Entries Mentioning : Alvin stardust
I turned 13 and the hormones really kicked in!!!!
I turned 13 and the hormones really kicked in!!!!
(Completely Boy Mad!!!)
Friday 1st March 1974.
Dear Me, It’s the day after election day and still there’re NO results. As far as everybody knows, nobody has been elected, because they’re all equal. (Or nearly anyway).
Do you like the Sweet picture on the last page? Deborah D. gave it to me. She’s kind!
Colin burst out crying in class today. I didn’t know he was such a baby, because he really acts a “tuffy” at school. I still luv him anyway. I started to write a letter to him after school tonight and this boy told Smelly Dee what I was doing.
Me.
Saturday 2nd March 1974.
KIM’S BIRTHDAY.
Watcha, As you can see it’s Kim’s birthday today. She’s 9. If you’re wondering who Kim is, well she used to live next-door-but-one. I used to take her & Ricky (Kim’s brother) to Elm Park, swimming and I practically lived in their house. I babysat and even slept there twice.
At the moment, we’re at Pitsea, house-hunting. There’s some new ones which my Mum likes. It looks quite a nice place to live in. I wouldn’t mind it.
See ya, Me.
Sunday 3rd March 1974.
Dear Me, As you know, we came down to Pitsea yesterday and looked at some brand new houses. Well, at the moment, we’re down at Pitsea again. My Mother and Father (Posh, aren’t I? calling them Mother and Father) like the house, so they’ve asked to have one built if possible.
It’s now 6.30pm and the Top 20 is on. Charlie Rich’s singing his song called “The most beautiful Girl”.
Now Lena Zavaroni’s on. My Mum doesn’t like her, but I think she’s got a brilliant voice for a girl of 10.
Me.
Monday 4th March 1974.
Hi ! We went to school today as usual. Colin is the greatest boy ever. He keeps asking to borrow my biro and so I lend it to him. He actually gives it back! I luv him wildly, madly and passionately.
Coming off the subject of boys, I think we’ve got a house in Rayleigh. It’s detached and is a bit bigger than the one we looked at yesterday. My Mum and Dad are going to have the day off work to go and see it.
Me.
Tuesday 5th March 1974.
Dear Wonderful, Happy, Lovesick Me, How are you? I’m ok thankyou. If you’re wondering who I’m lovesick about, it’s Colin. Today he asked to borrow my pen again. So, as usual, I lent it to him. He didn’t give it back to me tonight, but I don’t care. I trust him. I know he’ll give it to me tomorrow. (Well I hope he will anyway).
The Top 20 was on today. No. 5 is David Bowie No. 4 is Ringo Starr
No. 3 is The Hollies No. 2 is Suzi Quatro and
No. 1 is (wait for it!) Alvin Stardust.
Bye, Me & my love. X
Wednesday 6th March 1974.
It was another wonderful day today. Colin used my pen all day and he actually gave it back to me at the end of school. I LUV HIM MADLY. If only he liked me and if only I wasn’t so tall and he wasn’t so small.
Bobby & Derek B. were up the shops tonight. They kept looking at me, but I kept looking at them, so that’s probably the reason.
In cookery at school, I made shepherd’s pie. It turned out really gorgeous. We all had it for our tea tonight.
Bye.
Thursday 7th March 1974.
Hi ! You never guess what? We’re gonna move. To Rayleigh! My Mum and Dad have found a brand new detached house. It’s suppose to have a great big back garden and a stream at the end of the front garden.
The school nearby is Comprehensive and the colour of the uniform is red.
Bright red!
But my Mum keeps bringing up problems which will eventually lead to us NOT going, even though a deposit for the house has been paid.
Top of the Pops was on tonight.
Me.
Friday 8th March 1974.
Dear Reader, (in otherwords Me!) I told all the class about me going to Rayleigh. All the boys kept shouting, “*****’s moving, 1,2,3 !!!” They were really stupid. Most of my mates want me to write to them, so I won’t worry.
At school in cookery, I made potato cheese pie. But I didn’t trust my cooking and so I didn’t have any for tea. My Mum, Dad & Brother said it was nice.
Colin is really gorgeous. I’ll never forget him, even when I move and meet other boys and friends.
Run out of space, Me.
Saturday 9th March 1974.
Dear Me, It’s Saturday evening, 10.40pm to be exact and I’m laying in bed. Trevor has just come and asked me to play cards with him. Well, I suppose I did promise him.
This afternoon, we all went to Romford (except Toni who was at work, Romford, in fact). My Mum bought me 2 pairs of knickers, yellow and a blue pair. They’re really nice.
Actually, next door sound as if they’re having a party OR if not, some kids have broken in and knicked all their booze!
See ya, Me.
Sunday 10th March 1974.
Hi ! This morning we all got up bright and early, even though the weather wasn’t bright. And we set out at about 11.15am to go to Rayleigh and see our new house. It’s really gorgeous. Out the front is this brook which has got cement or concrete banks. Today, though, it looked like a river. I hope we do move. It’ll be really exciting, I should think.
Gotta sign off now, Me.
Monday 11th March 1974.
Watcha, It’s 8.45pm and I’m up in my bedroom after just being hit by my f’ing old Mum. It’s all my f’ing sister’s fault. I hate her guts. She makes me puke!!!
I think we’re still moving. My Mum rang up the school in Rayleigh today and there is a place there for me.
It’s my birthday in exactly 2 weeks from now. Monday, the 25 th.
There’s a new Top 20 on tomorrow. I’ll write about it in tomorrow’s edition.
Me.
Tuesday 12th March 1974.
Good Evening, It’s 9.20pm and I’ve decided to have another early night. As you know, I said something horrible AND rude about my Mum when she hit me. Well, I take back what I said, because my Mum apologised and gave me a kiss.
On the Top 20 today, “Billy, don’t be a Hero” is No. 1. It’s by Paper Lace.
I got a letter from Kim in New Zealand this morning and I sent one back straight away. (Well by the 5.00pm post anyway). It’s Air Mail, so it should get there within the next week.
Me.
Wednesday 13th March 1974.
Hi ya kiddies, I washed my hair tonight. It’s now 10.55pm.
Yesterday, Ray from down the campsite rang me up. He wanted to know if I would go out with his friend, Gary K, who I used to go out with. But, being the fool that I am, I said NO. I wish I hadn’t! (Sob,sob). So tomorrow, I’m hoping my sister will lend me some money, so that I can phone Ray up from a call-box and change my mind. This Gary was really good looking. I’ve still got all his letters from 2 years ago.
Me.
Thursday 14th March 1974.
Watcha! It’s been quite good today. At school, in cookery, I made fish pie. We had it for our tea. It was really nice, even if I do say so myself.
I still haven’t rung Ray up to say that I’ve changed my mind about going out with Gary K. He’s probably tastier now, because his hair’s suppose to be longer.
Mmm-nice!
I don’t like Colin anymore. He’s the worst boy I’ve ever seen. In school, he’s realised I sit behind him in every lesson. He said I was stupid.
Marcel wrote to me this morning, telling me his news.
Me.
Friday 15th March 1974.
Dear Me, I’ve got a confession to make. Even now, I still haven’t rung Ray up to tell him I’ve changed my mind about going out with Gary K.
At school, me & Debra have got a crush on this boy called “Pegwards”! He’s everso small, but really good looking. He once put his arm round me, when him & all his mates used to come round my house. I LUV HIM! (Mind you, I think I prefer Gary K !)
By the way, I’m still not talking to Susan.
Me.
Saturday 16th March 1974.
Good afternoon, I still haven’t rung Ray up. It’s a terrible offence. I meant to do it this morning! Anyway, Mum and Dad are going out tonight to another dance, so I’ll probably ring him then.
The Partridge Family was on this morning. It was really good as usual.
It’s my birthday in 9 days time. I don’t even know what my Mum and Dad are going to buy me. To be precise, I don’t even know what I want!
Gotta go now, Me.
Sunday 17th March 1974.
Hi ya Me, I suppose you’re wanting to know whether I’ve rung Ray up yet, well, the answer is NO !!! And the reason is that I just can’t be bothered to.
This afternoon, we all went down to pick the caravan up, so that we could bring it home. On the way there, we called in on Mick & Edy and they came down to the farm with us.
It’s 9.15pm and there’s nothing very good on the telly. Only a boring old play which we’re sitting through.
Bye for now, Me.
Monday 18th March 1974.
It’s 10.33pm and I’m in bed. My Nan came over this evening with my Uncle Roy. As usual they bought us sweets.
If you read yesterday’s, you’ll see that I put about sitting through a boring old play. In fact, it turned out to be really good, but sad.
I still haven’t rung Ray up. (It’s terrible, isn’t it?) Never mind, we’re going camping in 2 weeks. I’ll see him then.
By the way, I’m 12 years and 359 days old.
Me.
Tuesday 19th March 1974.
Dear Me, It’s been a great day. I’ve fallen madly wild about this 3 rd Year boy, Pegwards. He goes around with Stuart F. and they used to come round my house. Once Pegwards had his arm round me. It was really great, but I didn’t think he was particularly wonderful then. Me & Sue hung round his house after school tonight. And when we saw him, he said that he was already going out with a girl. (Not fair, is it?)
By the way, instead of ringing Ray up, I wrote a letter to Gary and sent it off tonight.
Me.
Wednesday 20th March 1974.
Dear Me, I’m still in luv with Pegwards and this girl who knows him said he was lying when he said about already going out with someone.
That letter which I posted to Gary K. should get there tomorrow. I hope it does!
There’s only 5 days until my birthday. It is my Mum’s birthday tomorrow. Toni and I have bought her a bottle of “ Tweed”, £1.35 and Charlie Rich’s record, 48p.
Gotta go, Me.
Thursday 21st March 1974.
MUM’S BIRTHDAY.
Hi ! Pegwards has been avoiding me all today. When me and all my mates stayed to watch the dance competition tonight, Pegwards was with this girl. He was sitting next to her and he was mucking around with her. It’s just not fair!
Anyway, I’ve still got Gary K. (I hope so. He should’ve got that letter today!) If I haven’t got him, I’ve got Bobby J. (He’s a 1 st year and Terry J’s brother).
I like him and my friend knows it, but I keep saying he’s horrible.
Bye for now, Me.
Friday 22nd March 1974.
Hello! It’s 10.08pm and I’m in bed. This evening I had a bath and washed my hair. (It’s still a bit wet! I’m going to have a cold probably tomorrow!)
I’ve decided I like Bobby J. and also I like this other 1 st year, Toddy. (That’s the only name I know him by!)
My birthday’s in 3 days. This evening I should have been home late, but I was early and so, got home before my Mum. I caught her in the act of bringing my birthday cake home.
See ya, Me.
Saturday 23rd March 1974.
Dear Me, I’m going ice-skating at Streatham tonight. I can’t wait. My Mum keeps trying to put me off by saying, “Do you really wanna go?” Of course the answer is “Yes!”
My Nan R. came over this morning. She bought me a birthday card and gave me 50p. I went to Elm Park and bought a record. It’s called, “Ma-ma-ma belle” by E.L.O.
My Nan’s staying the night, so it means I’ll have to sleep on the settee. I don’t mind actually.
It’s nearly 11.00pm and in fact, I’m sleeping in Trev’s room on the floor.
Bye.
Sunday 24th March 1974.
Hi ya, Me. It’s my birthday tomorrow. My Mum and Dad are gonna give me £2.50 each. Which makes, (get ready!) the grand total (1,2,3) of £5.00.
I haven’t decided what I’ gonna buy with it yet. (Well, I haven’t even got it !)
By the way, we went up to Streatham last night. BUT, my Dad wouldn’t go in. Just because it cost 50p each. We looked through the cracks in the door and saw everybody skating round. I wish we could have gone in! It’s not fair!
Gotta go now, because my other Nan and my little cousin are coming over to tea.
Me.
Monday 25th March 1974.
MY BIRTHDAY.
It was great at school today! I told Bobby J. to be over the back of the fields at 1 o’clock, so that I could get a birthday kiss from him. I went over there with Sue, but I backed out. I don’t like him. Instead, I like Toddy. I know where he lives and I know his phone number. (He’s really tasty even though he’s got ginger hair and his smile’s really gorgeous. I luv him!!!)
I’m now 13. So I’m not a weeny bopper anymore, but a TEENY bopper.
I went out and bought another 3 records today. New Seekers, Paper Lace and Hot Chocolate.
Me.
Tuesday 26th March 1974.
Watcha, It’s been good at school again today. Toddy doesn’t like me, but I don’t blame him. I’m tall, lanky and ugly. PLUS, I’m a 2 nd year and he’s a 1 st year.
My Mum still hasn’t given me my £5.00 birthday present yet. But, she said I’ll probably get it tomorrow.
Today, we had 2 Geography tests in a double lesson. (The first one I got 7/20 and the second one, 10/20). Not very good, ay?
Tomorrow we’ve got a Science test. I’m no good at that either.
See ya, Me.
Wednesday 27th March 1974.
Dear Me, I asked this boy to ask Toddy whether he liked me or not and guess what the answer was? Yes, you were right! “No!”
It’s what I expected though, because he’s a 1 st year.
I also like Keith P. but he’s always been in my class (since we were 5) until we came to this school. (Mad on boys, aren’t I?)
The exams are in about 6 days time. I haven’t even revised. (Terrible, isn’t it?)
Gotta go now,
Luv Me & my loved ones.
Thursday 28th March 1974.
Good evening, Toddy said “hello” to me today and gave me one of his really gorgeous grins.
Sue & I went up the school tonight to sell tickets and we went and watched “Oliver” (the school production). We didn’t stay and see all of it, but we’re going again tomorrow and we’ll watch it right through.
This boy in my class, Stuart T. gave me a load of Sweet pictures today.
By the way, because I went out this evening, I missed Top of the Pops. (But, I don’t spose anything really good was on!)
Me.
Friday 29th March 1974.
Hi, Again, like yesterday, Sue & I went up the school to sell tickets for “Oliver”. We stayed and watched it. The boy who played the part of Oliver, Geoffrey M. was really good. His voice was lovely.
Smelly Dee gave me 100 lines in school today, because I didn’t hand in my reply slip. So I told him I wasn’t going to sell tickets, but then changed my mind. He came up to me at the door and gave me a lecture. He said it was part of growing . Susan couldn’t stop laughing. Nor could I.
See ya, Me.
Saturday 30th March 1974.
Dear Me, How are you? Oh very well thankyou.
At the moment I’m sitting in the back of the car (which is in the garage) waiting for my Dad to get the caravan out of the back garden. You see, we’re going camping today. I can’t wait. Hope all my old mates are down there. Ray and Lee should be down there, and with a bit of luck, Gary K.
I saw Terry J. down the shops this morning. He offered Sue and me a sweet. (He’s really nice, but I only like him).
Me.
Sunday 31st March 1974.
Dear Me, It’s 4.20pm and I’m sitting in my caravan. It’s a really gorgeous weekend. The sun’s been shining all the time. Ray isn’t down here this weekend, but my mate, Marina, is. We’ve been decorating the hall most of the time. I’ve really enjoyed doing it! When me and Marina rang Ray up today, I told him to tell Gary K. that if he likes me, he must ring my phone number tomorrow and let it ring 3 times. I’m hoping Ray will tell him.
Gotta go now, no more room.
Me.
Phone Box Residence
This is the month that I practically lived in phone boxes with my friends!!! (I apologise now to all those poor boys that I pestered continually!!!) , I couldn’t spell the “Rubettes” & I kept changing my mind on what boy to fancy!!!
Wednesday 1st May 1974.
Dear Me, On the telly tonight, a TV programme called “And Mother makes Five” was on. In it are these 2 boys. I used to like the big one, but he’s had his hair cut short, so now I like the small one. He’s got that brilliant name, David!
David Parfitt. (Tasty!)
It’s 8.50pm and I’m here, laying in bed. There’s nothing on the telly, I’ve done my homework, so I’ve just come to bed.
David G. is still my no.1. He’s really gorgeous and he’d better be down Kelvedon on Saturday.
Me.
Thursday 2nd May 1974.
Watcha! I had the day off of school today. Yeah! Because my brother didn’t have to go to school, so I stayed and looked after him. (My sister weren’t half jealous!)
It’s now 5.20pm and I’m sitting on the loo AGAIN! Top of the Pops is on tonight. Abba will definitely be on (coz they are no.1).
I’ve got nothing really interesting to say, except I had a bath and washed my hair this morning. (Don’t you think that’s really wonderfully, excrutiatingly interesting? I do!)
Gotta sign off now,
Luv, the one and only,
Me.
Friday 3rd May 1974.
Dear Me, I nearly had a chance to go camping tonight. YES, but my Mum put a stop to it. You see, there’s a boy who’s suppose to fancy me and his Mum’s really pleased he talks to me and so she tries to do anything to please me. (That’s my conclusion anyway!)
Dave should be down there and I know my mate Elaine is. Hope they don’t get together and leave me out. (I’d be really upset!)
Went over my Nan A’s tonight. We’ve just come in. It’s 10.40pm.
See ya, Me.
Saturday 4th May 1974.
Hi ya, It’s Saturday night and Dave’s not down here (the campsite). But there’s this boy who’s 16 and he’s really tasty. (Trevor’s his name). He goes around with 3 other boys. Anyway tonight, Me, Elaine and Cathy went in their tent and he kept sitting next to me. (Elaine likes him and she’s jealous!)
We stayed up until 1 o’clock and we couldn’t stop laughing. This woke the Youth Leader up and he came out and told everyone off.
I still like Dave and if, just if, and supposing that Trevor did like me, I don’t know who I’d go with. (Probably Dave and let Elaine go with Trev).
Me.
Sunday 5th May 1974.
Dear Me, It’s Sunday evening and I’m in bed after a really gorgeous day camping. That boy, Trevor, is really tasty. Anyway, we went for this walk with him and his other mates and there was this really high hill in the woods. He kept helping me up and holding my hand. (Nice). Also, he was walking most of the way with ME. (Elaine really got annoyed!) But, I can’t help it if I’ve got all the charm.
Dave’s gonna ring me some time in the week, because I rang him yesterday and he said he’d been trying to ring me.
Me.
Monday 6th May 1974.
Watcha. Elaine rang me up tonight. She asked me what happened after she’d gone home last night and I was left with all the boys down the campsite. She said that she was gonna go out with Terry and I could have Trevor, but I said “No! I’m going with Dave G. and you can go with Trev”. (Wish I could have him though! Shame!)
It was quite good at school today. You know we had to do Paper 2 of our Maths exam again! Guess what I got? 100%. I’m not just a pretty face.
My Uncle said that it’s in the paper that David Cassidy’s retiring after his concert in the U.K.
Me.
Tuesday 7th May 1974.
Dear Me, It’s 9.32pm and I’m in bed. We’re not going camping this weekend and if Dave does, I’ll just do my conkers. I think I’ll ring him up tomorrow. Even if we don’t camp, we’re still gonna visit.
The new Top 20 was on today. No. 5 Bay City Rollers, No. 4 Peters & Lee
No. 3 Wombles, No. 2 Roulettes (or something), No . 1 Abba.
I’m not sure, but I think that Bobby J. is the best friend I’ve ever had. He is so grown up and I love talking to him.
Me.
Wednesday 8th May 1974.
Hi ! I’m so happy. You see, I rang Dave up tonight and well, I love him. Anyway, Kim put another 2p in and I spoke to him for a little bit longer. Then I asked him to ring me back, but he said he couldn’t get through. I borrowed Kim’s money again and I got through to him. The stupid boy had forgotten to dial the code. (That’s why he couldn’t get through!) Anyway, I asked him to ring me back after. So he did. Guess what? He’s going camping this weekend when I’m not. Never mind, we’re visiting. He’s really marvellous.
Gotta go now, Me.
Thursday 9th May 1974.
Dear Me, I forgot to tell you last night. Dave’s gonna ring me tomorrow, Friday. Oh, I’m so happy. It’s not fair though, we’re not camping. Never mind, I’ll see him for Saturday evening. That’s better than nothing!
Top of the Pops was on just now. This is who were on:
Bay City Rollers, Peters & Lee, Roullettes, Wombles, Abba, Anita Tranquilly (or something like that), Paper Lace, S.P.A.R.K., Philadelphia, Status Quo. I liked everyone except, yes, I forgot to mention it, Vince Hill. He was on. (I feel sorry for him, coz he appeared and he’s not really appreciated).
Me.
Friday 10th May 1974.
Watcha, I rang Dave up tonight and Kim and Susan were in the phone box with me. Anyway, when he rang me back, Kim picked up the phone and started speaking all posh. She was really funny! I don’t reckon he’ll like me tomorrow, coz Kim told him that I reckoned he had a small bum!
On the telly tonight was, “It’s a knockout”. It was really good!
On April 26 th I wrote that Kim had lent me a book called “Skinhead”. Well now I’ve got “Trouble for Skinhead 1”.
Gotta sign off now, Me.
Saturday 11th May 1974.
Hi ya, We’ve just got back from down Kelvedon. Dave was there. He’s really fantastic. But, I don’t think he likes me! We’ll find out tomorrow. There was a bit of trouble down there, because the Youth Leader wasn’t there. Cathy fainted and so she’s got to sleep in Mick’s the night. Elaine’s gotta go in with her Nan! It’s all because someone started pulling tents down.
I’m gonna blame Kim if Dave doesn’t like me, coz I really, really do like him. Aah!
See ya in a few hours, Me.
Sunday 12th May 1974.
Sadness, Sadness!
Guess what? We got back down the campsite at precisely 12.50pm and Dave had gone home. Yes, just like that! So I rang him up at home. He was in bed, but I made his brother get him up. Anyway, the reason he went home was that he didn’t have nothin’ to do. Marina took the phone from me and she asked Dave if he still liked me. The answer was “Yes” I’m pleased to say. Next week we’re going camping Friday night. I’ve gotta ring Dave and tell him in the week.
There’s school tomorrow. Nice for me, ain’t it?
See ya, Me.
Monday 13th May 1974.
Dear Me, I’m really in a sad mood. On the telly was this programme about a Children’s home and that they need people to adopt them. Following the American style, they’re interviewing some of the kids on telly. Anyway, there was this boy of 12, he was the best looking boy I’ve seen for ages and I really would love him to live with us. His smile was just out of this world and his eyes, although he looked a bit Chinese, were really lovely. I’ll probably cry myself to sleep over him.
Gotta go now, Me.
Tuesday 14th May 1974.
Hi ! I rang Dave up tonight, but he wasn’t in, so I chatted to one of his brothers. Anyway, he told me that Dave was over the fields and he didn’t know what time he’d be in. Then I asked if he knew whether Dave was going camping at the weekend. The boy said he didn’t know, but he definitely knew Dave’s going at Whitsun. This boy said, “Does Dave know your number?. Have ya got a phone?”
I said “Yes”. He said “I’ll get him to ring you then!”
It’s now 10.40pm and he has not rung, probably too shy.
Me.
Wednesday 15th May 1974.
Hi. I’ve had a really great evening. You see, Julie S, Christine, Susan and Me all went out tonight. We stopped and talked to Terry J, who admitted I was a horse-face and I admitted he was a Wanker, Bender and Tosser.
Anyway, we also rang Dave up. He doesn’t know if he’s going camping this weekend, but he’s gonna see with his friend tomorrow and then ring me at 7.00pm.
I had a bath and washed my hair tonight. It’s really come up nice (my hair), even if I do say so myself.
Luv, Me.
Thursday 16th May 1974.
Dear Me, Dave didn’t ring me up tonight. (Sob! Sob!) Anyway, we’re not going camping on Friday night, but Saturday morning instead. (It’s not fair!) Mind you, he’s probably not even going, because he didn’t ring tonight.
Top of the Pops was on as usual. This is who was on: Jim Stafford, Bay City Rollers, Cliff Richard, Wizzard, Roubettes, Alvin Stardust, 3 Degrees, Status Quo, Another new group, Another 2 people from the Eurovision Song Contest and I can’t think who else.
Gotta go now, Signed, Me.
Friday 17th May 1974.
Hi ya, Been out with Susan, Julie S, Christine tonight. Anyway, we rang Dave up and he’s not going camping until Whitsun (next week). My Mum, Dad and Brother and Me walked Julie home tonight. She lives at least 2 miles away. It was a good evening.
At the moment, it’s 10.40pm and I’ve just had a bath and washed my hair. Then I dried it and now I’m in bed writing this.
Downstairs on the telly, I can hear the TV awards programme on.
See ya, Me.
Saturday 18th May 1974 .
Dear Me, I’m down the campsite. Anyway, there’s a whole group of boys, who’ve come on a walk from London. As me and Marina are the only 2 girls down here, every single one of them has chatted us up. I’ve decided I like the one who’s got a delicious smile. He was talking to both of us on the swings. After the hall had closed, they wanted to walk us back to our tent. But, we didn’t tell them where it was. So, they followed us. Not in so many words we told them to push- off. But, we both wished we hadn’t!
Me.
Sunday 19th May 1974.
Watcha! As Marina slept in my tent up the Youth Field with me, we both got up at 4.45am just to see those boys off, because they were getting up early. Anyway, we went over the toilets, walked round the field about 100 times and it was freezing cold. At 6.15am we watched them all get up and suffer, but I couldn’t see the one with the gorgeous smile and Marina couldn’t see her one. At 7.20am we went back to bed and missed them all. They all went home. (Sob Sob!)
See ya, (I’m not 2 timing Dave). Me.
Monday 20th May 1974.
Dear Me, At the moment, I’m in bed. Anyway, I forgot to tell you that Ray and Lee (down the campsite) brought a friend down with them this weekend. Well, he’s the ugliest boy I’ve ever seen (not trying to be horrible, but he was). He fancied me and kept coming over and talking to me.
Coming back to this evening, he rang me up tonight, asking me if I’d go to a disco with him up his school. (Broxhill, Harold Hill). I said “No”, because I’m already going out with Dave. Then later, Ray phoned up, not knowing his friend had already rung, and asked me to go with this boy. But, I still fancy Lee and I go out with Dave. What do I do?
Me.
Tuesday 21st May 1974.
Dear Me, It was “Sports Day” at school today. I came 3 rd in the Hurdles, 7 th in the 100 metres and we came last in the Relay. Never mind! At least we had a go!
Tonight, we all went up to the “Elm Park Hotel” for this Disco. 7.30-10.30
Anyway, when we got there it was packed and the thing had been cancelled. Yes, because lots of people, too young, came up there. The police sent us all away. (not fair!)
The new Top 20 was on, but I didn’t hear it. All I know is that “Sugar Baby Love” is no. 1
Me.
Wednesday 22nd May 1974.
Watcha! Me, Christine and Julie S. all went out tonight. Well, Julie came home to my house straight from school and we had toast for tea. Then we went back round Julie’s, expecting to meet Christine there at 7.00pm. But, no Christine. Instead, a phone call from my house saying she’d gone there. So we said we’d all go back and meet in Elm Park. After, we went back to Julie’s until 9.00pm when her Dad took us home.
By the way, if you’re wondering why Susan didn’t come tonight, it’s because she wouldn’t speak to me on Monday.
Me.
Thursday 23rd May 1974.
Hi, This is who was on “Top of the Pops” tonight: Anita Trinquetti, Roubettes, SPARKS, Show Waddy Waddy, Osmonds, Paper Lace, Cockney Rebel, Brian Ferry, Lena Zavaroni, Alan Price and I can’t think who else. There should be one more!
We break up from school tomorrow. Great, a whole week holiday. Wowee!!!
At school we had another boring day. Smelly Dee is just as awful as ever.
Gotta sign off now,
Luv and stuff, Me.
Friday 24th May 1974.
Dear Me, Tonight’s the night. Yes, when we go camping. It’s Whitsun Weekend and Dave’s gonna be down Kelvedon. (He said he was anyway!) I’m doing a sponsored walk tomorrow for Kelvedon’s C.C.Y. (Camping Club Youth). I’ve got quite a number of Sponsors, including Smelly Dee.
We broke up today, but it wasn’t all that exciting.
Stuart F. keeps giving me smiles. I still like him, just as I still like Lee. But, I simply go mad over Dave. Aaah!
See ya, Me.
Saturday 25th May 1974.
Hi. It’s Saturday and Dave’s not down here.
We did that Sponsored Walk. Ten miles. Cor! Ray and Lee did the walk too.
By the way, guess who’s down here? Yes, Mick and Martin. Two boys that we met last Whitsun.
Haven’t got anything else to say.
Bye, Me.
Sunday 26th May 1974.
It’s now Sunday and the Sports are on. I’ve just come 1 st Girl, 2 nd overall in the obstacle race. So I’ve won a record token.
There’s this boy, Paul S. who knows most of the boys in my class. He lives in Rainham. Anyway, I’ve been talking to him all day. He’s everso nice, even though I don’t fancy him. He’s just a friend to talk to! I reckon my Mum & Dad and his Mum & Dad think we fancy each other. (Nice!)
See ya, Me.
P.S. Sorry about the awful writing.
Monday 27th May 1974.
It’s Monday. Yes, when the Bank Holiday is almost over.
Today, we had to hunt for Johnny the Pirate (All the kids) and make him walk the plank of the swimming pool. Anyway, it ended up everybody being chucked in. Me as well !!! With all my clothes on too!
I’ve been talking to Paul most of this day.
By the way, my mate, Marina went to see David Cassidy yesterday. (Sob! Sob!)
Tara , Me.
Tuesday 28th May 1974.
As you know, most weekend campers were suppose to go home yesterday. But, my family have decided to stay on for another day, because the weather’s so nice. At the moment, I’m sitting in the caravan on my own. You see, Mum, Dad, Toni and Trevor have gone home for the day, so my Mum can do her washing etc. But, now I’ve been told we’re staying for another whole week. Great!
Last night, me, Elaine & Cathy went in Mick and Martin’s tent. What a laugh it was! Me.
Wednesday 29th May 1974.
Watcha! Mick and Martin are going home today at 6.00pm. Again, last night we went in with them. It was a real laugh because they got a bit merry! And Mick started playing football at 1.00am. It was a right laugh.
It’s quite boring down here. Nothing much to do. Just laze in the sun or anything else.
The two boys, Mick and Martin are coming back here in a couple of weeks, because these other two girls are coming down. Even though they can’t stand one of them.
Me.
Thursday 30th May 1974.
It’s not fair!
We’re gonna miss “Top of the Pops” tonight. Yeah, because we ain’t got our portable telly with us. Not to worry. I’ll probably just have to miss
“Darling David” and all the other good ones.
I’m really quite enjoying my little holiday down here. Ray and Lee came down this afternoon. I still fancy Lee. I wish, wish, wish he still liked ME. They didn’t have any money to get home with. I would’ve lent them some money if I had it.
Me.
Friday 31st May 1974.
The week’s almost over. All the weekend campers are coming back on this Friday night. Ray and Lee are coming down tomorrow. Cathy’s got something special to say to Lee. I think you might know what it is. Yeah, you’re probably right. That I wanna go out with him again. “Love is a very splendid thing”. I don’t somehow think he will, but you never know.
Gotta sign off now, Me.
P.S. If you’re wondering why I don’t speak about Dave, well Elaine & Cathy told me that he told them he didn’t like me, but didn’t know how to tell me. Sob! Sob!