And when you needed a sticker, you had to be careful not to sound too needy. If you did, the swap request might have been higher. If I really needed a sticker I would infer that I wasn't sure but would take it anyway.
1. Chucking eggs over the wall of my school playground when the girls were doing PE. Throw, hear he screams, run. (I was in Seniors at the time, it's not a recent thing...)
2. Taping the top 40 with the budgie on percussion in the background
3. Holidays to Paignton and the IOW
4. Running a...
Yes, I wish I'd kept my book. Loads of autographs. Most were happy to sign. One England cricketer made me carry his coffin to his car before he signed. Cheeky sod.
I went every year from 81-87. I understand it is still going but somewhere else in the area near Ringmer. I played cricket for the Old Boys for a number of years.
My Mum bought me one in 1982. I remember when she gave it to me. She cried and I think I nearly did too. Very special present. Wasn't even my birthday. I think it was a tenner back then, which wasn't cheap to us. I paid £450 for this year's. Fraction of the cricket as well. And at stupid times.