Not much to say after the formalities of Melbourne. I got Pup to send them in. Just to stretch it to a fourth day, but there is only so much you can do. Thanks for all the hard work from the Almanac writers, selectors and commentators. Together with my inspired leadership you have made all the difference. Leave the names and days you are available for the Sydney Test at the bottom of the post.
Nothing much else to say, so I thought I would just share a few family snaps.
Keep your voices down. Boof and I tied on a big one with Ricky at the Beefsteak and Bourbon last night.
Where is your day three homework Else? You were late Dawson, but at least you made an effort.
Family likeness.
Alma Mater. John Inverarity Music and Drama Centre. Modesty forbids….
Sorting out Mitch’s delivery stride.
Message to Flynn.
Message to Faded.
Dawson recants.
Youthful indiscretions??
Dropped?
Wishing all Almanackers a happy new year in 2014. I have seen the schedule for the year – South Africa and India?? Time to leave ’em while they’re laughing??
Much to consider.
Regards,
Invers
Is that a bat or is he just happy to see us?
Not certain as yet Invers. Will be back at work Thursdie.
Thanks Invers very enjoyable and a , Happy New Year available at your beck and call
Master what ever you decide , Thank you
Could give Day Two a bash if required.
Cheers,
Peter S
Raj Singh Day 3 or 4 hasn’t got Internet access for a couple. Of days currently
Mark/Faded and I have resolved our Nintendo issues and I’d be happy to bat with him again if and when he’s available. Otherwise happy to slot in wherever needed.
Cheers, Steve/Funky.
Invers
Tell Luke/Funky…
Faded is willing
Sean we must be due to open….
Invers,
Might I suggest that you rotate me out until the South African tour,
whereupon I will happily report on a brilliant Shane Watson ton.
Yours,
Smokie.
Seems to be a air of complacency amounts the , Knackery Invers come on folks put your hand up for the chance to let , Botham no he got the , 5 nil part right ! Hopefully !
Would you like me to do day , 2 Invers ? Thank you
Gather round lads:
Dawson you are excused. Your sick note says too many cream buns on New Years Eve but I have my doubts.
Else – where are you son?? Showed such early promise, but now you have disappeared without trace. If you keep this up you will end up becoming an Essendon supporter.
Thanks to the rest of the School XI:
Day 1: Faded and Funky. Thanks for putting your hand up.
Day 2: Rulebook and Schumacher. No going off-piste lads. We don’t want any injuries.
Day 3: E.Regnans?? Has Clarrie made it up the Hume to the Emerald City? If not I’ll saddle up myself.
Day 4: Raj Singh. Sterling efforts lad. Keep them coming.
Day 5: Doubt we’ll need it. Will keep you posted.
One last verse of the school song lads:
“Here come the Knackers and cricket is our game,
Here come the Knackers we’ll flog the poms again’
We’ll fight on through the sun and rain,
To bring the Ashes home again,
To bring
The Aaaashes
Hoooome
Aaaagain”
Invers.
Invers,
Day 3, Sunday.
That’s grand.
Clarrie Grimmett and your mount could perhaps meet up during the tea interval.
Regards, etc
I can do Day 3 as well. Will be a Newell story.
JTH
Sorry, PB, only just saw this.
Looks like I’ve missed the bus, but I’ll be at the ground for Days 1 and 2 if you need a “runner”.
PS. Just back from my first round at NSW Golf Club at La Perouse. Magnificent course!
Rearing to go for Saturday! If Australia lose this test all of the good of the previous four matches will be undone. So don’t lose the bloody thing!
MOC – would love to read a ‘colour’ piece from you for our weekend pullout supplement section ‘Almanac (low) Life’. The SCG looks very different on TV. Is the Doug Walters Stand still there? The Ladies Stand? Have they homogenised the romance out of the place? Anything you can give us would be grand.
Harms – I will drop myself down the order to bat with Raj Singh on day 4, so you can give us the Newell highlights of Day 3. But ONLY if we get full hamburger and banana milkshake reviews (names and ratings) for the Almanac’s new Monday ‘Epicurious’ liftout supplement.
Go to it lads.
Invers.