Colonel Irrelevant

Archive for August, 2008

27 Aug

Update on Prawns

David (not Dave as previously stated – many apologies) was ‘totally disgusted’ after eating the prawn’s head, brains, stomach, etc. However, the restorative effects of San Miguel ‘por favor’ and garlic served with mushrooms seemed to prevent any technicolour yawns. So well done mate – keep up the stirling work!

26 Aug

Do Not Eat

Battered prawns from the head end when the head and brains are attached, Dave is about to throw up …

21 Aug

It’s a Long Way to Stockholm!

2662.5 miles, actually, which is a long way. Especially in a car. The sunset on the lake North of Jonkoping was spectacular. The bird of prey by the motorway in Malmo was majestic. Bridges in Denmark, a ferry to Germany and lots of trees. I wouldn’t rush to repeat the trip, but it feels good [...]

12 Aug

Olympics

How often can you see top sportsmen and women competing in all kinds of daft things that you’d never normally watch and still get enthralled? Synchronised diving, Archery, Judo, Canoeing, etc. are all sports that I am aware of but also ones that I’d never bother watching normally. I’m thinking that I might just have [...]

03 Aug

Queen’s Park, Chesterfield

I went to watch Derbyshire and Surrey in Pro-40 cricket action today and it was delightful. Queen’s Park is really perfect for cricket – and old pavilion, knowledgable crowd, lots of refreshments, trees and a brass band. If you can, get there and watch a game. Just don’t expect to see a great Derbyshire side. [...]

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