Monday 30th January

So today we are going to say our final goodbyes to Grandad Derek, who very sadly passed away just just before Christmas.. And although we are all still in shock at the suddenness, we know that he is happy now with Grandma Jean.
It is a wild and windy day today with the weather not expected to get any better, so it will be a rough ride over the A66 this morning.


Other shock news came in late last night that Michael Schumacher is in a critical condition in Grenoble. He hit his head on a rock after a skiing fall in the resort of Meribel. He was reported to have walked away from the incident but then things took a turn for the worse.
He is said to be in a coma following emergency brain surgery yesterday.
He remains in a critical condition.


In cricket good news for Jacques Kallis who in his final test, hit  over his century and took his place in history as the third highest runmaker with 13,289, one run ahead of Rahul Dravid. Pretty good going and a fantastic way to bow out although there is still another innings!!!!

However in the England camp Andy Flower says that he is 'motivated' to continue as the England coach.................hmmmm well maybe he can pass a bit of that 'motivation' onto the flipping team, as they seem to be lacking in it!.
He has also said that he is backing Cook as captain and to be honest I am with him in that point. Although Bell does seem to think that he is in charge most of the time!.

He also praised Swann in his England career but did say that he would have liked him to have seen the tour out! Well too late now!

However Swann is still capitalising on the whole debacle as it is reported that he is planning a book to reveal all about his retirement! Well he would wouldn't he? #cashtillsringing


Well Birmingham City and The Blades were both winners yesterday however the Mighty Whites let my trio down by losing. Come on boys!!!

So I am keeping this short as I have to set off  over to the North Yorkshire coast, and its not too great out there.
Dame Didi make sure you have the kettle!