Hello forumites, it's cricket time again

[*Bob*]

I'll play if it's French Cricket - you know - the one for kids where you're not allowed to move your feet.

But the hard-ball-in-face/knackers combination is not for me. I'm a wuss.

[annaj]

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> I'll be making cheese scones for the tea!

Ooooh, please say you're not joking PGC, I love a good bake just bought a new scones and muffins book yesterday.

Mind you, given your small rodent incident earlier perhaps we should use my kitchen. ;-)

No co-ordination or sporting ability whatsoever though, so tea is all I could offer.

[*Bob*]

Sounds like Our Boys will have a ready-made cheerleading team.

They'll need a chant though. Now let me think..

Go Keef! Go Keef!

East Dulwich Forum

Knockin' 'em for um

Six! Six! Six!

You can have that one for free.

[kristymac1]

Well it would seem that you have a ready made team - how are you about relatively new forumites joining you at the crease? I speak on behalf of my hubbie who bowls a mean over-arm and I bake a damn good cake.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Annaj

Have no fear - I have gone into extermination mode. The little (rather big actually) buggers will be no more by the first match.

Let's put on a spread to cheer the chaps. Failing that, I do a rather nifty spin bowl.

[blinder999]

*Bob* Wrote:

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> Go Keef! Go Keef!

> East Dulwich Forum

> Knockin' 'em for um

> Six! Six! Six!

>

> You can have that one for free.

*Bob* - comparing this effort with your intimate knowledge of the intricacies of a combi boiler, it's clear what your real profession is.

[*Bob*]

I beg to differ, Blinder.

Writing for cheerleaders with special regards for pom-pom moves is not as easy as you might think.

I shall colour-code the moves for you, so you can get a better idea of how it scans.

Red = arms extended forward, 'punch' move

Blue = Body in star jump position, wrists shaking pom-poms

Yellow = punch motion upwards.. final punch embellished with a shake

Go Keef! Go Keef!

East Dulwich Forum

Knockin' 'em for um

Six! Six! Six!

[blinder999]

yeah yeah plumbing work hard to come by since the Poles arrived?

[*Bob*]

You've rumbled me.

I use to have a career. Prospects. Standing in the community. A trade. Now all I can do is count how many minutes of my dismal music they use on ITV each week, multiply by 75 and wait for the paltry royalties to arrive.

I blame it on Labour. Or is it the Tories. One of those two. Pah!

[blinder999]

ITV? how the mighty have fallen. Sadly, I know nothing about cricket so I'm incapable of even attempting to get this thread back on-message.

[*Bob*]

ITV royalties. "The shittier the stick, the better the poking".

Owzat!

[SimonM]

Mmmm...cheese scones, cake....for the spectators too right? :))

[david_carnell]

I might be up for a spot of cricket if you need extra players gentlemen. I have my own bat and everything. Although it's normally kept by the side of my bed waiting for intruders. Plus, really, I'm a bowler. Medium pace, bit of swing if there's enough of the green stuff. Nothing too strenuous mind you.

[Brendan]

david_carnell Wrote:

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> I have my own bat and

> everything. Although it's normally kept by the

> side of my bed waiting for intruders.

Lol. I do the same thing but have been thinking about changing my choice of weapon as if I actually tried to swing a cricket bat inside my house I will probably only succeed in breaking light fittings and/or picture frames.

Golf clubs are too unbalanced and cumbersome though and a tennis racket doesn?t have the weight. Skateboards make very effective weapons but I don?t have one of those anymore because I am apparently ?grown up?. I am starting to consider a rolling pin.

? and perhaps some curlers.

[david_carnell]

Rounders bat would be better. Same weight and ease of swing but shorter length would encourage use.

That or a crossbow!

[Brendan]

Yeah but the intruder would just laugh at you for playing rounders.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Just watched Rampers dancing to Booker T and the MG?s "Soul Limbo" - please promise me that none of you will do that.

[Brendan]

I can't promise anything.

[citizenED]

I'll be up for this.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

The cricket or the dancing?

[citizenED]

er, both, if you witness my dainty footwork at the crease, you'll see how I skilfully blend the two together. Foxtrot and duck!

[mockney piers]

All welcome Kristy believe me, we only managed to field 9 last year and that was thanks to some last minute ringers!!

[Michael Palaeologus]

Interestingly I will be at Lords on 17 May and so will be able to compare and contrast the experiences.

At present the Sunday may be a happier experience than the Saturday.

There is no way you will get me to play, but I will be happy transport the cheese scones, their makers and hangers on.

Shouldnt our Medics bring along their magic sponges and Deep Heat sprays to ease the straining thews of our peak-of-fitness athletes?

[kristymac1]

Excellent- will be there with cake and two strapping (?) chaps to join in the game

[LeonWatson]

Firstly, BUMP THIS THREAD.

And secondly, another team my lot played last year are looking for other teams to play of round about the same standard and us - i.e. crap.

How's about it?

If someone wants to e-mail [email protected] from the Battersea Badgers he'll sort it out.