It's quite fun to have some recycling though. A booby prize adds to the hilarity of the whole event. There is also a fair bit of once-around-the-block recycling. The spiced rum which we got from… (View Post)

There's a bottle of mulled wine at our local junior school which we've won and regifted at least twice. I should say, we do send in a 'proper' bottle which we'd be pleased to… (View Post)

I'm pretty much always optimistic when it comes to England at cricket, and pessimistic at football. I'm optimistic now. I expect England to win.Rationally I recognise even from here you… (View Post)

They could. And just to be clear, there's nothing wrong with playing a crocked batsman, in law or in spirit. But it shows a certain lack of confidence. (View Post)

It does say something about lack of Aussie confidence that this is the way they are seeking to win. See also sending Nathan Lyon hopping out to the middle at No. 11. (View Post)