I have not got the hang of this. I set off to yesterday’s hastily rearranged match in Fun-Gary (Hello Mr Flower, well done on your new Elstow CC role.) determined not to be caught out by the weather.
A fresh wind had blown away the stickiness of the last few days, one or two drops of rain hung around like Jason Gallian, the skies looked like some kind of grey ripple ice cream. Contemplating another afternoon on the knoll, I packed my bag with two waterproofs and a book for the inevitable delays while I put in my walking shoes and fleece. I was prepared. Then this happened.
Bother! Sun cream, how on earth did I forget that?
England won by 46 runs and I witnessed something I hope I see a lot more of in the coming months. A hatrick wicket maiden over by an Englishman. Congratulations Stuart Broad.
Venturing down to the ground today along with some inquisitive Swedes, Swiss and Somersetians (along with ECC’s new recruit- though he doesn’t know it yet- Chelmsford Charlie) and a French girl from the hostel, that particular feat will take some explaining. Anyone got one of those tea towels handy?
As well as some sun cream…..
Appendix 1: It has happened before. Again, when setting off for cricket it was overcast with a chill breeze. Several hours later this happened.
Seriously. Slip, slop, slap.
(By the way, hello to The Goosh-Big Red- and Phil, thanks for the photo. Great days.)
February 5, 2013
henrywisson
Dances With Chazzwazzers 
6 responses to “Julius Ceasar And The Roman Empire Couldn’t Conquer The Blue Sky”
Will
February 6th, 2013 at 07:27
You NOB!!!!!!
the hole in the ozone layer is above N.Z………so the sun is very strong!!!!!!!!!!
henrywisson
February 6th, 2013 at 08:06
Good point, exceptionally well made old chap. If you’re holidaying in New Zealand please take care.
I have added an appendix to this post relating to the last time I went watching cricket in New Zealand.
chris
February 6th, 2013 at 11:46
Always use factor 50 and wear a cap. Pale and proud!
henrywisson
February 7th, 2013 at 18:10
India Pale Ale and Proud my friend….
Ole Wiss
February 6th, 2013 at 12:07
Must be wind burn mate, surely not sunshine, never needed suncream when i visited.
cousin Dan
February 6th, 2013 at 13:34
Echo that. Always piddly rain. Like you h, I only ever took my one pair of trousers, pair of shoes and jumper from my rucksack in new Zealand. 6wks later, back they went to the bottom of the bag until arrived back in Blighty.