Well a bit of surprise how many hits I have had on my last blog. Maybe the Supertramp song title helped.

I had an unexpected gig on Friday night. I got a call at Edgbaston on Wednesday from Heather asking me to tell some stories to the volunteers who have been building the magnificent round house at Wick Court. Strange the calls you take at cricket! It turned out to be a delightful evening in what is a great setting. Good to do some adult stories again. The children are going to love the Round House-I feel we need a name for it.

My sporting odyssey this week has been wonderful but I am tired now. Great day at the Test match in what is a compelling series. Fingers crossed for today. The cricket trip to Devon wasn’t so good the Gloucestershire old men came second and my body was a wreck afterwards. I think my Achilles need a good rest.

Finally the footy season kicked off yesterday and I went to Plymouth with a friend supporting the home team on the train. What a result the Mighty Hatters winning 3 0, brilliant! Maybe this will be the season! It is the hope that gets you!