17th ~ 20th May 1979

Thursday 17
Didn't go to college today cos cookery was cancelled
My brother went to Lancaster (what is with all this Lancaster attraction??)
Bought a green blouse £4.99
Went to Fi's
Phoned Sam & he was in a lovely mood .. honest!!
Grumpy beggar!!!

Friday 18
Some lessons cancelled
So didn't go to college
Except for an hour (Huh??? So I did go to college... doh!!!)
Bought Blondie Sunday Girl 12"single £1.79 = great
Sam came = in an ace mood
Went to the Railway
Then came home with some ale
Bed 1.30 am

Saturday 19
Work 9.00 -5.30 £7.40
Met Sam at lunch time & at 1/2 5.
Went to the Houghton for a drink
Came home
Went the Ken S's party= ace
Loads of ale
Fi is going with Jim H
Stayed at Fi's

Sunday 20
Got up at 8.00
Sam left on the 9.05 train to Liverpool
& 10.12 train to Stafford
Went back to Fi's
Stayed for dinner
Jim H came round and gave me a lift home
Got 2 t-shirts from the catalogue
Sam phoned
He didn't get back to Staffs until 12.45.
He went to Donnington Park in the afternoon to watch F3 (Formula 3 racing cars)

Today it is the lovely Sylvie's birthday and last week (although she kept it hidden) it was dear Fracs too

So wishing the girls or if you like (in teen speak 2008) 'Da gurlz'

A really Happy Birthday xx

Interlude ~~~ 'Fantasy or Fact?' ~~~~ Fanzine V

Welcome to Fanzine V....

(wow 5 already! How time flies when you are having.......... fun, I suppose!)

You may have read recently on 'the phenomenon that is DP', that he has allegedly been stalked by his idol Uma Thurman.

I am totally bewildered by this revelation, as I suspect you are too dear readers. Uma stalking DP?? Surely it has always been the reverse?

If this fact is true (& pretty disturbing it would be too), then I feel it only right to point out that he only has himself to blame.

Some of you may not know this fact & I feel as Ed to the Fanzine I have responsibility to pass on all the facts as I receive them.

Many moons ago he set up a cupboard on FuelMyBlog where his quest was to achieve the 'longest thread' once he had found it as he had lost it (something I know you may have already realised!)

During the initial stages of this 'great adventure' he established a secret laboratory, where he was conjuring up some sort of formula.

The formula was to make Uma notice him. Then they would run away together etc etc ........We all thought at the time it was doomed to failure, so we merely humoured him during this quest. Dabbing his fevered brow along the way when required.

I managed to hook up a secret web cam & 70s managed to get some rare stills footage of him in there.


(These images may be disturbing to some readers!)

If his recent experience is to be believed then maybe the GOG is not quite as deranged as we first thought?? & we did see Uma with a DP fanclub handbag recently at the Oscars this year!!!!! So may be, just may be, this is FACT not Fantasy???


He has been back in the laboratory, staying up late (past 21.00 hours) trying to undo this formula.
Unfortunately the web cam is not working properly (there was a slight incident with a bunsen burner which damaged the camera not to mention DP's nostril hair!).

All was not lost, dear readers. DP's lovely secretary was passing the door on her way to having her nails done. She heard the following ghostly words & reported them immediately (she was a bit shaken by this experience and is thinking about her position)..............

DP speaking ~ 'Eye of bass, toe of toad, a little curly hair [ginger], 2oz of sugar and a grated turnip' - a perfect recipe for a fun fuelled night out with 70's. Perhaps I'm a whorelock warlock and it is you that should be affeared!!!!!
[OK, that won't work - back to the drawing board.]'

Again dear Readers is this FACT or FANTASY ?


The mail sacks have been bulging at the seams these past few weeks. Obviously the fame of DP is spreading world wide at a fair rate of knots. Inevitably with such fame comes the begging letters (mostly begging him to take a long vacation where no safety net is available!); the love letters (eeeew... dear readers you really don't want the details) & the amount of underwear that is piling up, I could start my own shop!

I have chosen 2 letters from the bulging sacks, for this Fanzine. I felt that you as his fan club members should have a chance to read both simultaneously to enable you to draw your own conclusions as to their validity! FACT or FANTASY?
I am sure TG will have something to say about them too!

Dear Ms 70's

Sorry, this is a bit embarrassing.

I think that I met Daddy Papersurfer in Ibiza about 35 years ago. It's all a bit vague, what with the sangria and all.

Anyway - I was a lot younger and so was ....... he!
He used to be so good looking in them days. What a fine set of teeth.

I don't know how to say this ........but ....... well, there's a strong possibility that ...... gawd ........no I can't.
I thought I could but even as the sands of time have passed I still can't bring myself to tell the world.

No, forget I said anything ........ really, please!
Must dash (whoosh), all the grand children are staying
[all 12 of 'em - bless every one of 'em - each of the triplets had 4 each, can you believe it!]

I have attached a photo of my children when they were babies. I carry this around in my rucksack every day so it is showing signs of wear. But I hope you can see just how lovely they are?

Regards Milly

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Dear Fanzine Ed
I came across your most wonderful fanzine whilst looking for fan dancing lessons on the interweave.
Since then I have never looked back...... yes I am looking forward with some degree of excitement (which is a bit unfortunate at times as my pelvic floor ain't what it used to be!)
For many years now I have been trying to find members of my family and this is my sad tale.

I got lost on a family trip to the circus over 50 years ago. No one came to claim me so the lovely circus folk brought me up as their own.
I was taught to swallow swords, eat fire (unfortunately this lead to my big smoking habit) and to balance cardboard boxes on my head.

I have had a happy(ish) life despite not knowing what happened to my family.
I married young to a travelling sales man. He used to fondly call me his 'terrible fag ash'.

3 years ago he ran off with the bearded lady from a Romanian circus troop that joined us for our Summer season in Clacton.
I am ok about it now. I fill my time well. Recently I have taken up metal work and can make amazing things from lead (it is getting more difficult as I get older to climb on church roof's to pinch it). I recently had a couple of my pieces of work shown at a carnival in France.
It is just something I have always wanted to do from being a child.

Back to my family search. I know I had two brothers... twins in fact.
I believe that one of my brothers went to live in the land of maple syrup (as we circus folk fondly refer to Canada as).
A friend of mine (Frank the one armed lion tamer. It was a terrible accident. The lion wasn't very well for weeks after) found these images on the interweave. I can see my father's eyes and my mothers moustache in this photo.

Sadly, despite all my letters, Maplesurfer has never replied.

I am almost 100% certain that Daddy Papersurfer & Maple Surfer are my brothers.
Please, please, please publish my letter.... I am hoping above all hope that one or both of them will read this and get in touch.
Attached is a recent photo of me with out my cardboard box. Can anyone see a family resemblance at all?

Thunking you in anticipation

Gertrude Poppersufferer
(address with held by Ed.)

So what you you think dear readers??
FACT or FANTASY ?????

9th April 1979

Monday 9
Got up at 11.00
Went to the post office in the village
Sent an Easter card to Corinna
Went into Stafford with Sam
He had a day off work
Phoned my cousin Joan (I come from a large close knit family, or should I say my Mum came from a large close knit family. She was the youngest of 8. Joan was the first born of my mums eldest brother and only 2 years younger than my mum. Were as I was the last born of the youngest child, hence there was 30 years difference in our ages. Joan was my fav cousin, so full of life and very funny. Sadly she died suddenly last year)
I am going there on Wednesday
Phoned Mar (the age before mobiles when we phoned when we could and no one stressed that we weren't in instant contact.... bliss!!)



From the Jackie Annual 1978 I came across this which I had completely forgotten about!!

The Beaudine Brothers (not that they had a resemblance to each other in the slightest)
in search of their sister Patricia.
How would they recognise her when they don't look anything alike ??
It was a great series now I look back and Tim M was so dreamy :-)

& for Sylvie ;-)




Here is the full article

12th & 13th March 1979

Monday 12
Uncle Jim's funeral
Wrote to Sam
Phoned him he was very cheerful
Fi asked Chris round to Helen's house and he said yes to a new romance
Watched 'Dracula AD 1972' = good

Tuesday 13
Letter off Sam = ok
Fi is not back with Chris yet
He thinks it is too soon
Home at 3.30
Fi rang I rang her back
Sam phoned = alright not grumpy
I feel very, very tired


In the 70s we couldn't quite decide what length our skirts should be.... from mini to maxi. This article is about Midis. I found that length such a horrid one to wear so didn't follow that trend.

Show A Leg!

'Midis are difficult to wear - if you are not careful, your legs can look really awful. But never fear, its not what you wear but what you wear with it.....'

Quite frankly their choice of shoes is shocking so I have included what 70s would advise.... you know how much 70s loves her shoes .... as do the other 'shoe junkies' Fracas, Sylvie, B4by and Nurse Myra

70s does agree to the ankle straps but to give a clear line from leg to shoe these are great

We all know that if your legs are a bit on the chunky side, boots are not a thing you can get on/zip up easily. So try these they lace up the front... fab!

If I had solid heavy legs the last thing I would wear is clumpy sensible shoes ...
Angel shoes appeal to me a lot more


This one I fully agree with


And finally if your legs are perfect

Why would you truss them up like this or wear a longer skirt?
Lets face it if you had legs like this who would be looking at your footwear!

1978 *November * 2007

November 12th 1978

Got up and woke Sam at 11.00am

He left at 12.45

'J' rang said she had a great time in Colamendy

Went to Waterloo this afternoon. (hey I was at the other Waterloo on the 10th 2007)

Stayed for tea

Went to Southport at 8.00pm

Went to the 'Brick and Rummies bar

Saw Fi & her boyfriend

Saw Leah's boyfriend on the station

Sam was not happy coz he fancies me (what a joke) (lol)

The Golden Inn was burnt inside, 3 fire engines & a salvage truck was there (result no more waiting on for me if I returned to the cafe next year... no it wasn't me who did it btw!!)

November 12th 2007

Alarm went off at 6.00, hit snooze button til 6.40 (why does that happen on a work day I could stay in bed soooo much longer yet at the weekend I am up & awake early? The optimistic part of me says I want to make the most of my weekends!! )

Shower & hair wash (hair looks good this morning)

Woke Teen (fairly not grumpy she even laughed at pup jumping on her head)

Took pup out for a walk

Made breakfast

Did a couple of fuel visits

Left at 8.10 in work for 9.15

Traffic was hell

Nearly got wiped off the road by a taxi with 2 ASBO's (yes they had their hoods up) in the back

The minute taker for my meeting off sick! Bugger !!

Managed to find a sub

Meeting 11.00 - 15.00

Back to office.

Dealt with 30 emails (6 of which were telling me my mail box was over it's limits... if they didn't send them then it wouldn't be!!) and left at 16.30

Home at 17. 15

Brother was at my house to fix Teen's wireless connection (RESULT!!!)

I have been briefed how to do it myself (like I understood any of it??)

Text off 'J' she is feeling much better and we will chat on Wednesday

Surfed & posted, visited Daddy P, Mr Woppit & Papersurfer, (seems he is having internet problems), Sylvie & NM.... must go and fuel and visit some more blogs.