Funnily enough, I was out for dinner with a couple of friends on Sunday night (at a pub), and we carefully chose the table based on having one of my friends with her back to the three TV screens showing the hockey game (not her team, but she didn’t want to be tempted). Once settled, pint in hand, I look up and the one screen that is now facing us has the AUS/NZ cricket game going. Unbelievable. At least I was able to impress my hockey mad friend with my supposed knowledge of the cricket world, given her opinion of my hockey ignorance – she clearly knows less about cricket than I do.
but here goes (deep breath):
but here goes (deep breath):
Union Homestead 
I knew you would be sad when I saw the news, much sympathy and many commiserations.
Such is life when you stick your neck out 🙂
You should try being a Scottish rugby supporter.
We all have our crosses 🙂
Too bad. Maybe next time.
Funnily enough, I was out for dinner with a couple of friends on Sunday night (at a pub), and we carefully chose the table based on having one of my friends with her back to the three TV screens showing the hockey game (not her team, but she didn’t want to be tempted). Once settled, pint in hand, I look up and the one screen that is now facing us has the AUS/NZ cricket game going. Unbelievable. At least I was able to impress my hockey mad friend with my supposed knowledge of the cricket world, given her opinion of my hockey ignorance – she clearly knows less about cricket than I do.