With all the military precision of Operation Overlord Time Was returned to the wilds of Spalding and the Springfields Centre for another Toyfair. Unfortunately troop numbers were down as there was a second major front opening at the NEC, so Spalding turned out to be just divertionary tactics. Those tactics as organised by Field-Marshall Webb didn't quite pay off, not only were dealer numbers down, as some had switched to the NEC, but also buyers were down.
A very disappointing return was made on the Toy Front, but the Fantasy figures kept their end up so to speak. So although Time Was could have had a very bad day, a rally by the troops at the end saved the day.
Maybe the weather didn't help, it started off hot and sunny, but as the day wore on and stragglers found themselves marching towards the centre the heavens opened with a vengance. Torrential rain, thunder & lightning the whole lot for about 45 minutes kept those who were inside in, and those outside never to get anywhere near. Even the smokers stayed indoors and let their nervous tics get the better of them, except the real hardy ones who crouched by the open doors.
Never in the field of toyfairs has so little been spent by so few on toys to Time Was. God Bless the fairies.
Next stop on the advance is a new toyfair for Time Was at Pudsey on the 13th, lets hope it isn't unlucky for some!
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