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Finished reading: A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers 📚
When I opened this book I was a little sad not to be continuing the journey with the crew of the Wayfarer. Then the story got going and I realised spending time getting to know Pepper and Sidra was going to be even better.
Forced into making drop scones for the sole purpose of trying out this chilli marmalade. It’s a bit spicy 🌶️😤
Finished reading: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 📚
Perfect holiday reading. I enjoyed this so much I’ve immediately started book two.
26 off the final over 😏 Can England summon up another record run chase to keep the final game competitive? 🏏
Kate Cross and Heather Knight, England’s heroes today. Can’t wait for the next episode of the No Balls podcast and the ball by ball walk through of that winning partnership 🏏
Finished reading: The Long Good-bye by Raymond Chandler 📚
This may be the start of a Raymond Chandler / classic detective fiction book binge.
Stop press: England have won an Ashes match 🏏
Are there any other Fantasy Premier League players out there in micro.blog land? ⚽️
For the record: I am not a fan of on court interviews 🎾
January to June in the park
Hmm, feels like such a missed opportunity to steal are rare win from Australia today. Kind of glad I couldn’t listen to this morning’s session. In other respects a thoroughly entertaining test match. Excited for the rest of the series and glad to be able to watch the first T20 on the BBC 🏏
Finished reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 📚
I thoroughly enjoyed spending the last week or so with Ove and I’m going to miss him. This one will stay with me a long while and I can see myself rereading it, which is rare for me.
My family are at Trent Bridge today. Seems like they’ve been good luck for England’s bowlers. Bring on the chase 🏏
Majorly disrupted sleep due to heat and neighbours having a sing-a-long when they got in at 4AM. Decided to get up and watch yesterday’s Premier 15s final. A commanding performance from winners Gloucester-Hartpury and just reward for finishing top of the table.
A chap passing in the back lane as I was getting the bin in this morning complimented me on our yard. He said “That’s canny cute, like” and I wholeheartedly agree with him.
What did Sophie Ecclestone eat at tea? 🏏
Kielder Water — cycling: https://fragments.ekcragg.co.uk/kielder-water-cycling?pk_campaign=rss-feed
It’s a real shame that not a single game of the women’s Ashes series is being played in the north 😢 🏏
Kielder Water — walking: https://fragments.ekcragg.co.uk/kielder-water-walking?pk_campaign=rss-feed
Accidentally had breakfast in the yard this morning (was driven out of my usual spot by workmen setting up on the street outside). While I was there I fixed a few problems with my hanging baskets and overly keen tomatoes. Think I’ve discovered a new morning routine for the summer.