Cricket season kicked off last weekend (hang on, what game are we playing...?) with a warm up game in north London.
It was good to be out in the sun on a very pleasant Saturday afternoon, though now I am a little worse for wear.
I am pleased to say that my season has started far better this year compared to last year's efforts. While I am a little sore from over using muscles I hadn't much used lately, I have no injuries.
We batted first and I got to spend quite a bit of time in the middle while magaing to score 66 not out out of our side's 4 for 262. I also picked up a wicket bowling late in the opposition's innings.
Next week we venture to where it all happened last year in our final warm up game before the season proper begins. And while I will be a little nervous I know my finger is much better and I will be keen to put the events of last May behind me once and for all.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Something Wicked this way comes
We recently booked tickets to 'Wicked' - a new musical in London. We will be going to see it in June. Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. I am really looking forward to seeing it as I have heard good things about the show.
Easter in the country
With brilliant sunny spring weather across southern England over Easter, we timed our rural retreat well.
Natalie and I, along with Natalie's sister Holly, went down to Somerset on Friday afternoon and stayed at a B&B on a dairy farm on the border with Dorset.
The farmhouse sits on the top of a hill with uninterrupted views for miles. We will post some photos soon.
While on the farm we walked around the paddocks, watched the cows being milked - with explanations of the process as it went along. The farm has about 230 cows, some chickens, ducks and guinea fowl.
Aside from the farm, we ventured to the coast, visiting Bridgport, Lyme Regis and West Bay.
The time spent lazing around the area was a welcome change from the hustle of London and I think we were all a little disappointed that we had to head back.
Natalie and I, along with Natalie's sister Holly, went down to Somerset on Friday afternoon and stayed at a B&B on a dairy farm on the border with Dorset.
The farmhouse sits on the top of a hill with uninterrupted views for miles. We will post some photos soon.
While on the farm we walked around the paddocks, watched the cows being milked - with explanations of the process as it went along. The farm has about 230 cows, some chickens, ducks and guinea fowl.
Aside from the farm, we ventured to the coast, visiting Bridgport, Lyme Regis and West Bay.
The time spent lazing around the area was a welcome change from the hustle of London and I think we were all a little disappointed that we had to head back.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Natalie still sick
About a week and a half ago, Natalie started developing flu-like symptoms and sure enough came down with a nasty cold. But unfortunately it has badly knocked her around. Attemptes to get back to work last week lasted an hour before Natalie had to either go home or was sent home by her employer. It seems to be similar to something I had in early to mid-March.
I had a cold for about 36 hours and then took another week or so to actually get over the illness. This particular virus really does seem to drain you of your energy. And Natalie and I are not the only people who have been hit hard by this bug. I have heard of others who have taken two weeks to get over it.
Natalie saw the doctor yesterday who confirmed that her being rundwon was nothing more than the results of the virus and gave her a doctors certificate for the rest fo the week. So she will continue to recover, hopefully, and will be fine by Easter.
I had a cold for about 36 hours and then took another week or so to actually get over the illness. This particular virus really does seem to drain you of your energy. And Natalie and I are not the only people who have been hit hard by this bug. I have heard of others who have taken two weeks to get over it.
Natalie saw the doctor yesterday who confirmed that her being rundwon was nothing more than the results of the virus and gave her a doctors certificate for the rest fo the week. So she will continue to recover, hopefully, and will be fine by Easter.
Spring is Sprung
Our garden has signaled the arrival of spring weather with the blooming of the tulips.
Last year we had just a few flowers come through, but with the wetter winter and improved soil the tulips have greatly increased this year. Below are photos of some of the show they are putting on for us at present.
Last year we had just a few flowers come through, but with the wetter winter and improved soil the tulips have greatly increased this year. Below are photos of some of the show they are putting on for us at present.
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