Omg tis an absolutely stunning morning. I’m sat in the sunshine on the deck with a cup of tea enjoying the best of British summer weather. Not too hot, a lovely breeze and the wildflower meadow in full bloom. Brian has caught a fish. What’s not to like.
It was a tired minibus full of cricket fans who made it back to Lincoln last night. It had been a long, hot day at Trent Bridge, fortunately made easier by the presence of the Taverners’ Bar about two yards away from our seats. The cricket was not the most exciting. Although we did see New Zealand lose three early wickets in their second innings they recovered to very much end the second day in the driving seat. Some England (and Wales) batters need to step up to the plate and do what they are capable of. Off there again today with an overnight stay planned at the Hilton and the prospect of play on day 5 currently very much on the cards.