Back again

 

Tuesday already and the big boss is up for the day from HQ 'darn sarf' first real meeting with him, and we are all out for dinner tonight.

Sorry if Fridays blog was a bit hard to read, it had been a wonderful and difficult week in equal measure. 

Its was a busy weekend, I was out with the 'water treatment' lads on Saturday afternoon and apologies to anyone who may have spotted us in Darlington!.

Sunday was cricket on the radio ( and TV) and busy busy, making chutney, bottling up the sloe gin and doing some painting. I am trying to get the hall finished after my DIY paneling last week. I feel that this might be the start of the final push to get things done in the house which would be great as  next week it will be 3 years since the big move.

crickety news, England won, 'Captain' Morgan is retiring from international cricket, TLJL 31 no overnight.

Yorks 2nds are in Nottingham this week  and  my Tom took 2 wickets. I'll be keeping an eye on this game.

As I cannot decide whether to go away for sunshine in September, I have booked a cottage in Yorkshire for a few nights and think that this might be just the job!

Well off to earn the pennies to go away.

Have a great Tuesday.

Thought for Friday

 After what I can only describe as a rollercoaster 6 months, I am pleased to be back on solid ground, upside I have realised  that life is too short to be unhappy with a situation, so just change it. I have put up with unhappy situations over the last 20 years ( marriage, job) and struggled on ( for the same amount of years it seems, 5 is obviously the number that finally makes me break free).  Now I am taking every chance/opportunity that comes my way and not looking back.

This week has been a a tough one,  40 years since an accident which changed my life forever. Also The day that Jon and I loved more than anything and had our own way of celebrating, well those are in the past and now firmly back there. The accident was life changing, and change my life it did, but I would never have met Jon if not for it and probably would not be writing a blog. So I do believe that everything happens for a reason.

Closing one door will always open another, I have only truly realised this recently, and I went through the newly opened door at a gallop.

This week, my friend lost her wonderful 14 year old grandson, so suddenly that  even writing this I am still unsure it really happened, she saw him before he went to school and shortly afterwards he collapsed and died. Life is too short and we never know what is around the corner. So take every chance that comes your way.

A touch of crickety news, The Vikings won against The Rapids. AND  Yorkshire 2nds beat Durham 2nds by 4 wickets. Well done teeny Tykes, very well played.

I am now off to enjoy the last day of the week.

Have a great weekend. Hug your loved ones tightly and  take a chance.

wall to wall sunshine

 

Thursday already, and I woke up to sunshine again this morning.

Yesterday I was up and out the door ready for 2 days of training, however this had  been cancelled on Tuesday due to covid. I could have had seen the full game at Richmond if I'd known. My wonderful boss kindly gave me a flyer at 3pm with the choice of racing down to Richmond or going home early, much as I wanted to go to Richmond, I headed home, put washing on, cooked, bottled up Elderflower fizz  and made some chutney ( it was far to hot for any of that).

I sat in the garden taking in the evening sun, just mulling over things in general.

A quick check of the scores saw that Yorskhire 2nds  need to take the last wickets by lunch and wrap up the match before tea today.

Good to see 'my' Benji have a run out with Northants 2nds. That made my day.

And today international cricket is back at Headingley. Sad to see that the troubles of late make bigger headlines for journalists than the game.

And with that I am off to do my thing

Have a great day

back in the real world

 

Well back to work today after 2 days in the fresh air enjoying 2nd XI cricket,  great to see the lads playing well, all youngsters looking to the future of the club.

Durham were a mixed bag, an old timer and some up and coming youngsters.

I am puzzled how Durham use North Yorkshire  as 2nds grounds, I think I say this every year. Makes me a tad cross.

Yorkshire were in a strong position when I left at tea yesterday, and hopefully the next 2 days will go well.

It seems to be impossible to get any results  on line.

I really had forgotten how much I love 2nds cricket, I have over many many years, watched up and coming players, (I remember watching Matt Walker at Maidstone and he is now top dog at Kent).

Back home and last night was more work on the DIY paneling in the hallway. The weekend will include a look at paint colours for the walls as it is all completed now.

What will be the next job? 

I think removing the wallpaper in the dining room, it, like that which I removed from the salon is not to my taste and I have put up with it for  3 years. As I've said before  creosote brown and teal ( the colour of gangrene!!!!) are not my thing. 

And now time to get my act together and head off to the office.  2 days of intensive training, so need to be clear headed.

Have a great day.

Two day treat

 

It's a long weekend for me and so I decided to make the most of it. I was up and about as normal yesterday  and then set off down the A1.

A slow and steady journey and off at Scotch Corner, slight delay on, what is the worst 'roundabout' as a coach had broken down on the last set of traffic lights, (I'd been through three and was approaching the fourth). Finally back on track it was a straightforward journey to Richmond, parked up and shopping in no time.

J headed off to the cricket ground, for it was indeed going to be 2  days of cricket.

Had a long chat with everyones (who knows  him) favourite umpire, quick chat with 'my Tom' and then came on.

Durham were batting and continued into the afternoon, 4 Wickets by Tom saw much clapping from the corner as they dismissed Durham.

Coach arrived before lunch and stayed most of the afternoon, good to see him out watching the 2nds. 

Overnight Yorkshire 2nds were 115-1.

Looking to be a good day today too

And it was scorching yesterday I got tanned and also extra blonded!!

Here's to another lovely day.

This will be my last cricket of 2022, sad, but I have lots of other things to do.

Hope you all have a good day

*apologies for any typos I'm doing this on my mobile*

Friday again!

 Here we are inn the middle of June and another week over

Its been a busy and interesting week  and the weekend is looking the same.

I was going to to go the Durham v Yorkshire T20 game tonight at CLS, a match I haven't missed in donkeys years,  however this year I am going to miss it. Firstly Mr Funky is at work on night shift and as anyone who has been to this match will know, you virtually do a nightshift trying to get out the car park after the game! so it would have been an early exit for us, so that he can get home for work.

Secondly I have an early start tomorrow as I am off to see  TLML for a GDMA breakfast meeting, ( and then shopping and lunch), so its  probably for the best.

Thirdly for all the lovely mechanics best efforts the warning light returned on the limo last night.

As for crickety news, well TLJL added another century this week to his averages and  Kent looked very happy with their win. Over the moon for Jack.

England won against New Zealia, with Jonny Bairstow being the man of the hour.

Next week sees me off to watch cricket at what could potentially be my last of the season,  I have lots of things that I want to do this summer and cricket has taken a bit of a back seat.

And with that I am off to do the day job.

ooh and forgot to say, after joiner woes, I did one part of my paneling myself last night, well done me! the rest will probably be done before I retire.

Bon weekend tout le monde.

Bon chance les hommes ce soir.

Another week begins

 Monday  again and back to work, at least last week went over quickly.

Saturday saw me ( once again) let down by the joiner, I am not sure what it is about me and joiners, but I can't get the little buggers to do any work for me.

The annoying thing is that its not just one job, I have several that the last joiner didn't complete!!!!

Micky came to stay and we headed down to the brewery to meet Mr Funky the Chauffeur. I think we all had a good night, Micky got bacon and treats, was allowed to sit on the sofa and charmed everyone that saw him.

In crickety news

Have to be truthful saw about 30 seconds of the test match and no idea what's gone on.

Yesterday saw Micky Bell and I go to see my sister as she was due to go on holiday today, however she  wasn't feeling up to it so made  the decision not to go.

And on the way home the service light  came on in the car!  after having so much time to get the car seen to as I was about town for 7 weeks, it would choose now, when I am travelling  out of town to work to demand a service, not sure how I can sort this out, as work is not on a transport route!!

Ah well, best go and see if I can get to the garage early.

What  a weekend.

busy couple of days

 

This sort of resembled me the last couple of evenings, now that I have had to go back to work, I was thoroughly enjoying the LOL life ( lady of leisure), however all good things come to an end. No more mid week galivanting with TLML, no more spur of the moment jaunts to Espana ( for the time being), time to get back to filling the coffers.

I've been so busy ( and tired) that I haven't looked at any cricket news or news in general, and the only news I watch on TV is France 24, I especially like their Africa bulletins.

So really this a blog about nothing! ( which, I hear many of you say will be the same as the last 10years) and yes, the blog has been going for nearly 10 years! who would have thought it.

Those were the times of 'Fryanday' , and  getting the pictures for my yet to be published book 'Cricketers posteriors', although in this woke era, I fear it is past its  chance.

The blog today is no 2971. who knew I had that much rubbish to talk about.

Will I continue past 3000 blog posts? I'm not sure yet, who knows what is round the corner.

And with that I will close for today, and wish you all a happy hump day.

A weekend we will never see again

 So a four day break is over and we return to some sort of normality, for me it really is a return to normality after over 2 weeks off work, and which I crammed full of fun things. today is for me, a new and exciting start. Best not be late, ( especially after lots of long lie ins and snoozing).

The weekend has been a delight for those of us who respect the Queen, for her long and continued service to the country and for still having the ability at 96 to surprise us.

It has been wonderful hearing all the stories of the Queen, so I thought I would share mine with you.

Most of my life up to my late teens, my parents would take me regularly to London to stay with my Great Aunt and Uncle who lived there, we had great times, from feeding the deer in Richmond Park  which backed onto their house, to exploring London.

Dad would drag Mum and I all over to  museums, palaces, exhibitions and just looking at the architecture  ( and the Playboy club!, there were Bunnies at the door!).

On one occasion when I was about 7 or 8 we had been to look at The Dorchester and were walking along a road behind it, There was not a  soul about  and we were just walking on when a policeman appeared out of nowhere and said to Dad that if we just waited a couple of minutes we would get a surprise.

He was talking into his radio and then suddenly he said 'look', and as we stood on the side of the road a large black car came along with the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in. Mum and Dad were waving I was sort of waving but so overawed by seeing the Queen. They both  waved and smiled. I was disappointed as she wasn't wearing  crown!!!

I remember Dad thanking the policeman and Mum just smiling.

It really was special and I will never forget it. 

We all know that the Queen will not be with us forever but she has been the single monarch of my life to date. An amazing lady.

Here's to a few more years.

And here's to a good week.

A very long weekend

 

I left The Headingley Lodge yesterday and headed out to Wetherby, where I had my holidays in 2020 ( Norway wouldn't let me in but Yorkshire would).

Meeting up with TLML for eating, chatting, and shopping, and we did all three with great gusto.

Back home to the total disappointment  that my DPD collection had not gone as the driver 

1. didn't read the change of address

2. took no notice of attached picture of where said parcel was located.

Totally cheesed off with that.

However did manage to sort out washing, cleaning etc and blow up the microwave! I have no idea how that came about but it is going to the tip today!

all done in time to watch the T20 on Sky. Not a great night for the Spitfires.

And now to today, well there is test cricket but I doubt I will watch it, if the weather stays dry I will mow the lawn and potter in the garden.

However, now at 8.17am I am off to Tesco for goodies for the next few days 

Have a super long weekend.

A night at the cricket

 Yesterday was super busy as I did all the chores as quickly as possible to be able to set off to  Leeds.

It was not looking too promising as I drove through the worst hale storm at Harewood, very large hale stones, and pretty horrible driving conditions.

Parking up at the Lodge, I remembered that the lovely Helen would no longer be there. Ah the fun times ( for me not so much for Helen).

I  followed  Dickie into the car park, that 57 point turn to reverse into a parking space was  7 minutes of my life that I will never get back.

Room sorted ( Michael Vaughan room!!!!!!), car moved to Car Park F and quick bite at Ugly Mugs, and nearly time for the game......................except that the rain had other ideas.

2 hours later we were away but the game was  down to 8 overs a side. losing Lyth first ball did not bode well!

Yorkshire Vikings lost by 9 wickets.

A bit of a damp squib in more ways than one.

Good to see Matty out with the Vikings.

As for  today, well I am off to have brunch with TLML and a spot of shopping.

And finally Happy Birthday to our favourite umpire, who I will be catching up with later this month at a Yorkshire 2nds game.

Have a lovely day, and hope you are all looking forward to a very long weekend.