Something different to start.

The other evening I watched a film, which was recommended by my chum Rick.
It was called 'Lone Survivor' and starred the gorgeous Taylor Kitsch and Mark Wahlberg.

I ended up in tears watching this film and then yesterday whilst talking about it at work,something struck me as very strange.

I won't give away the story but its about Navy Seals who go on a covert mission.
So twice in this film the main character was stripped to change his clothing and then treat wounds.

Now these Seals had been blown up, slept in trees in the hills, been beaten and shot and their uniforms where virtually rags.

 firstly I thought these tough guys went 'commando' ( and I know a former Marine so may have to ask), but it became obvious that they didn't as we were given a flash of  'UnderArmour' undies on both occasions.

Secondly the said undies were obviously made of some fabulous fabric ( kevlar?) as they were in immaculate condition every time you saw them!!!!

I'll just leave that there then!

You can see we have very interesting conversations in the office!

So I am trying not to get myself into ranty mode this morning, and can start the cricket news off with a huge smile.

The gorgeous ( and the Dames favourite) Michael Carberry has been named as Leicestershire Captain in all three formats.
Oh the joy to hear this for multiple reasons.
Michael has moved on after being 'loaned' out to Leicester towards the end of last season by Hampshire.
In the past few years he has overcome a blood clot on the lungs and then having to leave Hants mid season (2016) to be treated for cancer.
He then came  back at the start of last season, fit and ready to play!
At 37 you would think that he was at the end of his career and time to see the time out on the 2nd's.
No way!!!
Good to see that he is not turning his back on red ball but playing all 3 formats!
An absolute star and owner of the  the most fabulous smile.

In the final of the Tri Series Australia beat New Zealia, they were motoring away to the finish line when rain came down, which is to say better than the anticipated near hurricane.
The final result was on the 'Jack and Vera' but it was in the bag for the Aussies, before the rain came down.

I received a reply to my letter from the ECB yesterday, I managed to contain my excitement after walking over it on the  doormat.
 I emptied the dishwasher and put the recycling out before settling down to read the two sentences.
It was really just a couple of lines acknowledging  receipt of my letter,
Well after posting mine  6 weeks ago, I suppose it was the thought that counts.

As the proposed 'Scandinavianing' of most of the chateau begins to take form in my head, I am on the search for more 'Scandi' things.
On Saturday I am heading to 'Ponte Carlo' and having a little trip to a  store which is similar to Ikea but not as well known.
They seem to have a couple of things that I would like, so I thought since I am in the area it would be rude not to have a look.


So an eclectic blog today I think, we have travelled from going commando to going to 'Ponte Carlo'.
Guess its time for me to head off to the office.

Its nearly the weekend mates!