I forgot to mention the Cricket in my last post.
I have never really followed sport in the past, the occasional world cup here match here and there. I tried very hard this year with the world cup but couldn't, but as I was in Australia and the Ashes were being played here I decided to follow the cricket, and I really got into it.
So we lost the first two tests, there was still hope (for those with blind faith and the overly optimistic.) So we were on the final day of the third test, 200-300 runs to go to win, or hold the day to draw, with only a couple or so wickets gone, yes there was still hope. This fifth day was being played whilst I was at the Blue Mountains and so every time we got back into the tour bus the radio was flicked one.
The first time the radio turned on it was Flintoff's first over. It was brilliant, and excellent score of (if i remember correctly) 14. It could be 15 or 17 though. Anyway it was good, relief swept over me, we may be able to actually get a win, forget about a measly draw.
The second time the radio turned on and Warne had just bowled Flintoff out. Disappointment swept over me, but still there was hope.
The third time the radio was turned on... it was all over. The *insert expletive here* convicts won. To say that ruined my day is not entirely true, but it was 50 minutes from hearing that until we arrived at the final stop, and I moped all the way there. It was the only real negative point on one of my best days here to date.
So it's Boxing Day in two days, the fourth test, The Barmy Army need to gain some dignity, and I need to be able to give some stick back, for yes I have receiving lots dammit. Anyway I have hope for 3-2 to the Aussies, come on England - Plus we will win the 20/20.
On a completely different note it is Christmas Eve, the weather is miserable, it is warm t-shirt weather but cloudy and rainy, and the forecast doesn't look for good for tomorrow. Whatever the weather though I am going to the beach and I am going for a swim, I came to Australia to spend Christmas on the beach, and lousy weather is not going to stop me.
Also to all my avid readers, family, friends, stalkers and lovers I wish you a Merry Christmas and all that jazz.
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Merry Christmas to you too, thanks for the postcard :)
Hi Rob,
Wishing you a happy Christmas, I got your card thank you. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.
Just had a lovely meal at your mum's. Your mum typed this for me.
lots of love nana xxx
Steve and I had dinner at your mum's and dad's as well it was great!!. Hope your dinner was as good. Did you cook it with your friends? Heard you were in the sea on Christmas Day thats sound good. You seem to be enjoying yourself upto now which is great. We both hope you have a great New Year. Happy New Year to you and all your friends carry on having a great time. Love Rose And Steve xx
happy new year in 9 hours, so rose tells me. we,ve still got nearly 48. rose says oh no no no, that's wrong - she's a bit pissed. So Happy New Year 3pm on Sunday our time that is - midnight for you. HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!!!!.
Love Rose & Steve.
xxxx
Grandpa here on New Years day, had a nice meal and wish you all the best for 2007
Hi Rob,
Good write up on the cricket, but I still can't follow it. I never new you had blind faith or were optimistic!
Hope the weather improves, just to let you know we've had quite a bit of rain but it isn't too cold.
Have fun in 2007.
Love Mum and Dad xx
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