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Shed builder. Retired former teacher. Stocktonian. Cricket obsessive
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Honestly this is just incredible content.

submitted 3 days ago • 340 comments

Here's Forty Club YNE skipper for the day Kev Owens reaching his century yesterday.

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

I\'ve just got back from a cricket tour of Sri Lanka and today is our wedding anniversary. Do I go and spend the day watching Durham v Warwickshire? 1️⃣ No 2️⃣️ Hell no 3️⃣ Do you want a divorce? 📅 Ends: April 11, 2025, 11:59 PM UTC 📊 Show results

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Currently piddling down in this part of Sri Lanka. Has put paid to one last walk along the beach before we pack up and go home. First time it's rained before 3pm all trip

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

Just been to a turtle hatchery in Sri Lanka and got to hold this little 3 day old fella

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

The advantage of insomnia - being the only one at breakfast at 6.15

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

@jonathancampion.com I finally started reading your book just before coming away. It's absolutely brilliant. The first chapter came close to moving me to tears

submitted 30 days ago • 2 comments

@georgedobell.bsky.social really enjoyable chatting to you in Dambulla these last couple of days. It's great to meet cricketing media royalty!

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Game 1 in my quest for 50 games this season. Barmy Army v Pakistan at Dambulla. Pakistan were comfortable winners by about 30 runs in a T10. I didn't keep, didn't bat, but huffed and puffed in the field. Pretty faultless from me then! 1/

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

Dambulla here we come! The bag is packed, the sun is shining. We're setting off about 11, so I got time to check out some allotments. The life of an old cricketer!

submitted 34 days ago • 2 comments

I'm looking to start a couple of threads this week about what it's like being a very old village cricketer making full use of his retirement. It's for my benefit, but any other interest would be good. And surprising. First up will be tomorrow, setting off for 10 days in Sri Lanka. Stay tuned!

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

MCC membership waiting list? Pah! What's better is waiting years on the council allotment list then finally getting one. Not just any old one, but prime location, next to Preston Park, two minutes walk to the River Tees.

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Here begins 7 months where the clock in my car tells the wrong time

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Just finished "Without warning and only sometimes" by @kitdewaal.bsky.social and very enjoyable it was too. It's been my 4 O'clock book this past week

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

Currently wearing my eye patch and have the cat on my lap. It's as close to being a Bond Villain as I'll ever get

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments