(27 Aug 2015, 5:44 pm)Malarkey wrote Putting smiles on little kids faces at Roker for a few hours dressed up as Sunderland Mascot Samson, must of had over a Hundred photos taken in that time, even took a selfie with Sunderland Ladies Goalkeeper "Hilde Gunn Olsen", safe to say she loves Samson mind as she also wanted me to go on the Beach to play Football, but I was told I wasnt allowed in case I hurt my myself or damaged the suit, other than those few nice moments I didnt enjoy it one bit as I couldnt breathe properly due to something inside the head of the costume digging into my throat, certainly wont be doing it again any time soon.
I used to love being in costume while I worked at Metroland - it was a right skive.
It's even possible that I may have met one or two of you whilst in costume, I apologise in advance if I made you cry or traumatised you in any way.
