This is a little belated but I must congratulate the St Johns Sutherland cricket team, who have won their first trophy in the history of the club (if my memory serves me correctly) by taking out the B Grade one day competition in the NSW Churches Cricket Union comp.
I miss running around with the guys on a Saturday afternoon. They are a good bunch of guys and deserve this win after narrowly losing in a final for the comp a few seasons back.
All the scores are available at the Churches Cricket site.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
New York
Natalie and I are hopefully heading to New York in late April. We are there for about four and a half days. Should be alot of fun, since it will be Natalie's first visit to North America.
After I booked the trip, Natalie informed me that our holiday would take place only four days after she has run the London marathon. So here's hoping she doesn't get sick, like most marathoners do, following her big run.
After I booked the trip, Natalie informed me that our holiday would take place only four days after she has run the London marathon. So here's hoping she doesn't get sick, like most marathoners do, following her big run.
Yeah, I guess I do love her
I know its a bit late, and I was kind of expecting Natalie to write this up, but since she has been busy with work and other things I thought I would share.
Valentine's Day this year was going to be a quiet one. Natalie had asked for a single rose and a small dinner out at our favourite Indian restaurant here in Ealing.
What Natalie didn't know was that i had already ordered a dozen roses to be delivered, more than two weeks out from the day (so I wouldn't forget).
On the day, I gave Natalie a card early and then sent her a text message, which had a rose in it:
@}---^---
Awwwww, that was nice... and cheap!
Then fifteen minutes later I get a phonecall. One happy woman was on the other line. Oh yeah, and it was Natalie! :) She was one of two women (and the only married woman) in her office to receive flowers on the day.
Dinner was also very nice, so I scored lots of brownie points, which I am sure I will use up in the near future.
Valentine's Day this year was going to be a quiet one. Natalie had asked for a single rose and a small dinner out at our favourite Indian restaurant here in Ealing.
What Natalie didn't know was that i had already ordered a dozen roses to be delivered, more than two weeks out from the day (so I wouldn't forget).
On the day, I gave Natalie a card early and then sent her a text message, which had a rose in it:
@}---^---
Awwwww, that was nice... and cheap!
Then fifteen minutes later I get a phonecall. One happy woman was on the other line. Oh yeah, and it was Natalie! :) She was one of two women (and the only married woman) in her office to receive flowers on the day.
Dinner was also very nice, so I scored lots of brownie points, which I am sure I will use up in the near future.
Friday, February 10, 2006
The last word on Chessington South
As some of you might remember, my first job over here was a contract with an IT company located on the southern outskirts of London, at Chessington. To get to work, I had to travel to Chessington South railway station each day.
Today, one of my former colleagues at Sunrise forwarded a link to this well written piece on Chessington South.
The scary part is that it is true... all of it!
Today, one of my former colleagues at Sunrise forwarded a link to this well written piece on Chessington South.
The scary part is that it is true... all of it!
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Drought
It is amazing to think, but they are whispering that word, drought, in these parts.
Over the last few years there has been below average rainfall. Some streams that flow into the Thames have dried up completely. England is simply not getting enough rain for the amount of water it uses. There is even talk of water restrictions.
However, the biggest culprit would seem to be the water company, Thames Water, who can't patch up their leaky system quick enough.
I must say that the weather has been pretty kind to Natalie and I since we first arrived. I figured the winters would be dull, grey and rather damp for much of the time. While we have had our share of dull and grey days, the periods of rain have been few and far between. Not like some Sydney winters I recall where the rain has come in and 'sat' on the city for days at a time. It just hasn't happened here.
Today is a glorious day, weather wise, with not a cloud in the sky. Though a bit chilly, it is great to see the sun and have noticeably longer days to that of six weeks ago.
Over the last few years there has been below average rainfall. Some streams that flow into the Thames have dried up completely. England is simply not getting enough rain for the amount of water it uses. There is even talk of water restrictions.
However, the biggest culprit would seem to be the water company, Thames Water, who can't patch up their leaky system quick enough.
I must say that the weather has been pretty kind to Natalie and I since we first arrived. I figured the winters would be dull, grey and rather damp for much of the time. While we have had our share of dull and grey days, the periods of rain have been few and far between. Not like some Sydney winters I recall where the rain has come in and 'sat' on the city for days at a time. It just hasn't happened here.
Today is a glorious day, weather wise, with not a cloud in the sky. Though a bit chilly, it is great to see the sun and have noticeably longer days to that of six weeks ago.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
About town
Occasionally I get inspired by something I see to take a photograph with my mobile phone's camera. The quality isn't fantastic, but perfect for blogging.
The photos below I have taken over the last year or so as I have seen things. I should have shared them earlier, but they're here now.
The photos below I have taken over the last year or so as I have seen things. I should have shared them earlier, but they're here now.
Chip and putt
A couple of months ago I bought a few golf clubs so I could go around the golf course behind our house. Nick, a good friend of ours, is a keen golfer and so it seemed like the right time to invest in this sport which up until now I had avoided.
While I haven't been 'bitten' by the golfing bug, I have enjoyed the recent rounds, including one on Saturday.
The course is a nine hole, par 3. The longest hole is 160 yards, while the shortest is about 80 yards.
I am slowly improving my play, but the main thing that I am enjoying is the walk around out in the open. It is relaxing and I am relearning a good skill - patience.
In highschool, I was a good lawn bowler. And that sport is all about patience and finesse. It is like chess. You have to think about what you should do before doing it. And then you must execute very well. Golf is similar. You weigh up your options and then you try your best to improve your situation. And I am enjoying that.
I am never going to bother Tiger Woods and I am not prepared to take my skills out on a long course just yet. I am enjoying the fact that I can go and have a hit and it isn't a long day out.
While I haven't been 'bitten' by the golfing bug, I have enjoyed the recent rounds, including one on Saturday.
The course is a nine hole, par 3. The longest hole is 160 yards, while the shortest is about 80 yards.
I am slowly improving my play, but the main thing that I am enjoying is the walk around out in the open. It is relaxing and I am relearning a good skill - patience.
In highschool, I was a good lawn bowler. And that sport is all about patience and finesse. It is like chess. You have to think about what you should do before doing it. And then you must execute very well. Golf is similar. You weigh up your options and then you try your best to improve your situation. And I am enjoying that.
I am never going to bother Tiger Woods and I am not prepared to take my skills out on a long course just yet. I am enjoying the fact that I can go and have a hit and it isn't a long day out.
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