Hi Trev, Absolutely brilliant memories of those days; flogging the inflatable penguins and various other paraphernalia whilst working with Spike on the ‘Light’. Fantastic time to be a Darts supporter with Peter Taylor’s teams scoring goals for fun, winning cups, a couple of trophy semis and oh, so close league titles.Trevor B wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 1:56 pm Sorry slightly off the subject of Tom Bonner but I blame Jonty when he mentionedHi Skip, hope you have settled into deepest Suffolk. Just had a look at my Princes Among Men almanac and it says Colin scored 39 goals for the Darts in just over 300 appearances. Just as I was closing the book I noticed a page about a certain Gary Hills having a disagreement with then manager Graham Carr in 1980, which did make me chuckle.
Jonty
I had a look in Princes Among Men and also the earlier A History Of Dartford Football Club and just to put Skip in a better frame of light he gets the same mention in both books praising his efforts along with Mike Smith for selling the inflatable penguins.
Quote from the program for the Southern League Cup Semi Final home game against Atherstone (3-0)Skip I remember that night well and I was flying my penguin along with every one else that hadn't punctured them, those were the days, just how many did you have to replace ? and I am still waiting on you and Spike resurrecting that well known fanzine which ran long side the selling of penguinsIt was home debut night for scores of inflatable penguins, the new Watling Street craze.
Highlight of the mass appearance was the formation flying to the Dambusters theme. Very impressive.
More penguins will be on sale this afternoon - see Mike Smith or Gary Hills who is selling the little fellas.
It is good to see that the Penguin Sales Organisation Customer Services Department really looks after the buyer any faulty goods are replaced without question (or at least they were on Tuesday !!!
If memory serves me correct less than half a dozen ‘faulty’ penguins were ever returned. We was always little suspicious at how some of those penguins received their puncture!
Spike’s been toying with the idea of resurrecting the ‘Light’ for a few years. Whilst there is plenty of material for a relaunch I’m not sure the enthusiasm is currently there!