When I was watching the cricket on Sunday morning, I had to have a serious word with myself about my attitude towards the Australian cricket team.
This is because as Shane Watson left the field looking bemused and beaten, I didn't feel my normal sense pleasure at an Aussie in turmoil, I felt real pangs of pity at him and his team’s plight. Australia, a decade or so ago, were the ultimate cricket team, bludgeoning the like of England ...
The last time I checked on my passport, it stated that I was British, not English or indeed half English and half Scottish. As a consequence of being British, when I watched Andy Murray dismantle the world number one tennis player, Novak Djokovic, on Sunday, I found it rather enjoyable.
The reason I found it enjoyable is because, just like all the Olympians last summer and indeed the British Lions on Saturday, Murray was representing Great ...
I went to a hypnotist the other day in a bid to cure my on-going problems associated with social smoking, particularly with a beer or at our Sunday cricket matches.
I have to say that it was a terrible experience that left me feeling deflated and ripped off because when I left the building none of my social cravings had been erased.
There are several categories of smoker but the main two are as follows:
Smokers who have no regard for ...
When I heard an advert on the TV yesterday promoting a programme called "The man with ten stone testicles" I wasn't entirely sure if I had heard correctly, especially when the woman, presumably on her 150th take, said it without bursting into hysterical laughter.
I don't really watch television unless it is a major sporting event, the radio via my computer or my iPod have taken preference in recent years, especially as the TV seems to be ...
I like being pedantic and I a naturally gravitate towards those who excel in what I believe is one of best human traits available to annoy others and stir them from their slumber.
Sadly, the most pedantic person I have ever met (Tony Lydeard) passed away earlier this year and his expertise in this fine art is something I still miss badly.
However, I am glad to say that amongst my peers there are several people challenging against me for ...