Mother Nature ... why must you taunt me so?!
It being Sunday, I should be playing cricket. Today's game was scheduled as a home game, so when I awoke at 9am today, I got up straight away and went up to New Place to see what it was like.
It had been largely dry on Saturday and also on Friday (apart from some very random heavy showers in bright sunshine) so, that combined with todays dry with sunny spells forecast, I had hoped to just confirm all was good.
I got to the ground and the outfield was wet with dew and the pitch was soft ... very soft. Not usually a problem if the sun was out, but it was chilly and there was not a patch of blue anywhere to be seen :( Calls to the more experienced John and Trev led me to call off the game, with much regret.
The morning stayed largely cloudy so I was happy with that decision but this afternoon has brightened up and warmed up. I can't help but think we *could've* played ... which is very annoying :(
I really wouldn't be surprised if we don't get another game in this season, even though we've got 2 more scheduled. I really hope we can get one of those in, at least. *does sun dance*
It had been largely dry on Saturday and also on Friday (apart from some very random heavy showers in bright sunshine) so, that combined with todays dry with sunny spells forecast, I had hoped to just confirm all was good.
I got to the ground and the outfield was wet with dew and the pitch was soft ... very soft. Not usually a problem if the sun was out, but it was chilly and there was not a patch of blue anywhere to be seen :( Calls to the more experienced John and Trev led me to call off the game, with much regret.
The morning stayed largely cloudy so I was happy with that decision but this afternoon has brightened up and warmed up. I can't help but think we *could've* played ... which is very annoying :(
I really wouldn't be surprised if we don't get another game in this season, even though we've got 2 more scheduled. I really hope we can get one of those in, at least. *does sun dance*