26th May 2013

26^th May 2013.

Dear All,

This week’s cricketing injury was a pulled groin muscle – perhaps someone is trying to tell me something? It was a mixed day having to prepare the home pitch for the 1^st team early in the morning as it had been too wet on Friday. We were working against the clock as a football match was due to start and guess what? - both the roller and the mower broke down.

We were playing away in Chippenham Park, near Newmarket. The sun shone, the surroundings were idyllic and we were thrashed! I did score a few but pulled the muscle taking the first single and the boundaries were huge so nearly everything had to be run.

Kate and I went to the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday courtesy of free tickets – entrance fee on Tuesday would have been £65. We sat next to some Australians at lunchtime who had just paid £15 each for a glass of champagne. The conditions were ideal- dry but cool but it is still a challenge to see all the show. It does not change greatly from year to year but you have to admire the quality of the stands even if the show gardens should perhaps be labelled “showing off gardens!” The “driftwood horse” below could be yours for £25,000!

Chelsea

We lead the walk on Thursday that we had recced the week before starting from Waresley. It was much cooler and windier this week with a small shower. The bluebells were still showing up well.

The Duncombe Arms, Waresley

Ben completed the Copenhagen marathon in 3 hours 27 minutes which sounds pretty good to me.

Esther called in after attending a conference on Thursday.

Sorry to hear about Dave and Jens latest break in – have you tried the “Bobby Scheme?”

Love

Mike & Kate