It's a freezing F(ryan)day

Flipping heck, it is blowing a gale and has been all night, the rain is lashing down and I can tell you that this is really not cricket weather!! Well I suppose her in the icy wastes of the North of Blighty it is, I am rarely seen at a cricket match these days without layers of thermals, padded waterproof coat, blanket, 400 gallons of steaming hot coffee and a hat!

Over at Headingley the home of super besty team in the whole wide world ( Yorkshire to the uninitiated), they are preparing for the start of the second test ( hence my boys all having a spot of R & R). 'veteran' spinner Daniel Vittori was ruled out of the match which puts his test future in jeopardy.(wish the same could be said about KP they will still be wheeling him out when he is 80).
Alistair Cook has said that he thinks it will be a closer contest this time. Famous last words?

Over at The Riverside, Durham were still in action against Middlesex ( in between , rain hail and thunder). They bowled Middlesex out for 196  with Onions taking 5 wickets. Durham were at 37-0 overnight.
I am doubtful that they will be starting at 11am this morning unless a miracle happens and it looks as if we will be going tomorrow so I had better get the party food organised.

Ireland had been in action against Pakistan which has been a major event for the team. They secured a fantastic draw against the team and showed that they are getting into the top flight. Good luck to Phil and the boys, doing a great job.

Daddy Jobbers is now home, battered, broken and bruised but at least he is walking and talking, which is the main thing. Today Son of Job the Jolly is indulging in his passion for dram by taking part in the school production of 'The 3 Billy Goats Gruff'. he is a billy goat but as Job the Jolly said he thinks there may be more that 3 Billy Goats.

Well as I prepare to brave the elements I have been checking the forecast for this Bank Holiday weekend and it claims that it will be sunny. I sort of guess that isn't going to be in the North of Blighty!

Well last day today and then super long weekend of cricket.