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Any cricket games I attend, normally in the north but not always!

From the ashes

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Gary

Today saw the end of the third Ashes test. And, just like the first two, it came down to the wire and was very exciting. With Australia bowling and England at bat, the result was never obvious. Eventually, though, England … Continue reading →

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Seeya, Bazball

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Gary

In Waitrose today, while waiting at the check-out, a young mother and her younger son appeared behind me. He was a bright, cheerful thing with only one word on his mind. That word was ‘yoghurt’. He said it, loudly and … Continue reading →

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Frank’s ability to navigate is hampered by sleep

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Gary

And so, the long j0urney south began almost immediately after breakfast and Steve from Number 11’s seven mile run up then downhill. For reasons known only to Frank, he decided he was sitting in the front seat. According to the … Continue reading →

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Yorky Pete packs a punch

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Gary

It would be fair to say that today, Mr Tickle found the cricket far from thrilling. Quite apart from his moaning about how boring it was, he seems to have missed some of it. Mind you, just before this photograph … Continue reading →

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Socially dysfunctional Frank

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Gary

And so begins another weekend of sport. A weekend of test cricket with uneven brackets of rugby league and football either side. In the car were Nicktor (driving), Steve from number 11 (navigating), Mr Tickle being annoying and, of course, … Continue reading →

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But who won?

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Gary

The Surrey County Cricket Club sometimes plays its home games at Guildford. A few times, years ago, I’d meet up with Nicktor and some of his workmates at what they called ‘The Gay Pub’ for lunch then a slow wander … Continue reading →

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It’s more emotionally comfortable in the back

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Gary

They were all being very helpful during breakfast of the fresh week old croissants from France and home made blackberry jam. “Don’t forget the suicide whippets,” said Sleesy. “Do you write a blog?” asked Colin. “How many followers do you … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Twirlies

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Gary

“A day at the cricket is a day at the cricket,” Said Nicktor, “And not a day at the cricket and a beer festival!” Our morning officially started with breakfast prepared with great gusto by Steve however, I need to … Continue reading →

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Mr Tickle tries to help

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Gary

I saw Sue this morning, walking Pippa and Dylan (who is apparently nicknamed Dildo). We were out early because Nicktor was picking me up for the trip north. It was lovely walking along with her and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Shoddy & Mungo

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Gary

In Dewsbury, just outside Huddersfield, there’s a massive factory building (which is now flats) with big white letters proclaiming Shoddy & Mungo Manufacturers. I pointed it out to Neil and Sleazy, asking if they’d buy anything from them. Neil said … Continue reading →

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