Brisbane Day1
I'm trying to find the silver lining, but just can't see it yet...anyway back to the cricket later.
Forgot to mention that my trip to Fiji passed off without political incident. As I was 100km out of the capital Suva, I was shielded from any real problems on the street. Up the road Tonga though, which was a place I was considering as a detour from Fiji has had to have Kiwi troops go in and rescue their citizens. 80% of the buildings in the capital got arsoned last week, so it might have ended up looking like Staines Sparky!
Thanks to all of you who have posted messages and sent e-mails of late. Zulu, I would be delighted if you take 15 more wickets than me in 2007. If you got that thumb print off your head and played a bit more, you might stand a chance! RA, cheers for the accusations of banditary, I'm sure my family members will be delighted to read your thoughts and will only serve to re-inforce their firmly entrenched views on your profession. Simon, hope the boys are doing well and you and Kirsty are getting some sleep? John/Colin any movement yet with your respective partners...we're about 39 weeks on from that Cheltenham weekend, so it really should be any day soon!
Arrived in the convict colony on Tuesday and knew that I had hit civilazation when I turned on the telly and the first face that I saw was Lord Geoffroi de Boycott. The hotel/appartment is spot-on, 10 miutes walk to the Gabba (the Brisbane Cricket ground for the un-educated amongst you), 5 minutes to a Subway (sandwich shop not the train) and 10 minutes to one of Brissy's livilest pubs. It even has launderette facilities which are becoming an urgent need soon.
The town itself is your average modern town, all high rise blocks and little character, although there are some nice walks by the river. According to the locals there is zip to do in the city, "if you want tourism go to Sydney", said one helpful ex-convict. So with that in mind I went to the cinema yesterday and saw another quality piece of cinematography. Jackass 2. Not sure it's one for the ladies, but boys you will love it. RA in particular it will appeal to your mindless sense of humour.
You're probably thinking "what about the cricket", which I've been trying to avoid as the felons are 350 for very little. It really is a batting paradise out there and both teams should comfortably make 500, so my first result prediction of the series is for a very high scoring draw. Which means we'll probably go down by an innings! Punter was, it pains me to say, imperious and didn't put a foot wrong. The dwarf was a little lucky and collected 30 odd in edges through 3rd man. Overall we bowled well although Anderson couldn't seem to stop bowling short and got appropriately carted.
Seat is middle tier at deep mid-wicket/ cover-point so have an excellent view and more importantly is out of the sun for the first half of the day. After that it's full on pressure cooker stuff and I could really do with a skin-graft in this heat. Yes Mum, I have got the factor 70 on before you worry!
Still Gilo is confident that we'll come back strongly. He's better be cos I've been sat with the "Boony Army" all day and their incomprehensible accents have left me baffled to say the least. Although I think it's fair to say that they do have bragging rights so far. The Barmy Army have come out with some quality singing today, you will find their song sheet on http://www.barmyarmy.com/baharm_lyrics_ateam.cfm. Please feel free to sing-a-long at your desks.
Anyhow must go, I'm starving and need a beer
Up the Monty
Forgot to mention that my trip to Fiji passed off without political incident. As I was 100km out of the capital Suva, I was shielded from any real problems on the street. Up the road Tonga though, which was a place I was considering as a detour from Fiji has had to have Kiwi troops go in and rescue their citizens. 80% of the buildings in the capital got arsoned last week, so it might have ended up looking like Staines Sparky!
Thanks to all of you who have posted messages and sent e-mails of late. Zulu, I would be delighted if you take 15 more wickets than me in 2007. If you got that thumb print off your head and played a bit more, you might stand a chance! RA, cheers for the accusations of banditary, I'm sure my family members will be delighted to read your thoughts and will only serve to re-inforce their firmly entrenched views on your profession. Simon, hope the boys are doing well and you and Kirsty are getting some sleep? John/Colin any movement yet with your respective partners...we're about 39 weeks on from that Cheltenham weekend, so it really should be any day soon!
Arrived in the convict colony on Tuesday and knew that I had hit civilazation when I turned on the telly and the first face that I saw was Lord Geoffroi de Boycott. The hotel/appartment is spot-on, 10 miutes walk to the Gabba (the Brisbane Cricket ground for the un-educated amongst you), 5 minutes to a Subway (sandwich shop not the train) and 10 minutes to one of Brissy's livilest pubs. It even has launderette facilities which are becoming an urgent need soon.
The town itself is your average modern town, all high rise blocks and little character, although there are some nice walks by the river. According to the locals there is zip to do in the city, "if you want tourism go to Sydney", said one helpful ex-convict. So with that in mind I went to the cinema yesterday and saw another quality piece of cinematography. Jackass 2. Not sure it's one for the ladies, but boys you will love it. RA in particular it will appeal to your mindless sense of humour.
You're probably thinking "what about the cricket", which I've been trying to avoid as the felons are 350 for very little. It really is a batting paradise out there and both teams should comfortably make 500, so my first result prediction of the series is for a very high scoring draw. Which means we'll probably go down by an innings! Punter was, it pains me to say, imperious and didn't put a foot wrong. The dwarf was a little lucky and collected 30 odd in edges through 3rd man. Overall we bowled well although Anderson couldn't seem to stop bowling short and got appropriately carted.
Seat is middle tier at deep mid-wicket/ cover-point so have an excellent view and more importantly is out of the sun for the first half of the day. After that it's full on pressure cooker stuff and I could really do with a skin-graft in this heat. Yes Mum, I have got the factor 70 on before you worry!
Still Gilo is confident that we'll come back strongly. He's better be cos I've been sat with the "Boony Army" all day and their incomprehensible accents have left me baffled to say the least. Although I think it's fair to say that they do have bragging rights so far. The Barmy Army have come out with some quality singing today, you will find their song sheet on http://www.barmyarmy.com/baharm_lyrics_ateam.cfm. Please feel free to sing-a-long at your desks.
Anyhow must go, I'm starving and need a beer
Up the Monty
posted by Ant | 8:53 am
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No word yet on the Hazelden product. Still a week from due date. Mandy keeps going to bed insisting "this'll be the night" but no luck so far!
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