I've got that F(ryan)day feeling

and here is the boy himself, he is obviously reading through my birthday wish list!!!!

Yes it is Friday and I have been up since super early so that I could watch Australia and South Africa. it's ticking along nicely. As I left yesterday South Africa were 5 down and then were all out for 242, with de Kock hitting 84.

Australia are now  243-8, with Warner hitting 97 and just missing out on his century, bowled  by none other than 'The Stare' himself, Dale Steyn. *heart goes all fluttery*

The inquest into Philip Hughes death  was finally put to rest, as the coroner said that no one was to blame for his death. He did however make recommendations to make the sport safer,  Cricket Australia said that they would make the changes as soon as possible.

The Durham debacle continues, what with petitions for the removal of the points  given to them over the 'money' issue.
Now Beefy Botham has been appointed Chairman of the club!

I will make no comments on his previous time with Durham but hope that this stint makes the club profitable.

Word to the Yorkshire Chairman, get yourself to Chester le Street, they are bound to have cracking wine with lunch now!
No Pinot Grigio  or Lambrini for Beefy!

Big Boss Simon headed up from London yesterday for our annual appraisals.

nothing exciting to report, I still am stuck with an office full of 'eedjits'  and no doubt today they will be unbearable.

The Christmas shopping has started in the Pony Paul household, every lunchtime sees another pile of boxes appear as he goes for broke again.

Have people forgotten the true meaning of Christmas?

Is it really not about going into bankruptcy to make sure that you have more presents under your tree than your neighbours?

Ah a stocking with a tangerine and some nuts..............................

I can see that going down a storm in the Pony household.

but just for the record, if the Yorkshire team or parts of it fancy tipping up for Xmas nut roast at The chateau they are more than welcome.

Well dreaming aside, off for the last 7 hours of the working week and then .............................FREEEEDDOOMMM!!!!!

happy Friday.