec 1984

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1st December 1984

KNACKERED AFTER TRAILING ROUND TOWN WITH MUM. BOUGHT SKIRT, TOP AND SHOES TO GO TO 'DO' IN ON TUESDAY. TOOK AGES (AS ALWAYS) CHOOSING THE RIGHT STUFF. DON'T LIKE TOP MUCH SO WEARING ONE MUM KNITTED AGES AGO. £10 DOWN THE SWANNY. NEVER MIND, AT LEAST I LIKE THE SKIRT. BLOODY SHOULD DO FOR £20. GLAD I HAD ENOUGH MONEY!

2nd December 1984

Could relax after the hectic time I had yesterday finding something to go out in at last! I'm in a slight dilemma at the moment cos I'm due to come on roundabout Wednesday. The 'do' is on Tuesday night and Lee's supposed to be coming down on Saturday and I don't know what I'm going to do - just pray that it stays away till Sunday I suppose. Sad do. No way will I disappoint Lee by not going on Sat. The poor lad will wonder what he's done to keep me away.

3rd December 1984

Didn't fancy going back to work but it had to be done. Got rained on AGAIN! Pig sick or what - it's every time I go out the heavens open. Never mind, worse things happen at sea (God I write some crap at times)! Didn't balance invoicing out but luckily I found my errors on my tape, so then I did balance. Saves Avia a job of finding errors looking through my invoices. Looks as though we'll soon be starting another run. Watched lot of telly.

4th December 1984

PISSED OFF COS LISA DIDN'T TURN UP FOR MEAL TONIGHT IN BUS-STATION. WAITED AGES SO THEN WENT TO WOL'S AND THEN CAME HOME TO TELL MUM. I'M LIVID!

5th December 1984

Found out today that Lisa DID turn up - but she waited in the wrong place in the bus station for me. I told her to wait outside the drinks machines where the 14 stops. She goes somewhere completely different - not even in the bus station itself! Mind you, everyone said I should've gone to the restaurant regardless when 8 o'clock came round. Never mind, there's always next year. I felt really guilty about taking the £18 off Avia. Quiet all day. Immersed myself in work.

6th December 1984

DEPRESSED COS I 'STARTED' TODAY. LEE COMING ON SATURDAY AND I'LL BE SLAP BANG IN THE MIDDLE OF IT (OF ALL WEEKS HE HAD TO COME THIS SAT). Anyway, if he's here at Xmas, I'll be in a much better mood.

7th December 1984

Flooded all day today. Horrible! The quicker I can use tampons the better, especially now that Lee and 'JD' will be here tomorrow for one day. I must put a brave face on for them. God, I am in a state aren't I?! Ali and Lin don't really seem to understand how I feel. It's alright for them cos they know how to use 'em but they've never known any different have they? The only option left for me is the Pill that's supposed to lessen the flow. You know, I'll try 'owt once. Must make an appointment soon.

8th December 1984

Lee here today! I'm falling in love with Lee I'm sure. He understands how I feel about my periods but I have told him about the 'towel' side of it so he's still a bit confused. Anyway, I hope the Doc will be able to sort things out next week. Better had cos I don't want to lose Lee. Cried a couple of times in front of him. Shouldn't of but I did. Lisa seemed to have a good night (in Rammy) once it wore on. Hope she hits it off with Howard, he's dead cute.

9th December 1984

It was a waste of time getting up today. I've been immensely bored, especially without Lee to keep me company. Aah, he was dead cute last night. I didn't think he could be a serious person but now I know better. I'll have to watch what I say in future! Nowt went right for either Mum or Dad. For a start, the bloody fire in the extension has decided to pack itself in. Honestly, it was freezing without that on. Later on went into the warm front room where I watched ace LA Raiders beat the Dolphins from behind. Ream game.

10th December 1984

SENT OFF FOR BAND AID T-SHIRT. Back to work. Exciting or what! Lisa said she enjoyed herself on Saturday night. Glad about that or she would've gone on at me for fixing her up with a wally! She even says she's getting fed up with Diane's company. Looks like I'll be going out with her instead. Not that I mind cos she's a laugh. We might be going out at Christmas. Pub crawl job - proper one! At work farted around doing the same farting little jobs. Tonight went to see 'Ghostbusters' film with Lisa. Only 99p to get in. Ace, funny film.

11th December 1984

Nearly went back to sleep again this morning. Dreaming about Lee you see! Got up in the end. At work load of finals to be done but luckily they were typed out by Leslie and Jackie for us so we could get on with matching up and splitting - which I'll carry on with tomorrow. Had laugh with Lisa about 'Ghostbusters' last night. Ace film or what! Delighted to say that Band Aid are No.1 with 'Feed the World' for Ethiopian Appeal. Went out with Wol.

12th December 1984

Woke up to the sound of Thebes digging up the carpet cos she wanted to go downstairs - little bugger! She liked Lee the other night. She likes everyone though, does Treebs. Freezing going to work (snow soon I reckon). Got down to some work and still haven't got all my cards out. Asked Pete who the girl he was with in car and he said, 'Erm, I just play darts with her, that's all!' Likely story! Me and Lisa will soon go to see 'Gremlins' cos Shelley says it's really good.

13th December 1984

I can't understand why it's so hard getting out of bed on Thursday mornings. Anyhow, it's Friday tomorrow - better still week on Friday we break up - ace! At work loads going on. Besides me doing Finishing, Jo Winnard's been busy laying people off from the factory. One of them is Lisa (cross-eyed girl who worked in Accounts ages ago) and she was broken-hearted. Some people can be so cruel. Saw fit Bono on video to Band Aid record on TV. Also saw it in Windmill where me and Wol went.

14th December 1984

BLOODY KNACKERED! JO DISHING OUT 'GOT THE PUSH' NOTES LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE. TWO OF EM ARE MICHELLE & TRACEY IN WORKS OFFICE. TIGHT OR WHAT. MUSTN'T GRUMBLE. 'THE TUBE' SHIT.

15th December 1984

No Phil Collins tickets. Money sent back. SHIT! Had quite a fruitful day. After the ritual of having a bath, etc I got ready to go to Town with Wol this afternoon. It was bombed out yet again but still managed to buy 2 jumpers (one for Dan, t'other for Lee), 2 little hamsters (not real) for Wol and a raccoon for Anne. Besides the first video-tape I've ever bought too! Yes, the new TV and video came today but I've only had a sneak preview. Ace or what. Hitachi is the make and I can't wait till Xmas Day so I can play the Dire Straits video.

16th December 1984

I couldn't believe the time I got up this afternoon - 2.30pm! My God, that must be the latest I've got up all year. I must've been tired. I reckon I should've gone to bed earlier last night. If I did I wouldn't have overslept as I did. Anyway, at least there wasn't much of the day left! Glad anyway cos Sunday isn't exactly my most favourite of days. Highlight of day was the Chart and watching exciting American Football. Ace or what!

17th December 1984

MARILLION at the Manchester Apollo. Can't go cos tickets sold out. Mad or what. I'll have to make do with the 'live' LP I bought on Saturday that's all. My God, it's all happening at work! Diane and Sue gave Jo an ultimatum - £10 extra in wages of they don't come in in the New Year. I suppose you know what happened - Jo has not given in to the pressure so Sue and Di are packing it in. Christ it'll be dead without those two. Can't be helped though. Avia is fuming with Jackie. Got ace card off Lee. Written back.

18th December 1984

Pig sick of this weather. Got HAILSTONED on walking to work this morning. It'll be snow next, you watch. Very cold now and it's a miracle there's no ice about. At work Di and Sue still talking about leaving in the New Year. God, it'll be dead without 'em. If all the work is palmed off onto me I'm not going to stand for it. Dole queue for me as well! Got masses of w/c's still to split. Keeps me out of mischief. Whistle Test not brilliant.

19th December 1984

Ace Band Aid still No.1 with 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' Must buy it on Saturday! Cheesed off about having to get up. I could easily have stayed in bed till at least 12 noon! I'm a lazy bugger aren't I? Leather shoes I bought a few weeks ago have started rubbing me again. Typical! At work did yet more finals and managed to split literally millions of w/c's. My pile looks like Mt Everest. Ask me if I'm bothered cos I'm not! When got home parcel waiting for me from Twisted Sister Fan Club! Sent up for T-shirt. Must be mad!

20th December 1984

Last full day of work before Christmas. Ace! It dragged the time, as expected. Had to finish the 'month end' work off like debit notes, etc. You should see the BOs in Alwyn's office we've got to machine out when we come back. I'd prefer not to think about that though. What I am thinking about is tomorrow dinner-time - PARTY TIME! Will probably get pissed with luck and generally make a fool of myself - also tomorrow night when me and Lisa go to see 'Gremlins' - along with some booze of course!

21st December 1984

Break up for Xmas hols at dinner-time today. Earned the break I can tell you! NOWT TO SAY EXCEPT STARLINE PARTY WAS ACE. GOING TO QUEENS WITH PETER & LISA ACE & I'M PISSED OUT MY BRAIN NOW. LISA NOT IN BUS STATION TONIGHT.

22nd December 1984

Out with Wol & Lin (supposed to be) tonight. VERY BORING DAY UP TILL TONIGHT COS STILL RECOVERING FROM YESTERDAY. DIDN'T GO TO TOWN COS OF WEATHER. WENT OUT WITH WOL & LIN BUT NOT VERY DRUNK & POOR WOL LOST HER BAG IN FATHER'S MOUSTACHE.

23rd December 1984

Not surprisingly, nothing excrutiatingly exciting happened today. In fact I was pissed off the whole afternoon. I just read the newspapers and thought about the good night me, Wol & Lin had last night - apart from losing her bag of course. That was really tight - it had allsorts in it. I just hope there weren't any valuables in it. Anyway, I'll be seeing Wol again tomorrow cos we're going to Town - 'owts better than staying at home. Watched ace American Football. Exciting or what! Must watch LA Raiders Friday 1pm!

24th December 1984

What a fucking day this has turned out to be. Went shopping in Town with Wol. But that's nowt compared to the night I had (Lee called round at 8-ish). Got pissed in Rammy but instead of going off with him I fell for the Barman in Father's Moustache for some reason (Steve). Went to flat and didn't leave till morning.

25th December 1984

Left Steve's just before 9am and I'm absolutely knackered cos I've hardly had any sleep. Steve wants to see me at 6pm tonight but I'm not going cos I've decided that I don't want to 'do it' with him now. Trouble is though, Mum's furious with me cos I've blown Lee out. The poor bugger doesn't know where he is with me anymore. I can be really stupid at times. Settled to watch new TV and video. Saw all 3 vids, U2, Stones & Dire Straits. All ace.

26th December 1984

This week is passing by far too quickly for my liking! I got up just before 12 noon and I've slept solidly since last night at 6.30pm! I'm still knackered! I think it's because I haven't been outside since yesterday morning. Lee not been round for his present so I reckon he doesn't want anything to do with me. Not surprising after the dirty trick I pulled on him. Wrote a stupid note just now for Steve although I doubt it if I'll ever pluck up courage to see him again. Christ, I'm mixed up.

27th December 1984

Got up late again but ask me if I'm bothered because I'm not! After dinner (after my hair dried) went out for some air and posted a little note for Steve down Talbot Road. It didn't say much really and I doubt if I'll ever see him again. 'Phoned Ali up and she invited me round her house (Lin there too). Thanked 'em for Xmas presents and talked about Steve. They didn't seem surprised to hear that me & him did nowt. What to do next? is the burning question. Watched very last one of MASH. Sad or what.

28th December 1984

Supposed to be out with Wol & Lin tonight. Must watch the LA Raiders play American football this afternoon about 1-ish. Couldn't watch American football cos went to Town with Wol. Taped it though & watched it later on. To my amazement my team the LA Raiders, lost, so I hope Seattle (who beat 'em) get thrashed in their next game. Dan bought an AF T-shirt (Dallas) so I'll probably buy a Raiders one tomorrow. Rained a lot and very cold. Glad to be back home. Listened to Rock Show (best sellers of '84 - ace)!

29th December 1984

Got up after mid-day. Naughty or what. Must start getting up earlier before I go back to work so as to get some practise in. If I carry on like this I won't be able to make it to work on Wednesday. I'd rather not anyway, much prefer to stay at home. Wrote 3 letters - one of them to Lee, and I poured my heart out to him saying that I was sorry for Christmas Eve 'an all that. Also sent him the jumper. Hope he writes back although I can't send mine till next week anyway. Watched ace Dire Straits video again. Ace it is!

30th December 1984

Well, this Sunday wasn't unlike the previous 52 or so before it. Bloody naff or what! Mum in good mood for a change so had a good laugh with her. Watched U2 video (forced really cos when out to do an errand for Dan he put it on the bugger). At least had my own way when American football came on cos I taped it whilst listening to the crap Best Selling Singles Chart of '84. Not many good ones. No.1 of course was the Band Aid Single. Ace! While out with Wol & Lin asked Dan to tape film but when came back found he hadn't done it right!

31st December 1984

Not a lot happened during the day so I'll just go on about the 'do' I had tonight. Ace or what. Went to Rammy early with Lin and Paul (barmaids & Steve in Fancy Dress - what a sight). The place became packed at around 9pm and that's when the 'regulars' came in. Wol came later on with Kev. Glad cos Lin involved with a bloody card game which went on for ages! At midnight the kissing started and everyone looked relieved that 1984 had finally ended. Told Paul I liked his mate Bod and he told him, not that we talked a lot. In fact, I was on his mates (John's) knee in the Tache. Barman Steve left me alone, thank God. At 3 went to see a baby(!) then 6 lads & Lin walked me home for 4am! Even got a New Year's kiss off Mark Turner of all people!

1st Nov - 30th Nov 1984

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1st November 1984

ALL I CAN WRITE ABOUT TODAY IS THAT I HAD A VERY BUSY DAY AT WORK. GOT HOME TO A LETTER BY LEE (postmen where he is dead lazy cos it arrived a day late)! Anyway, met him and mate Howard in Rammy tonight!! Here next Wednesday.

2nd November 1984

I'll try and fill in all the lines today if I can. I don't like writing in capitals. It doesn't look very nice. Told everyone at work about Lee being here last night and also showed them the photograph he gave me with him and Steve Harris on it. Diane has already fallen in love with Lee believe it or not. Daft bugger! At work loads to invoice out (£37,000 worth). Still haven't got all my cards out yet. Knackered when came home. Watched 'The Tube' (rubbish). Rock Show had singles/LPs on.

3rd November 1984

Not the most exciting of days. Warren came round to see Dan. I thought he'd be ugly but he's not bad at all. I couldn't believe it though when Mum says he's the same age as Dan. Looks older than 17. He looks older than me! Couldn't go to Town (Wol didn't come) because the nasty rain is back with us again. It's windy too. Bloody weather, I can't stand it cold and damp. Wrote to Lee to cheer myself up and succeeded! Tapes on most of the day.

4th November 1984

I thought it would be impossible, but I've been proved wrong. Today has been even less exciting than yesterday! That's no surprise though is it cos I always write this practically every week (unless I'm going out, which is pretty rare in itself). Anyway, the rest(!) has done me good I suppose. This is the time I miss Lee the most because I've time to think about him. At work I haven't - fortunately. Watched an ace American Football match which went to overtime. Exciting or what!

5th November 1984

Last night I had the crappiest sleep for ages. I only got a couple of hours - if that - and I went to bed at 10pm. I blame the bloody television downstairs. The sound of that was rocking the house. Never mind, hopefully I'll be able to sleep better tonight cos I've been busy all day (typing statements and invoicing out). Balanced too. Chuffed cos it was a big run. Also did lots of orders. The heating drove me mad. Why it has to be on all day is beyond me. At home watched 'The Street' & 'Brookside' as usual.

6th November 1984

Weather becoming decidedly nippier than of late. Well, at least it's not raining. Apprently, snow is forecast for Scotland tomorrow. That's all we need! At work, quite a busy day. Love it when there's lots to do cos then you don't get bored. Poor Diane blew her top this morning and stormed off - hotly persued by Avia! Things just got on her nerves and she complained to Jo about the wages. We should've all given her a mouthful. Iron Maiden up in Chart.

7th November 1984

Knackered when I got up this morning. Serves me right for going to bed late. It was also cold (not as cold as yesterday) which made me want to stay in bed longer. No letter off Lee as yet but I'm not annoyed because it's not worth it. I wonder if his mate Howard wants to meet Lisa. I hope so cos their starsigns are well suited! I suppose mine and Lee's are in a way cos he's on the Cusp of Scorpio (bit dodgy) and Sagittarius (a sign which goes with mine 100%)! What's more interesting is that I'm on Pisces/Aries Cusp and Pisceans go with Scorpios! So, either way we're suited!

8th November 1984

BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TODAY WAS GOING OUT WITH WOL TONIGHT & MEETING UP WITH LEE AND ANOTHER ONE OF HIS MATES. WILL GO OUT TOMORROW. WOL OFF AT BUS STATION, ME OFF AT RAMMY COS MEETING LEE AGAIN (& SATURDAY)!!

9th November 1984

FUCKIN' ACE DAY BOTH AT WORK & WHEN I SAW LEE TONIGHT! PROBABLY IN OLDHAM THIS TIME TOMORROW. WILL HAVE TO SEE MONEY SITUATION FIRST.

10th November 1984

For some reason I felt really rough once I got up (must be last night's booze). Didn't get up earlier enough to go to Halifax, so couldn't go to Oldham with Lee and 'Fat Rac.' Never mind, at least I saw them in Town before they went home. I bet Lee thought I was very quiet today. In fact I was - partly cos he was going back (without me) and the fact I wasn't at all well. My stomach's not that brill you see. Hope he figured that out. Pissed off now and also knackered.

11th November 1984

Waste of time getting up but for Great Aunty Jane (plus her friend Alice) coming down this afternoon. Cute or what. You wouldn't think she was 85. She's still 'all there!' She's very mobile too. She wanted Uncle Wilf to see me but I can remember him anyway. It can't be helped him being 'gone.' Wrote 3 letters. One to Lee, one for Delaine and one for Uncle John. Lee must've thought I was acting strangely yesterday. God knows what was wrong. I hope he hasn't gone off me.

12th November 1984

Not really that ecstatic about going back to work today but there's not much I can do about it is there? Except pack my job in, which isn't very practical cos there's no other job to go to. Can't win! Thought about Lee a lot. Talk about daydreaming - bloody 'ell, I never stopped all day! Must be love. He should get my letter tomorrow. Delaine and Uncle John should get theirs too. I tell yer, this letter-writing is getting out of hand. Ask me if I'm bothered. Am I balls! Rained ALL day!

13th November 1984

Didn't mind getting up early this morning because last night I had an ace sleep and the weather has improved dramatically. It's been sunny all day which makes a lot of difference to the mood I'm in, which was generally good today. Did miles of splitting (did one lot then some more piled up on my tray - typical). Started statements which I'll finish off tomorrow no doubt. At home played stereo. 'Whistle Test' on telly. The Quo on and must get their video at Xmas if we get video/tv.

14th November 1984

These days I need some motivation to get me to work - and that would come from Lee - but he's not here. Never mind, I should be getting (hopefully) a letter off him soon. Bless our Postman! I'm sure he comes earlier so he knows I've caught the post cos usually he's not here till I've gone to work. Cute! At work busy day and finished off two lots of statements besides sorting my workcards out and doing orders. Will be invoicing out tomorrow and there's a lot. Glad to be home to settle down & rest.

15th November 1984

Hardest day's work so far this week cos I had a lot of invoicing to do. Settled down to the actual invoicing out after dinner, and didn't finish it until break-time this afternoon. Non-stop I was doing that and I've knackered myself in. So it serves me right for being such a clever sod! Balanced too which pleased me no end. Saves Avia a lot of work too cos then she doesn't have to look for errors. At home watched TV cos no-one coming out boozing. Slade on TOTP which should be in Top 5 by Xmas with any luck.

16th November 1984

NOT THE MOST EXCITING OF DAYS. WILL JUST SAY THAT RECEIVED WONDERUL LETTER OFF LEE WHICH CHEERED ME UP NO END. NOT AS BUSY AS YESTERDAY BUT STILL TIRED. BIRTHDAY OF FRI ROCK SHOW.

17th November 1984

Reason why last night's writing naff was cos I had 3 Stella cans! Pissed or what!! Got up very late - about 12.15 this afternoon! I must've been tired. Mind you, those Stella cans couldn't have helped. About half one-ish me and Wol went to Town. Didn't buy much. Just 3 chrome tapes and Eliminator LP by ZZ Top. Ace! Bought funny card for Lee's birthday. Besides that and letter send him £5. Will use that for booze no doubt. Miss him but will go out with Wol tomorrow night.

18th November 1984

Waste of time getting up cos there was nowt 'going off.' No Lee or anyone else to go out with during day. So just sat around reading and listening to tapes I've done myself. Must send card, letter, etc for Lee's birthday on Tuesday (send it tomorrow). Must think I've a limited imagination just sending money though I don't suppose he'll have the money (£5) for long, bless him. Listened to Chart Show & hope Slade in Top 5 by Xmas cos song ace. Lin came in car and we went out.

19th November 1984

Stayed in bed till 20 to 8 this morning. Disgusting or what! At work plenty to do (centred around invoices - as always). Plenty of orders to do as well. Everyone pissed off cos it was our favourite day of the week! Made sure Lee's letter etc was posted so he'll get it tomorrow, being his birthday. The lucky sod will probably have the time of his life! I hope he spares a thought for me slaving away. Watched telly a lot. Some good stuff on for once.

20th November 1984

Lee's Birthday. The little love will have received the little package I sent him yesterday. He's 20 now - all downhill from now on. I'll tell him that the next time I see him and he'll probably never speak to me again! At work got ready for invoicing out. Didn't actually get round to do it till late this afternoon. Tape came to around £37,000 which is about the 2nd biggest run I've had on S-Z. At home listened to records and watched telly till late. Tired.

21st November 1984

Incredibly naff weather early on this morning. Took my dungarees to change in once I got to work - and guess what - stopped raining as soon as I stepped outside. Bloody typical! Everything I did today at work centred around invoicing out (didn't balance and Avia found the £5 error). Loads of work cards have since accumulated on my tray (bastards) so no doubt I'll be doing another run soon. At home watched lots of telly including 28 UP which was ace.

22nd November 1984

IF I GO ON ABOUT THE WORK I DID TODAY (W/C'S/SPLITTING) I'LL ONLY GET DEPRESSED SO I WON'T BOTHER. LOOKED FORWARD TO GOING TO RAMMY WITH WOL & LIN. NAFF UNTIL NICK & SINGER(?) CAME IN AND HAD A GOOD LAUGH!

23rd November 1984

Missed the rain the whole week and guess what? Yes, I was rained on (along with Michelle) walking down Mowbray Drive. It was just like someone throwing loads of buckets of water over us. Bloody freezing as well! It took practically all day to dry out and I'm now getting a cold. Apart from that, today was pretty good! Similar work to yesterday what with matching-up,etc. My tray looks like Mt Everest at the moment but I'm not going to let it worry me. Very tired.

24th November 1984

Was going to go to Town with Mum but she didn't bother getting me up early. Mind you, I was tired and neither of us was in the mood. So I was bored all afternoon. The only bit of excitement I had was reading another ace letter by Lee and going to the shop for Mum. Listened to the radio a lot and tonight I recorded on two 90 minute tapes, some of my favourite tracks. Exciting, eh?!! The weather was crap (very windy) so glad I didn't go anywhere. Supposed to be going out tomorrow.

25th November 1984

As always shouldn't have bothered getting up. This is only because it's Sunday you understand. I wish I had a car. I'd go everywhere in it. It would help if I could drive! Replied to Lee's letter and I've told him I miss him (and that's not cos he wrote that in his letter). I do genuinely miss him because he's such fun to be with. Anyway, it won't be long till he's here. Ace! Went out later with Lin & Wol in car to Rammy. Not bad night.

26th November 1984

Sent up for Phil Collins tickets. I've never known Starline to be so quiet as it was today. I know it's Monday 'an all that but even Diane kept her mouth shut for once. I think she's in love! Lisa kept saying, 'I'm pissed off!' all day which rubbed off on me. By the afternoon I was bloody saying it! I was glad when 5 came! At home did bugger-all really. Quite chuffed about the weather cos the sun's been out and it's not at all cold. Having said that it might rain tomorrow! Better not!

27th November 1984

Very cold this morning going to work but at least it wasn't raining. Did later on though - especially tonight. Glad I wasn't out in it! Windy too! At work finished off invoicing out, didn't balance but luckly the error was on my tape. Wonderful Avia found it for me. Got another big pile of w/c's to split. Annoying or what! Peter D says he's gonna cause havoc on Xmas Eve when he and his mates will dress up in robes and pub crawl. That'll be sight for sore eyes if he dares to go in Rammy!

28th November 1984

Write up for new stylus. Didn't bother cos I don't need any yet! At work I couldn't believe the statements I did. Besides the 'normal' ones also had to do October forward ones, so it took longer than usual! In fact, it was practically all day I was doing those. Never mind at least I've only a few to type tomorrow and then I can get on with the next 'run.' At home watched 'Coronation St' and bit of 'Dallas' and then me, Wol & Lin went to Rammy and Boar's Head. PISSED!

29th November 1984

You can always tell I've been on the beer when you look at my writing. Just look at the state of yesterday's scrawl. Disgraceful! Don't care though cos I had a good time. Felt rough going to work but that soon wore off. Naff jobs to do like finish off forward statements and such-like. Glad to get those buggers out the way I can tell you! Did tape for next invoice run and comes to over £34,000! Next ones looks even bigger already. Watched loads of TV.

30th November 1984

Thank God it's Friday is all I can say. Typed a load of statements when sorting through invoices. Still haven't got round to invoicing out yet, will save them for Monday. I probably won't be in the mood though. I'm glad I didn't go out last night cos I've been knackered all day. Well, at least it's weekend now. Started it off by having hair cut and it looks miles better (shorter at front). Caught some of 'The Tube' with film of Band Aid recording the Ethiopian Appeal single. Must buy it cos Bono, Paul Young on it.

1st Oct - 31st Oct 1984

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1st October 1984

Alison's Birthday. Must take present round tonight. It was terrible trying to get up this morning cos it's darker now and I think it's still about 4am! I couldn't believe how quickly Monday has come round again - and I didn't go out this weekend either. What a drag! Very busy at work. Graham got told off for machining out wrong. The poor lad still hasn't got the hang of it. If I were him I'd piss off home and not come back! Took pressy round to Wol and she loved it. Lin rang Wol while I was there & later we went to Rammy, which wasn't busy.

2nd October 1984

Worse getting up this morning than yesterday because the weather was bad. I could've done with an extra cover on my bed cos my bottom half was freezing. Never mind, at least I haven't caught a cold - yet. Mum already has and there's loads of people at work with colds. Exciting, eh?! At work invoiced out and balanced again! Ace! I didn't think I would cos I wasn't really concentrating very hard. My heart wasn't at work today, it was with Lee. Why does he have to live in Manchester? Girlschool good on box.

3rd October 1984

What a fun-packed day this was! Lots of work to get through and the time just flew past. Loads of orders came through and I surprised myself by finding them all! The Reps Post was nerve-wracking as always on Wednesdays. We all came through relatively unscathed in the end (Terry Wogan's line that)! The heating came on this afternoon instead of morning when it's most needed. Pathetic or what! Was going to wash hair but couldn't be bothered. Regret it now cos it looks a mess.

4th October 1984

KISS concert at the Manchester Apollo. Not to be. I've already sold my ticket. Looking forward to seeing Marillion on the 17th December now. Felt awful (and fat) today & I now know why - I 'started' on the way home from work - 9 days late. It's awful when that happens cos you know that it can come at any time. Well, at least it doesn't happen with me often. Sometimes I wish it did cos periods are a burden to me, not that I can do anything about it worse luck. Quite busy at work. At home bored until TOTP came on. It was very good for once. I wish Dio was on, though.

5th October 1984

Brian Johnson's Birthday. Wonder how last night's concert went. I'll get to know sooner or later. When I'm told about how brilliant it was I'll act as though I'm not really bothered (but I will be deep down)! I'm a funny bugger aren't I? Because of my period I was very lazy today which I hate being like - it's so unlike me. Every time I walked around I felt a gush coming, it was horrible. So I thought I'd stay put so hardly anything happened. You know, I'll have to see the Doctor but it's so embarrassing, and I don't know whether he'll be able to help me. Honestly, this is driving me insane.

6th October 1984

Shouldn't have bothered getting up at all today because I was so bored and fed up with myself. Didn't go to Town or do anything constructive. In other words, I've been a lazy cow! It felt just like a friggin' Sunday! Sat there stuffing myself with wine gums (which were disgusting)! Mum says I shouldn't stay in on a Saturday night. She's right too but at least I've saved some money doing so. Dan doesn't know what to do with all his wages. Cute! It's about time he had some money of his own to spend, he hates being skint.

7th October 1984

I don't know why I bother writing anything for Sundays. I might as well miss them out they're so bloody naff! The highlight of my day was having a bath - and I didn't have that until after 7pm! Went out a couple of times on bike. I don't think Wol was very chuffed when I rang and told her that I wasn't going out tonight. Anyway, at least Linda went out with her so it wasn't as if there were two of us. I hope to God Lee wasn't in the Rammy cos that will make me even more depressed than I already am!

8th October 1984

Mondays want banning!! Back wo work again folks. Didn't mind it today though because I had plenty to do (I invoiced out for a start). Just finished 'em before 5pm. Don't think I've balanced though. There were quite a few (well, that's my excuse anyway)! I was knackered by the time I finished them. Looking for any mistakes tomorrow. I've a feeling it's my tape but you never know, it could be anything. Telly watching tonight including wising up on the soaps.

9th October 1984

Getting darker in the mornings when I wake now. Can't stand it cos it feels like the middle of the night. Well, at least the weather was a damn sight better than yesterday. If the sun hadn't been low in the sky you would've mistaken today for a midsummer's day. I tell yer, I wish it was. The summer has been wonderful and I hope we get a few more cos I want a permanent tan! At work just farted around. Tape wrong for invoices, so now balanced. Very tired.

10th October 1984

Took an eternity getting to sleep last night so I thought I'd be really tired this morning, but I wasn't, much to my relief. 'Sids' at work said that 'Lamby Luby' (Peter) is coming back tomorrow after having an operation on his knee. He must be MAD! I wouldn't come back till at least after Xmas! 'Sids' reckons it's cos he's missing the crumpet. That figures! He does no work and just stares at anyone in a skirt (or jeans as in my case). Anyway, should be a laugh seeing him and no doubt Di will massage his knee. Poor man!

11th October 1984

Worsed day (at work) so far this week. Thought that time had gone quick until today. Did it drag or did it drag! It dragged! Quite a few work-cards came up so we'll probably invoice out tomorrow. Exciting, eh?! Looked forward to going out tonight cos I thought beautiful Lee would be there - wasn't though. Went in Rammy and it didn't liven up till late on. Clive and Dave walked in and I nearly died. Couldn't face the bar! Gave Dave the eye when Clive went to loo. He probably fuckin' told him when he came out as well!

12th October 1984

Was going to go to Town this afternoon with Lisa and Diane but couldn't be bothered. I hope they weren't offended! Well, I did tell them I'll be going tomorrow anyway - if I wasn't I'd go with them. Di gave us a lift home. Got here in 5 minutes! My writing funny cos I've been drinking Carlsberg and it what yer call affects me, if you see what I mean. 'The Tube' much better than last week but I wish the Scots cow would piss off!

13th October 1984

Buy a dress with Mum. If any money left also buy new U2 LP, a diary and some Chloe perfume. Not buying dress - or Chloe - yet!! Got up after listening to last night's Friday Rock Show tape which was rather ace. Had bath. Lin came round and told me that Wol couldn't go to Town cos of her hangover! So I went with Mum instead. Very mild day but the crowds got on my nerves. Bought new U2 LP (which is their best yet) & this pen(!) and a new Letts Diary like the one I had for 1983. Looked at some really dear dresses! Wish I could afford the chic ones. Never mind, maybe one day I will.

14th October 1984

The naffest day of the week - as always. Shouldn't have got up till at least 1 0'clock but I wanted my dinner! It was very nice as well. Played U2 LP countless times and it's brilliant. I thought that their 'live' LP was good but this is even better than that. Bloody ace! Got to tea-time and listened to the chart. I wish they'd get rid of Richard Skinner cos he's doing my head in just playing half of the singles - who does he think he is?! Went to GPO with Wol & Lin. Final night & Dave's band on but didn't stay through it and went to Rammy instead. Clive & Dave will DEFINITELY ignore me forever now cos I said I'd watch em.

15th October 1984

Anniversary of Dad's Big Win on horses last year. God, did that win make Dad ill or what! It took him ages to get over it - but it didn't take him long to spend it! Anyway, at least it went on something constructive - the front room. God knows how long that would've stayed a mess if Dad hadn't won that lolly! I dread to think. Terribly difficult getting up this morning. The darkness didn't help cos I kept thinking it was still midnight. Fraid not though. Everyone (even Diane)! quiet at work and no-one looked as though their heart was in it (apart from Jill). Peter D done me another tape at last!!

16th October 1984

Goodness me, it was hard getting up this morning - mainly because the weather turned colder. Once I got outside I found that it was very foggy. Couldn't see for more than a few yards. Soon cleard up though - and it warmed up too. At work invoiced out the November early ones. Didn't balance so Avia finding my error tomorrow cos she's ace! Think I'm getting a cold. My temp keeps going up and down and I feel pretty weird. My eyesight's playing up as well. Bit like a migraine but head 'heavy' like I've been on the beer - not that I have. At home mainly watched the telly.

17th October 1984

My writing is bloody disgraceful! I'll have to make a special effort to change it because I won't be able to read it if it gets much worse. Avia found my error when I invoiced out and luckily it was on my tape. Unfortunately, she later found a Road Atlas one (where Tax should be left off but I included it as normal). 'Tater 'ead as Avia would say! Not bad day. Quieter than usual but come 5pm Diane had me in hysterics cos she was taking off Graham's walk! She got it down to a 'T.' Lisa did it too down Mowbray Drive. Haven't laughed that much for yonks.

18th October 1984

Woke up to an awful windy day - and I mean WINDY! Must've been at least Gale Force 9. Terrible. I must've looked a funny sight walking down Mowbray Drive with my hair all over the place. Well, at least I didn't get rained on cos that's what it did this afternoon - hailstones and thunder too. We've had everything today! Not cold either! At work had quite a good time for a change. Kept laughing at Di taking Graham's walk off. Tight but it's fun. My friend Meat Loaf was on TOTP which was ace for a change.

19th October 1984

What a wonderful day this was! I didn't even have to do the Reps Post. God I couldn't believe it though. Still knackered after doing some invoicing out before we came out. Haven't finished cos there's a load (£26,000 worth in fact). Biggest run I've ever had on S-Z drum! Hope I balance! Doubt it. Went to Town with Lisa after work (weather was awful). Managed to buy a Dio album plus a nice red and black jumper from Fashion Spot. Might go tomorrow, I don't know yet. Friday Rock Show ace as ever.

20th October 1984

Day started off pretty naff but it improved greatly tonight as you'll find out in a min! Well, didn't go to Town cos I went yesterday. Glad really cos the weather has turned really bad again (wind and rain, all that business). Stayed in & had bath, washed hair to go out tonight. Wasn't really looking forward to it but as it 'appens my mate Lee walked in the Rammy about 20mins after we walked in. Knew he'd be there cos I'm psychic! Had a long chat as usual and couldn't believe it when he asked me to come out tomorrow as well! Got his address & he's going back to M'chester Tues.

21st October 1984

Didn't get up til dinner-time. Should've stayed in bed longer cos when I was up all I thought about was meeting Lee tonight! Making myself ill cos I was so bloody nervous. Had a bath to take my mind off him but that only worked for about an hour. By 7pm I was sick in the toilet cos I'd had virtually nowt to eat. In fact, it made me better cos I was alright then. Lee walks in Rammy about 10mins after me. Stayed there nearly an hour, then went to Grosvenor and Criterion. Walked me home & I tell yer - I'm in love! Out again tomorrow but he's back in Manchester Tues.

22nd October 1984

Monday again! God, I couldn't believe how fast the weekend has flown - considering it wasn't as boring as usual. Probably cos Lee was here the fit swine! Thought about him all day at work. Couldn't concentrate on what I was doing. Not half as bad as yesterday. At least I wasn't sick. Quiet at work so decided to tell all to Lisa about Lee. She seemed genuinely interested which quite over-awed me. Anyway, went out again tonight with Lee but just stayed in the Rammy! I think I'm in love! Must write to him, say on Wednesday.

23rd October 1984

MUST watch BBC2 tonight because my heroes AC/DC (& Van Halen)! are being interviewed at Donington for 'The Old Grey Whistle Test.' At work had to tell 'em about Lee cos Lisa wanted to know how I got on! Nosey bugger. Can't wait to write to him tomorrow night - he'll be back at Manchester by now. Thought about him a lot but I never got upset cos there's no point. Ali rang up and said she can't make the Rammy Thursday night. Bloody typical. Will go to Town on Saturday though. Big deal! Watched Donington, etc & it was ace (Whistle Test).

24th October 1984

JUST CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING 'OWT. HEAD SPLITTING WITH HEATING AT WORK. SORRY!

25th October 1984

Didn't feel much like writing today either but I'll force myself. Yesterday, I kept my promise of writing to beautiful Lee, so hopefully I'll get a reply by Monday. I bet it'll be a really nice letter - not like my crap I wrote. In fact, received a letter off Uncle John concerning Lee so I'll tell him and Sylvia all about him. At work finished invoicing out. The work keeps piling up but I tell yer, this week has flown past. Went to Windmill with Linda. Quite good. Kept getting wet every time I got out!!

26th October 1984

A GOOD DAY AT WORK AND AT HOME. KNACKERED & PISSED FROM 'STELLA.' CANT BE BOTHERED WRITING MORE. Hope to get letter off Lee at weekend.

27th October 1984

I'm letting myself down not writing in every day this week but when Lee went there was nowt to write really. Well, at least something happened today, after I'd washed my hair, etc. Wol came & we went to Town. It was 'bombed' cos the weather was gorgeous (should be after all the awful rain we've had this week). Anyway, bought a double T-Rex LP, 2 chrome tapes and some Chloe. Was going to buy a skirt but I think I'll leave that till I next go with Mum. Boring night in cos everyone out with boyfriends. Never, Lee will be here soon (6 weeks)!!

28th October 1984

Naffest day of the week by far. Talk about BORING!! I even wished Lee was here to liven things up a bit (I've never felt like that about ANY of my previous boyfriends). I tell yer, he's turning out to be 'someone special' already! I hope to receive a letter off him tomorrow with any luck. Thought about him a lot today cos I had loads of time on my hands - and let's face it who else have I got to think about? No-one! Played tapes, etc, till chart came on which was quite good. Watched American Football which I love! It's really exciting.

29th October 1984

I wonder why the Irish had a day off today. I could do with a week off I'm that knackered. Anyway, we got over the depression of the 'Monday Blues' this afternoon wasn't bad at all. The heating was turned on about 2pm (wasn't on this morning). Stupid or what. It wasn't even cold outside. Waited till 5pm, then the heavens opened. If I don't watch it I'm gonna end up with flu! Dark too when we came out. Depressing or what. So was watching 'Brookside.' Poor George in Prison.

30th October 1984

Glad weather improved today cos I didn't fancy walking to work in the rain again. In fact it was a very mild day. Apparently, it was 60 degrees yesterday. I can believe that, it was like summer. Today was as bad but at least the heating wasn't on as much. They switched it on at a divvy time though. About 2pm. Pathetic! Tried to perfect my Graham impression when I did the teas but it didn't quite come off cos I kept laughing and Graham NEVER laughs! Watched Bruce Springsteen on telly. Fit or what! Motorhead video also on.

31st October 1984

NOT MUCH TO WRITE BUT I'VE HAD A GOOD BUSY DAY AT WORK. ALSO HAD A GOOD NIGHT OUT WITH WOL (MILES BETTER THAN WITH LINDA). NO LETTER OFF LEE BUT DID GET ONE OFF DELAINE AT LAST!!!

1st September - 30th September 1984

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1st September 1984

Not a very nice day for the 1st Sept. Autumn is on its way folks! In fact it rained practically all day. It stopped long enough for me to buy a Snowy White LP but on the way home it rained again - and I had no coat on. It didn't bother me cos it wasn't cold anyway. Played the LP when home and it's really good - should be for £5.49! Just waited around then (after my bath) for Wol & Lin to call for me so we could go to the Rammy. Not very exciting - till Clive, Digger, etc came in.

2nd September 1984

God, was this a boring day or what! I know Sundays are usually terribly boring but today was even worse than usual cos I was on my own (everyone else at Waterloo - he didn't win)! I plucked up enough courage to ring Colin up about Kiss concert at M/chester, seeing as Wol & Lin won't go. He was quite nice about it too cos he said I could go with him & Paul. Ace! Gotta get a ticket now! Wol couldn't believe it when I told her (neither can I). Hope he doesn't change his mind. Went to GPO Club (bored so later went to Rammy).

3rd September 1984

I didn't feel like getting up at all this morning. I refused to believe it was Monday yet again, but of course, I did get up, looked out the window and saw a horrible dark, overcast sky. Nothing like the blue stuff I used to see. Winter's on its way folks. I'll be wearing my leather soon - especially if it keeps raining like it did today. Torrential downpour was an understatement! At work invoiced out amongst other things. Di back & don't we know it! Still can't get thru to M/Chester Apollo.

4th September 1984

It was cold this morning again. I don't like it cos that's how I get colds when the temperature changes like it has been doing lately. I never know what to wear. I shouldn't have put a jumper on today because it was hot at work - as always. Nowt much doing in the way of work but kept going. Not half as busy as we were last year. We're not getting enough orders to be terribly busy plus the fact that we've had more forwards. AC/DC 'Live' on TV. They were ace!

5th September 1984

Cold again this morning. Not as bad as yesterday though because the sun appeared for a change, to brighten me up! I couldn't believe it when I got to work - the heating was on. Sweltering or what! I'm glad it wasn't on for long because I think it's a terrible waste of money. Starline go on about electricity and telephone bills but I bet the gas one is more than those 2 put together. Honestly, the Directors haven't a clue! Had a hard day & tired!

6th September 1984

Quite 'slack' today at work, not that I was bothered because yesterday wasn't like that at all. Had a look in last years diary tonight and I've since found out that this time last year I was rushed off my feet and there were massive piles to invoice out every day! I hope our bonus won't go down as Jean suggested it would. Depressing thought! Watched TOTP which was shit (nowt new). Went out to Rammy with Wol & Lin & it was like Saturday night. EVERYBODY was in (see tom)....

7th September 1984

...continued! Saw the Junkie 'Happy' who was there ages ago but he only bugged us for about an hour then started on other girls. Then my friend Colin walked in with Paul followed closely by Clive 'Soil' and Dave. What a foursome! Colin looks as though he's bought a new leather with his scheme money. Clive was his usual daft self - in fact I caught with him outside and spoke to him in the Kentucky about this party he was supposed to be having. He wouldn't give me any info cos it looked as though I embarrassed him by his red face. Oh dear (it's that bloody Lin, she talks me into these situations)! Rock Show ace.

8th September 1984

Either going to see 'Police Academy' or 'Purple Rain' with Lisa at the ABC tonight. Got up pretty late. Couldn't be arsed washing my hair so of course I looked a mess. My clothes looked rather divvy as well, not that I'm trying to impress anybody. Bought too much in Town - bought £30 on a jumper, a record and a bangle! Extravagant or what! The LP was 'VOA' by Sammy Hagar and it's ace (should be for £5.99). Meet Lisa to go and see 'Purple Rain' (decided on that when we got there). Music rather good so probably get LP that's by the same name.

9th September 1984

Got up at 12.30 today because Mum didn't bother waking me up. Glad really because this afternoon has been incredibly long and double boring! God, I hate Sundays! For a start, ringing Colin up put me in a right foul mood (about Kiss ticket). He was horrible and it seems obvious to me by the way he was talking that he (and especially Paul) don't really want me to go cos it would spoil their 'plans' i.e. kopping! So I'm gonna ring Colin up tomorrow and tell him he can stuff the Kiss concert up his arse!

10th September 1984

Not at all pleased about getting out of my bed for work. The wind was howling away and I just felt like dying! Anyway, took my leather jacket to work and Shelley is gonna buy it off me for £35 - ace! That will go towards a new one - preferably with tassles on. Everyone says I'll suit one. Kept going at work. Ann told us about her holiday and all these American tourists in the Lakes complaining about the food! Typical! Rang Colin up about Kiss & it's now up to Paul. Couldn't believe it when Clive & 'Angelwitch' Dave came round!!!! Still haven't got over the shock!!!!

11th September 1984

This morning's weather was the dregs I tell yer. Not cold but bloody damp, I'm not used to it! Told everyone about the two mountains coming round last night. God, I come out in a sweat every time I think about it. I'm dreading seeing them in the Rammy Thursday night (that's if Wol & Lin decide to go). Must be calm! Didn't do much until late this afternoon cos I've started doing some more forwards again. Shelley not got £35 till Friday now. Bloody cow!

12th September 1984

First Anniversary of Tibby's death. Poor Woo! Doesn't seem like a year ago that Tib was put down. Time flies, eh? Don't know what we'd be like without cats around. Graham at work hates them. I bet he hasn't even confronted one, the wally! No, mustn't be like that cos he was really good at invoicing out today for the first time. He was only 60-odd pounds out and part of that wasn't even his fault. Wouldn't believe it but Clive and Dave came round yet again so I went out with em to the Windmill to shut 'em up!

13th September 1984

What a naff day at work! The time dragged so much I couldn't believe it. Anybody would think that we'd got nowt to do - but we had quite a bit really. If Diane hadn't have been at work the place would've been as morbid as hell! After work just sat around doing bugger-all and watched naff TOTP. The only decent act on was U2. God, the singer is fit! Went to Rammy with Wol and Lin and Clive & Dave walked in later on & sat with us. Couldn't believe how drunk Wol got!

14th September 1984

Still felt drunk walking to work and didn't recover till about 10am. Mind you, I've been worse - remember the Eyeball (that place Debs goes to every Wed night). I wasn't as bad as that although I did disclose some personal problems about myself that I normally would say nowt about i.e. periods! God knows what came over me but I felt much better for telling somebody & Lin was very understanding & told me not to give up hope. The Fri Rock Show had part of Donington on it. Ace!

15th September 1984

Day didn't start off very wonderfully - just sat around really. But later on went to Town with Gobi to find a decent leather jacket - and eventually bought one for just under £60. It's like the 1st one I bought but it's got press-studs going down the middle instead of a zip. It's red too. Learned from Wol over 'phone that Clive 'loves me.' Can't be doing with him so gave him and Dave the 'KB' when they came round. Went to Lin's and off we went to Rammy in car. Made 1/2 last for ages cos skint. Beautiful Lee from M/Chester was in and talking to him all night. Follow that Wolj!!

16th September 1984

What a pathetic, crap, dull and bloody boring, naff day! Why do I always look forward to days like this and they're ALWAYS disappointments. If I could drive I'd get a car and I'd be absolutely everywhere in it. Not like Linda. She wouldn't even give poor Lee a lift. She kept on going on about how little petrol she had left. God, she went on and on, anyone would think he wanted to go back home to Manchester, the poor lad. Crapped myself every time the door went cos I thought it was Clive after me! I do get into some scrapes don't I?!

17th September 1984

Getting darker in the morning when I get up now - and it's getting harder forcing myself out of bed cos of the dark! Winter's on its way folks! Everyone depressed at work. I know it's Monday but today was worse than usual because no-one was in the mood for working - everything went wrong for a start! Nice way to start the week off, eh? Thought about Lee (from Manchester) a lot. He's got a face similar to Angus Young's - beautiful. Might go to his head if I tell him - not that I think I'll be seeing him. He probably won't remember me anyway.

18th September 1984

Much better morning for getting up because the sun was out. Makes a hell of a difference you know - it's warmer for a start. Didn't put leather on cos too warm. Everyone wearing winter woolies apart from me. Geriatrics or what! Everyone in slightly better moods than yesterday but time still drags. Sick of Shelley getting out of jobs like the post, etc. Avia says she's behind but I was like that loads of times and I had to do practically EVERYTHING! What a mug! Watched lot of telly.

19th September 1984

What a day kids! Full of 'happenings' from start till finish. Loads of forwards to invoice out. Did them all today cos I thought I'd get out of the Reps Post. Not so. I had to do the sealing-up. Shit! I don't know how Sue gets away with it but she does - every week the bugger. Bet she feels guilty though. Diane suggested her, me and Lisa go and see Peter (op on leg in St Annes hospital) on Saturday. Couldn't believe it when she asked us. She'll probably be feeling his leg all the time - the good one that is.

20th September 1984

PISSED OFF! Main event going out to Stanley Arms. Got drenched coming home!

21st September 1984

Didn't see Clive last night cos we purposefully avoided the bad-tempered swine. Apparently, he's not on very good terms with Paul at the moment cos of something he did to Clive's brother's girl - friend at Jilly's in Manchester. Bothering over nowt cos Paul has apologised to the girl anyway for accidentally hitting her nose with a bottle! If Linda had gone that wouldn't have happened. Clive won't have any mates left if he carries on.

22nd September 1984

Quite a good day. Makes a change. Got up pretty late but that didn't matter. Went to Town earlier than usual cos of me, Di and Lisa seeing Peter in hospital later on. Bought tapes, card for Lin and Prince LP for Moi. After 3 Di came round in car (with Lisa) and we saw Peter in South Shore hospital with just a plaster and a sheet covering him (plaster on leg of course)! The poor lad was in agony. Anyway, after we saw him went to a couple of DIY stores, the Hypermarket and Lisa's house. Good day and had a laugh. Weather still naff.

23rd September 1984

Another excruitiatingly boring Sunday to add to my list. Honestly, I'll have to find something to do cos if I don't I'll go insane. Well, there's the tapestry and book to be finished off for a start. I think I'll finish off the Shrine book next week. Exciting, eh?! Can't be worse than brainwashing myself with music (although it is good). Waited around till good film came on later called 'The Champ.' God, I haven't cried like that for ages! Tear-jerking stuff! After that 'film' about a bomb dropping on Sheffield!!!! Totally depressing!

24th September 1984

Using this pen until I buy a new rollerball one. I'll probably get one of those Precise Rollers that have just come out. They look really good. Anyway, enough of that - on to what I've been doing today. Well, for once I kept busy all day and even did some of Lisa's 'splitting' for her. I made sure I had work in front of me cos of Marsden prowling around last week, the fart! Glad today overwith. Went to Wol's later, Lin there too & we all went to the Windmill (watched videos) plus going to the Devonshire Arms (too posh)!

25th September 1984

Weather improved this week. Mustn't speak too soon though because it'll probably rain on Thursday (as it has done for the past two weeks). Today was quite sunny - colder though. Was on two drums today because Lisa off ill. Avia helped which I'm glad about because I've got a lot of work on my drum. Invoicing loads out for October. I reckon it's my biggest pile so for on S-Z drum. It all comes to over £15,000 - usually it's about 5 or 6 - so it's practically double, well, more! At home slouched around till good telly programmes came on.

26th September 1984

Didn't mind getting up this morning because the weather was wonderful - sun shining yet again (not as hot though). Hardly saw a cloud all day. The weathermen reckon this is the start of an Indian Summer! Here's me thinking that winter was here already. God, I never know what to wear because the weather is so changeable. Well, as long as it stops raining for a few days I don't mind what happens. Very busy at work. Got miles more invoices than we usually have cos Calendar work-cards are now on their way over. Mavis didn't marry (or Derek) in the Street. Chickened out!

27th September 1984

Linda's birthday. Must take present round. Dull day but not at all cold. In fact it was bloody hot (indoors that is). Not as much work to do as yesterday. Got most of it done this morning, so I had a chance to natter to Anne, who hates it in that pokey office cos she gets lonely. Aah! She nattered to me this afternoon too cos we were both checking up on my drum to look for naff balances. There weren't as many as I thought there would be. Anyhow, at least it passed the time. Gave Lisa pressy and card which she liked TOTP improvement on last week.

28th September 1984

Write up for new stylus. Did at home later on. Could do with one actually cos the sound not as clear as it was - got to turn volume up more so I can hear it. It's lasted a long time though. At work took things easy seeing as it's my favourite working day. Everyone in good moods but we're all getting more tired now cos of this busy period we've got. Talking of 'periods' I'm 3 days late. I wonder if I'm gonna miss a month out. Wouldn't bother me if it did. I wouldn't mind if I never had one eva again cos I hate em! Donington on radio. Ace.

29th September 1984

Got up at around usual time on a Saturday - about 20 past 11. Thought about going to Town but didn't quite get round to it. Gobi went to Pat Murgatroyd's for me to buy an embroidery set for Wol's birthday on Monday. Nearly a tenner! Thought it would be though cos something like that always costs the earth. Saved £20 not going to Town which will be placed in Halifax next week. Will have £41 - should be £141 really but it's ages since I've saved. Disgusting! Didn't go out tonight.

30th September 1984

Worried about my period not coming late. I should be glad really but this hasn't happened for ages - missing a month out. Never mind, at least, I know that I'm definitely NOT pregnant. I'd probably commit suicide before everyone knew about it. Well, today was its usual naffness. If nuclear war broke out it would be on a Sunday cos they're so bloody depressing. Mind you, I don't fancy going back to work tomorrow. What a drag. R Skinner did Chart & kept cutting em off!!

1st August - 31st August 1984

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1st August 1984

Same as yesterday - incredibly fun-packed! God, I write some crap! My head's still 'done in.' I would've been better off not taking any Migraleve tablets because they seem to have done no good at all. IN fact I think it's gone worse, just to cheer myself up! At work did Reps Post (new girl at Tech on Wednesdays - bloody typical). So I still haven't got out of it. Played hi-fi (for a change) at home. Stayed up to watch part 3 of 'V.' It's bloody ace!

2nd August 1984

The weather was decidedly naff today. I know everyone was moaning about there not being any rain for yonks - but when it comes it looks so bloody dismal doesn't it? It's a lot cooler though, which is one consolation I suppose. My head was done in again & I know why - it thundered once I got outside. The weather affects me y'know. I wish ours was a better climate. My heart wasn't in my work today and it showed. Went to Rammy tonight & I wish to forget it.

3rd August 1984

My favourite working day - although the time drags like hell and the Reps Post spoils it. Apart from that it was quite a fun-packed day really (there's an understatement). I wish I could get rid of this terrible headache of mine. I reckon it's got something to do with the excitement of at last going out with a lad I like (he rang me up again today). Last night Rick (limping yet again) was in the Rammy & I'm not kidding he's been transformed from a scruff to a 'trendy' rocker. Fit!

4th August 1984

This was a day to remember, I tell yer. Colin has got some ace mates you know. What a laugh they are. Enough of that though till I've written about 'Town.' Well, I went there with Wol and bought a top (which now I'm not keen on), an ace Roger Taylor LP and 10 LP covers. Exciting, eh? Not half as exciting as the 'do' I went to tonight. First went to 'Rammy' with Colin and his mates Clive, Dave & Digger suggested we go to Fathers Moustache after, and we did - cos it was free to get in! Had an ace time and got rat-arsed. If Clive & Colin hadn't have been there to take me out I would still be there now.

5th August 1984

Didn't have a hangover this morning but still felt rough, if you get my drift. Was going to a motorbike do with Col at the Norbreck but didn't feel like going - or to the GPO Club come to that. Saving my money for Tuesday night - Beer Keller 50p drinks! Fantastic! Col has taken in personal about not going anywhere with him today. Daft sod! It's funny though, the only reason I go out with him is so I can see Clive 'Soil' and the rest because I think they're so bloody funny! It's cruel but it's true.

6th August 1984

Bank Holiday in Scotland - lucky swines! I could've done with an extra day off cos I didn't fancy going back to work this morning. I can't wait til my holiday - not long off now. Oh, shit I can't be arsed writing much because Trebor Trince is messing around with my pen! Naff day at work. Spilled my troubles out to Wolj. Wanted to talk about my periods but I feel so bloody stupid telling her. She reckons I should give Col a chance. I'll try.

7th August 1984

Beer Keller tonight! 50p a pint, whoopee! Didn't go for reasons why - I'll tell you. Well, I've benn thinking all day about Colin and I know that he's got an idea that I don't like him very much so I rang him up from my 2nd home on the way home to say that I didn't want to go out with him anymore. Fortunately, he was very good about it and he says that he'll speak to me as a friend. I hope he'll keep his word cos I like talking to him amongst a crowd of his mates. So that's that, I'm free again and already I'm regretting what I've done.

8th August 1984

Wonderful, fabulous (crap) Wednesday! Glad now that the day is overwith. God, what an afternoon - the Bulletin was late for the Reps Post and I mean late. Everyone was getting irate apart from us lot in Accounts (nowt to do with us). Anyway, at least we posted it off thank God. Bainbridge would have a thrommy. Frankie Goes to Hollywood 8th week at No.1 with 'Two Tribes.' My mates AC/DC are at 30-odd with 'Nervous Shakedown.' Good choice that cos I reckon it's best track off LP. Watched Olympics for 1st time since it started last week.

9th August 1984

Thursdays ain't bad because we can usually take it easy (until later on in the year of course when things start changing dramatically). I bet that'll happen when I come back from my holiday in 2 weeks' time, you watch. Invoiced out forward orders for November and I balanced. Dead chuffed. Hopefully, I'll do that when we get busier. It's better to slow down rather than rush everything. God, I don't want to end up a nervous wreck like Jill Cawte! At home watched TOTP who didn't play AC/DC - swines. Daley doing well in Olympics!

10th August 1984

Wonderful, wonderful Friday! What an ace day - especially for Avia cos it was her 60th birthday today. Aah! She cried when she saw all her presents. She never thought she had so many friends - but she has. It will be sad to see her retire next year but she can't go on forever can she? She needs the rest anyway cos she's worked very hard. Anyone would think she was half her age the way she darts around all over the place. Cute! Most work done during Reps Post time. Other than that quite a slack day. Listened to Rock Show. Gave Wol money for Donington.

11th August 1984

Got up pretty late - not far off noon. Must've been tired. Mind you, staying up to listen to the Friday Rock Show didn't help either. Glad I did though cos it was ace. Was planning to go to Town but couldn't be arsed. Anyway, I wanted to sunbathe in the back garden instead. It was a beautiful day which put me in a really good mood. Pity I had no-one to share it with. Dan gone with Joe to Cornwall for a week so it'll be quiet without him. Stayed up till 4am to watch Olympics. Good old Seb Coe has won Gold again.

12th August 1984

Could've done with a couple more hours in bed seeing as I didn't get there till 4 this morning! Talk about stamina! After dinner sorted out what tapes to play and sat outside with Mum because the weather was lovely again. Got a slight tan but nowt to shout about. Mind you if it carries on like this for a few more days I'll look like a nigger! I hope it stays nice for Donington. Ozzy is on as well as AC/DC & Van Halen! Went to Rammy with Wol & Lin. Bit crappy!

13th August 1984

Exciting day for all today (being sarcastic). The sunshine put me in a slightly better mood for a Monday. In fact it was very hot all day. Pity my holiday isn't this week cos I bet it'll be nice. Even so, this 'spell' may last through next week as well, with a bit of luck. I hope I'm not 'on' on Saturday (Donington). I'll scream if I am. I must be positive and hope for the best, that's all I can do. Worked the computer in Sales School for last hour which was pretty good. Tired now. We won 5 Gold Medals in Olympics!

14th August 1984

Weather started off ropey but it soon bucked up again. Looks like we're in for another dry spell. Today was no exception - humid and sticky all day. Too hot to work but still didn't get sent home like we should when it's like this. Had quite a big pile to invoice out and I was dead chuffed when I balanced seeing as there were a few more than usual. Ace! Everyone quiet like yesterday - which is unusual. Everybody been having late nights judging by the yawning that was going off! At home just dossed.

15th August 1984

What a naff day! The weather wasn't too brilliant and when the sun made an appearance it was that hazy sun that does my head in. Luckily, I wasn't affected today for some reason. It must be because my mind is on the more important item of Donington. Can't wait. Peter Duerden lent me Sounds mag and I've photocopied 2 piccies (Accept & Y & T - who are at Donington). He might be selling a Van Halen tape plus an Aerosmith record. Hope so. Also some AC/DC, Van Halen pics thrown in from previous Sounnds.

16th August 1984

Not the most exciting day of the week but what the hell, it's Friday tomorrow (at last). Today dragged but on average week's gone quite quickly really. Can't wait till Donington. Mustn't get myself over-excited cos I'll 'start then. We don't want that do we? Especially if Clive 'Soil' and the rest (incl Colin) are on the coach to Donington. There's no guarantee that they will but I'm definitely taking some booze with me. In fact, I've had too much to drink tonight at the Rammy.

17th August 1984

Look at yesterday's writing - disgraceful! That's because I drank some cider last night for a change - and I shouldn't have done. Naughty girl. What a day at work (typical seeing as my hols start next week). I won't go into it all cos it would take me ages. Let's just say I've had rather a frustrating day when nowt went right. Rang Wolj up and we've got to set off for Donington from the Mecca but she says Lin's Dad is taking us in car. Still have to be out for 7am though. Must get some sleep!

18th August 1984

DONINGTON!! Bands in running order were Motley Crue, Accept, Y & T, Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen and of course AC/DC. What a day this was! Up at 6.30am, came back at 5.30am the next morning! I wish to forget the coach trip so I'll just go on about the bands. Well, we missed Motley Crue, heard all of Accept and Y & T but didn't see them - or Gary Moore. Began to move when Oz came on and stayed nearer the front for Van Halen & AC/DC who were brill - video screen up. Plastic bottles thrown everywhere! Weather very hot. Crowd fantastic - biggest eva - must've been at least 80,000 there. Absolutely knackered on way home.

19th August 1984

Thought about yesterday a lot, the trials and tribulations, the fit people, the bands (especially AC/DC - Hell's Bells was fantastic). Was surprised at how good Van Halen were really. Dave Lee Roth really fancied himself but I didn't reckon much to Eddie Van Halen's guitar solo - not a patch on Angus's, he covered every inch of that stage and he did his famous roll. My God, he's ace. I wish it'd been cooler though, I must've looked a right mess with water all over me. I was past caring though. Those plastic bottles flying everywhere worried me.

20th August 1984

Off today as well as tomorrow and rest of week. Ace! Glad I didn't go to work because the weather was stiflingly hot. Well, at least the sun wasn't hazy and I've got a slight tan from sitting out in it. Takes a while though for me to look any different. I just sweat. The poor woos just sat in the shade for most of the day and I don't blame them. I wish Steve across the road was on the dole so I could look at him during the day. He's lovely!

21st August 1984

Off today and all this week - back after Bank Holiday. Hot in bed last night. Knew it was going to be the same when I got up, and it was. The sun wasn't as bright as yesterday but it was enough. The drought is bad everywhere now. We haven't had a good downpour here for ages now. It's come close a couple of times but it hasn't quite come off. Even last winter was quite dry. It will break eventually. Town tomorrow with Wol.

22nd August 1984

Got up bit later today. Made day go quicket so tomorrow I'm getting up earlier seeing as I've only 2 days left now anyway. Wolj came at 1-ish and we went cycling to Town - I must buy a bike next year! Bought lots of things inc an LP, a cute Donald Duck t-shirt and a bangle. Very hot day but hazy with it which I don't like. Floods everywhere except here so the drought is staying on by the looks of things. Jefferson Starship (new LP) is really good. Got 'Jane' on it!

23rd August 1984

Bloody hot today! Not nice enough to sit out in cos the sun too hazy. In fact it's been that way for most of this week - and very hot! Mustn't complain though cos the weather will suddenly change if I do that. Didn't do a vast amount today but had to ride on Mum's bike after a while to cool down. Getting used to staying off now and I don't fancy going back next Tuesday. I can tell em about Donington! Went to 'Cry' & Rammy with Wol & Lin.

24th August 1984

Got up 12 noon which ain't bad considering I went to bed at 6am. 'Rock Around the Clock' was better than last year's. The films and videos were good but I reckon they should've shown more groups such as Dire Straits or more HM bands (impossible, too biased in favour of crap). Mind you, I loved the three videos of ZZ Top off 'Eliminator.' Good that! Didn't do 'owt today but wasn't feeling too fantastic anyway. Did some recording for a change. Wonderful Iron Maiden single No.11.

25th August 1984

Couldn't be bothered going to Town today because of 'you know what.' I hate it when it inhibits me like this, sometimes I feel like an invalid. People often wonder why I look so miserable. Well, I can't go round telling everyone can I? It's too embarrassing. At least there was something worth watching (sometimes) in 'Rock Around the Clock' for 15 hours! Mad about Iron Maiden video not being shown but at least gorgeous Bruce Springsteen was. Bed 1/2 an hour before end (6am)!

26th August 1984

God knows how Linda persuaded me to talk to Clive 'Soil' but she did - eventually! I don't know how she does it. Poor Digger has had his nose shoved out by Dave and Clive, the tight sods. I'll talk to him. I know which barmaid Steve across the road is going out with. She's the nice diddy one. I'm glad cos she's cute. Had a funny tummy and I now know why. I 'started' this afternoon, two days late for a change. Very hot hazy day again. Didn't rain as expected. Wish it would. Rock Show average.

27th August 1984

OFF WORK! Should've stayed in bed all day because I was incredibly bored even though the sun was shining practically all afternoon. Depressed about going back to work tomorrow so tried to take my mind off it by playing some of my tapes. I hope there's not a lot of work waiting for me tomorrow i.e. work cards. The thought of them sends shivers up my spine! At least I've got something to talk about this time - Donington! Pity I never took my camera!

28th August 2984

Well, kids back to work today and I'm not kidding you I felt like turning back about half-way. Never mind, at least I had Donington to chat about - practically all day! Apparently Di (who's off this week) kept saying to Graham (new office junior) that I'm a raver! I wondered why he cowered in his seat when I first met him. I set the record straight and told him that Di's the one to look out for! Trying to find out if any tickets going for Queen concerts. Lisa coming with me seeing as Wol & Lin can't be arsed.

29th August 1984

What a day! Lovley weather practically all day (weatherman got it wrong YET AGAIN). I tell yer, we should have our own Weather Centre here in Blackpool. At work, besides helping seal the Reps Post also did the two lots of statements plus getting forward work cards, ready for invoicing out - probably tomorrow. Talk about fun-packed! Poor Graham had much to do - well at least there was more variety than yesterday for him. There's nowt worse than boring, repetitive work.

30th August 1984

Incredibly busy today considering it's a Thursday. Mind you, Diane and Shelley off - so that meant I invoiced out forwards twice and balanced twice (can't be bad - bloody miracle actually)! Avia flustered all day and had to keep Graham busy all the time. The poor lad must feel terrible surrounded by girls. Mind you, there's John but he's a bit funny anyway isn't he? Went out with Wol & Lin. Saw CS on bus but didn't go in Rammy. Will be on Sat. Wanna see him.

31st August 1984

I must've been sloshed last night, just look at the state of my writing and it doesn't make much sense either does it?! Anyway, back to today's goings on. Well, the main thing at work was getting ready to invoice out (yet again) seeing as I'm not involved with the post as much as I was. Poor Graham has to do it. Honestly, it's difficult to imagine a lad doing the jobs he's been told to do, but he gets on with it and doesn't moan. He'll probably end up being a Rep! Sunny until I came home, typical. Friday Rock Show so-so. Switched off at 11.

1st July 1984 - 31st July 1984

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1st July 1984

Considering it's now July you wouldn't think so looking at the naff weather. It's bloody freezing! What a contrast to yesterday's beautiful sunshine. Never mind, at least it didn't rain. I was dying to sunbathe as well - my arms are actually slightly bronzed! Ace! Not a good day but at least I had a good record to play i.e. Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA.' What an album, bloody ace! Chart good too. Went to GPO Club with Lin and Wol to see Mainline. They were very good.

2nd July 1984

Monday again! Shit! I couldn't get up - mind you that's nothing new. It's so depressing at work on a Monday because no-one speaks for about half an hour. That's how I like it though - dead quiet! Not bad day as it happens. Lots to do. The weather was pretty good later on. I knew that would happen - instead of it being nice yesterday. I hope the weather is good for my holiday which ain't long off. Swapped records with Wol to tape 'em and give back Friday.

3rd July 1984

Couldn't believe it when I actually saw sun & blue skies as I opened my curtains this morning. That put me in a good mood. Eeee, we do 'ave some weird weather in Britain. I thought the sun had deserted us for good. I was surprised that it wasn't hotter than it was - cold wind. It was ace at home though, sitting in the extension with the sun streaming through the window - and me watching ace Wimbledon. Bliss! Not bad day at work. Starting forward orders already. Shit!

4th July 1984

Woke up to another sunny day. It's getting good this innit? 'Bout time the weather improved. As the day wore on I began to feel rough. In fact, I've got Lisa's cold! Talk about runny nose! I can't stand colds at this time of year but this is when I usually get 'em - worse luck. At home watched lots of tennis action at Wimbledon. A few doubles matches on - including one with fit Pat Cash (Aussie) playing. Went out with Wol & Lin all over the place.

5th July 1984

Yet another lovely day. I don't mind getting up when it's like this. Beautiful! Still got cold & held a hanky to my nose for most of the day. Didn't see Kevin this morning who gave me a lift yesterday. Quite liked the walk anyway cos it was lovely and warm. At work had quieter day than yesterday. Balanced when I invoiced out again. I'll try not to get big-headed! Watched Wimbledon. Final of Women's Singles will be Navratilova v Lloyd on Saturday. Hope Cash wins tomorrow!!!

6th July 1984

GPO Club tonight. Must go cos 3 bands on! In a very good mood because it's Friday! The week hasn't gone very quick - including today, which ain't surprising cos Fridays rarely go quickly. Sat outside with Lisa at dinner-time because it was too nice to stay inside. It was lovely and warm too. It's been good practically all week, the weather. Even Wimbledon has been blessed with sunshine! Poor Pat Cash beaten by McEnroe in Semi (swine). Hope Connors hammers him (he earlier beat Llendl). Lick, Mean Streak & Savages at GPO.

7th July 1984

Would have been Bon Scott's birthday today. He would've loved it today if he'd been alive because the weather was beautiful EVERYWHERE! Ace! I sunbathed outside until the singles (womens) tennis match came on the telly, between Navratilova & Lloyd. Miles better match than last year but Navratilova still won even though she was behind. Bloody ace really. Poor Cash got beat again today (with McNamee) v Fleming & McEnroe in doubles final. It went to 5 sets though, so it wasn't a runaway victory. Christ, Cash is fit!

8th July 1984

Got up later today. It would've been extremely boring if the sun hadn't shone - and the fact that McEnroe played Connors in the Mens Singles Final at Wimbledon. It was a total annihilation of Connors & McEnroe took about an hour and 15mins to beat him, the swine. Even fit Pat Cash took more games off him than Jimbo did. Never mind, there's always next year. Lloyd & Turnbull won the Mixed Doubles again. If Cash avoids McEnroe next year he should get to the Final. Here's hoping!

9th July 1984

Not very pleased at the prospect of working today! Well, at least I'll be earning a bit more from this week, cos of all this extra work I've been doing on M-R drum. Talk about 'mug.' Everyone was depressed today, probably because it's Monday. The weather improved as the day wore on, getting hotter and hotter... Apparently it was nearly 90 degrees in Blackpool yesterday - the hottest since the '76 drought. Even though the sun's just beginning to break through we haven't had much rain lately. Water shortage looms ahead!

10th July 1984

If Adam doesn't write back after seeing my photo(!) he can stuff it! I'm sick of waiting! Weather cooled down slightly today and it's been dull practically all day. Rained later on in day - but not for long! At work typed statements yet again. Knackered franking-machine again but me and Jackie put it right which passed away the last hour. Talk about time wasting! I'll be glad to get away next week - I need the break! At home did bugger-all. Watched programme about transvestites!

11th July 1984

Difficult getting up this morning. It wasn't that I was still tired - I just couldn't be arsed! Thank God my holiday is just round the corner as it were. Ace! I'm hoping the weather stays nice. Very hot at work but that's because I never keep still anyway. Reps Post done quickly cos there are a few on holiday - I wish they were all on holiday. Wednesdays always seems to go slow - even when we're busy. Anyway, it's overwith now. I bet Friday will drag like bloody hell! At home listened to my friend, the hi-fi. Ace it is.

12th July 1984

Weather back to its 'weirdness.' One minute the sun's out, the next, it looks like it's going to rain. At least it isn't cold. In fact it's red hot - especially at work. Balanced twice over today doing invoicing out. Can't be bad. M-R's usually a naff drum to do but for once everything went right for me. Looked forward to going out tonight to the Rammy. Glad I went cos fit Colin came in with Lin's Paul and they were sat with us. My God, I couldn't keep my eyes off him! He's going out with a girl in Manchester but he's told Lin he likes me!

13th July 1984

Couldn't get Colin out of my brain today - I reckon it was him that sent me that Valentine. I'll find out soon enough I suppose. He looked gorgeous last night - he had his faded jeans on, a Rainbow t-shirt and of course his famous 'Motorhead' bullet belt! Turns me on it does! He bought me a drink - after Linda asked him to. I tell you, I don't know how she does it. He never argued with her. I wouldn't mind, but he just got one for me. he'd already got his. Poor lad! I'll buy him one next time. At work it's been terrible cos as you can see it's Fri 13th. Glad I'm off next week.

14th July 1984

Shouldn't have bothered getting up at all today because I was so bored it was untrue! The weather was pathetic which made everyone pigging miserable - especially Mum - who gave Dad a poor time. She calmed down after a while, thank God! I didn't go to Town cos there was no-one to go with - yet again. I was going to buy a camera for a 110 film I bought but couldn't be bothered even going to the Chemist for one - lazy sod! I hope the weather improves next week cos I can't stand it dull!

15th July 1984

Got up late for swill, which was nice. Weather cleared up after dinner following a dull start. In fact, the sun shone all day but the breeze was bit cooler. If it hadn't been windy it would've been red hot like last Sunday. Can't complain though, we got the sun & that's what counts. Let's hope it stays like this for the rest of the week. Played lots of things on the hi-fi - it's been working overtime lately. The chart has improved a lot. Watched good love story film later on.

16th July 1984

Off again this week. Ace! Wol should be coming round. If she doesn't ring tonight. Got up before 11 o'clock. Whoopee! Weather wasn't fantastic till later on when I went to Town with Wolj. Bought some Chloe body spray which cost £8.95. Extravagant or what! It's worth it though because it's gorgeous. Sat outside when I came home and now my face looks like a pound of tomatoes! I hope it improves for tomorrow when I'm going to Manchester with Wol. Colin came round later & I gave him the 'KB.' Shit!

17th July 1984

Had a funpacked afternoon today! Bit of a drag until a quarter to two when I met Wol outside Layton Train Station to go to Manchester. Got on half! Only cost £1.90 there and back, each! That saved a packet. Anyway took over an hour to get there. We looked round the Arndale Centre for most of the time. Bought a leather studded belt that you hang round the hips. Posey or what! Saw an ace jacket for £95 which was way out of my price range. Mad about that. Came back for 8-ish so we went in the Rammy. Can't keep away from the place!

18th July 1984

Determined to buy a leather jacket in Blackpool today. This is getting out of hand! Got up before 11am again - I'm getting good at this aren't I?! Waited around for Wol to call round for me to go to Town. Bought ace leather jacket plus jewellery - at last! £69.95 for jacket which is quite reasonable for what it is - quite flash job! Got few stares with my belt business hung round my hips. Felt a right poser! Told Wol to tell Lin that I didn't want to go out with Colin Thursday night. Then later on, Lin came round & she's persuaded me to go on a 4some Fri night. Don't know how she does it!

19th July 1984

Mum popped her head round the door before she went to work and said, 'It's a gorgeous day!' and I thought, right, I must get up early. Didn't though, well at least I got up before 11am. Sat outside all afternoon because it was one of those days when you know it's gonna be sunny all the time. Ace! Thought a lot about tomorrow's 'night out' with Colin and the Gang. Wol & Lin came round to remind me about it after I'd seen Frankie Goes to Hollywood sing 'Two Tribes' again. What an ace No.1.

20th July 1984

Tonight's the night if I play my cards right! And don't do 'owt daft for Christ's sake. Shitting myself all day thinking about meeting Colin tonight. Sat outside for a while and then went to Layton to get something to eat and drink. Saw Ann from work and she says that all's gone well at work apart from the tea-list. I thought so. Anyway, sat in extension then cos sun went in the swine. Soon came out again though. Lin called for me later on & we all went out as planned. I'm getting to like Colin!

21st July 1984

Today was a bit of an anti-climax to yesterday really. Stomach bad with you know what, but I still soldiered on and went to Town this afternoon with Wolj and Anj. People (naff holidaymakers) were doing my head in. They were everywhere. The sun made me slightly hotter than usual too. In fact I couldn't wait to get back home! Didn't sit outside because it was too hot. Sat in extension and played new Rush LP 'Grace Under Pressure' which is good but not as good as 'Signals.' Colin called for me again but I told him 'no money!' Out on Friday.

22nd July 1984

Well, today was my last day of my holiday and I didn't exactly make the most of it like I should've done. I should've gone out with Colin or something - but you know me. I tend to shut people out of my life when things bother me. Periods bother me! God, I've got to get myself sorted out, try the Docs or something but I'd probably cancel the appointment through embarrassment anyway. I feel like the only girl in the world who wears towels but deep down I know I'm not. Pills will help, Mum said. I'm willing to try anything.

23rd July 1984

Back to work. What a drag! It better be cooler than it has been lately. Wasn't! In fact, it was stifling from 8 this morning till now. I'm still sweating now actually at 10.30pm! Honestly, it's too much! Everyone (I think) pleased to see me at work. Fortunately, there wasn't a vast amount of work to do - mainly orders and statements. No-one was particularly talkative (it being a Monday). Glad to get home. Decided to ring my mate Colin from 'my 2nd home' and we're going out Wednesday night.

24th July 1984

Another blisteringly hot day to depress me even further than yesterday! Everyone sitting around at work not putting themselves out for anybody - including me! For a change. Talk about sweat! My face was like a ripe tomato all the time. I think people reckoned I was going to faint. They weren't far wrong. Why we don't have air-conditioning I'll never know. Glad to get out, but I still didn't cool down till about 7 this evening. Mustn't complain cos I hate the cold more. Let's hope it stays like this till weekend. 'Two Tribes' still No.1 for 7th week!

25th July 1984

This weather is getting too much for me to handle. The sun is incredibly hot. No, in fact it was slightly cooler today than it has been cos of the breeze. Still hot in Accounts. It is all year round though in there. Reps Post today. It was ace not having to do that last week. I'm sick to death of it now cos I've been doing it too long. Anyway, there will be 2 new girls starting next week on schemes (that is if they turn up). Went with Colin to Rammy & all his mates there. What a riot.

26th July 1984

Mick Jagger's Birthday. I didn't hear any Rolling Stones records on the radio. Typical! Quite surprised walking to work cos it was dull! Not for long though, but it has been a lot cooler, which is miles better now that I'm back at work. Only just made it cos I felt pretty rough from last night's beer. Clive 'Soil' is just too much. Not as busy today & glad cos I didn't feel like working much anyway. After watching Frankie Goes to Hollywood & Queen on TOTP went to Rammy with Wol & Lin. Pretty good.

27th July 1984

The weather changed for the worse today. There was terrible low cloud the whole time and it rained a few minutes. It would've been better if it had rained all day to clear the air. At work invoiced out and balanced again. Whoopee! Colin rang me up again at dinner-time. I'm psychic you know - I knew he would. I told him I was gonna tell him off tomorrow cos of him telling Paul about me & in turn him spouting off to Linda. Friday Rock Show ace.

28th July 1984

Write up for new stylus. Didn't bother because I don't need one yet. My head really bugging me today because I've got one of those pigging migraines. I hate them. I nearly always get them when I go out with a lad, namely Colin this time, who I went to Town with, but not for long cos I wanted to go home and die. Bought Vangelis's 'Chariots of Fire' LP which is ace. If Linda doesn't come round tomorrow, not going to GPO Club cos Wol not going either. I'd be practically on my own. Can't 'ave that.

29th july 1984

Felt slightly better when I got up this morning. Couldn't eat all of my dinner even though it was good. Never mind, I made up for it at tea-time. God, I ate like a pig. Mum reckoned I should've stayed in yesterday instead of going to Town with Colin. Apparently, I wasn't in a very good mood because of this migraine I've got. Reckon Mum was right, as always. Rang Colin up from 'my second home' which looks slightly poorly. Bit like me. Anyway, I'm off to his house, Tuesday 7.30pm outside Squirrel.

30th July 1984

Didn't fancy going to work - especially when I learned that it was going to be rather hot today - only about 82 degrees! There's one good thing though, it's gonna be cooler tomorrow. Better bloody had cos I've been slightly hot at work. Poor Alwyn had two fans on and they didn't make a blind bit of difference. Tight eh? New office junior in but no-one on M-R - they'd better get someone - fast! At home did nowt but watch telly. Ace mini series on called 'V' in which aliens invade earth. Brill!

31st July 1984

Fun-packed day today (not really, just thought I'd write that to relieve the boredom). Not feeling much like work this week. I need a holiday! Not far off now kids! August w/c's to invoice out. Didn't balance but good old Avia found it for me. It was a typing error. Weather improved as day wore on. Apparently, down south they haven't had a proper downpour for 6 months. The reservoirs are drying up. I hope that doesn't happen here. Went to Colin's and came home to watch 'V.'

1st June - 30th June 1984

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1st June 1984

This week has gone quick because of just having four days to work. Wish it was like that every week! Ace! Funnily enough, today dragged. Mind you, it always does. Got invoices ready for Monday. Couldn't be bothered going on machine (Derek commented on the machine when he came upstairs - might've known seeing as he's computer mad). Sodding weather crap. Rained practically all day but sun made an appearance after tea. Thundered a bit too. Very warm. Hope tomorrow is a nice day.

2nd June 1984

DON'T FORGET TO GET UP EARLY AND GIVE WOLJ £5! Did both, which quite surprised me because I've had a memory like a sieve this week, probably because of my headache, which has been really bad. I'll have to get some Migraleve tablets next week if it doesn't go. It's bugging me, I don't know what I'm doing half the time. Didn't buy much today, I just wasn't in the mood. In fact, it said in my Stars that I should be saving, not spending. Dead right! Had ace time in Rammy.

3rd June 1984

Got up late to make up for yesterday. Just sat around doing Sweet FA today. If it wasn't for the hi-fi I'd go 'spare.' Anyway, there was plenty to read so I didn't get too bored. The weather was pretty weird - one minute the blazing sun was out, then there was torrential rain. It did this all day until about tea-time when there were a couple of thunder-claps. Bloody shit me up it did! Cleared the air though so that was some consolation. Went to GPO Club and Mark Turner's band 'Against the Grain' on. Ace they were.

4th June 1984

I tell you, I wish I had today off (holiday in Republic of Ireland). I'm into Bank Holiday Mondays. The next one isn't till bloody August. Anyway, I'll take next holiday in July sometime so that's not all that long off. I could do with another week off (already)! Honestly, I'm a lazy bugger at times! Been busiest today for ages because bag Joanne skiving again. Her boyfriend says she's got a 'blood disease' - likely story! I don't know why she doesn't get told about it. Anyway, Avia reckons I won't be doing Rep's Post, etc for long. Thank God for that!

5th June 1984

Got up before 7.30am today. Bloody 'ell I'm keen! I think it was because I was dying to go to the loo. Weather looked freezing cos it was dull and it'd been raining, but I was quite surprised at how warm it was, even though I had short sleeves. Did the tea-list right for the second day running. I mustn't let Joanne know when she comes back because the silly cow will try and make me do it all the time. She can sod off! I've got enough on my plate. Keep winding Derek up by giving him sweet smiles! Will have to stop it!

6th June 1984

Easy getting up again because I did bugger-all yesterday! Found out that Joanne has finally got the sack, so we won't be seeing her anymore. Pissed off with doing the tea-list, but in August they'll be taking 2 more on - one Junior and another to go on H-L drum. Meanwhile, I'll be moved onto S-Z drum, so that proves that the crappy jobs will be forced onto someone else, thank God! It's about time! I hope they won't be skivers like Joanne was. Actually remembered to watch 'Entertainment USA.'

7th June 1984

Today must've been the hottest and sunniest day we've had this year. It's been gorgeous. It was pretty warm first thing this morning, walking to work for a change. Ace! Jo told us today that we can't have extra money for working Joanne's drum cos we're not busy anyway, and we're getting new staff in, in August! Shit! It was bitch Jill Cawte that said Accounts are 'slack' to Jo. Who's she to say that? Admin are the worsed of the lot for sitting around talking. Went out tonight to Rammy with Lin and Wol. Not very good.

8th June 1984

Sunny again this morning - and it stayed that way all day. Things are looking up, folks! It's about time the weather improved. Only me, Diane and Clare on drums. Sue had day off, the lucky bugger - bet she'll look like a prune on Monday. On that day I'll be moved to S-Z drum, not that I'm bothered, cos eventually someone new will be doing post, etc, NOT me! Got it done in record time again and saw my 'boyfriend(!)' Derek in Packing. Aah! At home watched Phil Collins and Billy Joel in seperate concerts. Got Fri Connection right 2nd week running.

9th June 1984

Dead chuffed when I got up this morning cos the sun was shining again. Ace! There were no clouds about either so if I'd wanted to I could've sunbathed all afternoon. Went to Town with Wol and Anj instead. Still got sunburned walking around. Apparently, Wol saw Kevin last night in Rammy and he's invited us both to the Rammy & a party afterwards. Told her I wasn't going cos I'd only be in the way. Very depressed after that. Got pissed at home instead with 4 cans of Heineken.

10th June 1984

Had an ace sleep last night which is why I didn't have a headache when I got up. Glad about that. Kevin completely out of my mind now, so I'll try not to be in a 'mood' in futute. Probably will cos I don't know myself what I'm like from one day to the next. Sun didn't come out till about 3 this afternoon. Mad about that because I wanted to get my legs brown. Never mind, I'll hopefully get another chance. GPO Club tonight & ace band on called 'Blind Eve.' Bunch of Scousers.

11th June 1984

The weekend was pretty good so I didn't feel like getting up for work - plus the fact I now have to do the tea-list because of Joanne 'going.' Never mind, at least I'm on S-Z drum at last. It's good on there because you rarely get bored seeing as there's more work to do. Loads of orders came through and also invoiced out. £20 out but that was the tape (Diane did that)! So I balanced really - chuffed! Moved Marillion/Fish pictures to new drum. Couldn't leave those behind. 'Scully' on telly really ace.

12th June 1984

Breakfast in bed at 7.15am. That's Mum! Anyway, it made me get up. Weather not bad to start with but as the day wore on it became very dull. Rained at night. I hope it doesn't rain when me, Wol and Lin go out Thursday. Had plenty to do on S-Z drum today. Work seems to come from nowhere. Clare not pleased about new 'rota' idea arranged by Jackie. It's bloody tough! It's about time she 'mucked in' with the rest of us. Took jeans round to Wol to be taken in for Thurs.

13th June 1984

Mum brought my breakfast up at 5 past 7 this morning. Woke me up, though. Had time to record a few things before going to work. Done loads of tapes this week! It's because I'm sick of struggling to pick a record out of my ace collection! So I've now got most of the songs I like on tape. Awful weather. It rained practically all day but it was worse later on. It's like October. What a contrast to last Saturday's weather. Beautiful that was! Unexciting day at work.

14th June 1984

Rick's Birthday. Couldn't care less after what I received this morning - a letter off Adam Stone of National Panasonic. He wants to meet me in Blackpool this summer! It's gone to my head cos I've even photocopied the letter and sellotaped it on one of my drawers at work! He wants a photo of me but I haven't any recent ones so I'll have to wait for one from Teresa's camera. I've, in turn, asked him for one in my next letter. Talk about rabbit on. Went to Criterion & Stanley Arms.

15th June 1984

Weather miles better today than it has been all week. Posted letter to my mate Adam. Hope he replies. Exciting, isn't it? It all happened at work this morning. Poor Clare got the sack for complaining about the rota business early this week. She was really upset - and so was Diane. Sue won't find out till Monday cos she's off today. Two sackings in two weeks, I can't handle it. As long as we all share the workload then it'll be better. Trouble is, our wages won't increase. That's no surprise is it? Glad to get home & relax.

16th June 1984

Got up earlier today because I wanted to go to the Halifax and the place shuts at around 11.30am so I had to move it! Got £41 in now. £40 more than I had before I went in. I want a leather jacket for the winter y'see. Didn't go to Town cos I would've had to go on my own and I hate that. Waited for the sun to come out and it didn't until around tea-time. Bloody hot too. Rang Wol up (eventually - Anj rang her about men - typical - so engaged). Wol went with lover-boy so I stayed in.

17th June 1984

Mum's birthday. Frankie Goes to Hollywood No.1 (straight in) with ace 'Two Tribes.' Ace song that. Recorded when chart came on. Got up late to make up for getting up early yesterday. Didn't do much again. Thought a lot about work without Clare. I can't see Sue taking the news well tomorrow unless Diane's already told her. It's going to be weird walking in tomorrow and not seeing Clare. It wasn't as though she skived like Joanne. Anyway, this can't go on for much longer. Everyone is in a bad mood.

18th June 1984

How I hate Mondays! Especially today cos I knew I'd be busy seeing as there's hardly anyone in Accounts! Lisa not coming in till tomorrow now - Betty reckons she's gone home to 'think again' about working at Starline! I don't blame her if she has. God it was dead today. There was only me and Sue on the drums! Talk about quiet! Sue said, 'At least there's no-one smoking now that Clare's gone!' Typical of her, that comment. Sun out all day. Went in at tea-time.

19th June 1984

Weather improved a lot today - especially this afternoon. Lovely sunshine. Fingers crossed for a nice weekend. Lisa at work today and she's alright. She seemed to cope quite well. It must've been daunting for her at first, to go on the drum. It was for me! Avia's teaching her so she should be alright. Hope so! Terees took 4 photos of me from Michelle's disc camera. Hope they turn out well. Joan back off her hols and she looks really well. So does Val. What a tan. Same No.1.

20th June 1984

In a much better mood today because the weather was wonderful. 'Bout time! Sunny all day and it even stayed out for when I was at home. Mustn't go on about it or else, it'll - y'know - that wet stuff, so I'd best shut up. Very hot at work so at dinner-time and this afternoon break sat outside with Debs for some air. Did me a world of good. Lisa helped with post and she was pretty good I'm pleased to point out. I wish Adam would hurry up and write back - got one off Delaine and Panasonic (stylus temporarily out of stock).

21st June 1984

I was so glad it was Friday today. It's been a long week. Very windy and it's gone cooler - not cold though. Sun hardly shone. I hope the weekend is better. Received a letter off Adam and it's ace! He goes on about what he looks like - he's 5ft, 10 stone with a spikey haircut that's got 2 colours (black and platinum blonde) with a plait running down the back. He sounds like a weird lad - oh, he's 20 and yet another Gemini! Can't get rid of them. Tired.

22nd June 1984

This should've been written today (pointing to yesterday) and vice versa. I knew I'd do that - I'm bloody thick at times. Well, anyway, not much happened really. The weather was lovely but very hot. Couldn't cool down at all. Lisa doing alright at work. I thought she would cos she's keen. Apparently, she's nearly eighteen. She doesn't look it. Michelle has taken another piccy for Adam of me. I hope they all turn out well. Watched TOTP. I love that No.1 by Frankie 'Relax.' Went out pubbing it later on.

23rd June 1984

Should've stayed in bed later today. Waste of time getting up because I did bugger-all. Was going to buy the new Bruce Springsteen LP but I felt so rough I didn't bother. The weather was foul too. Rained practically all day so that's another reason I didn't go. Played hi-fi to keep my spirits up. The American Chart Show was good - apart from the No.1 which is pathetic Duran Duran. Why that 'Reflex' single is so popular I'll never know. I don't know anyone who likes them. At least Frankie Goes to Hollywood are No.1 here.

24th June 1984

My writing is terrible isn't it? Especially yesterday's. It looks as if I've written it with my right hand - it's more like a 5 year olds innit? Believe it or not, today was even more boring than yesterday. Mind you, it is a Sunday so that's no surprise. The weather was horrible again. It it's nice again tomorrow (has been for past 3 weeks) I'll be VERY annoyed! It better improve for my next holiday which is about 3 weeks away. Chart miles better that it has been lately.

25th June 1984

WIMBLEDON starts today. Had a boring weekend but I still didn't want to get up this morning! I don't know how I manage to at times. Wind outside woke me up - I must've been mad going without a coat. I don't care if I get a cold, sod it! Kept busy at work which isn't unusual for first day back. The HEATING was back on this morning! Bloody 'ell, even Sue was hot! Soon turned it off. Glad to get home. Watched bit of Wimbledon. Wol came round so watched 'Scully' with her. I hope Lee is in Rammy Friday.

26th June 1984

It was like a Monday again getting up this morning. What a drag! I'm getting worse. God knows what I'll be like once we get busy. I need a holiday! That'll be coming up in about 3 weeks time. Ace! Weather better be good. In fact it was quite nice today. At least the sun came out occassionally - especially around tea-time. Lovely and warm then. Didn't last long though so settled in front room to watch Wimbledon. I love it. Can't wait till Finals.

27th June 1984

Got up a bit easier today. God knows why cos I was knackered! Didn't have a very exciting day at work - mainly because it was the dreaded Reps Post again. That's the best thing about having a holiday - knowing that some other Mug has to do the Reps Post and not me! Ace! Today wasn't too bad cos there were a few on holiday. Securicor man made me laugh messing around with a ruler/calculator/clock! Bloody thing! Watched Wimbledon.

28th June 1984

Nearly went back to sleep again this morning. Should've done really because I wouldn't have missed much at work. Only the fact that we're invoicing out - AND we had to watch a boring animated film about computers that was out of date! Typical! They've got to fork out for some up-to-date ones now! Honestly, Starline is so disorganised! The weather improved tremendously this afternoon cos the sun STAYED out! Not 90 degrees though - cold wind. Watched TOTP which was good plus wonderful Wimbledon. Love it!

29th June 1984

Midsummer Nights' Tube - tonight. Wol & Lin coming around 8-ish. The only exciting moment at work today was balancing my invoices on S-Z drum. Ace! There was about £10,000 worth as well (2 sheets). Everyone mucked in with Reps Post. Glad Lisa got the hang of it. She's done really well this week so, with some luck, they'll keep her. Was going to go up Town but changed my mind. Glad cos Lee not in Rammy & was gonna get sandals cos of him! Good night.

30th June 1984

Only watched bit of The Tube last night - crap! There was only Frankie Goes to Hollywood any good - and they were on last. Glad I didn't stay in. Last night Mum & Dad walked in Rammy with eccentric Albert & Lena (& Michael, who looks and acts like Bobby Ball). I nearly died. We went (me, Wol & Lin) to Criterion after. Today there was beautiful sunshine all day. Makes a change. Went to Town & bought a few things including sandals - NOT the dear ones from Humpages but some blue 'uns from Saxone that tie round ankle. Damn sight cheaper too!

1st May - 31st May 1984

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1st May 1984

Wolj coming round. Woke up to hazey sunshine this morning - not into that at all! Does my head in. At least it wasn't hot so my head wasn't affected. Annoyed everyone with tape recorder so when the dull weather comes I don't think I'll bother taking it anymore. Only saw 'Bubbles' once today but that got me excited! My God he's ace! I don't think he'll be over the road for a while because him and his mate have only got a bit to do. Get 'em over at Starline! Taped few of Woljes' records.

2nd May 1984

The weather still hasn't changed. The weathermen said it would today. Mind you it was dull for about 45mins - and there was a spot of rain. That soon went though and the sun was out again after break. It's a lot cooler though but bearable. I wish the sun wasn't hazey, I can't be doing with it. Had a hairy moment this afternoon because the Bulletin was late for the Rep's Post! I balanced invoicing out (there weren't many though). New No.1, crappy Duran Duran.

3rd May 1984

Same as yesterday - it's STILL sunny. I'm not complaining, though. Someone at work said we're in for another drought like the one in '76. Bloody great, I hope we get sent home from work (chance would be a fine thing). Not much to do at work. Had a good laugh though. I'm bugging everyone with my tape recorder. Joanne says that I can swap it with her Personal Stereo if Mark will let her - hope so. Went to Rammy with Lin and Wolj and had a good time.

4th May 1984

MUST ring Wol up tonight 6pm, about Sunday trip on coach. The sunshine was hazey again today and very warm by about 2pm. This morning though it was bloody freezing. Can't weigh it up. Anyway, the weathermen have changed their minds about the rain. They say that the whole weekend will be fun of sunshine. Wonderful! Must watch my money this weekend because I've been VERY skint this week and I hate it! Mustn't be extravagant ever again! Bored tonight.

5th May 1984

Received a letter this morning from the Twisted Sister Merchandising place. Couldn't believe it. They need more info concerning the cheque I sent last year so hopefully Mum will be able to find out what date she sent the £4.50 cheque off. Hope I get something - soon! Didn't go to Town but sat in back garden for a while to get some air - and to save some money for tomorrow's trip to the Lakes. Should be fun! Listened to lots of stuff on hi-fi and had bath.

6th May 1984

Trip to the Lakes! Had to get up early because the coach came just after 10am. Ace coach too - brand new. Journey there took a while but not too long. There was some lovely scenery once we got to the Lakes. Stopped in Keswick for 2.1/2 hours to walk round. Bought ring from there. Saw loads of Heavies but Mum & Dad saw most of 'em in Pub. Me & Wol just walked past it - typical. Also stopped at Coniston and got bracelet from there. Passed through a forest and the archery field in good old Lakeside! Didn't see Stuart anywhere though.

7th May 1984

OFF WORK! Steve Davis beat poor Jimmy White in Snooker Final. BASTARD! I wish we had Bank Holidays every week. Never mind, I'm off next week anyway - and there's a Bank Holiday after that too. I'm not daft! Went to Town with Wol and Anj today. Bought an ace £1.99(!) top from Burtons so I could afford a Bon Jovi album from Graffitti - price £5.65. Would've been a rip off if the record was crap but luckily it's brill so it was worth it. Sun out but the wind very cold. Not exactly T-shirt weather. At least it wasn't dull or raining.

8th May 1984

BACK TO WORK. What a day! First thing I did when I got there was to see how Joan is getting on in her new office (switched with Works Office). It seems strange now that everything's been switched round, but it's for the best. The weather was weird today. First thing this morning it was so cold my hands went bright red. Nippy or what! But by dinner-time it was red-hot, providing I was in the sunshine. In the shade it was about -10! Bit boring at work. It'll soon be my holiday anyhow.

9th May 1984

Bloody freezing walking to work this morning. Would've been a waste of time taking my cassette recorder cos I wouldn't of played it. Glad it warmed up later on but it's bad seeing it dull after all the sun we've had. Anyway, it's early days yet. At work had statements and Rep's Post to do to fill the time - which dragged when we had quiet moments. Marillion at No.23 in Chart with 'Assassing' which is the most commercial song on the LP I reckon. Hope it does well.

10th May 1984

The weather was crappy again this morning. Didn't fancy getting up because of it. When I got to work Carrie advised me not to see anyone downstairs before quarter to nine. Bloody great! So what I'm going to do tomorrow is make sure that I get to work just before quarter to. Bugger 'em! Only exciting thing I did today was to invoice out and BALANCE! Whoopee! Nowt to do after that. Everyone took it in turns to skive and no-one bothered.

11th May 1984

In a bad mood cos Marillion are highest new entry (23) in Chart and they didn't appear on TOTP last night! I was livid! Queen were on but didn't make up for it because 'Assassing' is ace, not like that 'Reflex' crap by Duran 'druggies' Duran. God that's boring! Today was very quiet this morning and when Diane and Sue left at dinner (1/2 day) it was dead! The Rep's Post was the main job to do today, as always on a Friday. The sun appeared again but I wish the wind would go.

12th May 1984

Got up around 11-ish. Had bath and then sat around waiting for hair to dry. Rang Wolj up who said she wasn't going to Town so I went with Mum instead. Bought bell-chain like mine but smaller for £10 for Dan! Glad he likes it or I would've wasted my money! The sun was at its best at tea-time (like yesterday). When it went in it was bloody freezing. I wish it would get much warmer. Went out tonight with Wol and Lin to the Rammy. Dead early on but at around 10-ish it was packed.

13th May 1984

PISSED! Got up for dinner which wasn't a hot one - just chicken and lettuce butties for a change. Sun out all day but the wind was really cold - like February! Came in to clean my records with my 'roller.' Haven't done that for a while. They're spotless now. Listened to a few ace records. I love that Bon Jovi LP. The chart show was crap apart from Marillion & a couple of others. Went to Rammy & better than Sat.

14th May 1984

Couldn't believe that it was Monday again today. It was awful having to go because it was ideal sunbathing weather. Everyone looked glum like me and Clare didn't speak for about half an hour. What an atmosphere! The day dragged and I was very relieved when 5pm finally came round. Sat in sun in extension and fell asleep! I think it's because I had a crap sleep last night. Terrible it was, because both 'the woos' on my bed and I couldn't move! On telly new series 'Scully' started. Writer is one who wrote 'Boys from the Blackstuff.'

15th May 1984

Go round to Woljes tonight with tape. The weather not as good as yesterday. The sun we had was hazey (which wasn't much). It was very warm inside but on the way home it was bloody freezing! Can't weigh it up, this daft weather. Very boring day cos there was bugger-all to do. Sue didn't do anything at all the lazy cow. Typed a couple of letters for Lesley. Quite liked doing that - and I got em right (big 'ed)! Ate like a pig all day (that's nowt new). Went to Woljes & she's taped some stuff again.

16th May 1984

Didn't fancy going to work again. It's getting bad this isn't it? Anyway, I don't think I'll miss much when I'm off work next week because this week has been DEAD! i actually enjoyed doing the Rep's Post because it was WORK! I would've gone spare if I'd gone all day without doing a spot of work! Loud-mouth Debbie has told Derek (Del I like to call him - Derek is so naff). Whether he believes her (about me liking him) I don't know. Went to Rammy with Wol & Linda.

17th May 1984

Getting nearer to my holiday, folks. I hope it drags like hell! The weather has improved slightly even though it's been raining. It's because the wind has dropped and it's warmer now, thank God. I thought Winter was coming back, the week's been so bad. I'll kill that Debbie Rowe - she's been mouthin' off to Del about me again. She said he didn't say 'owt. Thank God for that - he's probably really looking forward to studying Computer Science in Sept. MARILLION video to 'Assassing' on TOTP. My God, Fish was ace!!!

18th May 1984

Ring up Sinfonia at dinner-time to enquire about the Bernie Torme album which I ordered last Saturday. Not got it yet - shit. I know I promised myself to write down everything on each line but I just can't be arsed and the day was unexciting anyway.

BYE!

19th May 1984

ALL I CAN SAY TODAY IS - DEREK IS NAFF - COME BACK RICK ALL IS FORGIVEN. I LOVE YOU! Anyone's better than Derek, and his mates are even worse. Double naff!!!!

20th May 1984

I'm really annoyed about breaking my promise to fill in every line of this diary (see yesterday). Anyway, I wasn't prepared to write about another 'failed romance.' How could I have gone out with Derek? I just can't get over it. Anyway, with a bit of luck he won't say anything at work, but I'm definitely not saying 'owt when I go back. Was going to go to GPO Club tonight but I realised that Rick goes there every week and I just can't face him. I've chickened out.

21st May 1984

HOLIDAY ALL THIS WEEK. 'BOUT TIME!! Was going to get up early but changed my mind - after all I am on holiday. It wasn't too late though. 'Started' anyway so I had to get up. Stomach bad all afternoon. Even though the weather was naff I was glad to be at home because I didn't feel well! Same old story isn't it? Never mind, I'll hopefully be better by about Wednesday when Wol coming. Played tapes and recorded things. Watched ace 'Scully' on box. Dead funny that!

22nd May 1984

Got up at midday today. Glad really cos I'm not as bored then, the day passes quicker. Not much to write about really. You know I'm so lazy it's untrue. I behave like an invalid when I'm on and that's stupid. I'm giving in then aren't I? Anyway, Wol might ask me to to to Town or something tomorrow. Knowing me I'll say no. I'm definitely not going to the Rammy tomorrow night - I'll wait til Saturday I think. Makes a change, saving my money.

23rd May 1984

DANNY'S 17TH BIRTHDAY. Wol coming round this afternoon. Got up early this morning because the weather was an improvement on yesterday's disaster. Lovely and sunny but still windy so couldn't really sit out in it, although it was warm in the extension. Does cheer me up when sun out. Wol came round and I told her I'll go to Town on Saturday and I'll also go out to Rammy tomorrow night. After Wol went bit dull really but things soon livened up when Spurs played Anderlecht in UEFA Cup Final. Went to Penalties and Spurs goalie had to save one and he did! Bloody ace!

24th May 1984

Got up late today and wished I hadn't because it does my head in. Day dragged even though I did get up late. Anyway, I'll soon be back at work (shit)! I think it's been boring this week but I still don't wanna go back to work. Funny innit? The sun was out but not hot outside cos of wind. Alright in extension though. Played hi-fi a lot but not all afternoon cos head done in. Saw Status Quo on TOTP and they were ace. Went to Queens & Rammy with Wol and Lin.

25th May 1984

Up late again because of going out last night. God knows how I manage to go to work after going out the night before. Bloody mug, that's what I am! Never mind, anything is better than the dole. Sun was bugging me because it keeps going behind clouds, the sod! Trust it to stay out when I went to have my hair permed at Terri's Hair Salon on Devonshire Road. Terri is a right laugh (by the way he's queer - what a waste of an ace body)! Did ace job of hair. I added extra quid to the £11.50 he charged.

26th May 1984

Got up around half 11-ish as usual. Hair looked 'boxified' so I washed it which flattened it out a bit. Looks much better now, getting used to it as well, thank God! Went to Town with Wolj and bought yet another pair of jeans from Dorothy Perkins. Had to go back cos too big so changed em for a size 8. Bloody nuisance, it's cos I've lost weight! Also picked up Bernie Torme record I ordered 2 weeks ago. Dead chuffed with it! Wolj came round later on to go to Rammy in rain. There was an extension (Rick there) & got really pissed! Good night though!

27th May 1984

Felt rough when I finally got up around quarter past eleven. In fact I woke up really early, it's just that I couldn't be arsed getting up! Should've stayed in bed cos later on I had a lie down cos of my bad head anyway. Glad that cleared up - I can't handle cider y'know - terrible stuff! Got shit scared about going to GPO Club cos Rick said he'd be there. Really nervous I was, but luckily Wolj came round and said she'd rather go in Rammy so we did. Digger and more of Rick's mates there but Rick at GPO Club.

28th May 1984

OFF WORK! Write up for new stylus. Don't need one yet! Well, folks, last day of my holiday and I don't fancy going back to work, even though it's been a crappy week (up til weekend). I'd love to be on the dole this time of year but I suppose it depends on what the weather is like. Anyway, went to Town again with Wol. Bought jeans which were too big so took 'em back and changed 'em for a size 8 - I'll have to put weight on - even those looking big round legs! Went to Rammy - dead compared to Saturday.

29th May 1984

Managed to force myself out of bed for work this morning, with great difficulty. For a start, I didn't feel well after last night's 'binge.' I had to clear all my sick up all over the bed. There were 2 reasons why I was sick - one was cider, the other was Kevin, who I feel guilty about fancying because Wol does. I just hope she doesn't end up with naff Brent. Even Gary is better than him (Gary's the one who would do anything to go out with Wol the twat - can't get rid of him). Will talk to Wol tomorrow night. Work fucking crap!!

30th May 1984

God I'm fed up of this headache of mine, plus the sunny weather! Why couldn't it have been like this last week. It annoys me! Anyway, fingers crossed for an ace weekend. I hope my head improves cos it's terrible at the moment. Wol rang up but I told her that I didn't want to go out tomorrow night, which didn't go down very well. I'm glad she was all right when I went round tonight because she was going to do a Jane Special and shut the door in my face. Had a laugh about naff Gary!

31st May 1984

Head still bad today. I really didn't know what triggers off these migraines. I think sometimes it might be when I get excited over going out, etc. Yes, I think that's it. I don't reckon junk food does it because I'd permanently have a headache. However, when I get them they depress me. Anyway, tried to work it off but to no avail. Not that much to do anyway. Weather making me bloody sick cos it's gorgeous and last week it was naff when I was off. Typical! Ace 'Elt' on TOTP.

1st April - 30th April 1984

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1st April 1984

For a pressy for Mum bought some Chloe perfume. She loves it! I'll have to get myself some one week because mine's going down - fast! Today's weather was miles better than yesterday. For a start the sun was out more and it wasn't as windy. Stayed in though because it's still bloody freezing! It's like a greenhouse when the sun shines in the back room. Lovely! The sunny spell lasted about 45mins roundabout tea-time. Played records loud cos Mum out & everyone else in front room.

2nd April 1984

Back to work today! Everyone missed me. I tell yer they can't cope without 'Yours Truly!' Anyway, there was quite a lot to do for a change because we've got to do the dreaded drum balance (typed version). Not very exciting but at least it's better than twiddling my thumbs all day. It knackers you in though, typing all the bloody time. Not to mention my fingers! Wol rang & me, her & Lin went to Queens, Rammy, Criterion & Stanley Arms. Had a good laugh.

3rd April 1984

Glad my head wasn't bad because last night I had quite a few to drink - not in excess though, like at 'The Eyeball' a few weeks ago! I know I've said it before but I like being boring! At work there was still the balance to do. My God, talk about monotonous! I'm glad I've finished them anyway. Got to get the adding-machine out tomorrow which should be fun! The weather has been lovely this week (sun out). Still cold in the morning, unfortunately.

4th April 1984

I keep getting up late this week! I think it's because last week I stayed in bed when I was ill and it's hard for me to get up early - lazy bugger! At work still doing naff drum balance. I'm about £194.00 out which ain't bad I suppose, that's including the Stop Credits. I hope we'll get it overwith by the end of this week. Boring! We've got loads of work cards (might've known seeing as we're doing something else). Les said there haven't been that many since before Xmas. Nice sunny day.

5th April 1984

Got up bit earlier for a change. I had enough time to get a slice of toast, wow! Another beautiful, sunny day. I've put my leather jacket to bed and I'm now wearing my denim one. No doubt this will soon diminish when the even warmer weather comes cos then I'll be able to wear my denim gillet. Exciting stuff, eh? At work we've finally sorted our drum balances out. I'm over £80 out (gain). Not bad. Better than it was anyway. The w/c's are piling up steadily. My God, it's like before Xmas!

6th April 1984

It was very difficult getting up this morning. God, it was like Monday all over again. Terrible! Anyway, eventually got to work although my eyes were like 'slits in snow' as Dan puts it. Seeing as drum balance out of the way got ready to invoice out (typing statements). Also did wonderful Rep's Post. There was hardly any for a change. Got naff wage 'rise' as Mr Marsden puts it. Can't say I've noticed much difference it's that bloody small. Mustn't grumble. Got more than most. Tired.

7th April 1984

Considered getting up before 11am but decided against it cos I felt like being lazy for a change. Eventually got up about a quarter to twelve! Still had bath which surprisingly, didn't take very long. Dried hair with dryer and Wolj came round for us to to to Town around half one-ish. Quite good there cos we spotted Anj again. Chatted to her for ages & we walked round shops. Saw 'ginger' coming out of Milletts as we were going in. Ace timing. I'll have to smile at him one day. Wol came round & I'm dreading GPO tomorrow.

8th April 1984

What an ace day! What! I hear you cry, ACE on a Sunday?! Things are looking up for a change. I won't go on about what happened during the day (not a lot) but the night instead. GPO Club job. There I was staring at Mark out of the group 'Lick' (he's got an ace body but that's about it) when Paul came in, along with his friend Rick, who's just come back from Preston. Kept gazing at each other and then we finally spoke. As it turns out, we like each other and I'll be seeing him again next Sunday. He's so cute.

9th April 1984

Had a crap sleep last night despite the booze. Probably because I was thinking about Rick a lot. The pour soul lives on his own in a flat down Rigby Road because both his parents died within a year of each other. That must've cracked him up. Anyway, they've left him £20,000 for God's sake! He's spent some on new motorbike plus gear and he'll be getting it on Wednesday. He'll have to get himself a pair of jeans cos the ones he had were half mast job. Aah! I wish I'd said I'd see him during the week cos Sunday is ages off. Might pay him a visit!

10th April 1984

Thought it was Wednesday today. Disappointed when I found out it was Tuesday. Talking about wishing my life away! It's because I'm thinking about meeting Rick again on Sunday. It's driving me bananas I tell yer! I really wanted to see him before then but never mind, it's done now. Wolj rang to say I could go round. Glad really cos I've been dying to tell her about you-know-who. Honestly, I've bored everyone to tears I'm sure I have. I wouldn't mind but I've only met him once!

11th April 1984

Not the most exciting day of the week. In fact I hated it. Didn't feel like working at all. Put a brave face on though. Deb wants me to go to the Eyeball but I couldn't face seeing Lee cos I bet he knows about Rick. I'd hate that. Anyway, I have to save my money for when the aerial is put up. Well, it's already up but it's not been connected up yet. I hope it's not a vast amount of money. Dad's going halves, thank God. Bit depressed at the moment. Don't know why.

12th April 1984

What a beautiful day! I only saw about 2 clouds all day, except of course when we got home. Clouds everywhere!! Typical. Anyway, the weather cheered me up so there's that about it I suppose. I was nagged into getting a Parker Pen from Diane & Jo because I didn't bother getting owt from Helen Carr on my birthday. It's printed on but I'm not bothered, so long as it doesn't run out. That wouldn't surprise me. At home aerial been connected up at last. £15 altogether (for me). Quality good. 'The Living Planet' was depressing.

13th April 1984

Friday the 13th folks! Nothing went terribly wrong today, no more than usual really. I'm determined to balance next time I invoice out cos I can do much better than I did today. Disgraceful! Lovely sunny day but clouds kept spoiling it and by mid-afternoon it was bloody freezing! That sort of weather bugs me but it's early days yet. Tired when I got in and relieved that the week's overwith. Bet it will really drag next week cos of the holiday. Over £21 stoppages (bonus £35). Should get £58 a week anyway. Rock Show brilliant.

14th April 1984

Richie Blackmore's Birthday. Bet he bought himself a new guitar! Got up at 11am. Didn't have time for a bath so washed hair over it. Finally got out around 1-ish and went to Town with Mum. Spent some of my bonus. Bought a waistcoat similar to my denim one but it's in white. That's nice - plus pair of flat, cool shoes, which were just over £4. Had enough dough to buy a new pair of light blue jeans from Jean Express but they're too big! Need size 8 in those. Mum'll change them on Monday. I'll probably wear my blue trousers tomorrow night. Should enjoy myself.

15th April 1984

Phil Mogg's Birthday. I bet his birthday wasn't very exciting seeing as his band UFO have split up. Never mind, at least Neil Carter is in the Gary Moore band now. He's good too. Sunny day practically all day but after tea it clouded over and it started to rain for God's sake. That soon passed though - luckily. Shitting tonight at the GPO Club but I had a bath, etc because really I wanted to go. Messed about with my hair. Eventually got out at 8-ish in Lin's car. Rick talked to me for ages. Then he put his arm round me & at first I got embarrassed about kissing him. Got round to it though.

16th April 1984

What a crap sleep I had last night, thinking about Rick. Honestly, I can be so dumb at times. Of course, everyone wanted to know how I got on with him and I always replied 'Alright!' with a smile on my face. I'm not looking forward to riding on his motorbike cos I'll probably shit myself. If he rides fast on it he's had it. I'll never go out with again! I'm supposed to be going to the piggin' Eyeball on Wednesday so I'm secretly hoping that Rick will come round on Friday instead. Lovely & sunny ALL DAY!!

17th April 1984

Didn't fancy getting up but it was the thought of the holiday drawing nearer that made me do so. Can't wait! The rest will do me a world of good, especially if the weather's nice, as it has been today. My God, there's some talent to gaze at across the road - two decorators! One of 'em looks like Steve Perry of Journey and the other is younger and has hair like Sean Harris' and a face like Glen Hoddle's and a body like Robert Plant's. What a combination! Couldn't concentrate ont he Rep's Post cos of em.

18th April 1984

Rick supposed to be coming round at 7.30pm. If he doesn't come then go to 'The Eyeball.' What a morning! Went to Doctor's because my feet are bad and he diagnosed varucae! Got some strong oitment for them. Also went to Hospital for a blood test in case I'm aneamic again. Hope I'm not. Soon find out. Finally got to work about an hour before dinner-time. Not a very fun-packed afternoon because we break up tomorrow anyway. Waited for Rick to come on his motorbike but he didn't so he'll be seeing sister in Gateshead.

19th April 1984

Break up for little holiday this dinner-time. Did it drag or did it drag this morning!! I knew it would. Glad there wasn't a lot to do. Avia warning us all about all work we'll have to do when we come back. We were only half listening of course. Everyone wanted to know how I got on with Rick so I told them about him not coming. Sue and Diane looked at each other in disbelief! None of us are having much luck where lads are concerned. Anyway, if he doesn't come round tomorrow night that's it - finnito! Queen video on TOTP bloody ace!

20th April 1984

OFF WORK! Expect Rick round if he already hasn't been. Got up pretty late but it's to be expected seeing as it's the holiday. Had bath and then sat around in back room playing records and tapes. Eventually the sun made an appearance and it actually stayed out for a couple of hours. Couldn't believe it! Got my face like a tomato! Not warm enough to sit out in it yet though. After swill watched last one of 'The Tube' which wasn't very exciting. No Twisted Sister. Rick came round & I rode on his ace bike to the Rammy & back.

21st April 1984

Got up (late) to a beautiful, sunny day. It does put a smile on my face when that happens. Was going to ring Wolj up about Town and she and Anjela were coming the other way so all three of us went. Poor Wolj couldn't get a stylus for her new hi-fi anywhere so she'll have to send off for one, like I did. Bought 'Alchemy' double live LP by Dire Straits and it's bloody brilliant. I bet the video that goes with it is even better. Wolj called round for me to to go Rammy and I knew even before I went in that bloody Rick would be there. I can enjoy myself without him thank you very much. EXTENSION!

22nd April 1984

Expect Rick round this afternoon. All I'm going to write about Rick is that I've given him the elbow because I couldn't get over him spoiling my night last night. Anyway, it's passed now and I don't want anything to do with him. He won't even be a friend to me, the swine. I tell you, the lad's paranoid. The weather was gorgeous again today. Pity I didn't feel like enjoying it. My body is really playing up. I'm 6 days early with my period. I hate being 'irregular' like that. Last year I had no problems but now I have and it's making me miserable.

23rd April 1984

OFF WORK! WINDERMERE! GPO Club - again. Must be bloody joking (Windermere), the state I'm in. Got up late-ish today. Had bath and generally sat around doing bugger-all. Rick's probably zooming up the M6 at 100mph on his motorbike, but that's his problem not mine. Personally, I think it's suicide doing that speed but it's his life, innit? The sun was flaming hot again today. There was no breeze so I sat in the back room instead of outside cos I would've cooked to death! Not looking forward to going back to work. Only 4 days left.

24th April 1984

FISH'S BIRTHDAY. Back to work. Shit! It was a lovely day as well, ideal sunbathing weather. Anyway, at least it was still sunny when we came home. Main job today was typing out final statements. Fun or what! Got new franking machine which we've been waiting for since just after Xmas. Wonder what it's like cos no-one's taken it out of its box yet. Typical! Everyone asked about Rick and they couldn't believe it when I told them I've given him the big 'E.' Dreading GPO Club on Sunday night cos no doubt he'll be there. Shit!

25th April 1984

Another sunny day! If it carries on like this it's gonna be a drought job, but I don't care! Anything's better than dull, wet days - apart from hazey sunshine, can't be doing with that, it does my head in. Chart on radio and Lionel Richie still No.1, poor Phil Collins stuck at No.2 & Queen at No.3. Shit! NO Rep's Post! Will be one tomorrow but it's not going to be sent off, if you see what I mean. I hope the lovely weather stays with us for the weekend. Puts me in an ace mood.

26th April 1984

Yet another sunny day. I tell you, it's getting too much. I'm walking to work with short sleeves for God's sake. Michelle said that during this summer the temperature will rise to the 90s. I hope we get sent home then (chance would be a fine thing). Not a vast amount to do at work. Work cards are 'slightly' piling up and we've just invoiced quite a few out. Nearly as bad as Xmas! Wolj rang to say we're all going to Rammy. Julie (know her by sight) went too & she's alright. Rick not there.

27th April 1984

Sunny again folks! I'll have to take the cassette recorder in with me next week because this is the sort of weather where everyone listens to their tape recorders! Well, anyway, I've heard a few down Mowbray Drive. Saw 'Bubbles' (fit decorator) first thing this morning but that was it didn't see him again. He'll be back next week cos he hasn't finished yet! Sat outside at dinner-time and the sun did me a world of good. It always puts me in a good mood.

28th April 1984

Last night Tommy Vance said that Deep Purple MkII have reformed including Ian Gillan, Richie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Jon Lord. What's going to happen to Whitesnake & Rainbow?? Kept waking up and going back to sleep again - bugs me when I do that! Anyway, I just had enough time to have a bath before I went to Town with Wol. Bought loads of things - new mini denim skirt, batteries for radio, Barclay James Harvest LP (ace), little cheap sandals. Can't be bad! Went to Rammy with Wol & it was brill. Rick not in. Was last night.

29th April 1984

I'm glad the weather has stayed good for this weekend. Mind you, it's been a lot cooler today. The sun's still shining though. Lovely! Didn't do much today because of the weather. I'd love to be on the dole at this time of year - no other time though! Played ace BJH LP a lot. Really pleased with that album. It's very good. Couldn't buy much tonight at the Rammy but still managed to get pissed.

30th April 1984

My head was what-yer-might call bad today (that's the understatement of the year). It was that bloody Julie putting brandy in her bitter and giving it me! I was alright before I drank that - I'll have words with her when I see her, the bugger. Went to work in a SKIRT today - the one I bought on Saturday. Everyone said that I should wear them more often. I was freezing walking to work so I think it's back to my jeans again tomorrow. Shame! It's gone colder you know!

1st March - 31st March 1984

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1st March 1984

Mild day to start March off. Will have to discard my leather jacket if it gets much warmer. At the moment though, the weather is much worse, what with the wind and rain. Glad I'm not out in it. At work invoiced out at last. Was waiting to do that because there wasn't much else to do. Balanced as well. I'm getting too good! Didn't see Dean at all today but he was definitely there cos I saw his ace car. Glad day overwith and settled down to watch TV. Van Halen video on TOTP and Dave Lee Roth is absolutely FIT!!!

2nd March 1984

Weather deteriorated this morning because it was back to the high winds again. It was horrible! It wasn't terribly cold though and I'm glad the heating wasn't as bad as it has been lately. Makes a change. Quite busy til about the last half hour. Did the Rep's Post in an effort to see Dean when I took it all down, but still didn't see him. Only time I saw him was when he got into his car and drove off. Anyway, there's always next week I suppose. 'The Tube' was crap but radio made up for it.

3rd March 1984

Woke up this morning to a wonderful sunny day. What a transformation from yesterday's dreary weather. I thought, 'Right - I'm definitely going out!' I wasn't for staying in y'see so off I went to Town. Bought another pair of reduced ear-rings for £1. Round 'uns I've lost. Wasn't planning on buying an LP but couldn't resist 'The Works' by Queen - only £4.49! In Boots as well! What's wrong with 'em! Anyway, I'm glad I got it cos it's bloody ace and I've played it about 5 times already. Talk about a classy group!

4th March 1984

The weather started off quite sunny but after dinner the sun went in and it turned much colder. However, the rain has stayed away for once and when the sun does come out it's quite warm, which shows that spring is on its way. 'Bout time! Did usual stuff today. Played my tapes whilst reading part of 'The Living Planet' and also doing my tapestry. Loads of tapes to choose from. I wish my stereo had a double tape deck on it, but never mind, I'll buy a separate one from Wisemans no doubt. Chart quite good.

5th March 1984

NEW MARILLION LP 'Fugazzi' released today! I bet it's brilliant if what I heard at their concert was anything to go by. I'll never forget that. Today I took an ace picture of Fish from Kerrang! and put it up on my drawers next to my drum. Talk about transformation. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He's got this magnetic quality which you can't ignore. Gorgeous!! Did statements as expected. There wasn't a vast amount. Also sorted my drum out and moved cards back one year. Saw Dean first thing and at 5pm.

6th March 1984

Didn't fancy getting up this morning because I had an ace sleep. Never mind, Saturday isn't far off. Very slack day at work. Had to struggle to find things to do. Had a good laugh though, for a change. Saw Dean when bell went for dinner. Determined to have a good chat with him this week. My God, he's wonderful. Rang Wol up & glad I did cos she was coming down anyway. We went to the Queens pub and had a good time there. Glad she's done the tapes for me. Must get some kip!

7th March 1984

'EYEBALL' tonight. Looked forward to going there all day. Not much to do at work apart from the dreaded Rep's Post. All went well I'm happy to point out! Makes a change. Anyway, when I got home I washed my hair and waited for the time to pass before I went out. Waited ages for buss and conductor told me when it go to the Gardener's Arms. Cost 40p. Couldn't find my way at first but definitely found it. Deb introduced me to a load of people who all made me laugh. Met 2 heavies called Lee & Andy ('Hippy'). Great lads. Got pissed and was sick all over bathroom floor!! Must've been bad!!

8th March 1984

Going out yet again tonight. My God, what's up with me!! (Didn't really - read on). I wasn't well today. I shouldn't have gone really cos I looked about 109 and my tongue felt like a piece of sandpaper, I was so thirsty! Then, at dinner-time I suddenly got this stabbing pain in my stomach and it stayed there for ages, so I went home at around 2-ish. Wasn't much to do anyway so I didn't miss much. My head was wuzzy all day and I've only just got over last night. I enjoyed myself though. TOTP crap. 'The Living Planet' not bad.

9th March 1984

Weather suddenly gone colder and it's doing my head in. Went back to work and Sue thought I was mad. Glad I did cos it was quite a busy day so I wasn't bored. Had a good laugh as always on a Friday. Everyone in a good mood. My head was splitting by the time 4pm came round. Dean didn't look very happy for some reason. I reckon he's going to pack it in soon cos he looks fed up. Anyway, I fancy Andy ('Hippy') more now in the Eyeball. He's a laugh. Don't feel very well at the moment.

10th March 1984

Got up at 11-ish to wash hair. Had to wash it in naff Fairy Liquid cos there was no shampoo. There was loads of conditioner though - typical! Wol came round at 1.30 so we went to Town. Didn't stay there long cos couldn't find new Marillion LP and the Van Halen '1984' was just too expensive - £5.79 in Boots. That's far too much so I bought 'The Shrine' by James Herbert instead. The write-up looks good and it's already a bestseller. Met Linda and she brought us home. Went to Wol's after watching Def Leppard on telly. My God, talk about FIT!

11th March 1984

Sundays are always the same. I don't know why I bother to write anything at all because it's so bloody boring! Got up for dinner which was lovely. Recorded some stuff for Wolj and played allsorts of other things. Read some of 'Shrine' by James Herbert which is looking rather good. I'm pleased about getting my money's worth - £2.25 to be precise. It's quite thick though. There are only 2 books by him I'm short of - 'The Dark' and 'The Jonah.' Must buy them soon. Chart crap from about top 15.

12th March 1984

What an sleep I had last night. There was no way I wanted to get up for work - but I did. Unfortunately. Not much to do when I got there but when the work did come, it came all at once - as usual. It's very annoying when that happens. Put another piccy of Fish up (now got 2 plus 'Marillion' emblazoned in posh writing next to them). Must get a big poster of Marillion and put it on front of drum. That will frighten everyone away! No, I think they're wonderful really, especially Fish, who I adore. Weather average.

13th March 1984

Another exciting day was had by all again today (being sarcastic). Weather bit colder but at least the rain stayed away. In fact, we haven't had much rain recently, which makes a change doesn't it? Had a good laugh at work. There was one 'nasty' moment when Diane kept moaning about her melting toffee crisp (big deal)! and I said 'I can't carry it on my bloody head Diane.' At least she shut up. Honestly, I've never known a department which complains so much about food and drink as Accounts!

14th March 1984

This pen is bugging me! Why? Because it's not bloody writing properly, that's why! I am now going to use my other one...there, that's better! Onto today's goings-on. Well, not a lot really. Not much to do but much busier than yesterday because of Rep's Post and stuff Arkew couldn't be bothered with. This week is passing by quickly - yet again. Oh, I forgot to put the other day that Dean has got the sack (last Friday) because he's too slow. Poor sod. We've got a 'Billy Boon' in now (Coon)!

15th March 1984

God, what a BORING day. There was hardly anything to do and when we did get something the job only lasted a few minutes (a far cry from before Xmas)! Had a good natter though. Wol rang to say that us two and Lin going out tonight. Didn't really want to because of 'The Living Planet' but it's bound to be repeated so I didn't really mind. In the Queens Lin said Lee (at Eyeball) works with her and she's going to try and fix me up with him. It'll be a bloody miracle if she does.

16th March 1984

My favourite day of the week! Mind you, I hardly did a stroke of work this morning because there wasn't a vast amount to do. Anyway, that soon changed by the time Rep's Post came round and I also (partly) got ready for invoicing out. Everyone chirpy because it's pay-day. They'll be depressed again when Monday comes round (including me). Lin came round to tell me that Wol will go to Town tomorrow. Glad about that. When Lee (Delta Dart) has sorted his problems out I might go out with him (hopefully).

17th March 1984

Buy Dad a cute little clock radio today! Preferably from Wisemans. Can't cos I need the dough! Got up later than usual today cos I was knackered. Didn't have enough time to have a bath so I just washed my hair over it. Wolj came round and we went to Town and I finally bought the Marillion LP 'Fugazzi' which is bloody ace! The cover is good too. Bit angry with Dad cos he wouldn't let me watch Marillion on TV but Miriam let me. Went to Rammy with Wolj and jukebox was much better than usual.

18th March 1984

Got up for dinner which was wonderful - but filling! Kept thinking about that ginger-haired lad a lot because I just can't understand why I don't speak to him. I had an ace opportunity yesterday in the bus station but I couldn't even bring myself to look at him, never mind anything else. Wally! The same will happen at the 'Eyeball' no doubt, when I see Lee again. He'll probably think I don't like him but I can't express my feelings towards him. The only time I feel comfortable is when I'm drunk, and that's no bloody good is it?! I'll ask Wol.

19th March 1984

My favourite day! It was very hard getting up this morning even though I had a good sleep last night. Chris has had one of his famous haircuts. His new name is Sid Vicious! At first he thought I meant Sid James! Quite surprised because practically everyone in a good mood. That makes a change! Jackie said I can go home early on Friday because I've got to go to the Halifax. Knackered when it was time to come home. Wrote a nasty letter to the TW Fan Club & one for Uncle John. Delaine hasn't written for ages.

20th March 1984

DAD'S BIRTHDAY. Wol coming round because we're going out again. Didn't get owt for Dad cos he was nasty to me on Saturday night, consuming Marillion on the telly. Bugger-all to do at work. The last hour or so was spent 'doodling' - decorating my green and pink cards with names of Rock bands! Exciting, eh?! Day really dragged and very pleased when 5pm finally came round because I was dying to go home then! Anyway, got ready to go out and Wol came round at 8-ish and we went to Queens. The Turners were in too.

21st March 1984

Go to 'The Eyeball' - if you've got the guts. Don't really feel like writing anything but I've made myself a promise to fill in every line! Today started off really crappy because, yes - you've guessed it, there was nowt to do! But that soon changed when the Rep's Post came along. I was even glad to do it because it meant that I wasn't sat twiddling my thumbs. It was very hot in Accounts because of the 'blower.' Can't bloody stand it. Went to Eyeball with Wol & went in Gardeners.

22nd March 1984

Knackered because last night me and Alison walked about half-way home from Thornton! Finally caught a bus at around 10 to midnight. What a weird place it is - so isolated! The only nice thing about it are the houses! I wish Lee lived nearer Layton. I know that sounds a bit selfish but I just can't stand Thornton. Apparently, Debbie said that Lee had said to her, 'Has Jane come in yet?' and she told him that I'd been and gone. The wally hadn't even seen me and he was only stood a couple of feet away. MEN!!

23rd March 1984

What a day at work! The excitement was just too much. No wonder I've got a migraine! It all started at break-time when Carrie brought in a card with some naughty things in it, plus a pressy - well, two really, a choker serpentine necklace and yet another pair of round ear-rings - I'm determined not to lose them this time. Also received a long bell-chain from Accounts and I love it (plus big card from everybody). Went early to draw out money & the hi-fi finally came at tea-time & it's fantastic!!

24th March 1984

MY 18TH BIRTHDAY. Didn't have chance to play stereo much this morning but read on and you'll find out that I made up for it later on. Went to Preston on train with Wolj (both got on half!!!) Only cost 85p there and back. Couldn't believe our luck! Anyway, at Preston we looked round all the shops and they're all over the place. I bought an indian top from a place called 'Orbit' which sells some gorgeous things. If I'd had more money I would've gone mad! Came home earlier than expected cos we walked too much, so that's why the hi-fi came on! Pressy off Mim, card off DELAINE!

25th March 1984

Doesn't bloody feel like British Summer Time but never mind. The daffodils, etc are out, so it can't be that cold. Anyway, it's slightly warmer in the morning now because of the clocks moving forward at the weekend. Not much to write about really (this girl has no imagination). Had more work than usual to do but there still isn't enough to invoice out. Quiet in Packing cos Les, the 'Projector Man' wasn't in. My God, I couldn't believe how silent it was. Glad day is overwith. Not having double cassette off Lil.

26th March 1984

Yesterday's writing should have been done today. Thick cow! I've been like this all day! The new '350 system' hi-fi is bloody ace. The sound quality is just wonderful - bloody should be for the price! Anyway, played it a lot. I love skipping tracks on the records and tapes. I haven't had chance to listen to FM stereo yet because I need an aerial for the outside. Dad's mate should be putting one up sometime this week. Feel very groggy. I think it's that lager in the GPO Club!

27th March 1984

My Diamond Head T-shirt came today but I spotted it too late to put it on. I will do tomorrow. Anyway, I tried it on after work and it's an ace fit. Glad about that. At work the jobs came in spirts. Didn't bother me though because I wasn't in the mood for doing much anyway. The heating was really bad because it was quite a mild day (the sun appeared a couple of times) but that made no difference to 'the blower.' It was still belching out the hot air as usual. I wish the bloody thing would conk out. Tired.

28th March 1984

Write up for new stylus. Lionel Ritchie still no.1. Cold gone worse so didn't go to work this morning. Nose full of gunge and my head splitting. My throat's not as bad as it was but it's still bugging me. Felt rough when I got up because I didn't have a wonderful sleep last night. Anyway, played records on my hi-fi even though i couldn't hear them very well. Mum went to shop after work and bought some 'Fennings' powders from Chemist. Cost over a quid but at least it's working. Says on box that can take them for migraine. Handy.

29th March 1984

Last night Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 in Milk Cup Final Replay. Bloody ace match. I hope Everton get in the FA Cup Final to make up for losing. Got up at 10 to 1pm this afternoon. This cold has really taken over me but I felt miles better today. Those Fennings powders are working really well. My head is much better and I hope that if I get a migraine in the future they will get rid of that, too. Will save money cos they're miles cheaper than Migraleve tablets. Sun was lovely and it streamed through back room. Ace.

30th March 1984

Was going to go back to work but my head still bad so decided against it. Asked Michelle to pick my wages up for me and I'm pleased that she did. It was a lovely long day seeing as I got up originally for work, but that didn't bother me. Played records, tapes all day so I didn't get bored. The quality on the radio (medium-wave) is bad so couldn't listen to that if I wanted to. Glad when Mum came in - someone to talk to. Not forgetting the 'woos.' I wish I would stop feeling tired. Fri Rock Show on SGV03 upstairs.

31st March 1984

ANGUS YOUNG'S BIRTHDAY. The little lvoe! He'll be 30 soon, bet he's NOT looking forward to that. Never mind, he's got a couple of years to go yet! Got up late but still had a bath. Noticed that Wol doesn't come round now that she's going out with wonderful Mark Turner, not that I'm bothered, I'm passed caring. Went to Town later (half 2-ish) on my own. Must've been mad walking it cos I'm still not very well. Glad I went though because I saw the ginger-haired lad with his mates, bless him, in WH Smiths. Bought Mum some Chloe.

1st February 1984 - 29th February 1984

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1st February 1984

Not very nice weather for the first day of February (rained practially all day) but at least it's not freezing cold. Showed myself up on the way to work. I fell over at the top of Mansfield/Bispham Road! I've done that twice now and it's highly embarrassing. Tomorrow I'll have a massive bruise at the bottom of my spine. Ouch! At least all went well at work - well almost. I could've finished off my invoces if one of my cards had the right bloody verification number on it. Can't figure it out! Glad to get home. Tired.

2nd February 1984

DIAMOND HEAD at Clouds in Preston. I'll miss them too. That's twice now and nobody cares. I'm SICK of staying at home. It wouldn't surprise me if Wol & Lin have made up a foursome with their NAFF boyfrieds. Just like 'em that, the bitches. Busy at work 'cos Claire off. I balanced with my invoices so I felt confident to do Claire's as well (Sue visited her Mum in hospital, who last night had a baby girl). Sure enough, I balanced! I was dead chuffed 'cos I've never done that before. Nevertheless, I was glad to get home 'cos the telly was ace tonight. Queen were on TOTP and 'The Living Plant' was breathtaking in its photography.

3rd February 1984

Thank God today has arrived! It's gone quick this week but mustn't write much about it because otherwise next week will drag like hell! Had work cut out because Sue had day off and Claire has got flu, so everyone had to 'chip in' as it were. Avia was so pleased with us that she bought us all a flake each. Aah, she's cute! I was knackered by the time 4pm came round although I was very hot, which doesn't help. That also gave me a headache. Watched telly at home, including 'The Tube.' Lin & boyfriend came round to say we're all off to see Marillion! Ace! 'Auf Wiedersehen' was brilliant as usual.

4th February 1984

Got up at 10am this morning, surprise, surprise! Didn't feel tired either. Went to Town with Mum. At bottom of road saw Mark Turner who is what-yer-call F.I.T.!!! In Town bought few things, except LP by Van Halen which I forgot to enquire about in Sinfonia. Never mind, there's always next week. Mum put £10 deposit down for a hi-fi for my 18th birthday. It's the 350 system by Panasonic, price (excluding deposit) £346! We've calculated that we'll just be able to afford it in time. It's been reduced too and apparently the price will rise to about £450 in a month, so we've got a bargain really.

5th February 1984

My lie-in this morning, as always. Does me no good even though i still look half-dead when I got up! Not the most exciting day of the week but never mind, mustn't grumble 'cos I'm off work! Hate Mondays! Read some of my new bood I bought yesterday called 'The Living Planet' which is based on the BBC TV Series by David Anntenborough. I suppose it's worth £12 when you take into consideration the crystal clear photos and also the written work. Very interesting. Haven't done some tapestry for a while but I will be doing soon.

6th February 1984

Kept waking up during the night because of the wind and rain. Glad it wasn't raining when I went to work. It's gone VERY windy again, though. It's back to as it was at the start of the year - bloody awful! Never mind, it can only get better. Main job today was sifting through drum cards and pick out ones with o/s balances on before 14th Dec '83 so making out final statements. I've done a load - and that's just the H's! Fortunately, my drum isn't very big so if I just slowly plod through them everything will be fine. At home kept looking at stereo in book! TV quite good.

7th February 1984

Had a much better sleep last night, probably because I was knackered! Today couldn't carry on with statements because Claire nicked off with the typewriter. Not to worry - had other jobs to occupy me. Anyway, in afternoon used new manual typewriter from Admin! Everyone was staring at me because I was ace on it - probably cos of the wonderful way it types. Chuffed because I managed to type all my statements just before 5pm. Great stuff. Using other pen because t'other leaking all over the place. Bloody thing. Anyway, not much to write but I'm glad I'm home!

8th February 1984

My favourite day of the week (sarcasm there)! Yes, it's good old Rep's Post Day!! That is the most naffest job I have to do. God, it's boring. Anyway, got it done in record time because everyone was ON TIME with their mail! Hand out the flags! Also nearly all my 3 million statements I typed were right! Miracles never cease. I thought I'd have to type 'em all out again but didn't this time. Glad when 5pm came 'cos I was tired. Didn't play stereo. Instead read some brochures and saw 'Oz' in 'Minder.' Him in 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.' He is SO FIT!!

9th February 1984

I like Thursdays! There's something nice about them. Probably because it's getting nearer the weekend. It's been a VERY quick week. Even though we haven't been bogged down by a load of work. I'm not complaining, though. What's the point? Had a good laugh. I answered Jill back this morning. She said (before 9.45am), 'What are you doing in here, I thought I told you to stay away?' 'Sleeping, Jill!' I replied with head slumped on typewriter! I don't think she was amused judging by the look on her face! MARILLION on TOTP and Fish has got his make-up on again! He's ace!

10th February 1984

Must watch 'ORS' tonight because Marillion on it! 7.05pm. My favourite day of the week - by far! Pity nothing went right for me. What a terrible day! I was glad when 'home-time' came I tell yer! Weather much milder than usual. At least it's not windy anymore. I can't stand the wind. When I got home I did bugger-all except watch the Tube but what I REALLY wanted to watch was MARILLION (mentioned above). They were well worth waiting for. Absolutely brilliant! Fish is sparkling form, as ever. Later on watched last one of 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.' Fridays won't be the same.

11th February 1984

Enquire about Van Halen LP in Sinfonia. Got up at around 11am to have a bath. Very mild day. I knew that because my hair dried very quickly even though the fire wasn't on in the back room. Lin came to tell me about the arrangements for tomorrow's concert. I'm excited, Tommy! Saw her in Town after I'd bought my stuff (Sinfonia shut so bought 'Octopuss' by Cozy Powell instead - cost a fortune). Met up with Paul after about half an hour and Linda drove me home in car, which saved me 19p bus fare! Didn't go out tonight but played records 'cos of new stylus.

12th February 1984

MARILLION at Lancaster University. Got up late for dinner. After that did bugger-all except think about what's in store for me tonight. Got more and more excited as the afternoon wore on - and then, finally, the time came to be on our way to Lancaster! Took ages getting there and we had to queue for about half an hour too. It was worth it, though. The 'support' band weren't brill but better than most. But Marillion were absolutely fantastic! They sang my favourites, plus a few ace, new ones. Single 'Punk & Judy' included. Bloody ace was Fish.

13th February 1984

Surprised at how easily I got up this morning. I thought I'd have an ace sleep but I'm afraid I didn't. Not that I was knackered when I got up. I wasn't, which is very unusual for a Monday morning. I was raring to go this morning but by early this afternoon I was pissed off like everyone else & wanted to come home. Told everyone who would listen about last night's Marillion concert. I still can't get it out of my head which shows how good it was. I must buy new LP by them soon, called 'Fugazzi.'

14th February 1984

Guess what!! This morning someone came like a flash of lightening with a VALENTINE for Yours Truly! I nearly fainted when I saw it 'cos I've never had one before. It was rude too! I've a feeling Linda & Paul had been doing some stirring concerning me & this lad I'm going to meet tomorrow night, the buggers! If he's horrible Paul is in for an early death! He'll be found in Wards 10, 11 and 12 at Victoria Hospital! Head not terribly good but we all had a good laugh so I forgot about it. Weather improving.

15th February 1984

Don't know who the Valentine card is from!!! Marillion gone down in chart with 'Punch & Judy' which just goes to show that they haven't had enough airplay on Radio One 'The Biased One!' Cold and frosty this morning but still wore T-shirt underneath my jumper for work because it's too hot!! Everyone kept teasing me about my 'Blind Date.' How embarrasing. Did Rep's Post in record time, probably because a few have left. I wish the Auditors would go away because they're so bloody boring! When it came for the 'blind date' it wasn't to be. I'd got it all wrong concerning 'Colin' & I went out with Wol & Lin. (Explain THAT ONE tomorrow)!

16th February 1984

Had a restless sleep last night cos Thebes kept waking me up every time she moved about a lot, the little terror! I just managed to get up - reluctantly. It was frosty again outside which put me in a bad mood cos I hate the freezing cold weather. At work I had to explain about the 'blind date.' God, how embarrasing! About 10 people said, 'How did your blind date go?' & I said, 'Um, well, it goes like this...' and had to go through my story each time. I'll never let on about a 'date' ever again! At home watched TOTP which featured a Van Halen snippet. My God, it was ace!!

17th February 1984

Friday at last! Honestly, the week has flown past even though I've had bugger-all to do. Not complaining. I'd rather see the week go quickly than really slow. Mind you, sometimes you lose track of the days because they go so quickly! Well, today the high point of the afternoon was, of course, the friggin' Rep's Post!! Saw Les and the Securicor man downstairs though, when I took the stuff down. I have a good laugh in Packing, it's the only time during the day when I have a bit of fun. Glad to come home & watch 'The Tube' which was ace.

18th February 1984

Got up quite early today because I only listened to half an hour of 'The Friday Rock Show' and then went to bed. Had bath & in afternoon went to Town with Mum to pick some trousers for Dan & I bought myself tapes, etc plus an ace pair of bing, round ear-rings at half price in 'Rings n Things.' Going to see if I can buy a couple of charms for my sleepers next week, preferably fishes! Didn't do much at home but it's the weekend anyway so who cares? Weather quite mild & sunny.

19th February 1984

Got up for dinner, which was wonderful. Mum cooked practically the whole lot in this special pan she ordered last week. It saves on gas, which is very useful in this house! Didn't do much, but I decided to get on with my tapestry, which I've been neglecting before now. It's coming on quite well but I hate it when I have to change colours after one stitch, it's very frustrating! Played tapes and UFO record which I bunged on for a change. Fish was on 'Rock and Roll Trivia Quiz' on Radio 1 and he was ace. 13 of my records will soon be going upstairs.

20th February 1984

Not highly excited about going back to work, but can't really do much about it can I? Had quite a good day because naff 'Dave the Rave' wasn't in (one of the Auditors) so wasn't pestered by him. Honestly, I can't stand the fat sod. I hope he's not in tomorrow as well. Got phone call off Wolj & she's invited me round. Glad because Monday nights are always quiet & I wanted to see her new Music Centre. Got there through the snow & the hi-fi is a Binatone with double tape deck.

21st February 1984

Couldn't have set my alarm last night. I'm sure I remember doing it, though. Anyway, got up at twenty-to-eight - disgraceful! I never even did that before Christmas when we were busy. Roads slushy after last night's snow because there wasn't that much. Glad(!) NOT glad because if there was a lot then I wouldn't have bothered going!! Very quite day at work, especially late this afternoon but mainly there was something for me to do most of the day. Time passed slower than yesterday. Haven't listened to chart. Marillion better be up!

22nd February 1984

I look forward to this day all week!! Chart not very spectacular. 'Relax' is still No.1. Been there ages now but I quite like it so I don't mind. Queen have gone down 2 to No.4 which upset me cos I reckon it's good enough to be No.1. I hope there are some good new entries in. Did Rep's Post in good time. In fact, had quite a busy day (1st time this week). Ready for invoicing out so I'll take my time doing that. Received yet another letter from National Panasonic. Written back!

23rd February 1984

I was dead comfy in bed this morning & it was very difficult getting up I can tell you. It's horrible when I feel like that. Never mind, it's Friday again tomorrow. Yet another week has flown by. There is a lad (Dean) who has sorted work in Stores & he's bloody gorgeous! Talk about love at first sight! I saw him a lot today & the best was when I had to get some envelopes from Stores. My God, what a sexy voice he's got, I love it. I could've stayed there for ages but I don't think Avia would've appreciated it!

24th February 1984

Worried because not started today & I should've done. Looks like I'm gonna miss a month out - which has happened nearly every year anyway, so I'm worrying unduly(!) Had a good time at work. Nearly always do on Fridays because everyone is looking forward to the weekend, so they're happy! Kept going downstairs this afternoon with post to see my friend Dean in Stores. Embarrassed when Michelle and 'T' kept looking & smiling when he came in Packing same time as me. He's bloody lovely!

25th February 1984

Van Halen No.1 in America! Planned to get up early but didn't quite come off because I went back to sleep again! Got up, eventually, at 10 to 11am which isn't bad I suppose. Had bath & later on Wol came round & we both went to Town. Bought usual stuff & also splahsed out on a Live Thin Lizzy Double Album at £6.99! Haven't been that extravagent for a while. I'm pleased to say that it's worth the money because it's brilliant! Mind you, Thin Lizzy can do no wrong in my eyes. Played it and recorded it twice.

26th February 1984

I must explain why I recorded Thin Lizzy twice last night - one is for Wol. She's recording 2 albums of hers for me as well. 'Started' today. Thought I was going to miss a month out but not so. Haven't done that for ages. Makes up for me being early on about 3 occassions. Did bugger-all today. Played new Thin Lizzy double album loads of times cos it's ace. I love live albums. I should search round for a few more cos I bet there are loads that I've missed. Chart quite good. Hope Van Halen go up.

27th February 1984

Didn't mind going back to work this morning because of Dean. My God, he's a bit of alright! Michelle suggested me asking Pete Sidall where Dean lives but I'll probably be asked about 100 questions as to why I want the info. I'll think about it anyway. Lucky Michelle sits with him on Thursday morning in Stores. Wish that was me I tell yer. Minb you, I'd never get any work done because my eyes would be on his Angus Young lookalike face! Diane, Sue not in so quiet. Day went quicker cos of more work to do.

28th February 1984

Sue & Diane not in again so had to extra work (all three of us that is - I wasn't for going it all on my own). Everyone looked ill today & I wasn't exactly 100% healthy either. For a start, the heating does my head in. Didn't see my friend Dean at all today, but Michelle assured me he was definitely there 'cos she went to Stores. Lucky bugger. She says he's keen which is great because it probably means he likes it. Ace! It would be terrible if they got rid of him. Van Halen gone up 11 to No.20.

29th February 1984

'Nena' No.1 with '99 Red Balloons.' German song originally but she's singing it in English jsut for us! Very mild weather this week but the heating is still very hot, which is highly annoying! We couldn't even cool down when the windows were open, it was that bad. Only exciting jobs today were the debit/credit notes and the Rep's Post! Didn't see my friend but at home-time spotted him getting into a brill, old-type red Cortinia & drove off in it in our direction! Didn't know he had a car! He's so fit it's untrue. I think he knows too.

1st January - 31st January 1984

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1st January 1984

Not the most exciting day to start off the New Year but never mind. After dinner played records and tapes on stereo and recorded a few things. In late afternoon (4 o'clock to be precise) Greenwood came round to take us to Uncle Tony's. Stayed there till gone midnight! It was quite good really because had a good laugh with Alison again, and also met her sister, Julie, for the first time. Alison played lots of records on her little record-player and we also watched the 'Fame' film on the television which was good in parts.

2nd January 1984

Planned to get up early this morning but didn't quite make it - probably because I didn't get home til late last night. Well, this week hasn't passed as quickly as I thought it would - which I'm pleased about. The telly programmes (especially the films) were miles better than last year which makes a nice change from the usual dirge they bring out. All in all, it's been a good week and I'm glad I haven't got a weight problem (I've eaten like a pig). The rest has done me good. I only hope I can get up VERY early tomorrow!

3rd January 1984

Well, it's back to work folks! I can't say that I was overjoyed at getting up at 7.30 this morning, but it had to be done. I managed it too, to my astonishment. It wasn't a very nice journey to work because hailstone was crashing down, together with gale force winds - it was horrible! I was actually glad to get there! At it happens, today wasn't bad. Everyone was going on about what they did over Xmas. There were virtually no Factory Staff in so it was deathly quiet downstairs. That makes a change. Gales still bad.

4th January 1984

Thank God that terrible wind has died down a bit! I was dreading walking to work this morning because of that. In fact, it was a beautiful sunny day, and it wasn't as cold as it has been lately. Wonderful! At work quite busy and did my favourite job - the Rep's Post! If me and Joanne left I dread to think what would happen. Total collapse of Starline I should imagine. Diane absent so had to keep her drum up to date. There are a lot of work cards to invoice out left over from Christmas.

5th January 1984

Weather improving all the time but it's still very dull and overcast - not surprising for the time of year. At least it's mild. Factory Staff back to work today so it was much noisier as I walked in this morning! Quite like it actually. I felt like I shouldn't have been there yesterday and Tuesday. Back to normal now, anyway. Joanne joined Diane in staying off which put me in a foul mood because I had to do the tea-list. How I hate doing that! The day could only get better - and it did to my relief. On TOTP Status Quo were messing about - ace!

6th January 1984

MALCOLM YOUNG'S BIRTHDAY. Doesn't time fly? It seems like only yesterday that it was Mac's birthday LAST year. I wonder if he thinks it's come round again quickly. Had to sort out my tray and also keep an eye on the Rep's Post at the same time. Exciting, eh? Will be invoicing out next week. The weather was dull but not exceptionally cold. Good! Rained in dribs and drabs but nothing to get depressed about. Didn't seem like a Friday but I'm glad it is anyway. At home watched Judas Priest on the Tube. Wol & Lin came round but still watched 'Auf Wiedersehen.'

7th January 1984

Managed to get up quite early for a Saturday. That's because I had to, to go to Town with Mum. It wasn't a very nice day to go anywhere really, because the wind was blowing a gale and it was cold! I bought new pair of red, flat suede boots and they're ace, plus a pair of tight, medium blue trousers like those that the 'ginger-haired lad' wears. They're brill too. Trouble is, I'm skint now, so I couldn't buy 'Pyromania' Def Leppard which I saw in Sinfonia - or blank tapes. Never mind, there is always next Saturday.

8th January 1984

Got up for dinner, as usual on a Sunday because the mornings are even more boring than the afternoons, so I don't bother getting up! After dinner played 'The Friday Rock Show' which I recorded two nights ago. It's my 'new thing' to record that programme every week, so by the end of the year I'll have quite a collection - plus the 12 or so that I've already got. I'm also determined to push my record collection to 100 by the end of the year - and I'm going to make sure they're ALL good - just like I did in 1983!

9th January 1984

Today soon came round, but never mind, it'll soon be Friday again! Few jobs to do but the time passed so slowly it was untrue! This afternoon wasn't as bad as this morning, but nevertheless it was a long day. I hope tomorrow passes slightly quicker cos I don't want to invoice out and then find out there's another two hours to go! Colder coming home than going to work. Everyone commented on my new gear, which was colourful for me. I wore top from catalogue (red), blue tight trousers and my red boots! Lin came.

10th January 1984

Didn't fancy getting up today. Story of my life that. Anyway, there wasn't anything short for me to do because I had to get on with my invoicing out. My total came to £45,000, which is a lot, but peanuts compared to Joanne's drum because hers is nearly double that! Poor Jo! I hope she has better luck with hers than I did with mine because I was £60 out. Not good enough! Won't be invoicing out now for a while anyway. Good! I'm glad good 'ole Avia found my mistakes for me. Honestly, I think I must be going blind!

11th January 1984

Paul McArtney new No.1 with 'Pipes of Peace.' Ace! Rest of chart not highly exciting but Whitesnake & Status Quo (No.3) are in. Weather not good this morning and I got wet - yet again! This afternoon it was sunny but it suddenly turned nasty and the wind nearly blew me off the pavement, coming home! Typical of British weather. At work, got busier as the day wore on. Of course, the inevitable Rep's Post came and Claire helped me for a change because Joanne was busy invoicing out. Also enjoyed doing some typing for Jackie. Good eh?!

12th January 1984

My God this week has dragged compared to last! Never mind, it's Friday again tomorrow. 'Bout time! Had a boring, monotonous job to do at work - folding invoices/letters and bunging them into envelopes. Exciting stuff, eh? Nah, it wasn't exciting really, but I'm glad I've got my lot out of the way. Weather keeps changing and it's bugging me. One minute the sun is out, and the next it's pouring down with rain - as it is now. Better not be raining tomorrow morning. Watched TV a lot. TOTP was good. Had Howard Jones on, who's gorgeous.

13th January 1984

Hope nothing goes wrong! It didn't - oh, apart from me forgetting a couple of Reps envelopes when I went down with the post. Naughty, aren't I? At least I've posted them down the road in the letter box. Glad I didn't forget to do that! Quite a lot of invoices to frank but I haven't done all of them - not enough time. Today was horribly windy and I couldn't stand it when it was against me. It seemed an eternity getting home - especially when I had to collect boots from Cottam's. 'Auf Wiedesrehen' brill as usual.

14th January 1984

What a day (weatherwise)! The wind was raging away and I thought the house was gonna blow over, it was that strong! It's been doing this for 2 days non-stop now, plus the occasional spurts of hailstone. Nice, eh?! Why I went to Town I don't know but I did. Met Lisa and her friend Helen in Graffitti. Went round shops that I usually go in, which I was pleased about. Saw Simon Teale and he's disgusting! Bought tapes, Stevie Nicks LP from WH Smiths and U2's 'War' from 'improved' Sinfonia shop on Cookson St, plus book called 'The Naff Guide' - speaks for itself! LPs brill. Weather crap!

15th January 1984

Kept going back to sleep and dreaming a lot this morning. I can't remember what they were about but they kept me asleep! Dinner was rather good and after that played new Stevie Nicks and U2 records. Both are brill! There isn't one duff track on the SN's one and Mum loves it, not surprisingly, because it's classy. There are loads of different musicians playing on each track and the last one 'Beauty and the Beast' is the best I reckon, because it's got strings in and is very haunting. My F.F team lost (49ers). Shit! LA Raiders now!

16th January 1984

Didn't fancy going back to work again but I managed it with some effort. Everyone looked fed up - mostly Diane, who told EVERYONE she hates her job. Big deal! I don't particularly enjoy it either at this time of the year but I know that eventually there will be more work to do. She should help with the Rep's Post if she wants to do more work! Today we did the 'balances' for our drums. At the moment I'm just over £300 out but hopefully I'll find that tomorrow. Weather has changed for the worsed again. Nice, eh?!

17th January 1984

Guess what! It's STILL windy! It's really beginning to bug me now. The wind blew me to work and stopped me from getting home. Typical! At work, sorted my 'balance' out which still isn't right, even after me and Avia checked through my cards. Nobody has 'properly' balanced either so I'm not bothered - it's only £174 - something which is better than last year's figure. In fact they all were. Will be busier doing other things tomorrow eg B.O's and Cash we've stopped doing for a bit plus Rep's Post of course. Today dragged like hell. Chart not bad.

18th January 1984

Same No.1. The Quo gone down but Snowey White and Joe Fagin (sings sig tune for Auf Wiedersehen) both in Top Ten!! Whitesnake also up. Better be on TOTP. WRITING BELOW SHOULD'VE BEEN WRITTEN TOMORROW!!

The weather improved tremendously today. It was sunny all day but it was very cold. At least those winds have gone now. Lots to do at work. I've got through my Cash, B.O's at long last. A lot of p/o's came through too. Day still dragged, though. At home watched a lot of telly including TOTP which had D Coverdale on. What a body!!!

19th January 1984

BELOW SHOULD'VE BEEN WRITTEN YESTERDAY!!!!

At last! The wind has died down. Oh, it was getting on my nerves. It also stopped me from falling asleep. Anyway, today was beautiful - with sunshine too. Pity the temperature was rather low. In fact it's colder now than when the gales were here! At work started on my Cash, B.O's which were left over new year. Got 15 lots to do. I've done 7 I think so I'll still have something to do tomorrow. We'll probably be invoicing out when we've done all those. Should be fun! Not looking forward to boring days when nowt to do.

20th January 1984

PAUL STANLEY'S BIRTHDAY (KISS). At last! My favourite day of the week has arrived! Pity we don't get a fat wage packet but can't have everything can you? Quite busy day, as is the norm on a Friday but Lisa (from St Mary's 6th Form here for this week) did Rep's envelopes for me - as on Wednesday too. She was a real help and it's a pity she's gone. Joanne off again. It was funny cos I said to Jean at break, 'I'll only believe that Joanne is ill if I see a bandage on her toe' (broke it) - and she turnedup for her wages with one on - plus crutches!! Weather good. At home watched favourite programme, 'Auf Wiedersehen.'

21st January 1984

Got up before(!) 11 o'clock which is an amazing feat for me. Had a bath so I had enough time for my hair to dry before I went to Town at 1.30pm. Saw Anj at bus-stop and we chatted a bit. Waited ages for Helen and Lisa in Graffitti - and guess what - they didn't even know I was there 'till I looked round! Went round usual stores. Went mad & I've spent lots of money (about £18)! Bought 2 LPs - got Def Leppard at last - Rolling Stones book full of pics of their European Tour, & tapes & couple of LP covers at 18p each. Weather better than last week but cold.

22nd January 1983

THE SUPERBOWL 'Live' tonight. Teams playing are Washington Redskins - who beat my team The San Fransisco 49ers last week - against the LA Raiders. I hope the Raiders stuff em! Woke up quite early again. What's up with me?! Very relaxing day but at least found something to do - did some of my Tapestry. I've got to the bird now so I'll be using different colours. Exciting, isn't it?! Listened to some of the chart & then watched Preview of the Superbowl. The actual event began at 9.15pm and went on till 1.30am! It was ace - mainly cos the Raiders beat the Redskins about 35-3. Annihilation!!

23rd January 1983

'Started' this morning and I'm more than 2 days early - again! Never mind, at least it doesn't go on forever, thank God. Got up this morning to a wonderful sight of SNOW everywhere! I must've been mad going, but then again, I'm the Starline Mug aren't I? Fat Joanne didn't turn up (as expected) and it was left to me to do the tea-list (as expected). I hate the way they take me for granted. Sometimes I feel like shouting out, 'Why doesn't someone else do this crappy job!' but I haven't got round to it. Very tired after staying up last night.

24th January 1983

OFF WORK today because the sores that sprouted up on my face (top lip) on Sunday have spread and it's very unsightly. Mum made an appointment for me at 5-ish this afternoon. Didn't get up till late. Glad really because the day dragged like hell. Anyway, at least I know what those sores are no - inpetigo (whatever that is)! Mum had it when she was younger and she says it's very contagious. So I can't go back to work till next Monday. Mum's going to ring em up tomorrow with the bad news. Someone else will have to play at slaves.

25th January 1984

Didn't go to work again so I could get up late. I didn't get up as late as yesterday because that does my head. Found something to pass away the time - my tapestry, which is coming along rather well. Not bad for first attempt. The time didn't drag as much as yesterday and glad when Gobi came home at 2.30pm. Cute! I could do with a good book to read but there are so many to choose from in all the book shops. Anyway, got loads of good tapes and records to play. The HMV shop would be proud of my record collection (nearly £200 worth).

26th January 1984

I wouldn't like to be on the dole! It's terrible staying at home all day in, day out, with nothing much to do except listen to records. It's a good job I like them or I would be in a mess then. Anyway, the time passed by quickly and made a brew for Mum when she came home from work. She says she's not going in 'before time' because Mol won't let her out early. Tight, eh? It's Friday tomorrow - I hope my wages are posted through to me. Later on watched telly because Thursday is always a good night. Bed late-ish.

27th January 1984

Glad it's Friday, even though I'm off work anyway. Daft sod! It's gonna be rather difficult for me to get up on Monday. Anyway I'll worry about that when it comes. Not a very exciting day, but at least I've got some of my tapestry done again. The snow is beginning to thaw now so there probably won't be any left by Monday, thank God. I'm beginning to get sick of the stuff - especially now when it's iced up. I'm not surprised Carrie likes snow - she's in her nice warm car! Had a bath & washed hair before 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' came on. It was ace as usual.

28th January 1984

Write up for new stylus. If going to Town buy some LP covers from Sinfonia. Couldn't because didn't have enough money. Only had £10 (which Dad gave me because he owed it me anyway) so I had to spend that wisely. For a start my wages weren't posted to me, as expected. Anyhow, still bought another U2 album plus tapes and Kerrang! mag which I haven't bought for yonks. The main reasons for doing so this time was because both Whitesnake and David Lee Roth were featured, so I just HAD to buy it! Mad cos Linda not in when I phoned her.

29th January 1984

Got up for dinner-time. The swill was wonderful but I was hungry again after a couple of hours, which is rare for me on a Sunday. Anyway, played tapes, especially those which I used to record 'The Friday Rock Show' just gone, which was the best for ages. For a start Marillion have a new single out called 'Punch & Judy' so no doubt they'll be bringing out an LP soon. If the single is anything to go by the LPs should be even better than the previous one - if that's possible! Also I've got on famously with my tapestry which is quite good for me.

30th January 1984

BACK TO WORK! It was quite easy getting up this morning - always is when I think I won't manage it! Everybody wanted to know how I was. Naff Joanne, apparently, had to come in last week - on crutches - because 'Hitler' Jackie said that 'she'd ONLY broken her toe.' Bloody cheek! I would've told her where to go - back to Deutchland! Only bad thing about her being off (was today) is that I have to do the tea-list and I HATE it! Mind you, I'm getting better at writing it all out cos of Joanne being off so many times! Quite busy day so the time passed quicker. Mild but rainy day.

31st January 1984

Yet another exciting day ahead of me. How sarcastic of me! It wasn't exciting at all. I know something, though, it was hot in Accounts. The 'blower' was so bad the warm air was heating my face up and making it glow bright red. Makes me ill. Joanne turned up with her broken toe, plus one crutch. Apparently, she was off yesterday cos she went to the hospital - fair enough. Glad she's back. Mad with Deb cos she won't go to see Diamond Head with me on Thursday night, the cow! Depressed!!

1st December 1983 - 31st December 1983 & Extra 1.1.84 Entry

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1st December 1983

INVOICED OUT. DIDN'T BALANCE. DIDN'T DO OVERTIME AND TOTP WAS GOOD FOR A CHANGE COS SLADE & OZZY WERE ON.

2nd December 1983

Sorry, just can't be bothered writing anything.

3rd December 1983

GOT UP AROUND HALF 10-ISH TO GO TO HALIFAX TO DRAW OUT £100 TOWARDS CARPET. DIDN'T GO TO TOWN COS I WAS PSYCHING MYSELF UP FOR TONIGHT AND IT WAS A VERY GOOD MEAL AT THE LANCASTRIAN. WENT WITH JILL, JACKIE, JEAN, JAYNE, TERESA, LESLIE & CARRIE. ICE CREAM WAS THE BEST. WAITERS VERY NICE!! CAUGHT LAST NO.5 HOME.

4th December 1983

Just look at the state of the pen I was using yesterday! Honestly, what a mess! Anyway, I hope this one is better. Not much happened which isn't surprising if you look at the day. Best part was at night when the good programmes were on. I'm well 'into' 'By the Sword Divided' a Civil War Drama set in England in 16 something or other. Some men with long hair in it & they wear 'posey' clothes! Later on (much later on)! saw ALEX 'The Peoples' Champion HIGGINS beat 'Pumpkin 'ead' STEVE DAVIS by 1 frame in final of UK Coral Championships. ACE!

5th December 1983

It was terribly hard getting up this morning but I managed it after a hard struggle. Much milder weather which I'm thankful for because the heating wasn't blasting away as much. The time passed very quickly, which annoyed me because once I got something out of the way, by the time I got round to my other jobs I hardly had enough time. Might be a bit easier tomorrow, with luck (ha, ha!) Headache not helping matters but it's not as bad as some migraines I've had.

6th December 1983

NOT WRITING 'OWT 'COS IN BAD MOOD!!!

7th December 1983

DID SOME FINISHING TODAY (key fobs) WHICH WAS EXCITING, BUT I COULDN'T DO IT ALL DAY. AT LEAST I GOT OUT OF THE REP'S POST. MIND YOU, WE'VE GOT TO DO IT EVERY DAY NOW TILL XMAS. SHOULD BE FUN. ANNOYED COS ONLY SAW A BIT OF MY PROGRAMME 'SPYSHIP' COS OF THE BLOODY DECORATING IN THE FRONT ROOM. NEVER MIND, I HOPE IT'S REPEATED.

8th December 1983

Hectic day right from the start. Hardly had enough time to breathe it was that bad. Anyway, I didn't let it bother me. My headache doesn't help matters (this is with smelling turps and paint in the front room - decorating). Mind you, if I don't think about how bad my head is, then it isn't as harrowing. And today has been no exception! Even during overtime we were busy. I finally invoiced my pile out & was £17 out but wonderful Avia found the errors for me. Cute!

9th December 1983

What a day! I've never stopped! I still haven't managed to match all my 1,000 and odd w/cs up. It's annoying me! Another thing that 'got me going' was people people keep changing their minds as to whether or not there was to be a Rep's Post! We've already had 2 extra posts this week, which, I thought, were totally unnecessary. Anyway, mustn't grumble. At least I've GOT A BONUS which pleases me no end because it's the FULL £50! Will buy a painting tomorrow.

10th December 1983

Exciting day! Bought allsorts. First went to Athertons Carpet shop to get carpet (obviously). Gorgeous boy works there & he's got a husky, deep voice. Macho or what! Then we went to get tapes and a painting from Gallery down Topping Street. £42 it cost but it's worth it. It's a Reclining Jaguar & it's beautiful! Not up yet. Will be sometime next week. Also got Tapestry at long last so I won't be bored tomorrow. Last one of 'Carrot's Lib' & it was bloody hilarious!

11th December 1983

I was right. Doing the Tapestry has relieved the boredom - but it's an expensive hobby! The Beginner's Kit I bought yesterday cost £5.99. Never mind, at least I know how to do it. It makes me wonder cos it took me at least half an hour to thread the needle at school. I was hopeless!! MUST GO. NEED THE SLEEP.

12th December 1983

I definitely DID NOT feel like going to work this morning & I think a lot of people felt the same way cos they looked terrible as well! No-one could believe that Monday (blach!) came around again so quickly. Never mind, it'll soon be Christmas. It snowed last night but it turned into a slushy mess by this morning. I reckon we could be in for a white Xmas. Doesn't bother me so long as I don't have to do any late Xmas shopping! Well, it's bed-time now. Nite, nite!

13th December 1983

Just don't ask what I did today! Let's just say that I've never stopped from quarter to nine this morning till 7pm, when overtime finished. Now I keep thinking it's Wednesday because I've just seen the telly page (papers on strike tomorrow). Never mind. I didn't realise the holiday is so near. Yippee! Hope it doesn't go quick. Anyway, the rest will do me good. In fact, I don't think I'll bother getting up!

14th December 1983

DON'T ASK!!

15th December 1983

DON'T ASK!!! This writing in the Diary is getting too much for my brain to handle!

16th December 1983

Invoiced out practically all morning - in fact I finished just before 12.30pm - dinner-time. I didn't balance which is nothing new. I had an excuse this time, though, there were millions of 'em! Sue had £64,000 worth & she balanced. Mind you, she hasn't got to mess around, doing extra jobs like 'Moi.' Never mind, at least the post didn't have to be franked because it's the Conference tomorrow & the Reps will be here anyway! The Friday Rock Show not up to usual good standard.

17th December 1983

Guess what time I got up! Twenty past one! I kept going back to sleep. Usually, when I wake up at 10.30am I have to get up but today I went back to sleep - TWICE. Touch of the Joe Taylor's! I had a headache for the rest of the day, but really I should've gone out for a breath of fresh air. Mum said it was mild. DEPRESSED NOW!

18th December 1983

Got up ready for dinner. Didn't do much today, had music on slightly louder than usual because the 'Festive Season' is near. I'll use any excuse to turn the volume up! Played tapes and also had radio on for 'The Rock & Roll Trivia Quiz' and, of course The Chart. I hope Slade (No.3 with 'My, Oh My) will be the Xmas No.1 next week. At least there are no daft records in Top 20 - remember last year's Renee & Renato?! Blach!

19th December 1983

Heard today that poor Jayne's Dad died last week, which can't be a very nice experience for her. Mind you, he did have Parkinsons's Disease which isn't very nice to live with anyway, is it? I suppose that's one consolation. At work not as busy as last week. Still got a lot of w/c's to split. I'll finish those off tomorrow. Weather a lot milder so the snow had better come quick if it's coming for Xmas! Gonna be a surprise tomorrow dinner & we don't need to take our dinner.

20th December 1983

SOD IT! CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WOULD ONLY BE ABOUT WORK ANYWAY! HONESTLY, I'VE GOT NO IMAGINATION. WELL, SLADE HAVEN'T MADE IT TO NO.1. THEY'RE NO.2. THE FLYING PICKETS ARE THE XMAS NO.1 WITH YAZOO'S SONG 'ONLY YOU.'

21st December 1983

MILD DAY. NOWT TO REPORT. BOTH CATS SULKING AFTER HAVING THEIR WOMBS TAKEN OUT!

22nd December 1983

Chloe alright this morning after op but Thebes didn't come downstairs till tea-time, so she'd been in Danny's room for about 24hours! Poor baby! Anyway, she's not quite as sulky as she was last night but she still makes the occasional growl! She'll be fine once the stitches are taken out next week. Mum said Delaine called round at about 1/2 1-ish and she brought me a pressy, which is posh bubble-bath. I wish I'd been here cos I haven't seen her since she left!

23rd December 1983

Party-time this morning and home at 12.30pm! My God, the time passed so slowly this morning, it was untrue! I think it's cos we didn't have a break at ten. Anyway, got the Rep's Post, etc, done before 'party-time' & then went downstairs where everyone had a right booze/nosh up.' Jayne came too. I'm glad she did. Lisa said I was swaying on the way home. It's that bloody Carlsberg Deb gave me. Strong stuff is that! Affects of booze wore off about 3 hours later. Probably only good time I'll have this Christmas.

24th December 1983

Got up late, but not as late as last Saturday! Even had time to have a bath before I went to Town. There I bought Dad a woolly pullover for Xmas. I also got 2 rollerball pens, a writing-pad, a 1984 Diary (which isn't as good as this one but never mind). I also bought (at last) the Pink Floyd LP 'The Wall.' Played it when I got in & it's brill. Should be for £8.99! Anyway, I'm glad I bought quite a lot for a change, but one thing I didn't buy was a funny book like 'How to Survive Middle Age' which I've got. Never mind. I'm NOT going in WH Smith's for one. Telly rubbish.

25th December 1983

Got up late again but who cares? It's the Xmas Holidays. The afternoon started off in its usually boring way but livened up in the afternoon because there was something decent on the box for a change, namely 'Superman!' It was the second I'd seen at the Pictures so I'm glad I wasn't watching a repeat. Anyway, it was on for quite a long time so I only caught the last ten or so of the Top 40, which were the best anyway. 'Only Fools & Horses' was brill too.

26th December 1983

It was heaven getting up late today. It's great not having to get up early for once. Well, this wasn't a very fun-packed day but I didn't care really. I played 'The Wall' instead of watching the box (nowt on anyway). At around 5-ish Uncle Tony & most of family came round for about an hour and a half. Alison is nice (she's black, same age as me). Only TV programme I watched was 'Rocky.' It started off pretty dull-like but soon livened up. Sly stallone has what-yer-call an ace body. His face ain't bad either.

27th December 1983

Got up slightly earlier this morning for a change! Did pretty much the same as yesterday - bugger-all! Had bath - used bubble bath that Delaine bought me & it's nice. Then watched a lot of telly, including American Football, which was highly exciting! Talk about nail-biting finish. The San Fransisco 49ers (my team) won't be in Play Offs for Superbowl so I suppose I'll back the LA teams, Rams & Raiders.

28th December 1983

My God! I spoke too soon about getting up earlier! I got up at 1pm this afternoon today. What a lazy sod! Anyway, I didn't miss much. Only bit of excitement was going to 'cotton' shop to find it was shut and to play 'The Wall' LOUD! Would've had to do Rep's Post if I'd been at work so that's one consolation of being on holiday. Losing track of days. Only telly I watched were 2 films 'The Great Escape' (yes, it was on yet again) &..'Carrie' which was very good - a lot like the book.

29th December 1983

Got up very late - yet again. Received letter from my mates at National Panasonic and in a PS it says 'Adam sends his love!' (Mr Stone). Very cute. I must think of something in my next letter to them - which probably will be about a music centre care kit of some kind because I can't find mine anywhere - bloody thing. Anyway, they'll do 'owt for me at NP! Didn't go anywhere. Just stayed in & played loads of tapes. TV programmes I watched were a Review TOTP & 'Coma' film based on book. It was brill. Michael Douglas is fit!

30th December 1983

Can't remember what time I got up but it definitely wasn't as late as yesterday - makes a change dunnit? Anyway, quite a fun-packed day as it turned out. Went to see about the cats at Linda's to ask about an appointment at the Vet - & me & Mum got em in washing basket (big one) just before. She picked us up at 10 past 3. They were in and out of the surgery in about 30 seconds! Thebes didn't have enough time to be scared! Got them home safely. Jasper Carrott was a let-down.

31st December 1983

Wasn't planning on getting up late but I did. Ooh! I was annoyed! I had enough time to go to Town but I wish I'd gone with Mum this morning because I'm hopeless at picking footwear and today was no exception. I ended up buying bugger-all because I couldn't find the Def Leppard OR Pink Floyd's 'The Final Cut' albums. Bloody great! Anyway, Mum's going to give them to Cottam's so I'll have to wear my Bobby Ball shoes. Have to stay in cos no-one available to go out.

1st January 1984 (part one)

Not the most exciting day to start off the New Year but - never mind. After dinner played records & tapes on stereo & recorded a few things. In late afternoon (4 o'clock to be precise) Greenwood came round to take us in car to Uncle Tony's. Stayed there till gone midnight! It was quite good really because had a good laugh with Ali again & her sister, Julie who I met for first time. Played her records & watched 'Fame' film on TV. Good in parts.

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General comments about the year 1983:-

Well, this year has been rather fun-packed hasn't it? Quite a lot has happened even though my social life isn't what it should be, what with Wol & Lin finding new friends. Anyway, at least I'm at last a member of the Starline Staff & I got a bonus, wow-wee! Tech wasn't highly exciting but it was a good doss & the 'talent' was the only reason I went, really. The weather has been wonderful for a change. I actually got some colour to my cheeks when I picked a good week for my hols. Anyway, stuff Wol & Lin, I can enjoy myself without them. I'll have to!

The only thing that is bothering me is that I can't go to Rock Concerts anymore. Whenever Wol goes, she's with Debbie & if I go to see Marillion with Linda in February she'll bore me to tears & we'll end up rowing - which she causes by her stupid comments. So, what to do? Yes, I think I'll go but I won't speak to her very much. In fact, she hasn't even confirmed we're going - no tickets yet! Silly cow! I wish I'd been in when Delaine brought my Xmas present. I'll have to ring up during the week. I'll smile more in 84 (I hope)!

1st November - 30th November 1983

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1st November 1983

Not as busy as yesterday but kept going. Got ready to invoice out & I balanced yet again! Never balanced twice on the trot before so I was bound to be dead chuffed. After all that wasn't much else to do. New No.1 is Billy Joel. God knows how that got there. Should be Lionel Ritchie. Did just one hour overtime cos nowt to do. Came home to watch telly & more telly. Best programmed was comedy play called 'Submariners' - it was ace!

2nd November 1983

Not very busy day at all today until the Reps Post Time came & the Bulletin was VERY late cos the bloody printer bust! Charming. Anyway, soon got it out of the way when it finally came. Matched up work cards & invoices. Did cash, etc. Can't invoice out yet. Will go slow tomorrow so I'll have something to do during overtime. Another mild day. Delaine (stubborn bitch) hasn't written back yet cos I sent my letter late. How childish can you get?! 'Coronation St' cheered me up.

3rd November 1983

Bit busier today because I got ready to invoice out for most part of the day. Invoiced out in afternoon & £30 out. Found it & it was my fault using the machine. Never mind, I'm glad I did find it anyway. Not much to do after all that. Got a lot of work cards to match up & split 'em before 5, so I didn't do overtime. Too tired anyway. Good night for telly & TOTP wasn't bad for once cos Elton & S Quo on. Looks like Alan Lancaster has left.

4th November 1983

CAN'T WRITE MUCH COS TIRED. HECTIC DAY - REP'S POST. MILD DAY. Friday Rock Show good.

5th November 1983

Got up late at around 11-ish to have bath. Used new hair-dryer because the other one has had it. It's really good. Went to Town but didn't stay long cos I was on my own. Crowds not as bad cos there are no holidaymakers now. Yippee! Bought a roller thing which is used to clean records with. Paid £6.99 for it! Couldn't buy anything else. Never mind, there's always next week. Glad the thing works! Thebes out when bonfire going!! She's back in now the naughty girl.

6th November 1983

Why are Sundays so incredibly boring & quiet!! They are the same every week whatever the weather. Perhaps it's because everyone is so tired from the week's work that they're not bothered, as long as they get a rest! I think I'll have to take up tapestry or to buy a good book cos sitting around just drives me mad! Anyway, one advantage, I can mess about with the stereo, whereas on other days I haven't enough time. Monday tomorrow. Shit!

7th November 1983

It was hard getting up for work this morning. I didn't fancy it one little bit! Anyway, I managed it & staggered there with Lisa accompanying me. Her & Frank enjoyed going to the Pictures on Friday night (I bet they did)! Oops. Mustn't think such things. Quite busy at work. Loads of orders came through & also plenty of franking to do. So I wasn't bored! Joanne off so muggins had to do tea list. No-one else could be bothered. Stereo on a lot at home & saw Tommy Cooper on telly. What a laugh!

8th November 1983

Exciting day because we invoiced out! It was worse this morning getting up than yesterday! God knows why! I couldn't believe it when the alarm went off. Never mind, at least the day itself passed quickly enough, even when we did 2hrs of overtime. That's knackered me in but at least I'm getting paid for it. No way though, am I working six Saturdays without pay. They can sod off! Watched telly at home. 'Dallas' fun-packed.

9th November 1983

Dear me! This 'getting up early in the morning' lark is just too much! I had to get Dad up cos he either didn't hear the alarm go off - or didn't set it! I nearly fell back to sleep too! We're a couple of geriatrics I tell yer! Bad news - the reason Delaine hasn't written for a while is because she's been in hospital suffering from a stroke. Poor girl. Just writing is no good, I'll have to go and see her one day - if she's in! Enjoyed myself at work (forgot specs though). At home watched 'Coronation St' & 'Entertainment USA.'

10th November 1983

Got up a bit easier this morning - it's about time! At work had a massive pile to invoice out because we were getting our November ones out of the way. Took up five proof sheets in all. What's more, I couldn't believe it when I BALANCED! Considering the amount of work that can't be bad. I was dead chuffed. Still did overtime & got a few more w/c's to split! Charming - just got rid of one pile & now another one's come. TOTP banned Stones video so they weren't on. It'll be on The Tube tomorrow.

11th November 1983

Busy day even though I've finished invoicing out. Had loads of statements to get out - but I haven't typed them out yet! This afternoon was Reps Post & we had a hectic time when our franking-machine hadn't come back from the Post Office & the downstairs one hardly had any money in! We had to stick 1st class stamps on all 68 envelopes! What a job! Later on Linda dragged me out to 3 pubs in all - Queens, The Boar's Head & Castle Gardens. Had too much to drink!

12th November 1983

Got up relatively early for a Saturday morning to go to Town with Gobi. Went in Tarajay and bought an ace skirt for only £4.99, for my 'night out.' Also got new Kiss album 'Lick it Up' which is great. Went in Wisemans to look at the hi-fi's, plus the Sony Compact Disc Digital Audio - which, quite frankly isn't spectacular. Saw an ace stacked system by Panasonic & I've written to them to send me a catalogue of their stuff & stylus, etc.

13th November 1983

God what a boring day, but at least this is a day when I can do bugger-all. If I had something useful to do like tapestry - or if I had a really good book ro read then I'd be fine. All I have is the bloody Sunday Mirror, which is crap!! BORED! Not looking forward to getting up tomorrow, though!

14th November 1983

Back to exciting work today! What a lot of work there was to get through, especially franking. Bloody 'ell there were 3 boxes full of envelopes. I'm surprised there was enough money for them - and we only put some more in last Friday! Colder day but the heating is still annoying me because it's just too much. They'd save thousands if they cut down, talk about geriatrics! Annoyed because Delaine still hasn't written to me. I'm wondering if she's back in hospital. I hope not. Played stereo & dreamed of new 'un I'm saving for!

15th November 1983

Another fun-packed day! Avia helped me out because I was getting ready to invoice a load out, she put some Reps Post in boxes for me. Cute! That meant I could get on with it! Started invoicing out just before overtime began & still haven't finished them! Got about 10 more to do. It'll be a miracle if I have balanced cos there are more doubles than last time. Mustn't fret. Avia will help me find any mistakes. Knackered after overtime. Even though Stones video banned they're at No.11. Ace!

16th November 1983

Not as busy as yesterday but kept going. Guess what, I was ONE PENCE OUT on my invoices!! Talk about annoying! Anyway, Avia found it for me & it was a typing error! In fact, I didn't think I'd get that close to balancing so I thought I did quite well. No-one else came as near as me. Big-headed aren't I? Rep's Post a bit of a drag but did it in good time. Another pile of splitting to do. We'll probably be invoicing out again tomorrow! Mind you, I like Thursdays.

17th November 1983

I've lost track of this week, it's gone that bloody quick! I mean, what've I done except work my boobs off! BUGGER ALL! I'm not that bothered actually cos I'm knackered anyway. I don't know how Diane does it cos she goes out on Tuesdays after she's done overtime. Bloody ell I couldn't do that. I'm not going to work in Finishing either - 10pm they finish. They can sod off - Sundays too! Miss UK won Miss World Title. New Stones video on TOTP. Mick Jagger looked ace.

18th November 1983

My favourite day of the week. Fridays are never (unfortunately) slack days, because of the Rep's Post mainly. Anyway, got that out of the way pretty quickly so I could type out statements ready for when I invoice out. Glad I got them all done because I can start invoicing them out on Monday morning, that is, if I am in the mood! Looking forward to having my hair done tomorrow. FRIDAY ROCK SHOW BIRTHDAY CHART. Led Zepp still No.1, Genesis No.2 & Rainbow No.3.

19th November 1983

HAIR DONE. Go to Ann Gerald's Hairdressers for 9am. After that buy 3 TDK tapes, Def Leppard album - if not there Stones instead. Got to hairdresser's ON TIME which surprised me because it's usually very hard for me to get up before 11am on this day! Julie set to work more or less straight away. It soon got busy & my perm was finished at around 12.20-ish. Ace and it's really curly - moreso than the last one I reckon & it's longer. Saw Debbie, who likes it. Bought special shampoo for it.

20th November 1983

Wished I hadn't got up this morning. I know I keep saying it every week but Sundays are such a drag! I'm definitely going to buy a Tapestry Set from Pat Murgatroyd's cos if I don't I'll go absolutely spare. I just can't find anything to do apart from read the 'exciting' Sunday Mirror & listen to the Music Centre. Not exactly the best ways of spending the day. I wish some stores were opened up like in Scotland.

21st November 1983

TIRED! CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING! 2P OUT ON INVOICING OUT!

22nd November 1983

TOO COLD & TIRED TO WRITE ANYTHING - except Panasonic sent some brochures. Ace!

23rd November 1983

Fun-packed day. Being sarcastic there. Wednesdays aren't one of my favourite days but I get by. It bugs me when Diane & Sue say 'I hate Wednesdays!' They're not as involved as me and Jeane in the Rep's Post. So there! Lots to invoice out which I'll do tomorrow probably during overtime I'll be on the NCR machine. My concentration isn't that good so I wouldn't be surprised if I don't balance. I'll be chuffed if I do, though.

24th November 1983

I didn't have a very nice time when I got up. Firstly, I spilled the chocolate granules all over the place & I also left the toast under the grill - which set alight. I thought, 'God help me if the rest of the day is like this!' Thankfully, it wasn't but I was in one of those 'couldn't care less' moods. Invoiced out & I was £3 out which wasn't bad considering I didn nearly 5.1/2 proof sheets! Did overtime. Only good group on TOTP were Simple Minds & No.1 Billy Joel.

25th November 1983

KNACKERED! HAD A HARD DAY. DON'T FEEL WELL.

26th November 1983

MUST BUY A TOP TODAY TO GO WITH NEW SKIRT. ALSO, EITHER DEF LEPPARD LP OR TAPESTRY SET! Got up late-ish. Was going to go to Town with Mum but she (nearly) went with Dad. That 'fell through' but luckily Linda came round & said that I could go wiith her & Wolj to Town. Didn't exactly have an ace time cos Linda niggling at me again. I might as well have gone on my own. Got top to go with skirt but Mum says it's too thick so she'll have to get another next week.

27th November 1983

Excrutiatingly boring day. Wish I'd bought some Tapestry now. Only bit of excitement was going to shop for some milk!

28th November 1983

TIRED! BEDTIME! Wasn's for doing overtime!

29th November 1983

Felt pretty weird today but later on, after work, I knew why - I came on. Hope I'll be alright for the meal on Saturday night. Can't really judge it because I've started at night but even so I won't be on one of my 'heavy' days. My God, I sound like Claire Raynor! Anyway, not to worry. Poor Carrie mad cos Jean & some of 'the girls' are having 2nd thought about the meal. I'm DEFINITELY going. Not to Night Club afterwards, though.

30th November 1983

Didn't feel like working today, but I had to. In fact, I was quite frustrated because, with doing the Rep's Post I got behind. I'm glad Sue helped out by doing my Credit Notes, etc or I'd have still been there now. There was a lot of post too - not that I'm going to get a fat wage packet on Friday. Everyone else is getting at least £50 and me, Joanne & Claire are getting sod all cos we haven't been on full-time employment for 6 months. The swines!

1st October - 31st October 1983

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1st October 1983

Alison's Birthday. Didn't get her anything because I forgot Linda's birthday last week. Will get them both something at Xmas. Went to Town with Lin & at first we thought we wouldn't see any nice lads cos it was packed - but we did! Firstly, saw the lad 'with the big nose' with his mates for a change. Then we saw this lad that must've been Sean Harris's brother cos he looked like him. Gorgeous! Nearly bumped into 'him with big nose' in Hounds Hill, then spotted MARK(!) going into Boots. His hair's really long now & we stood near him on Record Dept. What a sight for sore eyes - still as fit as ever. Made my day.

2nd October 1983

Not the most exciting day of my life! In fact I was fed up all day, even when Wol & Linda came round 'for a spin' in Lin's car. We couldn't even make our minds up where we were going so we were only out for half an hour at the most. Pathetic! The new 'Canterbury' album by Diamond Head is depressing me cos it keeps 'jumping.' Mind you, later on when recording I managed to steer the needle into the grooves, so there's no jumping on the tape. I'll still probably take it back next Sat though.

3rd October 1983

DIAMOND HEAD at Manchester Apollo tonight. Now on Sunday the 9th! TIRED, BED-TIME. Written to Simon Teale but I don't know what I'm letting myself in for.

4th October 1983

What a busy day! Why I'm bothering to write anything is beyond me because I'm knackered - and I mean knackered! I still can't manage to split all my work cards in one day. There's a whole pile of them to do tomorrow plus more to match up. When will it end?!! MUST GO NOW.

5th October 1983

BRIAN JOHNSON'S BIRTHDAY. I wonder what he got. Probably about a year's supply of Newcastle Brown no doubt. New girl in place of Jackie today, called Claire. She seems alright. I was very busy all day. Never stopped. Still got some more work cards to match up. Mind you, I was pleased I got through the batch from yesterday. Su helped with Rep's Post. Couldn't believe it! Everyone thought there was something wrong with her. Windy day - bit colder. Must get some sleep now.

6th October 1983

How I got home tonight after work is beyond me. Talk about skivying! I've never stopped ALL DAY and I've still got to invoice out tomorrow plus do the frigging Rep's Post. All for a measly 30 odd quid. Mind you we're starting overtime next week. Should bloody think so. It's important to get everything done in normal time. A couple of weeks ago there was nowt to do. This week - what a transformation. MEAT LOAF on TOTP. Miles better than other crap.

7th October 1983

UPSET THIS MORNING. BETTER NOW BUT GOT MIGRAINE WITH THE STRESS AT WORK. GLAD I'VE INVOICED OUT ALL THOSE BLOODY WORK CARDS!!!! BALANCED WITH SECOND LOT AS WELL. ONE OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD. RECEIVED A LETTER OFF SIMON TEALE AND HE WANTS TO MEET ME! HE'S QUICK OFF THE MARK INT HE! ANYWAY, I'M GONNA PLAY HARD TO GET. CRUEL AREN'T I?!

8th October 1983

Quite a good day. Went to Town twice. This morning went with Mum to buy some new jeans - this time from Jean Express cos ones in Tarajay awful. They're £17.99 but worth it. Dead comfy even though they're tight. Also Town this after with Deb from work, who's a laugh a minute. In Town for ages but I liked it even though it was pissing it down most of the day. Just wrote letter to ST but it's crap cos of migraine. Will write another tomorrow.

9th October 1983

DIAMOND HEAD - MANCHESTER APOLLO. Didn't go because no-on in Blackpool likes em, only me and I'm definitely NOT going on my own. Crap day cos it won't stop raining. My head is splitting cos I couldn't be bothered buying any Migraleve yesterday. My own stupid fault. Couldn't write any letters for that reason. Must go now cos I need the sleep. Ta da!

10th October 1983

KNACKERED! Wrote to Delaine & Simon. Head still bad.

11th October 1983

KNACKERED AFTER DOING 2HRS OVERTIME. MUST BE MAD!

12th October 1983

3rd day on the trot that I just can't be bothered writing anything. Head bad.

13th October 1983

Fun-packed day!! Glad I wasn't as busy as last week cos of overtime tonight. In fact that was my busiest time because I had to get all my invoices ready to invoice out tomorrow. Glad I've typed all my statements out & I hope to God the tape is right! Quite big pile to do. Looks like I'll be busy tomorrow what with Reps post & stuff. Joanne will be there to help now cos she's been kept on. I bet she'll be chuffed. Heat doing my head in but turned off this afternoon. Thank God!

14th October 1983

The tiredness caught up with me today because there was no way I wanted to get up at 7.30am! I managed it with some effort. Quite busy day but now Joanne working full-time we both did Reps Post. KNACKERED NOW BUT STILL LISTENING TO ROCK SHOW ON 'BIG' STEREO NOW COS FIXED FM ANTENNA!

15th October 1983

£134.69 in Halifax! This was just an ordinary day until my Dad came home with £1100 he won on the ITV6! Yes, £1100! If the 6th had won it would've been £19000!! But we're not complaining! I've never seen Dad look so excited in my life. I'm so chuffed for him I could cry! He's given me & Danny £50 each & my share is going in the Halifax! I still can't get over it & I'm dying for Monday to come round so I can tell everybody! He'll be able to do front room up & buy that suite for back room. Ace!!

16th October 1983

Just about got over the excitement of yesterday. We've settled down slightly now & I'm looking forward to telling Work's Office tomorrow about our good fortune! Dad got 'mobbed' by his mates last night when he went in the Institute & it's obvious he's not 'into' the attention. Can't wait til it's decorated in front room & that ace suite put in extension! It's gonna look bloody grand! It would've taken me ages to save that extra £50 Dad gave me & Dan. Halifax job!

17th October 1983

Told practically everyone at work about Dad's 'winnings' & everywhere I go I'm singing 'Money Makes The World Go Around.' Daft sod! Glad I wasn't terribly busy cos I didn't feel like 'grafting' today, especially it being a Monday. They should be abolished! Anyway the time passed relatively quickly. Good! Windy day but the wind has now dropped. Yesterday was Force 9 job! Watched boring 'Coronation St' & washed hair in that crappy Timotei Shampoo!!

18th October 1983

Not very busy at all today. In fact this afternoon there was nowt to do! So I 'made' myself some work by putting some Reps post in the appropriate boxes & doing 'franking.' For last hour or so got envelopes ready for the Reps Post tomorrow. Saved me a job. Jo did my cash for me (tomorrow). Teresa back cos yesterday she was poorly. Wind died down but back again when we went home. No work so no overtime tonight. Glad really cos didn't feel like it. Cats growing!

19th October 1983

Avia told us to invoice out today but there wasn't much! Better that way though cos the invoicing out done quicker - which is what happened. I was 50p out! Found the mistake on an invoice so machine figure not wrong. Daft bugger I am! Everybody late with post for Reps but we still managed to get it all off before break. God knows how. When got home put David Coverdale tape on. Ace! Weather improved slightly. Glad central heating wasn't on! Better that way!

20th October 1983

Wind died down (at last)! Bit 'warmer' too but getting darker sooner now (clocks back Saturday). Anyway, not to worry we've had ACE weather this summer. Let's hope next year's will be as good. Well, invoiced out 'Novembers' & was 7p out! Annoying or what. Avia found it for me. It was a silly invoice again. Never mind, better luck next time. Didn't do overtime cos I couldn't be arsed! Was planning to watch 'Jaws 2' but we've seen it so watched the usual. Glad we did really.

21st October 1983

Glad it's Friday! Quite good day but there wasn't a vast amount to do this morning. It soon livened up when Reps Post Time came around! Had to use big envelopes again so another 5 million of em from Stores. Very cold this morning but it 'warmed up' slightly and there were no clouds about ALL day. Gorgeous it was. Was going to ring Debbie about Town but Mum said I could go with her & Dad. Knackered but managed to listen to Thin Lizzy on Fri Rock Show.

22nd October 1983

Got up early (10-ish) to go to Town & I wasn't tired. Couldn't believe it! Cold, crisp day again with sun out. Beautiful! Settled up for back room suite in wicker shop so we'll be getting that next week. Also, they've picked front room wall lights. Also seen a few nice suites in Binns for front room. When all that done me & Gobe looked for a leather jacket with zips for Dan. Got one from leather & suede shop on Coronation St. I've got one too (tighter fit). Both were under £50. Good eh?! CLOCKS BACK.

23rd October 1983

Excrutiatingly boring day! Bit fed up even with the music on. Could do with some excitement injected into our lives. Glad suite coming next week. That's something to look forward to, plus the wall lights of course. Should be good. Couldn't get warm cos Dad painted round back door so no-one could shut it, plus the windows! Better around tea-time. Darker sooner now of course cos of clocks going back. Never mind. Glad we don't have this 12 months a year!

24th October 1983

Mum's new cleaner coming! It came & Mum says it's brill! Well, anything's better than that last one she had. Bloody thing was like a hovercraft without the brushes in! Anyway, enough of that, onto the subject of work...Didn't do a vast amount today for a change. Just kept going at a steady pace without getting 'bogged down.' A lot to invoice out (already) which will be ready to do sometime tomorrow. Everyone likes my leather jacket but I bet they're wondering where I got the money from.

25th October 1983

Wall lights coming (I think)! They didn't & Dad is rather annoyed! 'Warmed up' slightly but the bloody heating was terribly hot today! Typical! Anyway, enough work to take my mind off it. Invoiced out this afternoon & I was £60 out which wasn't bad considering there were a load of them. Avia found it on my tape which daft me had missed! Serves me right! Decided to stay for overtime after all. Plenty of 'splitting' to do & glad the time went quickly. Wol & Lin came later on. Haven't seen Wol for ages!

26th October 1983

Very busy at work but it didn't get on top of me. Got statements, etc out of the way and also got Reps Post off at 3-ish which ain't bad! KNACKERED NOW. MUM GETTING £650 SUITE FOR FRONT ROOM!

27th October 1983

Suite coming for the back room. At last! GO TO WOL'S. Saw the suite when I came in from 'overtime' & it's wonderful. Knew it would be! Quite a busy day at work which is why I did overtime again. Got ready to invoice out for 2nd time this week & went on machine til 7! I couldn't believe my eyes when I found out I balanced! I was half dead! If I was concentrating really hard I wouldn't have balanced! Weird! Anyway, went to Woljes & she was in a good mood for once. Tired now.

28th October 1983

KNACKERED! IT'S THE OVERTIME THAT'S DONE IT! WEATHER NICE.

29th October 1983

VERY BORING DAY - AND I MEAN BORING!!! (I thought Sundays were bad)!!

30th October 1983

CRAP WEATHER TO GO WITH A CRAP, BORING DAY. NOT WELL. DON'T FEEL LIKE WORK!!

31st October 1983

In some respects I was glad to be back at work because at least I had something to do! In others I wasn't because I miss 'the Boys.' Thebes wouldn't leave me alone this morning. I don't think she likes Mondays either. Never mind, it's overwith now. If I keep doing overtime from now until Xmas & don't buy much, it won't be long till I get the CD machine. I'm determined to save all the money for my birthday. Very mild day. EDDIE MARRIED MARION IN CORONATION STREET.

1st Sept - 30th Sept 1983

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1st September 1983

Another hectic day! Invoicing out day! It took me practically all afternoon to get the drum cards/statements out & to type on statements. And that's before I invoice out! Mind you, this morning I had to get rid of my finals, etc before I attempted the above. So there's a pile waiting to be invoiced out tomorrow. That'll probably take me all morning. Mind you, I like doing it. Why does the Reps Post have to inhibit me all the time?! Sunny from about 3-ish. Cut Genesis on TOTP. Not bloody fair!

2nd September 1983

Started to invoice out. My God, what a pile I've got! Millions compared to usual H - L piles. Had to sort Jackie Stephenson out cos she messed around with my CASH tape. Got it right in the end! Did Reps Post on my own in record time. All done, franking included, in exactly one hour, can't be bad. Glad most of the envelopes were for 16p cos last week I took longer with sticking labels on for 23p, etc. What a drag! Horrible, close day & it rained heavily just before we went home.

3rd September 1983

CRAP DAY. WROTE TO DELAINE. WINDY DAY.

4th September 1983

Got up late again & got headache because of it. Always do when I get up late twice on the trot. Gone now though. Just thought, I haven't been out all weekend. No wonder I don't look particularly healthy. Mind you the weather has been rather crap lately - very windy at the moment. Not cold though - just drafty! Played records & tapes all day. Top 40 crap apart from Genesis. Watched last ones of 'Diamonds in the Sky' and 'One Summer.'

5th September 1983

Can't be bothered writing out (owt). Knackered!

6th September 1983

ROGER WATERS BIRTHDAY. Busy all day so the time passed rather quickly. Had to get statements done. Also there were a lot of invoices to fold & frank. Didn't get all of them done but franked some tomorrow's date so that's saved me a little job. Genesis No.5 in Chart. Ace, up 15 places. Hope they get enough airplay to get em to No.1 next week cos it's a brilliant single. I bet Phil Collins is chuffed. This morning Calor heaters on. Betty felt sorry for me cos it's not even cold. Anyway, I'll put T-shirt on. Bugger em.

7th September 1983

NOTHING TO REPORT.

8th September 1983

Not in very good mood this morning when I saw that the post I forgot to take down yesterday was still there! I thought someone e.g. Avia was going to take them to the Post Office in her car, but no, muggins 'ere would have to do it. Couldn't anyway cos there was too much of it & the fact I was going nowhere near the PO. HOw annoying!! Anyway, soon took my mind off it by doing my wonderful work including invoicing out Jackie's forwards & sorting my own tray out ready for invoicing out tomorrow. TOTP crap.

9th September 1983

VERY TIRING DAY. REPS POST OFF IN RECORD TIME & GOT PRAISE OFF MR. STONIER OF ALL PEOPLE!

10th September 1983

Got up at 11-ish for bath. Was worried that Wol & Linda couldn't come cos it had been raining, but they did. It did start raining again later on so after I bought my kagool & AC/DC record we trundled off to Wol's house. She made us some tea & after Fleetwood Mac she put one side of my new record on & it's ace - of course! The pic of Angus on the front cover is wonderful & I've traced it for Delaine. I wonder if she'll like it. I do! Wrote to her. Stayed in AGAIN!

11th September 1983

Got up late again & had dinner which I ate pretty quickly because I was very hungry. After a while got a couple of books down from upstairs to try & relieve the boredom. Did so for about half an hour. Played tapes a lot but didn't play records because I've sent up for a new needle, which should be coming soon. Don't know why I listen to the Chart cos most of it crap, apart from Status Quo of course. Genesis (No.5) better be No.1 Tuesday!

12th September 1983

POOR TIBBY (CAT) WAS PUT DOWN TODAY WHEN I WAS AT WORK. SHALL MISS HER BECAUSE SHE WAS CUTE AND I KNEW SHE LOVED ME. MY LIFE WILL BE LONELY WITHOUT HER. NEVER FORGET HER.

13th September 1983

Thought about 'woo' a lot. Moreso when I was at home because at work there was no time to dwell on anything, which is a good thing really. Got a cute photo of her that I shall take to work tomorrow. In fact on Thursday Mum is going for 2 kittens off a lady in Browns who doesn't want them. One's a tortoiseshell & the other is black and white, thought of name for latter - Minstrell, as in black & white! Must get some sleep now.

14th September 1983

Busy day. Usually is on a Wednesday, actually because of the frigging Reps Post. Mind you, got it done in record time today cos Joanne helped me & everybody brought their post on time for a change. I got a lot done this morning too. Got a million big envelopes from "Herman" in Stores. Should last about 2 weeks!! Told everyone at work about the kittens we're getting tomorrow. They sound pleased. Weather alright for time of year. Don't need the woolies just yet. Will start 64 forwards tomorrow - should be fun! Determined to do a 'Sue Special' & balance for once.

15th September 1983

Alison & Linda SUPPOSED to be coming round for us to GO OUT somewhere. Better had. KITTENS COMING! Balanced with my invoicing out!! Couldn't believe it!! Couldn't wait to get home to see kittens, ah! they're so cute! One's tortoiseshell (Chloe) and t'other is Thebes (black & white). Had to leave them later on to go out. Had quite a good time cos these lads were talking to us. One next to me called 'Vin' or something from Bradford. Seen one in Tower or somewhere. Lager in Criterion stronger!

16th September 1983

Got up to see my 2 little friends this morning & what a transformation by Thebes, she's as soft as Chloe now! Aah, cute! I didn't want to leave them this morning but luckily I was back home for about 4.15 so I could see them then. Mum said they'd been sleeping at top of stairs practically all day but they soon came down for some swill & also to see everybody. They did their wee-wees in the tray & chased a ping-pong ball all over the place! Worn me out!

17th September 1983

Got up quite late to have my bath. Saw cats on their bed upstairs & they were purring away. Cute! I was determined to buy them something & I did. 2 little mice & a brush. They love em! Will get more next week. Also bought Toto IV LP which is ace. Was going to get ear-rings I've seen but changed my mind when I saw how grotty they are close up! Quite sunny day & played with cats when got home. They actually went outside for a while. Wrote to Delaine.

18th September 1983

Got up for dinner & later on we let the cats out for a bit. Well, we were planning to & they ended up staying out for about an hour. Even Paul next door had to help us get em in. Ooh, they're little buggers at times. Managed to carry em in after some searching! Later Wol & Lin came in car & we went to Stanley Park to see V8. Well, supposed to cos crap band as support & by the time it was V8's turn it bloody rained, so we came back home. Cats worn me out!

19th September 1983

Busy day for a Monday. Millions of orders came through & also had to send off a load of invoices. There were millions of those as well! Got them all off too. God knows how I managed that! Poor Jackie Raby today got the sack because she ignored warnings of her having days off, etc. She was upset at first but I bet she'll soon find something else - probably earn more too. Saw Securicor Man. First time in ages & he 'got me' again. Sod! Sunny day but very windy. Glad to see the pussys!

20th September 1983

Another quite busy day which went quickly like yesterday. THEBES MESSING ABOUT, KNACKERED ANYWAY.

21st September 1983

Not as busy as yesterday but there was still the Reps Post to do which relieved the boredeom. Quite 'nippy' weather but at least the sun came out. If it was raining it would've been bloody freezing. Silly cow Sue was sat there with her coat & scarf on plus her bloody hood up! She looked like Scott of the Antarctic! I'm glad the fire wasn't on because I would've walked out. Can't be doing with it, it does my head in. Saw the 'babies' when I finally got home.

22nd September 1983

LINDA'S BIRTHDAY. Very boring in the morning because hardly anything to do. So I made myself work by sorting the Reps boxes out - putting them in order & taking the 'plain' boxes out for new ones. Wow, did I get a sweat on! Anyway,it all came right in the end & there's not as many on the floor now as before. I'm a clever sod! Will be invoicing out sometime tomorrow besides doing the Reps Post, so it looks like I'll be busy. Always am Fridays. On TOTP Status Quo for 2nd time. Bloody ace!

23rd September 1983

Tomorrow get No.17 album 'Bent Out Of Shape' by Rainbow. BUSY DAY. FOUND INVOICING OUT ERRORS ON MY OWN. LUCKILY NOT ON MACHINE. ASKED ABOUT RISE & JOAN LOOKING INTO IT. ACE. GOT £30 IN JAR! SAW CATS. CUTE.

24th September 1983

The only exciting thing that happened today was receiving National Panasonic stuff plus Delaine's letter & also buying the new Rainbow LP & 3 tapes. That's it! Nothing else happened! People in Town were bugging me which put me off looking for a decent pair of tight jeans! They looked baggier round the waist somehow in Tarajay where I got my last pair from. I'll have to go up with Mum one time. I'm crap at picking em.

25th September 1983

What an excruitiatingly boring day!! Don't know what I'd do without the Moggies - probably go insane. Thebes was asleep next to me on the chair for most of the afternoon and Chloe went in and out. She got boxed by that bastard Suki - & if she does it again she's over the cemetery wall & I'll make sure she won't be able to get back! 'Orrible thing! Played new Rainbow LP a lot & it's very classy. Typical of Blackmore. Written to 'NP' again cos we can't figure out how to connect the FM wire. Typical!

26th September 1983

KNACKERED! BUSY DAY COS SU OFF (JACKIE SACKED). MAY BE GETTING RISE! WARM DAY.

27th September 1983

Another busy day although not rushed off my feet. Wouldn't have been able to write this otherwise! Lovely weather from about dinner-time cos the sun came out & it was lovely & warm for a change. Pity the sun sets earlier now. Never mind, at least the colder weather hasn't set in yet. I hope it'll come later on. And we better not have any snow either. Glad to get home to 'the boys' after work & they went out when dark. Stereo sounds much better with new stylus in. Nowt on the box. Culture Club still No.1.

28th September 1983

KNACKERED!! WROTE TO DELAINE. REPS POST DONE MY HEAD IN!

29th September 1983

Look at yesterday. What a disgrace! At least I should've written a FEW lines! I must've been tired. In fact, today I'm just as bad because I've done two lots of invoicing out - mine & M - R's. God, was that second pile big! Only £3 out & I found it! Joan praised me for working very hard. It's unusual for me when I'm 'on' to have bursts of energy. Usually I'm a bit down. Today I wasn't 100% what I normally am but I surprised myself by getting through a load of work. TOTP crap.

30th September 1983

TOO TIRED TO WRITE ANYTHING. WHAT A DAY!!

1st - 31st August 1983

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1st August 1983

Bank Holiday in Scotland. Alright for some innit!! Glad to see Delane still at work. I'll miss her when she goes - I wonder if I could ring her up sometime & ask how she's getting on with Martin. Might cheer her up to know that someone hasn't forgotten her. I'm not going to speak to the new woman when she comes. I'm not either! Busy day. Wasn't for taking tray. Joanne took bloody long enough - AND it's her turn! Fat cow!

2nd August 1983

GO TO WOLJES!! Had another busy day today. Invoiced out some more forward orders. £30.00 out but luckily Joan found it on the tape for me so I didn't have to do anything drastic on my Proof-sheet. Sick of my nail varnish keep peeling off. I think I'll get clear next time so no-one will notice it peeling off! Weather awfully cold this morning but later on this afternoon the sun came out so it was a bit warmer. It was windy though. Went to Woljes & she played all of "The Wall." Brilliant!

3rd August 1983

Bit fed up at work today but tried not to let it show. Mad this afternoon cos my invoicing out didn't balance with my tape & I can't find the £20 I'm out. Avia'll find it cos she's brill! I knew that shop on Mowbray Drive wouldn't have my Diet Coke in the buggers! Hopefully, they'll have it by tomorrow. Better had. Sue & Jackie in bitchy, childish moods & they even got on Diane's nerves! Tonight went OUT to Boar's Head & Castle Gardens in Lin's car. Saw her cat at her house. Cute! Lager was gorgeous!

4th August 1983

Avia found my £20! See yesterday! Knew she would. KNACKERED! IMPOSSIBLE TO WRITE ANY MORE!!

5th August 1983

Hectic and tiring day - glad we finished at 4pm! Knackered cos this afternoon I did the Reps Post all my Todd. Mind you I got it done quicker because no-one was nattering to me all the time. Never get 'owt done. Went to Packing with my stuff & saw my friend working away. He's figured Les out quick. Just like Adrian (who's off sick). He's got a tattoo on his arm. Must ask him what it is. It's weird. Plonked down in a seat at home & stayed there 'til bedtime! I don't care!

6th August 1983

Bruce Dickenson's Birthday. Look round for pair of tight trousers & denim waistcoat. If money left get either ear-rings or R. Gordon book. Or record or Duracell batteries!! Just bought batteries, waistcoat & Peter Gabriel "live" double album. All things I bought I was chuffed with. I'll look for some trousers with Mum next week cos I'm terrible at picking em. Forgot to get some new sandals. Never mind, there's always next week. Finally received letter from Twisted Sister Fan Club. £4 to join. Sounds very good.

7th August 1983

Great difficulty getting up this morning - even at twenty past 11! Not like me. I blame it on the Heineken lager I had last night. Must've affected me more than usual. It always does when I'm tired. At dinner-time weather very dull & we thought it would stay like that all day. Not so! At around 1.30 the sun came out and stayed out for a change. Nicest day we've had since that hot spell in early July. Wore my denim waistcoat which I like a lot. Also like new Peter Gabriel LP(s) I bought.

8th August 1983

Didn't want to get up this morning! Not a bad day actually cos the weather was quite good (especially this afternoon) & Joan wasn't here cos she's on holiday for two weeks. Heaven! Poor Avia's a bit bogged down so everyone tries to leave her alone. Jackie Raby not in so she'll probably get a bollocking off Jo tomorrow. Jean back off her week off. She looks quite tanned. Tomorrow I'll wear my new denim waistcoat with something underneath it! Bit revealing!

9th August 1983

Average day at work. Doing bits & bats, just about keeping myself occupied. Bought a cake for Work's Office this morning & they liked it. Knew they would. It was massive! Hazy sunny day like yesterday - very hot, not surprisingly. Poor Betty in the Canteen fed up cos of the heat, etc. KC & The Sunshine Band No.1 with "Give it Up." Ace! Robert Plant gone up to No.11. Good boy. Ace single that! Whitesnake also in. Hope they're on TOTP. AC/DC records Wol gave me are good.

10th August 1983

Delane not here early on because she went to the Job Centre. She's got an interview on Friday. She had a lovely striped dress on (red & white) when she finally came. Lots of orders came through, which I like doing. Got the Reps Post off just about on time. The sun was shining again, what a gorgeous day! Not complaining cos let's face it, there's not much of summer left. Never mind, at least it's been nicer than last year. Anything's better than that!

11th August 1983

'Slackest' day we've had at work this week but still quite tired at the end of the day. Poor Delane kept getting bugged by Jill - I know how she feels. Jill always wants everything done to HER standards & whenever SHE wants 'em doing! In other words, you haven't got time to pick your nose cos she's spying on you so much. Hope she gets the job she's after (interview - Delane). Another wonderful day. Hope it stays fine for Saturday & especially Sunday cos I can sunbathe!

12th August 1983

Busiest day this week. Not much to do for the first hour or so. After that the orders came flooding in & there was piles of post. None other than Chris Arkew helped check the post!! Bloody hell what's up with him for God's sake?! His good deed for the year. The weather improved this afternoon. Helsinki games on box & Fri Rock Show.

13th August 1983

Lovely sunny day. £2.50 for Wolj. BLACK SABBATH ITV 12.15am!! Stayed up to watch it - must've been mad cos they were crap (Ozzy Osbourne singing). Tony Iommi & t'other fella weren't bad on guitars plus the fact they're dead fit but I much prefer Ronnie Dio's singing - Ozzy doesn't know how! Even I thought it was a row! This morning went with Mum & Dad to Town & I bought ace pair of striped denim pants at £13.99. Woman in Tarajay asked me to try a similar pair on in plain denim cos she wondered why they weren't selling. She still doesn't know cos they're ace!

14th August 1983

Gorgeous sunshine all day today & what a difference it makes to how we feel. The sun puts everyone in a good mood. Mind you, it was miles too hot for me to sunbathe 'properly' so I sat in shade & after watching finals in World Athletics Champs in Helsinki (Cram won 1500m) I listened to tape in ext. & when it cooled down I led on sunbed whilst listening to the Top 40. TV good tonight. Watched another weepy 'Love Story' kind of film. Depressing or what!

15th August 1983

Very busy all day at work. Millions of orders came through which I like doing anyway. Will be invoicing out a load of invoices this week. I'm lucky cos my pile isn't as high as, say, Joanne's, which is bloody massive, the poor cow! Warm day but the sun hardly shone. At least it's been nice at weekends lately. Hope it stays like that for a while yet. September can sometimes be wonderful. Hope this years will be.

16th August 1983

Another busy day because we had to invoice out. Glad I haven't got as many as Jackie! Took ages for us to find the £31 I was out but managed it in the end. Glad I've got that little lot out of the way. They'll probably be a few more orders coming tomorrow & Rep's Post. Everybody knows about me liking Martin in Packing. I thought they'd laugh but they didn't. Rained ALL day, non-stop. I got drenched this morning & went to bed last night with wet hair so now got a cold. Serves me right!

17th August 1983

The weather has improved slightly since yesterday but it's still very cloudy. I reckon that we've had our summer now, not that it's been bad. Usually the winters are crap when there's a warm summer. Shit! I hope not, I can't stand the cold, but I also can't stand that heater, which will be turned on full blast near Xmas time no doubt. How I hate that thing. Anyway, I'll just sit in the toilets if I get too hot. I just can't work in it. My friend Mark back in Packing today after being at Tech yesterday.

18th August 1983

Best day this week weather-wise. This morning was quite nippy but this afternoon the sun was blazing merrily away. Hope weekend will be nice. Linda better be going to Town as well on Saturday. Bit of shopping to do! Mark going out with somebody - came no surprise to me cos he's good looking. Hasn't put me off liking him, he's a laugh. Don't think I'll be able to skive to see him after Monday cos Joan will be back. Shit!! Last day for Delane tomorrow. I'll try not to cry. TOTP was crap.

19th August 1983

Last day for Delane. I think she's got over the crying stage now - if she hadn't she would've set me off! Anyway I'll write to her. She was more concerned about me & Mark. She could tell I was thinking about him at dinner-time - she's not daft. He looked nice again today. He went on about my pink top & my sandals so I made fun of the Johnson Crew in retaliation! He wasn't gonna get away with it. Skived in Packing after I did ALL the Rep's Post on my own. I was bleeding hot. Wish I could work in Packing sometimes.

20th August 1983

'MONSTERS OF ROCK' FESTIVAL AT CASTLE DONINGTON. Groups include Diamond Head, Twisted Sister, Ronnie Dio, ZZ Top, Meat Loaf & Whitesnake. Wish I could go. Must buy Alpha album by Asia today which is at No.5. If time write to Great Aunty Jane. Went to Town on my own because Wolj at Donington & found out when rang up that Linda went to Lancaster with her sister & Mum. Also rang up Delane but she wasn't in so I went on my own. Bought new pair of sandals & new Asia record which has an ace cover & music. Fantastic record. £4.50 too. Packed in Town, glad to get back home. Lin didn't come round.

21st August 1983

NOT EXCITING DAY. WEATHER CRAP. TELLY GOOD LATER ON OR ELSE I WOULD'VE BEEN DOUBLE BORED!

22nd August 1983

Write to Delane & Aunty Jane. Wrote to first person. Will write to Jane tomorrow. Didn't stop working ALL day cos I had to keep up to date with Su's drum as well as mine. Avia praised me for working well. I feel worn out now. Joan back tomorrow & I'm dying to see her tan from her holiday to Cyprus. Lucky devil! I'd love to travel to somewhere distant & exotic. I bet flying is an exciting experience. Those on that civil aviation programme Sunday nights have massive Jumbo Jets which can hold about 450 passengers & yet they're so graceful when in the air. Weird!!

23rd August 1983

Joan back today. Her tan not 'over' brown but she said it was very humid. She enjoyed herself though. I would in Cyprus. Two weeks as well, can't be bad. Busy again today. The Securicor Man got me this afternoon cos he picked me up. Frightened me to death. I couldn't defend myself cos my arms were laden with work cards. Loads of orders came through again. Bit sad cos Mark not in so couldn't have a laugh. Too busy anyway. Weather bit crappy but at least it's still warm & the leaves are still on the trees.

24th August 1983

Busier this afternoon because of the Rep's Post. Me & Joanne made a good job of putting stuff in envelopes, etc. Jane brought some Chloe perfume & she sprayed some on me. Can't get enough of that stuff. I think I'm addicted to it. Found out today that my friend Mark is leaving on Friday to make motorbikes at Poulton. See! All the people I like leave Starline. I won't be able to cope! Wrote to Aunty Jane at last!

25th August 1983

Good day at work. Rushing around again & a lot of invoices & I mean A LOT came through from Admin ready to put stickers on. Saw my friend Mark a lot but not this afternoon like I normally do when taking the post down. He was in Stores. Shit! Jane brought that perfume again. Must buy some on Saturday - it's lovely. Apparently the Queen wears it! I'm not surprised it's wonderful stuff. Lovely sunny day & Delane has replied to my letter. Written back. Chez came round to talk for a bit & she's passed her Exams - at last!!

26th August 1983

Tomorrow must buy some Chloe perfume from Boots. The grand total of Accounts today was just me & Jackie. Diane got day off. Sue still on holiday & Joanne at Tech! I knew it would be hectic right from this morning. Shit!! At dinner-time I was dead chuffed cos Delane rang up to say how she was. She's got an interview at Preston for a job in Poulton (very complicated)! She sounds alright. MUST GO COS I'M DYING!!

27th August 1983

ROCK PROGRAMME STARTS THIS AFTERNOON AT 3.15PM & CARRIES ON TIL 6.15AM IN THE MORNING!! Went to Town this afternoon with Linda & we met Angela for a drink in the BHS Restaurant. Quite good in there. Bought some classy jeans from Tarajay & some Chloe perfume from Boots. Expensive buy at £7.50! On special offer too! Later on after tea settled down to watch 'Rock around the Clock.' Some good stuff on including some videos the public voted for. Among them was Led Zepp, Pink Floyed & others. Stayed up til 5am in the morning!!

28th August 1983

Got up at 12-ish & I never woke up at all before then. I slept like a log. I'm not surprised. Highly boring day because the sun wasn't out as predicted by the weathermen. Nowt much to write really although tomorrow may be boring but at least I've got a day off for once. 'Bout time we had a holiday. This is it til bloody Xmas so I'd better make the most of it by doing bugger all. Telly good again. 'ONe Summer' is getting better each week. It's bloody brilliant that series.

29th August 1983

WATCH 'GREY WHISTLE TEST' THIS AFTERNOON FOR NINE HOURS!! Wasn't bloody on was it the swines! The Sun's fault. They said it would be. I'm glad I watched all of the other one now. Lovely sunny day & it wasn't too hot so I could sit outside all afternoon without getting too warm. My face is nice & brown now, just like Ma's! Enjoyed the fresh air. Rang Delane 2nd time this week & again she wasn't in. She must've gone out with Martin. Crap programmes on box.

30th August 1983

Not very excited about going back to work but I know I have to, to make a living! If you can call it that. Lovely weather which got me mad cos I couldn't sunbathe in it like I did yesterday. Not busy day but the time went incredibly fast, I was amazed! I bet it'll pass dead slow tomorrow now. Hope Joanne will be back so she can help with the Rep's Post. Had tummy-ache practically all day which put me off my food. Carrie back off her hols & she looks really well & she's VERY tanned! Not surprised cos she's been down South for 2 weeks.

31st August 1983

Busier than yesterday. My stomach is better now. Probably cos I haven't touched any more of those awful nuts that Dad bought. I still didn't know what I was doing cos my head was splitting. I'm glad Joanne helped with Rep's Post cos I couldn't have done it on my own. Dull day but warm. Avon rhodium ring came & I'm dead chuffed cos I thought I couldn't have one, plus nail varnish which is nice. Written to Delane cos got letter this morning.

1st July - 31st July 1983

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1st July 1983

Didn't feel at all like working today because I wasn't well physically. Falling asleep most of the time because of my 'heavy' head which I wish would clear. Anyway, took mind off it momentarily by going to newly engaged Denise's(?), sos Carrie's presentation. She got an ace dinner-service & loads of cards & bath towels from Jill. Glad to get home & immediately settled down to watch the semi-final at Wimbledon Lewis v Curren. It went to a nail-biting fifth set & I'm so chuffed Chris Lewis won cos he's non-seeded & he's bloody gorgeous! Hope he hammers 'Mac the Mouth.'

2nd July 1983

Got up at around 10am ready for dentist - specialist who saw my 2 front teeth at 10 past 12. Had bath beforehand. I don't know why I've been worrying all week cos he did nowt! In fact he praised me for keeping them so clean - chuffed or what! Navratilova annihilated Jaeger in final in straight sets. Other finals were boring too cos they were too straightforward. The best match was the Mixed Doubles Semi-Final but it was taken off at 7.30pm. Bloody annoyed about that! Put records on after Wimbledon.

3rd July 1983

TAKE 50p TOMORROW FOR CARRIE!!! Got up for swill time & eagerly awaited Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon at 2pm. What a lovely day there! 81 degrees job! Anyway, poor 'ole Chris Lewis got beaten 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 by McEnroe & the match was quite boring really. He'll probably remember the semi-final more clearly cos he (Chris) beat Curren. Ace match that! In Mixed Doubles our own David Lloyd, partnered by Wendy Turnbull beat Denton & BJ King in 3 sets. That was a great final.

4th July 1983

Forgot to give Carrie her 50p! I'll definitely give it her tomorrow though. She reckons she won't get it at all! She will. New woman in called Delaine, started on Teresa's old job today - she's nice. I'm sure I've seen her somewhere before. Must ask her. Not very busy today. Mad cos I took form in for Jo & she's not in for 2 weeks! Bloody great!! Lovely day. Pity we had to spend it indoors. Still nice at 5pm. Very hot too. This morning got some stylus cleaner from National Panasonic. Works wonders.

5th July 1983

Took 50p for Carrie & she said she doesn't want it! Nearly had a bet on Iron Maiden getting to No.12 in Chart. Should've done cos they've gone up 14 places, can't be bad. Ace that song. Rod Stewart No.1 for second win. Char bit duff really. IM better be on TOTP this week or I'll DEFINITELY write up! Busy day. Did new thing similar to invoicing out, forwards they're called. At home got invoices from N. Panasonic. Also letter which said they're not doing vertical stereo music centres yet. He'll keep it in mind though!

6th July 1983

Listened to chart this morning, don't know why cos most of it crap anyway. Humid & hazy day right from very early on this morning. Didn't thunder as forecast. Very hot in Accounts. Downstairs cooler cos they get a breeze from packing. Lucky buggers. Took tape recorder & Denise actually LIKED something off a tape I've got by Kiss (I think, not sure actually). Glad to get home to cool down a bit. Put Marillion LP on for umpteenth time & washed hair.

7th July 1983

BON SCOTT'S BIRTHDAY. LAST DAY AT TECH!!! Wonderful to be free of that place at last. Makin made us work as expected this morning, the bag. At dinner-time (seeing as Julie didn't turn up) went to the Golden Eagle with Alison. Was planning on getting legless but only managed 3 half lagers. Should've stayed another hour cos when we got back they were doing bugger-all. Went to computer exhibition in Sports Hall with Mandy. Quite fun. It'll be quite weird not going every Thurs. Iron Maiden on TOTP were brill!

8th July 1983

£4.05p for National Panasonic order. KNACKERED! HOLIDAY ARRANGED NEXT WEEK!

9th July 1983

Got up at around quarter to eleven for bath. Really hot, hazy day. Found that out when I went to shop- for Mum before going to Town. Knew Wol & Lin not going so tried ringing Julie up. Successful on third attempt. Unfortunately, she did go to Town but with her parents & Julie's boyfriend. Anyway, she said she'll write to me before she goes on holiday on Thursday. She will also send me postcard! In Town bought 'Piece of Mind' LP by Iron Maiden at £3.99. It's ace!

10th July 1983

Got up for dinner. Another hot day but the sun was hazy most of the time & everyone was walking around frowning because of this. Played Iron Maiden record loads of times because it's brilliant. I still can't imagine Peter Powell listening to it (says he has) cos he doesn't look the type. He was probably paid a huge sum for saying that they've 'got a lot to offer in the Heavy Metal world.' What is he on about?! Glad I'm off next week. Fingers crossed for lovely sunshine!!!

11th July 1983

First day of holiday so had a lie-in. Great not having to get up early for a change. Lovely sunny day so I made the most of it by sunbathing whilst Mum was at work. Also took my little cassette recorder out. Went back in when Mum came home because it was too hot. Lost count of the drinks I've had. Later on I wet myself with shower-head & washed my hair. Hasn't made much difference cos I'm still hot.

12th July 1983

Another lovely sunny day. Said it was going to be hotter but I think it's about the same as yesterday. Definitely cooler now. Last night it took me about 3hrs before I got to sleep. Talk about sweating buckets. Glad it's cooler tonight. I'll be thinking of the Gang doing Reps post tomorrow! I'm the only one that doesn't moan. Sue's the worsed! God help Jackie if she asks her to do anything!

13th July 1983

Tomorrow take 20p for Carrie plus 14p for Diane. Wanted to get up around 10-ish but got up about an hour later. Shit! I think it's because I didn't get to sleep (yet again) 'til late on - probably cos I'm doing bugger-all during the day. Quite enjoyed myself actually & today was no exception because the currant bun was shining yet again. Wonderful! Got legs, arms & face red - good. Wonder if Denise & the Gang enjoyed doing the Reps Post without the aid of Moi!

14th July 1983

Planned on getting up early but only managed a quarter to ten. Didn't bother me though cos the sun was too hazy to catch it properly sitting outside. Miriam out so out came the hose & I watered countless flowers, etc in Mum's & Mim's garden. Took turns with Ma in middle of dinner looking after Chris - cute! Got to work in middle of dinner so could talk to everyone before I went back to the Grind! Invoicing out - knew it. TOTP crap. 'Fame' made me cry AGAIN!!

15th July 1983

DENISE LEFT TO HAVE BABY. BACK DEC. KNACKERED!!

16th July 1983

Planned to get up around 10. 11 instead. Better for it though cos I would've been knackered if I'd got up any earlier. Had bath & Wol & Lin came down here for us all to go to Town from Layton. Lost count of the times I saw ginger-haired lad - called MARK (on his t-shirt) but I wasn't complaining cos I haven't seen him for a while & he looked ace as usual. Was planning on buying new R Plant LP. Couldn't find it so bought nice top at £3.99.

17th July 1983

Got up late on a Sunday as usual. Sun not shining, unfortunately. Bit cooler too. In London & down South the Heatwave is still on. Lucky beggars! Mind you, it hasn't rained yet since the week before on Wednesday night. Quite boring day really. Could've done with seeing Mark! Nowt exciting happens down this street. Nothing like good old 'Coronation St.' Never mind, at least I've got friends at work to keep me happy.

18th July 1983

Hectic day today, right from the start. Everyone was rushing around getting 'worked up' for some reason! I didn't let it pull me down though cos otherwise I'd get nothing done. Loads of p/o's came through & amazingly I found them all relatively easily. Makes a change. Weather has been deteriorating since yesterday afternoon but at least it's been cooler. However, reports say that after a few storms the hot weather will be back. Phew!

19th July 1983

Yet another hectic day. A load of fuss was made over that bloody tray! Oooh! It does annoy me! Me & Joanne have compromised though - I'll take it one week & she, the next. Seems fair to me. Don't know what Joan's bothering about. Loads of work to do but I got through it quickly so then I had nowt to do! Silly cow! Wolj rang up - nearly fainted! Went round to her house & she was alright. Looked bit fed up. No job yet. Glad she's going to Town on Saturday.

20th July 1983

Bit slack at work today. Didn't have much to do this morning - in fact, I was bloody bored! This afternoon things changed dramatically because of the Reps Post. Bloody 'ell that Dutch Jackie is a bossy cow at times. If we complain, though she'll get away with it - unfortunately! Had a good laugh downstairs with Carrie, etc. Don't know what I'd do without em! Glad Delaine has fitted in cos I like her. She's a bugger for galavanting! Rain threatened but there's blue sky now.

21st July 1983

All we needed today was the Reps Post & it would been nervous breakdown time! Talk about hectic! It's a miracle I've mustered up enough energy to write this cos I'm falling asleep! MUST GO! TOTP CRAP APART FROM THE POLICE!!

22nd July 1983

Most hectic day of the week. Glad it was all over at 4pm. Don't think I could've stood it for another extra hour. It would've killed me off for sure. At about 3-ish I was SO HOT I nearly fainted. So I went downstairs to the coolest place - Packing. Everyone cheers me up in there. That Securicor man is a dirty sod! Reluctantly, I went back upstairs with a little fan Ramsey has lent to me. Aah! Glad to be home. Fell asleep upstairs at around 6.30-8pm.

23rd July 1983

Look for HEADPHONES & book called 'How to Survive Middle Age.' If just bit of money buy some ear-rings instead! Mad cos only got £15 in wage yesterday. God knows why. All the bloody work I've done this week & I get that. BASTARDS!! Couldn't buy much today, much to my disappointment. I bought funny book called 'How to Survive Middle Age' & it cost me £6.95!!! Hardback (should think so too at that price). Saw Mark outside Olympus Sports Shop. Didn't see him after that, unfortunately.

24th July 1983

Not the most exciting day of the year but this didn't really bother me cos I didn't feel like doing much anyway. Wrote letter to Uncle John whilst listening to an ace Friday Rock Show tape. Read my new book (see yesterday) practically all afternoon & it cheered me up no end. In fact, I've now finished it & Danny's starting reading it. Bet he likes it too, it's a laugh a minute. Listened to Chart, must've been mad cos most of it was commercial crap. Watched TV for the first time on a Sunday for quite a while.

25th July 1983

Me & Diane got told off by Joan today for skiving in Packing, etc. I'm not speaking to Les, he can sod off. I wasn't even distracting him from his work. I was there cos I was bloody hot. And I'm definitely NOT working in Packing as he suggested. It's just tough shit if he's short-staffed - so is Joan. Val back today after her hysterectomy op. She looks miles better than she did before. All glad to see her. Hot day & I was hot cos rushing about from my drum to Jackie's (who's on holiday).

26th July 1983

MICK JAGGER'S BIRTHDAY. Not quite as busy as yesterday but busy enough! Sue bugging me but ignored her most of the time. There's something wrong with her brain, I'm bloody sure of it. At dinner-time crumbled up a Flake into my yoghurt (hazelnut). It was lovely! Didn't look very appetizing though! Fed up at around 3 o'clock & wanted to come home. Bought a bobble from Chemist - 29p job! Good 'un though. Hope it doesn't bust on me, I'll be most annoyed! Robert Plant in Chart at last. Hope he's on TOTP.

27th July 1983

Intit funny how one day you can be busy all the time & another you do bugger-all! Today was a prime example. Wasn't busy till about the last hour when we prepared to invoice out! Mind you, I'm still tired. First thing this morning I nearly blacked out when Carrie did my hair & I had to sit down for a bit before I went upstairs. Everyone concerned about me & I was only poorly for about 10mins! I appreciate their concern, though. Even Mr Marsden knew! Lovely sunny day but glad of the cool breeze.

28th July 1983

KNACKERED! CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING MORE. GLAD ROBERT PLANT ON TOTP, HE LOOKED FANTASTIC!!!

29th July 1983

Very busy day cos a lot of things to do on NCR machine. No-one else bothered to do S-Z's so it was left to muggins 'ere to do cash, etc for that drum. It didn't bother me though cos I like going on the machine. Heard at dinner-time that poor Delaine has got the sack because she's 'too slow' according to Jo. Wouldn't she be with her right arm all stapped up cos of a weak wrist? Upset now about that. Received FIRST PAY PACKET FROM PETER - £30.61 for 4 days!!

30th July 1983

Must buy new Robert Plant LP. No.13. Did & it's bloody brilliant! Paid £4.50 for it in Millet's & in WH Smiths it was £5.49 ON OFFER!! It was over £6 the original price. Robbing sods. Also bought a 5 tape pack TDK 90 ones for £4.99. Quite cheap that actually cos usually have to pay £1.25 for one. Wolj got some nice shoes, some sandals. Linda gone to a wedding. Hopefully, I'll be going out with her to Castle Gardens sometime this week.

31st July 1983

Tonight watch aeroplane programme & 'Now & Then.' Did & they were both good. Day boring apart from those 2 TV programmes & another later on. MUST GO TO SLEEP NOW FOR WORK TOM.

1st June - 30th June 1983

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1st June 1983

I knew the weather wouldn't be sunny today. I don't think we've had 2 good sunny days on the trot this year - surely that can't be too much to ask for can it? It was still quite warm today but the low cloud gave us all headaches until violent lightning & thunder cleared the air later on. Only fresh air I had was when I went to Kendon's for Mum. Dad is getting stuck into his decorating & is doing a grand job. I had my tapes on for most of day & then watched England beat Scots 2-0.

2nd June 1983

Meet Wolj 12.15pm outside M&S. Really beginning to enjoy myself now - getting into the swing of things. This morning I got up at 10am (wow, horror, gasp!) cos as you can see above I had to meet Wolj at 12.15pm so bath had to be early on cos I'm usually in it for 2hrs. Didn't stay in Town for long & we didn't see anybody fanciable. Glad I'm not unemployed cos nowt going in Job Centre - what's new??? Sun opened a few times but not been as nice as on Tuesday. Lovely day that! Honestly, on Monday I bet it'll be impossible for me to get up!

3rd June 1983

TAKE £3.35 TO OPTICIANS BEFORE 5.30PM!! Did & lost them on way home. I was really upset but luckily someone picked them up near the bus station & brought them home. Talk about relieved! I would've had to fork out £25 to pay for new specs - & that made me even more upset. Anyway, got over it now & so glad to be out of the busy Town Centre. Christ! There were literally thousands of cars up there. Played stereo when got in to calm nerves.

4th June 1983

Had a very good day. Sunny all day which put me in a very good mood. In Town went with Debbie (besides Wolj) & we visited loads of second-hand shops that we haven't been in before. Thought that I wouldn't see ginger-haired lad but did TWICE. Found out from Deb that he's in a group & he practises at Tech. Must see him! Sunbathed a bit roundabout tea-time & late on me, Wol & Lin went to the CRITERION - gasp! Also had ace walk down Prom cos of warm night.

5th June 1983

GOING OUT AROUND 2PM!! Didn't cos Wol didn't come round. Never mind, the weather wasn't much to shout about anyway. The sun was really bugging me today but it's too much to ask for, having 2 solid days' worth of bright, SUMMERY weather! Had a lot of music on today & Mum got stuck into taking paper lining of wallpaper off for Graham - & I also did two estimates for him. Did some more home taping but I don't think it's breach of copyright cos it's for moi!

6th June 1983

Really weird having to get up for work today after my holiday. Managed it to my relief. I knew it would be sunny today & it was ALL day. Not a cloud in the sky. Mustn't complain though cos I could sit outside in the sun at dinner-time which did me a world of good. Lots of work to get through but the time passed quicker because of it. Glad it was still sunny when I got home cos I could sit in Ext. with sun on my face & play records at same time...heaven! Realised tonight I bought wrong shampoo. Can't tell though.

7th June 1983

Hot day outside. Very humid. Wouldn't have been so bad if the sun was out properly. It's just been thundering & lightning plus the rain, which, hopefully, will clear the air for tomorrow. Sue been getting on my nerves lately so if she gives me any more stick I'm gonna answer her back "like you did with me" Carrie said! She's got a point. Glad to get home to cool down a bit. I hope the weather improves for Tech on Thursday. Couldn't be bothered listening to Chart but hope T/S gone up.

8th June 1983

Quite busy today. Nobody got on my nerves today for a change. In fact I enjoyed myself talking to a lot of people. Everyone liked my jumper but Kath said, 'I like it but I don't like the thing on it,' meaning she's not into Diamond Head. Mind you, she hasn't heard them yet - wait till bloody Friday she soon will! Crap weather but it's not as close as yesterday. Thunder, etc cleared the warm air. Just found my exam time-table thank God! Depressed now! Listened to crap album chart. On TOTP TS on so I liked it.

9th June 1983

POLLING DAY which is why TOTP on last night! Tories will probably get in but I hope the SDLP/Lib Alliance come second. Had a good doss at Tech today & even Mrs Makin wasn't her usual bitchy self. Talk about surprised! At dinner-time me & Julie followed Mandy to the Old England Pub cos we didn't know where it was. Also bought can of lager from an Offy & split it at Tech. That was cagey work I tell you. Saw ginger-haired lad & I watched where he went & he didn't go to bus stop so he must live round Tech area. Glad about that!

10th June 1983

Not as hectic as is the normal practice for a Friday. Glad to be relaxed for a change. In the last half-hour we didn't do a vast amount cos we got the Reps post off in good time. First time that's been done for a while - probably cos 'Dutch' Jackie helped me. It does make a difference! Michael leaving - ace!! Denise was chuffed! So am I actually. The weather on the hazy side but it was warm. Don't have to put my denim jacket on anymore - too warm. Had stereo on. Must start saving for a 'Sharp' soon.

11th June 1983

Got up around quarter to eleven to have a bath. New Hoover washing-machine came today & it's ace. Can't wait to use it (if I ever get a chance to). Guess what! Debbie, Lin & Wol all upset me - Debbie the most cos they all crowded round ginger-haired lad in WH Smiths looking at Kerrang!, etc as if to say, 'Why aren't you coming?' Anyway, I didn't want to bother him. If he doesn't know yet that I like him he's daft! Stormed off home & luckily I went out to Pleasure Beach. Went on new ride called the Ranger which is similar to Tidal Wave but it goes upside down, backwards & forwards. Ace!

12th June 1983

What a sight when I finally got up at dinner-time! The currant bun was out & there wasn't a cloud in sight (where have I heard that one before)! Anyway, the reason it stayed out was that when a cloud loomed across the strong wind blew it away, so consequently we all got as much of the sun as we could cos we know it won't last! Now I've got a bright red face but hopefully it'll decrease in redness for work - or I'll get some comments! All in all a lovely day & recorded some stuff for Julie. Must remember to take it TUESDAY.

13th June 1983

Usually at work I'm either busy all day or 'slack' all day but today there was both. Weird! Joan (Carrie's Mum) back off her holidays & she looks really well because of it - & like me, she didn't want to come back to work! She'll get used to it. Told Carrie, etc, about lad with ginger hair. I thought they'd laugh but took it quite seriously. Keep thinking about Saturday but I knew I shouldn't cos I should be concerned more about tomorrow's exam. Hope I don't see Debbie. I'll try to persuade Jules if I can go to Donnington. Be at Tech for 12.20pm tomorrow.

14th June 1983

TYPING EXAM STAGE I - 12.45pm or 1pm. It was ace having a lie-in this morning. Didn't get up till around ten to eleven & I was due at Tech for 12.30pm! Waited ages for the bus but luckily I got to the exam room in time. The exam itself wasn't terribly easy or very hard. In fact, for my nerves I would've got everything right first time but as it turned out I typed 3 again! God knows how I managed that. Julie chuffed with tape. It's going to take me ages to find the Foyer on Thurs. Marillion 24 in Chart with 'Garden Party.'

15th June 1983

Dreading tomorrow cos I don't know where the Foyer is to the Main Hall! Anyway, mustn't bother myself with that - I'll go on about today's doings. Quite busy & invoiced out. I was chuffed cos the totals balanced! It's only happened once before. Determined to get it right next time too! Denise ain't as bad as some make out. In fact, I think she understands me more than anyone & she kept wishing me well in my exams. She makes me laugh too. Carrie Cowbag reckons I argued with her over 'pinky' job & I bloody didn't. Mustn't fret.

16th June 1983

COMMUNICATIONS STAGE I -2pm, Foyer. Daft cow went at 12 didn't I cos I thought the exam was at one! Anyway, sat outside Reception Area & luckly Roger brought Julie in his spotlessly clean Mini cos she also thought it was at 1 o'clock too! Honestly, we're a couple of dopes! Her boyfriend is nice & he give us a lift to top of Mansfield Rd which saved me a few bob! Quite warm day but the sun was at its best at 6-ish. Watched TOTP cos I knew Marillion were on & they were ace. Fish (singer) was brill. He's about 6ft 4ins.

17th June 1983

MUM'S BIRTHDAY. HAD A LAUGH TODAY. KNACKERED! NOT WRITING ANY MORE.

18th June 1983

Got up early for my bath to go to Halifax & put the grand total of £5 in! Exciting stuff. Eventually went to Town with Wol & Lin after ringing Julie up, who wasn't in. Got talking to Wol & Lin cos Wol said that Debbie never got a chance to talk to ginger-haired lad anyway which made me laugh! Still don't like the cow though. Looked all over Town for little fish for ear-rings. Got one. Dead cute! Didn't see ginger-haired lad. Saw one I secretly like.

19th June 1983

Got up for dinner as usual & woke up to a fantastic SUNNY day with not a cloud in sight!! It was very hot too. Should've put shorts on really but I couldn't be bothered. Settled down in deck-chair & got my face & arms sunburned. Then, at around half past one Wolj came round & asked if I'd like to go in car with & Linda to Lytham & St Annes & I agreed. Had a great time in shops there. Bought gorgeous Angus poster. Paid 90p for Turkey Sandwiches. Nice though. TOWN TOM!

20th June 1983

RSA II TYPEWRITING STAGE II 5.45pm or 6pm - TO12. Went to work this morning & came home at dinner-time. Glad there wasn't much to do at work cos I would've been tired for the exam. At 1pm went to Town with wolj & I bought silver 'dangly' ear-rings from Beaverbrooks. They're lovely. Makes a change from the round efforts I usually buy. Only £2.95. Pay much more in places like Lewis's & they're not even real!! The exam wasn't VERY hard - at least I could read it but made it easier for myself if I hadn't been TENSE.

21st June 1983

Hazy, hot day! LONGEST DAY - bloody felt like it as well! Nah, bit of an exaggeration really but day didn't pass as quickly as usual. Quite busy too. Denise still off work. She hasn't been off long but seems that way. Anyway, it was a bit quieter! Did a lot of unusual things today like using Jackie's ELECTRIC(!) typewriter to type out Reps' labels! Exciting stuff eh?! Dead chuffed cos I did loads (got my own back on Chris) cos he said, 'Oh, we'll have to get the fire extinguisher out cos it'll bloody blow up with the speed!! Cheeky sod!

22nd June 1983

What a hot day!! Even at 8.30am this morning it must've been in the 70's & in Alwyn's office this afternoon at around 3pm it was in the 90's!! I'm not surprised I kept drenching myself in water all day. With the windows open, that didn't drastically cool Accounts down. What made it worse was that the sun was hazy & I can't stand it like that. Think I'll turn up at work Friday with my bikini on for a laugh! New girl in who's just left school called Joanne. She's alright. I'm on Denise's drum out of the way!

23rd June 1983

MARILLION NO.16 WITH 'GARDEN PARTY.' Good on yer Fish! Another excrutiatingly boring day at Tech. Mr Thorpe put the Orals off till 3pm instead of this morning. Wasn't bad actually. We were all shitting it this morning though. I wish I'd gone on about my record collection now - much more interesting! Trundled off to Golden Eagle at dinner-time. Gonna get legless next week I tell yer! All of us in weird moods for once so we all had a good laugh. Julie missing her boyfriend already & he only went back to Brum on Tuesday!

24th June 1983

MUST WATCH 'TUBE' TONIGHT ON CHANNEL FOUR! 8 till 1am in morning!! THIS PROGRAMME WAS CRAP APART FROM THE MARILLION VIDEO AROUND 12-ISH. FISH IS ACE!

25th June 1983

Got up this morning to wash hair to go to Town. Wol & Lin called for me at around 1.30pm & we got on bus. First thing that happened was we saw ginger-haired lad - haven't seen him for a while. He wore a lovely white T-shirt plus tight leather trousers. My God, what a sight! He went into the Galley Cafe & we didn't see him after that. Hazy day. Very warm. Watched bit of tennis & played new 'Story of the Stones' double LP.

26th June 1983

Got up for dinner. Shouldn't have bothered because the currant bun wasn't shining much to my annoyance. Why on earth can't we have a week of sunshine? It is so frustrating trying to figure out when the sun will shine again - if ever! Honestly, the weathermen hardly ever get Blackpool's weather bloody right. All they have to do is say, 'Right, I don't know what the weather will be like tomorrow. Goodnight!' They they probably wouldn't get death threats! When Marillion came on chart I turned radio up LOUD! Ace song.

27th June 1983

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL ARITHMATIC 2PM MAIN HALL. What a pathetic exam! Everyone thought so cos we haven't done any of the work on the syllabus that was on the Question Sheet. Mind you, it's to be expected from stupid Tech. Let's face it, they don't know what they're doing. Before Exam just had enough time to have bath. Waited ages for the bus but me & Julie jsut got to Tech on time. Didn't take long to finish exam so me & Jules went to Town 4 an hor. I bought yet another pair of round ear-rings cos can't mend one that's busted.

28th June 1983

Hectic day right from the start. Joan gave us plenty to do & there were loads of statements to do. I got most of them right for once! Coldest day for a while but it's still warm inside because there's no ventilation. Carrie won the 50p bet on Marillion getting in Top 10 - they didn't - so I owe it her on Monday. Chart DEFINITELY a fix!! Grotty Rod Stewart (who Carrie fancies - ha-ha!) is No.1 with my theme tune 'Baby Jane.' Recorded more stuff for Julie & now done them all.

29th June 1983

OFFICE PRACTIC STAGE I - 2pm Main Hall. Ace, don't have to do Exam, thank God! Wonder how Julie will get on! Poor cow! Another busy day again what with sending statements,etc. Also, there was Reps post to do. I don't know why 'Dutch' Jackie was fussing over it cos there was plenty of time left & anyway the postman doesn't come till break-time. My migraine is still here & washing my hair again won't help. Tennis good on telly. Hope we can have a doss tomorrow.

30th June 1983

I can't see why we had to turn up at Tech today cos we were on the boring word processors all morning. It dragged too. I had tummy-ache all morning & I found out at the Golden Eagle that I had 'started' so I came home with Julie on the bus too early on in the afternoon. Didn't eat a vast amount & I'm glad to state that I haven't eaten one bar of chocolate this week, which is a bloody miracle for me I can tell you! Jaeger v Navratilova in Final. Hope C Lewis wins tom.

1st May - 31st May 1983

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1st May 1983

Off work. Iron Maiden at Preston Guild Hall. Unfortunately I didn't go cos Wol & Lin were awkward a few weeks ago (when are they never?) & decided they wouldn't go after all so consequently I was out-voted 2-1. Anyway, it doesn't matter much now seeing as we're the best of enemies instead of friends - not my doing. Cliff Thorburn was annihilated 18 frames to 6 in the Snooker Final by Steve 'Pumpkin Head' Davis. I was shitting myself whenever C. came up to table cos he usually missed em! There's always next year. Didn't go out seeing as weather bad.

2nd May 1983

Quite refreshed this morning after my little rest. Did Debits & Credits again. Do them once a month. Quite busy day but got my statements done on time for a change. Very quiet without silly cow Denise. Apparently, her 'hubby' went off to a pub during the reception. Bet she didn't even notice. Quiet in Works Office cos Kath at Tech & Teresa off for a week. Must ask Mrs Storey when Whit week is. BEAUTIFUL DAY!

4th May 1983

What gorgeous sunshine we had today! Warm for a change too. In fact it's been the warmest week this year. Mustn't write more cos it'll only - y'know - & the heavens will open. Anyway me & Lynsey made the most of the sun & instead of sitting in the dreary SU we sat outside. Felt just like I used to at school which is what it reminded me of. Bloody mad at Tech day being changed to a Thurs from next week so we have to amalgamate with another group. Shitfaces! Must be mad turning up. Lot of HM in Chart.

5th May 1983

Great to be back at work again but the weather has now gone back to its dull self. Knew the sun was too good to last. Anyway, there was lots of work to do to keep my mind off it. Did a new thing which was to type out all my o/s balances onto sheets of paper on display. It's good but goes on and on and on...! I've got about half-way through em so another 3hrs or so tomorrow should do it, I hope! P/O's to do as well. Great without Denise. Watched TV a lot as usual on Thurs. 1000th edition of TOTP. Not fantastic but at least had Mick Jagger on.

6th May 1983

Very humid day. To start off with it rained but then hazy sun kept coming out. Hottest day this year but I wish the sun had been a bit brighter cos it would've made a difference. Told everyone I'm having Whit week off from 27th May. Dying to see Mrs Storey's face when I tell her, silly cow. Don't want to go on the pigging Residential either. At work I finished my sheets of my balances THIS AFTERNOON!! What a relief. Have to get adding machine out on Monday. Fantastic! Glad to get home. Everyone in good moods, including me. Radio on.

7th May 1983

Unexciting day right from the start. The weather not much to shout about. Quite depressed about my body 'period' wise. Sometimes it doesn't bother me at all but today it did for some reason. Couldn't do much about it though. BORED!!

8th May 1983

ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT TODAY IS THAT IT IS A TYPICAL SUNDAY. THE WEATHER IMPROVED THIS AFTERNOON!!

9th May 1983

Used adding machine to work off sheets I typed on Friday. Like doing that. I've had no trouble with the 1st three but I bet a few of the 14 I've got don't balance. Paula will work it out though if I'm stuck - I hope! The weather changed a lot today. Can't predict on what'll it'll be like tomorrow but I hope it's sunny. Everyone in quite a good mood even though it's Monday & everyone's knackered! Watched telly a lot & video programme not as good as I thought it would be.

10th May 1983

Today I was on the adding machine for most of the time so didn't get to do all of my p/o's. In fact did more p/o's on S-Z drum than mine. Great innit!! It's so quiet without Denise it's unbelievable. I bet no-one will speak to her when she comes back. Should think not. I'll probably bring my tape-recorder so that when she comes downstairs at dinner-time I'll go out in the corridor with it. She might get the message with a bit of luck. Fed up with the weather. Only time sun came out was first thing this morning when I followed this ace lad to work!

11th May 1983

Everyone kept giving me weird stares cos I don't usually come in on Wednesdays. They'll probably wonder where I am tomorrow too. God, why do I have to go to Tech every week - it's such a DRAG! If Pete isn't there tomorrow I'll probably commit suicide cos I'll be so upset!! I blame it on Mrs 'Dragon' Makin myself. The bag!! Good day at work - my tapes actually balanced - probably cos Paula put em right for me! Millions of w/c's in tray & invoices!

12th May 1983

TECH DAY (BLOODY HELL)! Guess what? Didn't see the usual Heavies at Tech; knew I wouldn't. Hopefully, I'll see Pete nearer the Exam times cos they might fall on different days with a bit of luck. At dinner me, Lynsey & Pauline all swanned off to the Golden Eagle Pub & purposely didn't come back till twenty-past two. The 'new' teachers are double boring & Mrs Makin was in a foul mood & he told us off (& made us stay till 5pm like little babies) for being cheerful. Bitch! One consolation, we've got the IBM electric typewriters now. Weather changed a lot. TOTP crap.

13th May 1983

Nothing went wrong today even though it's supposed to be an unlucky date Friday 13th. In fact I had a very good day. For a start the weather improved greatly as the day progressed. By 3pm it was gorgeous. Best day for a while. Still haven't got the balance right so Paula will try & figure it out for me. Hope she does cos I bloody can't! Reps post was done quick so did some splitting of invoices. There's millions of em in my tray. I wonder when we're gonna invoice out. Must be soon. Wolj rang up work & going to Town with her tom.

14th May 1983

Got up at around 11.30am which is good for a Saturday. Washed hair over bath but not in it cos there wasn't enough time. Met Wolj in Town outside M & S & at first I was a bit stuck on what to say but she seemed friendly enough so I went on about my Tech day being changed, etc & she apologised for leaving me in Lancaster so now - to my relief - we're friends again. When she gets some money she's gonna get pissed - I'll second that! Went to her house tonight. She's also finished with Peter - he's had his hair cut!!

15th May 1983

Got up quite late & the weather looked promising. The best of the sunshine came at around 3.30 - tea-time but then it started thundering cos of the low cloud. yesterday I bought the Twisted Sister LP & it's bloody brilliant. It was mixed, produced etc in the UK. I've written up asking for info on merchandising. Also gonna send up for Diamond Head stuff probably on Friday. Had loads of records on & couple of tapes. Recorded Rainbow LP of Woljes. Chart Show.

16th May 1983

I took my cassette recorder today because the weather was god (this morning anyway, now it's crap!) Kath couldn't put up with Twisted Sister this dinner time & I was expecting Teresa & Jean to go out too but they stuck it out! Had some work to keep me busy but I haven't been as busy as of late. Miracle! Still don't know if my balance is right yet. My pile in my tray s getting what-yer-call 'MASSIVE!' It'll be as tall as me in a bit. Anyway, when invoicing out comes that pile should keep me busy for a while. Bag Denise back tomorrow. Shit!!!

17th May 1983

Go back to work(??) Denise back today. Like her dungarees. Tried my best to ignore her but she didn't take the hint. In fact she said I didn't look very happy!! I can't win - she'd only tell Paula that I wasn't enjoying my work so I spoke to her eventually. By the way my tape recorder didn't work either cos no-one would let me have it on loud enough to drown the noise coming from Denise's gob! Anyhow, at least I went on the NCR machine for first time in ages. Still got loads to do & my invoice pile has got even bigger - if that's possible.

18th May 1983

Lots of work to do today & also had to do Reps Post cos Helen not here for some reason. Mind you, the time passed quicker but I got behind slightly with my invoicing out. I've stamped them, etc but haven't come to the typing of statements yet. I wonder if Denise will do any for me because she said she likes typing. I suppose it depends on how much she gets through on her drum. I bet I'd have to bloody do hers!! Got post off in time - chuffed cos there was a load. Done bugger-all for Tech tom. In fact, I haven't even gone over stuff for assignment I've missed. Couldn't give a shit!

19th May 1983

Did not feel at all like work today (apart from working on the electric typewriter). Only best bit of day. At dinner-time me, Pauline (who's leaving after today) & Julie (Lynsey left cos she's fe dup) all piled into the Golden Eagle Pub & I got what-yer-might call pissed - well 'happy' is the better word. Well, we didn't come back till about 3pm!! Naughty!! Mrs Storey told us off nicely but we were dying to laugh cos she hadn't noticed where we'd been - talk about "thick!" Glad we got out of it & also glad that we didn't go to boring Maths. Blach!

20th May 1983

Very busy today cos I had to do a load of invoicing out (still not finished it yet) & also had to do Reps Post cos Helen on her holidays. Don't blame her! Got it off on time cos Denise helped me. Everyone in good moods today - must be cos it's Friday. It's flown past this week. The weather is improving slightly - it hasn't rained for TWO days! I wonder if we're in for a Freak Heatwave! Doubt it, it hasn't rained but the sun hasn't shined much. It's neglected England this year. Saw ace Heavy on a racer when I went home. Cor! Wolj came down & played her recent records I've bought.

21st May 1983

Buy Danny Black Sabbath - 'Live' for his birthday(?) Get 'Story of the Stones' instead. FA CUP FINAL MAN U v BRIGHTON. The above Final was the best I've seen! The score was 2-2 so they replay on Thursday. Mick Robinson is fit out of Brighton. I hope they win cos I can't stand Man Utd. Before the Final went to Town with Wol & Lin & it was good. Bought a cotton t-shirt with stripes on at £4.50. Given Dan my big Whitesnake T-shirt for his birthday - which is why I bought the top. It's nice too. Weather best at tea time but not particularly hot. It's like April.

22nd May 1983

TOMORROW TAKE GLITTER SKIRT FOR DENISE TO INSPECT!!! Got up just before dinner-time which was lovely. Radio on for a bit but we got bored with listening to Jimmy Saville's Old Record Club so put usual tapes & Journey record on. Much better listening to classy music. The Chart has got Rush's 'Countdown' in. If that doesn't go up next week then the HM bands should stop trying to be commercial cos that 'Countdown' record has got class. If that isn't allowed to climb then bye-bye to good Charts. Weather sunny in afternoon.

23rd May 1983

DANNY'S BIRTHDAY. Given him my Whitesnake T-shirt which drowns me! Forgot to buy him card. Feel guilty now. Finished off my invoicing out but my totals didn't balance. Only about £24 out which wasn't bad considering I did about a million of em! Sorted my tray out & Finals/Statements. Also lots of orders came through. All in all a busy day. Denise doesn't like my glitter skirt. Doesn't surprise me cos she probably is very reluctant to part with her money. Tight cow! Honestly, someone must like it! Weather gorgeous in morning but it didn't last.

24th May 1983

Another quite busy day at work. Took me ages to get all my statements right but managed it in the end. 'New Edition' (like Jackson 5) No.1 with 'Candy Girl.' Rush gone down so TOTP definitely will NOT be watched on Thurs. Anyway, I'm more concerned with the football. Even Wol watched it on Sat! Lin passed her Driving Test first time. Can't be bad. Weather greatly improved but I don't think we're ready for a heatwave just yet. Went to Woljes & I discussed music centres. I want a vertical stack thingy.

25th May 1983

Busy again today cos Diane & Sue both off. I'll be glad of holiday next week! Helen not back so I had to do Reps post again. Mind you I had help (for once) from Jackie & Denise - Paula too. I don't know what brought that on. They probably don't have anything to do. SUNNY DAY! WATCHED ACE FILM.

26th May 1983

KITTENS BIRTHDAY!!! REPLAY OF FA CUP FINAL BRIGHTON V MAN UTD. BRIGHTON FOR THE CUP I HOPE!! At Tech quite a good day cos me & Julie went to Pub again at dinner-time. The weather was pretty decent for once too so we could sit outside. I didn't get into a state like last week!! Took bottle of lager out & paid 54p for it. What a swizz! Could've got a whole pint for that. Went home early cos Makin didn't turn up for last lesson for some reason. Watched TOTP - Police good & then REPLAY which was unfair to Brighton cos score 4-0 to Utd & 2 of goals should've been disallowed. Poor Mike Robinson (Brighton) crying at end.

27th May 1983

Day went bit smoother than last time cos took my time with my jobs. Carrie not going to Pleasure Beach on Monday - cow! Looked forward to that too. Still chuffed I'm off next week though - deserve a rest! Did Reps post this afternoon. Went to see Larry & Peter at dinner-time downstairs with my tape recorder. Weather deteriorated today ready for my holiday. Bloody 'ell - not fair y'know. Diane had a lovely week this week. Took specs to be mended.

28th May 1983

The weather really dull today but I didn't let that distract me from going to Town with Wolj. In fact, I'm glad I did cos I saw 'him with ginger hair' 4 times! Poor soul was on his Todd. Aah, he needs a woman - that's what's wrong with him! Bought'Cut' by Golden Ear-ring. Had to pay £5.25 for it cos not in Millett's. Well worth it though cos it's brill! Wol came round & we had some booze for a change. It was lovely lager. Played lots of things.

29th May 1983

Got up late ready for dinner. The weather dull again like yesterday but at least it wasn't as cold. I hope we are going to have some sort of a summer this year. Last year was bad enough but this time last year we had a gorgeous week when the Pope came. It's a bit of a poor do when someone like him has an effect on the weather. Honestly, it just can't be warm for a change. Winter will be here soon - not that it'll be much colder than it is now! Everyone had a 'cheesed off' day & the Music Centre has been working overtime today!

30th May 1983

WHIT WEEK. Ace. OFF WORK! TOWN 1PM. Had a bath before I went. Not that I had to really cos me & Wolj got what-yer-call rained on on roundabout 3.30pm. Had a good day's shopping. Wasn't going to buy a record but couldn't resist buying a Magnum one cos it was only £3.99! Not bad for WH Smiths. Good too. Also had ears pierced again so I can put my others in after about a month. Ace. Watched film with lovely R. Drefuss in called 'Goodbye Girl.' It was ace!

31st May 1983

Couldn't believe my eyes this morning when I opened my curtains - the sun was streaming - yes, STREAMING through my window!! And what's more it stayed sunny ALL DAY!! Evryone was walking around open-mouthed because they'd never seen the sun this brightly before. (Mustn't go on cos it'll piss it down tomorrow if I do). Went to Woljes for the afternoon cos she had some more stuff to record for me. I've got 2 hrs' worth now. All good too. Still warm outside & it's about 9.30pm. Tummy a bit bad.

1st Apr - 30th Apr 1983

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1st April 1983

Off work. Ace! It was wonderful getting up at around 11.30am today! It did me a world of good too. Had a chance to play the stereo a lot. Played my tapes more than records because I need a new needle. I might try that Deansgate place again tomorrow. Bloody hell- somebody must have it! It's really bugging me so I won't write anything else on the subject! Can't wait for the concert tomorrow. Even though our Mogg isn't a well man. Blackpool Rock crap.

2nd April 1983

UFO CONCERT TONIGHT - PRESTON GUILD HALL. If enough money buy 'Never Surrender' by Triumph in Smiths. Didn't get to Town cos Wolj didn't want to go. Couldn't spend my money anyway. Washed my hair & it looks better that it did the other day when I washed it. Probably cos I used conditioner this time. Weather really weird. Had sunshine & hailstone in same day! Bought Easter egg & devoured it in about 10mins! Excited about tonight. Lin's Dad took us down to Preston. Quite packed in Guild Hall. Few fitbits there. Mogg dressed in white top & pink trousers! Played classics like 'Only You Can Rock Me,' etc. Brilliant. Took ages to get home on bus. Bought scarf.

3rd April 1983

Stayed in as usual on a Sunday. Up late. Tried to remember as much as I could from last night. It's hard cos I've slept since then! All I know though was that the UFO concert was ace - mainly because they didn't play the usual stuff from the previous concert I saw - & they also sang a couple from their new LP 'Making Contact.' I knew he would sing 'When It's Time To Rock' first. Ace song that. I hope they don't split up. It would be a blow to HM in general. LP will be ace. Must buy it when it comes out. 'Twisted Sister' in Chart.

4th April 1983

HOLIDAY. OFF WORK. Brill! Pity it's not a Tech day. Got up around noon which is what I wanted to do cos I need the rest! Mum & Dad were in Town so I played tapes louder than usual. Didn't go anywhere. Got typewriter out & practised getting me speed up. Could do with a good book to read but I've read em all! Weather nicest at around tea-time. Telly not brilliant but I did stay up to watch '10' mainly cos cuddly Dudley Moore was in it. Few funny moments in it. On for ages.

5th April 1983

Back to work today. I wasn't the only knackered person at Starline cos everyone was yawning their heads off! I bet they all watched '10.' It finished at midnight. No wonder I was tired. Haven't watched telly that late for absolutely ages! Had a lot of work to do & did something new on NCR - credit notes. Rather fun reversing the numbers out, etc. I knew it would be sunny. It was warmer too. We're soon gonna have a shift around in Accounts with Avia moving to Jo's place who is going to 'move' her office! I'd like to see her try! Bed early.

6th April 1983

Really exciting day at Tech! Being sarcastic in that comment. Honestly, it's a waste of time going (I think) when it's empty cos there's nowt going on & it's BORING!! It's bad enough anyway but at least when people are there there is TALENT to look at. Poor Suzanne Collum is there every day of the 'holiday.' I wondered why she looked a bit glum! Anyway, at least we were let out early & got home the fastest ever - it was only gone 5 past 5! Ace! Didn't bother going to Woljes seeing as she wasn't bothered anyway. In dancing mood!

7th April 1983

Very busy at work today. Lots of invoices to check & get out of the cabinets to invoice out, which I have half done this afternoon. Lots of stuff for the Reps, who are coming to collect their post for a change. Used NCR machine for banker's orders. Beautiful day & it was a pity I had to spend it indoors. It's still quite chilly though so it's not quite sunbathing weather yet. Worse luck Graham's got estimates for me to do. Gonna get a fiver for the five! Ace! Quick way to earn money. Ace Twisted Sister on TOTP - couldn't believe it.

8th April 1983

Not very busy day at work today. Probably cos I'm tired! This morning I couldn't believe it when I opened the curtains. There was SNOW on the ground!! It hasn't even been cold. How pathetic. I soon went though cos the sun came out & melted it all. In fact, this afternoon we had some gorgeous weather & it was a shame we had to spend it indoors. Never mind, it also stayed fine when I came home so I hope it will be sunny tomorrow when I go to Town. Typed estimates for Graham.

9th April 1983

If I feel the urge to buy yet another record then get 'The Power & The Glory' by Saxon. Grittar better win the National. It didn't but Mum's choices came 1st & 2nd. Corbier or sommat won it. Good old Gobe! She won nearly a fiver - & she doesn't like gambling! In Town bought 'Script For a Jester's Tear' LP by Marillion. Honestly, it's one of the best LP buys I've had for ages. Only £4.25! It's magic! Can't wait to see them on Tuesday - tickets came yesterday. Chuffed or what - & Linda's Dad taking us. Sunny all day. Beautiful.

10th April 1983

Up late for dinner. Dad told me I was crying out 'Help!' in my sleep last night. I don't remember doing ti but I must've had a nightmare. Not like me! The weather was awful today - just like Winter all over again. What a difference from yesterday's gorgeous day. GRITTAR came 5th in the National yesterday. Drat! Monty Python didn't quite finish the course. Played Marillion LP on tape cos I'm waiting for my new needle. Also played other tapes but can't get enough of Marillion - they're so good! Watched 'World War III' Best Sellers.

11th April 1983

Another busy day at work. Denise back off a week's holiday (this afternoon). Weird weather today - one minute it's raining - the next lovely & sunny. Give me headaches days like that. New girl in Work's Office called Kathy, I've seen her at Tech. She's nice, same age as me. Wish I could teach her what I've learned off Carrie. Actually had to get a work card out of Library for Paula today. It was important too. Chris lowered himself & had a whale of a time with (of all people) Jackie Stephenson, at do. My God!

12th April 1983

The day wasn't ridden with luck for me. Got told off for going downstairs before the break bell ages off. Mind you, it didn't bother me cos I see Joan's point of view. One minute I'm there, the other I'm not. Won't happen again though. I'm too loyal! Was excited about seeing Marillion tonight but I ended up being sent out cos I'm not 18. It was held at the Sugar House away from Lancaster University & I had to come home on the bus. Very depressed now & Alison & Lin are bitches for letting me go out on my own.

13th April 1983

MIRIAM (NEIGHBOUR) HAD A BABY BOY - CHRIS. Walked to bus stop this morning but I still got to Tech at bloody 9am! Glad Julie & Jenny turned up cos Lynsey not there today. She said she wouldn't be. Anyway, the day went quite fast for a change. Dinner-time drags the most cos SU not open. Never mind, they will all be here in full swing next week. 'Bout time. Pity 'The Dragon' has to come back. Weather rainy - as always when I go to Tech. Must take my holidays soon. At home I put the good old stereo on to cheer me up over last night.

14th April 1983

RITCHIE BLACKMORE'S BIRTHDAY (40). Had a busy day at work which doesn't bother me cos I like the jobs given to me. Sorted my tray out & worked out some invoices & filed them away. Also invoiced out for tomorrow which was good cos that meant I I was on the NCR machine all afternoon. The day always goes quicker when I'm busy. Weather bucked up about 4 o'clock but it still isn't warm enough for light clothes, I'm sorry to announce! Linda had the cheek to come round so I slammed the door in her face!!

15th April 1983

PHIL MOGG'S BIRTHDAY. Go to see Marillion at Manchester Apollo. Take no notice about Marillion. Ace day at work cos I was busy for most of the time. Determined whether or not to make out Final Statements from Proof Sheet. Also did Reps Post and sorted out my tray full of invoices & work cards. Lovely! The day passes so quickly whem I'm busy - particularly on Fridays as we finish at 4 o'clock. I'm glad the sun came out just before we came home. I hope it stays nice for tomorrow. I wish it would get warmer! Stereo, radio on.

16th April 1983

Got up at around 11.15am which is good for a Saturday. The reason I got up that time was a) because I thought it was sunny & it wasn't & b) because I wanted to get my bath overwith so as to get to Town earlier, thus avoiding Lin & Alison. As it turned out I did see Lin on her own & I thought 'Well, I've come round here on my own so can she' & I ran off! Bought 10 LP covers, couldn't find Rush record in Millett's so I bought 'Salem's Lot' book which I've wanted for ages. Thick one too. Loads of Heavies about when I came home on the bus. New Memorex tape I bought is ace.

17th April 1983

Was awake early this morning but stayed in bed till abotu 10 past 11. I listened to my little tape-recorder & brought it downstairs to be cleaned - along with the Panasonic of course. Put more records on than usual so my needle hasn't gone to waste. Clarity on the volume is miles better now. Hazy sunshine up to about tea-time & it was gorgeous then. Still not warm enough to sit outside but at least we get the sunshine in the extension. Fit Martin Shaw was on 'My Top 12' & he's got good taste. Chart Show not as boring as usual. Hope M Jackson No.1 on Tuesday.

18th April 1983

Kept working at a steady pace at Starline. Got new girl called Helen in Accounts & also replacement for Debbie Atkinson - called Jackie. I like Kathy now. I was a bit mean last week I thought, trying my best not to talk to her. But I've overcome all that now & she's now my friend. Upstairs I sorted out p/o's & couple of w/c's too. Calculated invoices, Finals, NCR machine twice, Reps post. I knew it would be dull today seeing as I put denim jacket on. It's getting warmer though & at least it didn't rain. At home put music on as usual & watched 'Coronation Street.' Bed early. Tired!

19th April 1983

Took Log Book for Joan to fill in today & she said nice things about me. Mrs Storey better ask for the bloody thing tomorrow - or else! I bet she'll be impressed. Quite a hectic day again. Did new thing on NCR machine - write offs. Reversed debit column out, etc. Liked doing that. This morning used adding machine for AGES! I love using the adding machine. Getting faster on it too. Loads of invoices to invoice out later this aft & Denise is gonna figure out why the totals havne't balanced. Horrible, rainy day.

20th April 1983

Made sure I didn't get to Tech early today. Only 5 of us turned up. Me & Pauline were a bit pissed off so we were naughty & we skived afternoon lesson of 3hrs typing & went to Prom (well, sea wall really). Before that we went to a Pub called the Golden Eagle, which was gorgeous inside. Nice & quiet it was. Think of Opticians as an excuse - forgot what day I had to go, something like that for tomorrow cos cow-bag Storey is bound to ring up & ask. Only 44p on 14 bus to Windmill & it went miles. Change not going on No.9. Bet I would've missed it. Rained too - as always!

21st April 1983

Ace! Got away with the skiving act yesterday cos Mrs Storey believed my story about the Opticians. Found out that the course finishes on July 22nd! Bloody yonks off. That's got me annoyed because it's supposed to be 4 weeks long & it's about 50 weeks! Bloody cheek. Denise bugged me sometimes today cos she kept following me into Work's Office as breaks & dinner-time. It's a wonder she doesn't move in! Anyway, I talked to Betty in the canteen to get some peace. Took my grey jacket & sun came out this afternoon. Twisted Sister & Toto on TOTP. Ace!

22nd April 1983

Had a good laugh at work. Diane ill, Jackie had day off, Avia went home because her sister is ill & Sue came in late, so there was only her, me & Denise & Helen. This afternoon was the best. We were all sweltering cos the HEATING was on - at this time of year!

CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING ANYTHING ELSE COS I'M KNACKERED!!

23rd April 1983

Got up at around 11am so I could get my hair washed ready to go to Town with Goby. Went quite early to miss the crowds. In Goldbergs got some gorgeous white trousers at £19.99!! Got them with the card though so I owe Mum it for next few weeks! There's ace ace jacket to go with em & that's at £35! I must save up for it cos it's fantastic. Also bought a calculator for work & Tech. Also a cute little travel alarm clock from H Samuel which was £8. It was reduced. Only loses 15secs a month! Brill. Pity that & the calc are made in Japan. Saw 'Heavy' ginger-haired lad. Ace!

24th April 1983

How wonderful! My alarm worked wonders this morning & I made sure I didn't get up too early. The day started off lovely & sunny but by mid-afternoon the sky was dull & overcast. The temp kept varying too so no wonder there was some slight lightning a few mins ago. Put my new trousers on again cos I like em! Kept changing tapes on each recorder cos I cleaned them both. Read a bit more of 'Salem's Lot' which is picking up now after a slow start. Hardly watched TV but had bath & put records on for about 1hr.

25th April 1983

Never stopped all day today. Wow! Was I busy! Millions of orders came through from Admin & I've been on the NCR machine a lot too. Invoices were finally corrected by Paula. Weather was weird. For most of the day it rained (but it was very warm - glad I put my Diamond Head t-shirt on). Then about 4pm the sun shone (gasp)! & it's been gorgeous ever since! 'Bout bloody time it got warmer. Denise didn't come in til late on cos she was poorly (aah!) Morning sickness I bet. Looked through catalogue & picked out dungarees, shorts & white top.

26th April 1983

Very busy this morning because Diane had day off (lucky for some). Went on NCR machine I don't know how many times - must've been about 6 at least! Enjoyed myself though. Went on quite a lot of errands for a change. The weather is really bugging me because lately it's been so changeable. In fact, just before we came out there was some horrible thunder & lightning, which continued after my tea for about 45mins. It's been very humid - no wonder we've been getting headaches. Fuckin' Spandeau Ballet No.1. Well, at least there's some good HM in the Chart.

27th April 1983

This is the day I dread the most. Yes, folks, good old Tech day!! My God, I couldn't believe it when I walked in this morning - everybody turned up! Hand out the flags! Asked Pauline is she got away with last week's skive & she did. So did I - fortunately. The sun was hazy but at least we didn't get any lightning which shit me up last night. Got home early for once. At Tech saw Fit Pete but not him with ginger hair - I'm gonna cry!! At home I lazied around & was generally fed up.

28th April 1983

Yesterday - so I heard from Denise - there was only her & Diane in cos Sue had day off to have her hair cut. Jackie pissed off somewhere & Helen ill so God knows how Paula managed without me to run around after everybody!! In fact did a bit more running around today. Mustn't complain though cos it gets me out of hot Accounts. Had a good chat with Denise cos I could go on Jackie's drum. CAN'T BE BOTHERED WRITING MORE. GONNA WRITE UP TO THE BBC COS IRON MAIDEN NOT ON TOTP - BASTARDS!

29th April 1983

Ask Mrs Winnard if I can have an extra 10 days off after May Day on Monday. Didn't because I don't want my holiday yet. Bitchy Denise had her pressies given to her at break this morning & she was so ungrateful it was unbelievable. Everyone was waiting for her to make a speech & she just sat there & said, 'Right, you can call go for your break now' & when she got a clock she said, 'Oh, I'll put this with my seven others at home.' Christ, she can't be serious for 2 mins! I was bloody embarrassed for her. Really depressed today & it brought a migraine on. £1.79 for just 12 tablets. No wonder everyone's skint.

30th April 1983

Tonight 7.30pm - 12.30pm - Denise & Steve's Wedding Reception at the Harlands Hotel, North Promenade, Bispham. Should go! Didn't cos I didn't feel like it. In fact I made the most of my rest by sleeping most of the time to ease my migraine, which has been gradually fazed out by use of Migraleve tablets. Also, the sun has been out a lot today & STAYED OUT. Must be first time this year so I washed hair & sat out in it. Had radio on too which cheered me up. Cliff Thorburn beat Tony Knowles so now in Final tom v Pumpkin Steve Davis.