Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
with his former Surrey opening partner.
--
John Hall "[It was] so steep that at intervals the street broke into steps,
like a person breaking into giggles or hiccups, and then resumed
its sober climb, until it had another fit of steps."
Ursula K Le Guin "The Beginning Place"

On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:26:30 PM UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
> Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
> covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
> a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
> Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
> Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
> with his former Surrey opening partner.
> --

whys pope not appearing at his favorite ground?
quite a collapse for middx on thursday from 160-1 to 209 ao.

mike

On 13/05/2023 00:00, mike wrote:
> On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:26:30 PM UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
>> Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
>> covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
>> a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
>> Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
>> Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
>> with his former Surrey opening partner.
>> --
>
> whys pope not appearing at his favorite ground?

Rested by England, apparently.

https://www.kiaoval.com/surrey-vs-middlesex-full-preview/

--
David North

In message <6a6d0284-7d50-476b-8d0f-f492434620b1n@googlegroups.com>,
mike <dmike204@yahoo.co.uk> writes
>On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:26:300 >> Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
>> covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
>> a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
>> Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
>> Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
>> with his former Surrey opening partner.
>> --
>
>whys pope not appearing at his favorite ground?

Apparently he's being rested, as seems to be fashionable these days even
for batsmen. Whether that was his wish or England's I don't know.

>quite a collapse for middx on thursday from 160-1 to 209 ao.

Yep. Apparently after the break for rain/lunch, Surrey bowled a better
length. Even so, it was a startling collapse.
--
John Hall "[It was] so steep that at intervals the street broke into steps,
like a person breaking into giggles or hiccups, and then resumed
its sober climb, until it had another fit of steps."
Ursula K Le Guin "The Beginning Place"

On Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 21:26:30 UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
> Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
> covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
> a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
> Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
> Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
> with his former Surrey opening partner.

Very busy today at the ground for a county game - a real hum. If you believe I'm there, that is...

On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:33:11 PM UTC+1, Richard Dixon wrote:
> On Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 21:26:30 UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
> > Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
> > covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
> > a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
> > Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
> > Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
> > with his former Surrey opening partner.
> Very busy today at the ground for a county game - a real hum. If you believe I'm there, that is...

OK, how many including members?

How quick is Atkinson? RH

On Monday, May 15, 2023 at 6:06:23 PM UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:
> On Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:33:11 PM UTC+1, Richard Dixon wrote:
> > On Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 21:26:30 UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
> > > Just a "heads up" that Sky are covering this match. They seem to be
> > > covering more Championship matches than in recent years, which has to be
> > > a good thing. On the first day the commentators were Atherton, Ward,
> > > Butcher, Cork and Lydia Greenway. At different points during the day
> > > Butcher was commentating with his former England opening partner and
> > > with his former Surrey opening partner.
> > Very busy today at the ground for a county game - a real hum. If you believe I'm there, that is...
> OK, how many including members?
>
> How quick is Atkinson? RH

What no answer... Anyone would think you weren't there ...RH

On Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at 08:35:30 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:

Oh dear! Robert was trying to call my bluff like when I was at Lancashire.

> > How quick is Atkinson? RH
He was just about the quickest on show. Not quick quick, though. And as for count of members, Saturday had the buzz almost of a Test match it was that busy in and around the Pavilion and nearby stands.

> What no answer... Anyone would think you weren't there ...RH
Anyone would think you spend your life on this newsgroup...

Yes, I was there. Thursday and Saturday. Do I have to post photos to prove it again that you'll conveniently ignore?

Richard

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:49:07 PM UTC+1, Richard Dixon wrote:
> On Tuesday, 16 May 2023 at 08:35:30 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:
>
> Oh dear! Robert was trying to call my bluff like when I was at Lancashire..
> > > How quick is Atkinson? RH
> He was just about the quickest on show. Not quick quick, though. And as for count of members, Saturday had the buzz almost of a Test match it was that busy in and around the Pavilion and nearby stands.
> > What no answer... Anyone would think you weren't there ...RH
> Anyone would think you spend your life on this newsgroup...
>
> Yes, I was there. Thursday and Saturday. Do I have to post photos to prove it again that you'll conveniently ignore?
>
> Richard

Wriggly, wriggly ... RH

On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 08:06:34 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:

> Wriggly, wriggly ... RH

And where am I wriggling above you oaf?

Look at Robert's little attention-seeking game, bless his heart.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:17:20 PM UTC+1, Richard Dixon wrote:
> On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 08:06:34 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:
>
> > Wriggly, wriggly ... RH
>
> And where am I wriggling above you oaf?
>
> Look at Robert's little attention-seeking game, bless his heart.

Very pc Dixon wriggles desperately ... RH

On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 09:02:17 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:

> Very pc Dixon wriggles desperately ... RH

Actual worried about your slow demise here Robert - and your mental health, inventing all this rubbish. Not a clue what you're on about.

In message <2febcab8-62f1-4147-a6a8-e438099e2526n@googlegroups.com>,
Robert Henderson <anywhere156@gmail.com> writes
>On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:17:200 >> On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 08:06:34 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:
>>
>> > Wriggly, wriggly ... RH
>>
>> And where am I wriggling above you oaf?
>>
>> Look at Robert's little attention-seeking game, bless his heart.
>
>Very pc Dixon wriggles desperately ... RH

Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
would go to watch a cricket match? That you clearly dislike him is NOT
sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.
--
John Hall "[It was] so steep that at intervals the street broke into steps,
like a person breaking into giggles or hiccups, and then resumed
its sober climb, until it had another fit of steps."
Ursula K Le Guin "The Beginning Place"

On Thu, 18 May 2023 11:13:54 +0100, John Hall
<john_nospam@jhall.co.uk> wrote:

>In message <2febcab8-62f1-4147-a6a8-e438099e2526n@googlegroups.com>,
>Robert Henderson <anywhere156@gmail.com> writes
>>On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:17:200 >> On Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 08:06:34 UTC+1, Robert Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> > Wriggly, wriggly ... RH
>>>
>>> And where am I wriggling above you oaf?
>>>
>>> Look at Robert's little attention-seeking game, bless his heart.
>>
>>Very pc Dixon wriggles desperately ... RH
>
>Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
>cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
>would go to watch a cricket match? That you clearly dislike him is NOT
>sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.

If Henderson wasn't such an asshole nobody would even know he exists.

max.it

On 18/05/2023 11:13, John Hall wrote:
> In message <2febcab8-62f1-4147-a6a8-e438099e2526n@googlegroups.com>, Robert Henderson <anywhere156@gmail.com> writes
[...]
>> Very pc Dixon wriggles  desperately ... RH
> Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
> cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
> would go to watch a cricket match?

He doesn't. He doesn't believe even half the things he writes.
He is just attention-seeking. For as long as Richard replies, Robert
will write another daft response; or, if RD doesn't reply, he'll get
an equally daft "still waiting" response. People just have to ignore
him. Better yet, KF him. It's years since he wrote anything genuinely
worth reading about cricket [cut-n-paste jobs from the Telegraph or from
ancient books don't count, nor do "from memory" lists of LFM bowlers for
Derbyshire in the 19thC, nor do "these 3 pure-white cricketers have made
their f-c debut" articles].

> That you clearly dislike him is
> NOT sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.

He neither dislikes nor disbelieves him. He just likes getting
a rise out of him. He reminds me of those twats at school who weren't
your friends but came towards you holding a hand out, as though to shake
and make up, but withdrew it and pretended to scratch their noses if ever
you responded. They, like Robert, thought it was funny.

ObCricket: Good to see Sir Alastair still making stylish runs so
long after retiring from Test cricket. It would be even better if he
didn't do it against Notts!

--
Andy Walker, Nottingham.
Andy's music pages: www.cuboid.me.uk/andy/Music
Composer of the day: www.cuboid.me.uk/andy/Music/Composers/Smith

On Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4:32:35 PM UTC+1, Andy Walker wrote:
> On 18/05/2023 11:13, John Hall wrote:
> > In message <2febcab8-62f1-4147...@googlegroups.com>, Robert Henderson <anywh...@gmail.com> writes
> [...]
> >> Very pc Dixon wriggles desperately ... RH
> > Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
> > cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
> > would go to watch a cricket match?
> He doesn't. He doesn't believe even half the things he writes.
> He is just attention-seeking. For as long as Richard replies, Robert
> will write another daft response; or, if RD doesn't reply, he'll get
> an equally daft "still waiting" response. People just have to ignore
> him. Better yet, KF him. It's years since he wrote anything genuinely
> worth reading about cricket [cut-n-paste jobs from the Telegraph or from
> ancient books don't count, nor do "from memory" lists of LFM bowlers for
> Derbyshire in the 19thC, nor do "these 3 pure-white cricketers have made
> their f-c debut" articles].
> > That you clearly dislike him is
> > NOT sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.
> He neither dislikes nor disbelieves him. He just likes getting
> a rise out of him. He reminds me of those twats at school who weren't
> your friends but came towards you holding a hand out, as though to shake
> and make up, but withdrew it and pretended to scratch their noses if ever
> you responded. They, like Robert, thought it was funny.
> h

Translation: Dr B-M shouts "look at me, over here ...over here . RH

On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11:16:23 UTC+1, John Hall wrote:

> Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
> cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
> would go to watch a cricket match? That you clearly dislike him is NOT
> sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.

I think it's either "his little fun game" or he's mentally ill. If the former, he's a bit odd, if the latter, he has my sympathy.

But honestly: imagine being in your 70s and spending all your day on newsgroups trying to wind people up? That's the most tragic element of it.

Richard

On Sat, 20 May 2023 00:53:35 -0700 (PDT), Richard Dixon
<richsdixon1975@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11:16:23 UTC+1, John Hall wrote:
>
>> Why do you find it so hard to believe that Richard, who is clearly a
>> cricket enthusiast or he wouldn't follow and post in this newsgroup,
>> would go to watch a cricket match? That you clearly dislike him is NOT
>> sufficient grounds for disbelieving him.
>
>I think it's either "his little fun game" or he's mentally ill. If the former, he's a bit odd, if the latter, he has my sympathy.
>
>But honestly: imagine being in your 70s and spending all your day on newsgroups trying to wind people up? That's the most tragic element of it.

Ah, but he does it with the authority of the state behind him.

max.it
>
>Richard