There are some distinct disadvantages to this whole “time zone” arrangement they use to keep the clocks on this planet all organized. One of the bad things is that when you want to do something in another time zone, it’s just the wrong time, and so it was for me early this morning. Tickets for … Read more
Yes, I am. Four episodes of Doctor Who behind on the reviews… guess I’d better get to it. It’s just… I don’t know… It’s just that this season really isn’t inspiring me much. Fine… in honor of Dan Vettori getting his name up on the honours board at Lords for a 5-wicket test, and Jacob … Read more
Spoilers, I suppose. Well, the Indian Premiere League (IPL) is off to a flyer. The first match, between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore was a rout. Bangalore lost by 140 runs. Since 140 runs isn’t a bad Twenty20 score on an Indian wicket, that’s like loosing by an entire game. Not … Read more
I don’t care what the stuck-up, toffy-nosed “Test Cricket”, cricket-must-be-boring-and-take-5-days snobs say, I, for one, have been enjoying the India Cricket League Twenty20 matches and am looking forward to the India Premiere League games, too. How could you not, with adverts like this one?
What can I say? Three cheers for Dick’s Sporting Goods. Recently, Dick’s, a mega-sports store, has opened a couple of outlets in Phoenix. (And when I say Phoenix, I actually mean in the desolate wastelands of Phoenix’s suburbs.) Not too long ago, we stopped in the one just past the Hawaiian BBQ place and just … Read more