Derek Evans

Back after a week down in South Pembrokeshire. Good weather most of the time and Coco our cockapoo enjoyed all the treats and fuss she received. Revisited Cresselly pub which this time was not a hole in a wall hostelry, and as our son was with us for a day or so, paid respects at Dobby's grave.

Without being explicit by naming the sides involved, this shows the number of conceded matches in the Home Counties Womens Cricket League for the current season to date across all divisions. Games are played with less than 11 players as well. 1st XIs = 20 2nd XIs = 8

Holiday to France and Basque region of Spain is now less than a month away. Will cycle the Velo Francette from Ouistreham to La Rochelle over around 10 days. Then fun begins. Choice either to take bike on train to Bordeaux or continue cycling and take train from Soulac sur Mer to Bordeaux. 1/

Then after a rest day take another train either to Biganos or Ychoux and get back on the Velodyssee for around 5 further days to end at Hendaye. I like the thought of getting to Soulac as this minimises the part of the route that we cannot cycle with a Bordeaux stopover. 2/

Spent a lovely Saturday afternoon in Isleworth, London on a course. An introduction into bread baking. I was the total newbie of the small group but still managed to make something presentable and importantly cooked correctly. Have most of what I need except for ingredients but this will be 1/2

Genealogy or Family Tree. Currently DNA tests are very low cost at the major providers. If you do the test then please put up a tree at least back to your grandparents and if possible great grandparents. Verify your tree as I have a DNA match and from what I can research there's something wrong.

The plan has been partly actioned. Return train tickets with Railcard bought. Ferry ticket for Portsmouth to Caen returning from Bilbao bought. Cycling the Velo Francette from Ouistreham to La Rochelle then EV1 Velodyssee down to Hendaye. Not 100pc sure of o'night camp stops yet.

Today at the Test. From now on. Mady Villiers to score 100, Issy Wong 50 as England take a 1st innings lead of 50 into Day 3. Now will that happen? 😆🙏

So glad I decided to watch today's stage of TdF rather than listen to the WT20I Final. 170 was my par score (see AUSvIND for indication) but it looks like that will not be enough. The Women's T20 Blast group games have concluded. Glamorgan thru to final at home next weekend.

Looks like there was a Div 1 Final in which Berkshire won against Staffordshire, and Dorset beat Shopshire in the Div 2 final.

So glad I decided to watch today's stage of TdF rather than listen to the WT20I Final. 170 was my par score (see AUSvIND for indication) but it looks like that will not be enough. The Women's T20 Blast group games have concluded. Glamorgan thru to final at home next weekend.

If you are in the UK then as long as you have a valid TV licence then the #tourdefrance is on S4C. Wow that Jonas V (Visma LaB) has just superceded Fillipo Ganna (Ineos) on top of the TT podium.

A good job by England Women. Kapp bowled out early. Was I worried after 6. No. The maybe old timers batting did the job. Just don't get out please. The run rate is fine. I had 170 as my par. I was okay at halftime. Fielding they did not worry it seemed.

England's fielding and ability to ask questions got them through. That gives them a chance against the Aussies. Pity no tickets available even at a reasonable price. IMO the Aussie batting could be fickle but it's a lot better than SA tonight, so needs a step up.

A good job by England Women. Kapp bowled out early. Was I worried after 6. No. The maybe old timers batting did the job. Just don't get out please. The run rate is fine. I had 170 as my par. I was okay at halftime. Fielding they did not worry it seemed.

Both South Africa and Australia get through but show fortitude and frailties. Why I say this. Well Australia bowling is not great but frugal with extras. Their fielding today was poor at the key moments. The batting was for me two things. Pretty doesn't work nor does weird shot making generally.

Australia have the advantage having played Lords today and it looks like a new final strip is two pitches away. India did test but a couple of observations. There was no ahead/behind schedule at all shown on the big screen. Second they has several support staff permanently behind the boundary .

Both South Africa and Australia get through but show fortitude and frailties. Why I say this. Well Australia bowling is not great but frugal with extras. Their fielding today was poor at the key moments. The batting was for me two things. Pretty doesn't work nor does weird shot making generally.