Ashes to ashes
Monday, August 17, 2009 I'm off to Cumbria today. My son plays cricket for his county (at U14 level) and after playing the likes of Suffolk, Essex, Buckinghamshire and Leicestershire earlier in the season, their summer "tour" consists of three matches in what is possibly the wettest region in England!
Anyway, while the team is staying in a local youth hostel, I've booked a small cottage that offers most mod cons, with the exception of broadband. If I can find an internet cafe - or a wifi hotspot - I'll update this blog. If not ... I'll be home on Sunday and back at work on Monday.
PS. Last year I enjoyed some corporate hospitality at Lords. From breakfast through to lunch and tea, it was a great day. England were playing South Africa and between delicious, champagne-fuelled meals, I chatted to my hosts (and fellow guests) as Kevin Pieterson notched another Test century.
This year the same company invited me to watch the first day of the Fifth Test against Australia at the Oval. One small problem: it clashes with one of my son's matches in Cumbria so I can't go. Believe me, I considered every conceivable option including trains, planes and automobiles. Logistically, I just can't get from Cumbria to London and back without missing one or other match.
In this instance, blood is thicker than champagne. So I'm giving the Oval a miss. Sob.
Reader Comments (3)
I hope your son will appreciate the fatherly sacrifice you're making, Simon.
But then again ... you may be saving yourself a good deal of heartache if England "perform" anything like they did in the last Test!
Does anyone have a large slice of humble pie for me to eat?
Soz Rose, I don't keep any in stock. Try ebay.