Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Fourteen)
Three games and three losses, a net (in the rain), a very impressive charity game, a slight blip on the anticipated Vegan front, lost at golf and had a Deep …
Happy Birthday Sophie (RIP)
Sweet little Sophie would have been nine (9) years old today. Along with Teo and Orla it always makes me angry that she never had the chance to have a …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Thirteen)
Good net sessions, a bit of a spanking, slight blip on the fitness front, the benefits of a good captain, a first win of the season and …. a good …
Happy Anniversary Tobi
Eight (8) years ago today I heard a meow from inside a parked car, tracked it down to the engine, and an hour and a half later Tobi entered our …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Twelve)
Played one game, one training session, two trips to Edgbaston, one game of golf, and some very positive news on the vegan and fitness front. 2024 Season Week Twelve: June …
Happy Anniversary Fleur (RIP)
It is fourteen (14) years today since little Fleur came into our lives, and the first anniversary we have celebrated since we lost her. There is no doubt we all …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Eleven)
Runs, wickets, golf, and positive news on the Vegan front, (nearly) watching cricket at Edgbaston and Fathers Day ….. what next? 2024 Season Week Eleven: June 10th – June 16th …
Happy Anniversary Dusky
It is thirteen (13) years since we found Dusky on the beach in Almerimar. He has coped well with the loss of his partner in crime Oscar and continues his …
Happy Birthday Kasper
Little Kasper is twelve (12) years old today! He is very much Daddy’s Cat and spends huge amounts of each day sat across my shoulders, on my chest/back (on the …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Ten)
Still can’t buy a run, but would be nice to have the opportunity, playing in the wet and the cold, and …… understanding inclusivity. 2024 Season Week Ten: June 3rd …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Nine)
Beginning to wonder why I carry my batting gear round with me at the moment! Couple of games played in the sunshine …. well mostly spent my time watching, and …
Remembering Saidi (RIP)
It is four (4) years today that we said goodbye to Saidi and it really doesn’t seem that it was that long ago. Everyday I walk into the bedroom and …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Eight)
Am playing a lot of games, but not much cricket! Bowling well, fielding better than in previous seasons and at last some progress with the bat …. small steps though! …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Seven)
Bowling well, batting like I have never batted before …. and not in a good way ….. more vegan woes, a brief return to Staffs Seniors and a trip to …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Six)
Six weeks in and have only played one league game, and I can’t buy a run (or any luck). Bowling is good, body improving each game, but need to focus …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Five)
Almerimar is certainly no place to be a Vegan, one coaching session, a trip to Lords, T20’s should not be played in Whites! and availability issues before the season has …