OK, deep breath. Here I go. Big grin, shy wave.
What can I tell you about a 38-year-old mum of one who works in newspapers, loves hot baths, dark chocolate and, most of all, a wonderfully warm 70s cop show? There, I’ve said it all.
I’ve adored S&H since it first aired over this side of the pond in the mid-70s. Then, as is so often the case, boys, homework, boys and er, boys, got in the way and I lost sight of the big blond and his curly chum. Life went on, got married, blah, blah, and then last May, Channel 4 showed a documentary and two episodes, The Fix and Gillian and, what do you know? I was hooked all over again.
Thanks to some great new friends (hello Viv, give me a wave) I’ve been discovering old episodes and some wonderful zines, slash and gen. A quarter of a century to catch up on. What fun.There’s so much talent out there. I wonder if PMG and DS realise what a fantastic bunch of people still love that show and have been inspired by it?So much to enjoy, such warmth of friendship. S&H themselves would be proud.
I love my new apartment in Venice Place. I promise to keep the noise down except for the parties, to which each and every one of you is warmly invited. Bring a bottle.
Much love,
Sandra

Subject: Re: [VP] There's someone out there lurking
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 12:47:57 +0000 (GMT)
From: Sandra
OK, OK, it's me. This is my first message on VP so be gentle with me! I've been lurking for a while and thoroughly enjoying myself but decided it was time I made myself known, otherwise Viv would hit me with a very big stick! Nice to meet you all. Glad Sharon's OK after her accident and re: h/c matters, there's nothing like a good hug when you're feeling down, except perhaps, a large box of choccies. Incidentally, one reason I haven't had time to post anything much at all recently is that I'm heavily involved in writing an S&H story (slow going but enjoyable) and I want to finish the current chapter before ZedCon next weekend, otherwise Viv will wield that big stick again!. Phew. Take care, love Sandra

Subject: [VP] VP Re: Thanks for coming out to play
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 19:37:11 +0000 (GMT)
From: Sandra
Hello Peggy,
Thanks to you, and everyone else, for the lovely, warm welcome to my new apartment. I feel right at home, such friendly neighbours! You're right about my surname being unusual. It's my married name and its origins are Dutch. My husband's family came over to England to work on the Fen drainage back hundreds of years ago. Only problem is, no-one can ever spell the damn nename - I get Perkins, Seekins, Firkins, you name it! Nice to talk to you, Drop in for a cuppa when you're passing my door!
Love,
Sandra (currently in a state of high excitement at the impending arrival of ZedCon!!)