Watching the grass grow
The Rainy Day investment last year in myfootballclub.co.uk has paid off, at least in terms of pleasure if not profit. Utilizing the wisdom of crowds, we, the members, raised enough money to buy Ebbsfleet United and all the hard work will be rewarded on Saturday in Wembley Stadium when our heroes step out on to that holy ground to battle Torquay United for the FA Trophy. Naturally, Rainy Day will be there shouting to the point of hoarseness: "Come on the Fleet!" And as the BIG day draws near, Beat the Weather, a song featuring Ebbsfleet's groundsman Peter Norton, is racing up the dance charts. Beat that Chelsea! Eat your heart out Arsenal!
From a club Q&A with Peter Norton, here are some gems of gardening wisdom.
Q: Top tips for domestic lawns?
A: "Cut it regular, fertilize, and when it's dry, water it for plenty of moisture."
Q: Do you have any vices?
A: "Just my pipe and the odd Guinness."
Q: What's you favourite tool in the shed?
A: "My fork, without a doubt."
Q: You mention Storm troopers in your rap. Are you a fan of Star Wars?
A: "I was talking about storm troopers in the war but I do like the film. I like Mel Gibson and his Lethal Weapon films."
Q: Did you play football in your youth?
A: "Yes. I was the right half for Empire Paper Mills FC who I used to work for. I also looked after the pitch."
