Club Cricket
One of my better decisions this year was to wait and see how my fitness was and how my cricket with Staffordshire Cricket was going before I got involved with …
Less is More
A much needed and planned quiet week cricket wise this week, as the combination of a old wise head and being much clearer as to my cricketing objectives meant that …
Happy Anniversary Sophie (RIP)
It is eight (8) years today that we found Sophie in a bush alongside the beach when we were walking the dogs. Not a day goes by that I don’t …
Not So Social
I recently had a bit of a purge of social media accounts, primarily because Sands and I have closed down our ALStrays Rehoming and Transport project and will be taking …
Coming Of Age
A very quiet week cricket wise, which was no bad thing as body took quite a hammering with an unplanned 11 hour car journey starting the week off. That is …
Happy Anniversary Dinky Donuts
Three (3) years ago today Dinky and her Donuts entered our lives, and it could not have worked out better. Keeping them all together and watching them grow up together …
Happy Birthday Donuts
The Donuts are three (3) years old today and have all grown up and developed into brilliant characters, totally integrated into life with the older cats and dogs. They are …
Watches
I have always had a bit of a thing about watches and as a child remember badgering my parents for a Timex. I went through the red LED digital phase, …
Happy Anniversary Tigra
It is ten (10) years since we adopted Tigra, and whilst she still remains a little nervy around new people she has grown into a very friendly, fun loving, daft …
Silence is Golden
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” was a favourite saying of my Grandmother. Imagine how quiet the world would be if people followed her advice, …
Happy Anniversary Tito
We have had the pleasure of Tito in our lives for seven (7) years today, although I have known him a little longer as I picked him up from the …
Oxygen Supply
The more time I (through No Boundaries Cricket Club) spend looking at how clubs can embrace increased diversity and inclusivity, the more I realise just how hard it is going …
Happy Anniversary Marti
Seven (7) years today we have had the most amazing Marti in our lives, and every day he has brought joy and happiness, as he does to everyone he meets. …
Happy Anniversary Kasper
We have had the pleasure of Kasper living with us for eleven (11) years today. Very much a ‘Daddy’s Boy’ he comes over as quite the independent loner, BUT looking …
Build And They Will Come
Much debate following the Icec Report which really said nothing new, and the real shame is that so many clubs at all levels are only now saying they will review …
Happy Birthday Sophie (RIP)
Our beautiful, kind, fun loving, happy little Sophie would have been eight (8) today. I miss her every day. Would have been so good to see her grow up and …
Mid Season (ish) Reflections
To be honest I have lost track on where we are with the season, but if you has asked me at any time over the last three years if I …
Time for Tea
One of the best things about playing for Staffordshire Seniors are the regular teas. One of the worst things about playing for Staffordshire Seniors are the regular teas. My days …
Happy Anniversary Tobi
Seven (7) years ago today I spent 90 minutes on my back, in a street in Spain, dismantling a total strangers car in order to release and ‘capture’ Tobi! I …
Happy Anniversary Fleur
We have had Fleur for thirteen (13) years today, or more accurately she has had Moreno and ourselves for thirteen years as they have been pretty much inseparable since Day …
WhatsApp Assault
I was in the middle of a conversation with an old fixture secretary from one of my own clubs recently reminiscing about how he used to notify players of selection …
Happy Anniversary Dusky
Twelve years ago today we found Dusky on the beach, brought him home and he is still with us. A lot bigger now he remains a very gentle cat (apart …
Happy Birthday Kasper
Handsome Kasper is eleven (11) years old today. Still very much a ‘character’ and most certainly a ‘daddy’s boy’ he remains a very handsome young man. Quite a loner really. …
The Elephant In The Room Is Drunk
I have been working with a number of clubs recently with my No Boundaries Cricket Club cap on looking at ways to not only embrace but to deliver inclusivity and …
Remembering Saidi (RIP)
It is three (3) years since we lost Saidi and whilst I miss her every day and still ‘see’ her everywhere my main emotion every day is one of happiness …
A Subtle Shift Of Brands
Two games this week, both debuts making it 5 debuts in a row, and I may have just reinvented myself as an opening bowler who rarely bats! First game was …