The afternoon Christmas Day afternoon cricket match has been a tradition as long as I can remember. As kids we played it at our family home on our farm near Gunbower. It was compulsory for everyone to join in. Over the years we’ve grown up and moved. My sisters have lived in Melbourne and I’ve lived interstate.
Fortunately one of my sisters Lyn, and her husband Peter Richardson have moved back to the local area and live close to the Murray River at Torrumbarry just down the road from Gunbower. It has once again gives us a ‘home base ‘ for get-togethers.
Pete, an avid cricket fan had carefully prepared the pitch on the front lawn. After a delicious lunch with a dozen people and a rest under the shady gum trees we commenced the leisurely game of cricket . And leisurely it was, with the temperature warm and our age befitting we took turns to bat and bowl – two rounds each. Running was dispensed with. Fielding provided us with minor challenges as cactus gardens, flower beds and a lagoon edged the field.
A relaxing day on the lawn was had by all.
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Fantastic Pamela, great photos. Love a homemade cricket pitch, especially at Christmas.
Cracking lawn, nice to see green grass, even under the trees!