Saturday saw us play the second half of our match against Hampton Park and, because of the utter shite we produced in our first knock, we were still in the game (due to our innings lasting only 25 overs!). We had to “reverse outright” them, which happens very rarely. Basically it means we have to win a two innings match in a total match length of 160 overs.
We started off looking to get a lead of around 140 and leave us about 35-40 overs to bowl at them. Sadly, the pitch was a bit wet, and before we knew it, we only had 67 overs to do the business as a result of a late start (we lost 13) 
We scored at a fairly reasonable rate but wickets fell at regular intervals and by the time I got to the crease we were 45 ahead with 5 wickets to go and about 50 overs of the game left.
I was a bit shaky for my first 3 balls but hit my 4th ball through the covers for 4 and was away. I have to be honest and say I don’t think I’ve ever played a better innings. No slogging, just good cricket and I timed everything. I scored 65 with 11 fours and 2 sixes and probably faced 40-odd balls. It was so pleasing to play such an innings though for the first time ever I think I was dismissed through tiredness. I was absolutely knackered!!! Thomsy and Monkey (who made 41 and 32) both kept up the pace at the other end and our runrate was rocketing. A dozen overs and 90 runs later and we were right back in the game!!
We set them about 140 in 35 overs - near enough as planned - but sadly we couldn’t quite finish the job. I bowled as well as I have for a long time but had no luck whatsoever and somehow finished with 1-33. Funny game sometimes. All the bowlers chipped in, but sadly as the rain came, we had them 6 down. A top effort by the lads and we can hold our heads up, but we were always behind the 8-ball after the first 15 overs of the match. Here is the card anyway.
Had a few beers after the game with the lads, but didn’t go out. Instead, went to Mikes and helped him with some flat pack furniture. What a great Saturday night!!
Sunday and we were ready to party. “We’re On A Boat” day!!!
Basically 300 or so people rock up and get on a boat which then sails into the bay for about 5 hours as everyone gets smashed to great music. The atmosphere is amazing! To get fully involved, Alex and I decided to hire full sailors costume. Here we are having just got changed at Berny’s
When we got there, we soon found out that we were just about the only two people in costume. Loving it! From the minute we arrived, we were like celebrities! Everyone wanted their photo taken with the sailors. Here’s some that people have tagged me in on on Facebook. Should be more to follow I reckon.
I managed to take a video on the boat. Not sure why I didn’t take more. I usually do!!
Sadly, the trip just was over waaaay too quick but the night continued on at a pace where a great time was had at Alumbra and Love Machine. Interesting that me and Alex chose to enter a predominantly gay club dressed as sailors but we were long past caring!! Me, Mike and Al all ended up spending the nite at different abodes but we all met up the next day and chilled out around Katie’s house. Pizza, chocolate, Transformers 2 and Oceans 12. Perfect recovery day!
