Winter Blues

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Certainly was a great result at Edgbaston sw ... two tons for Trescothick was pretty impressive. Just a pity he couldn't go on to make big ones. And I'm looking forward to seeing your Flintoff out here in Oz... he would seem to be one of the more impressive all-rounders England have had for a while. I think I'm right in saying he hasn't played in a test against Australia? Seems to have been around for a while now, too. Let's hope the weather holds up for the third test. Oh, and my dog (Bella, a border collie/labrador) is a sprinter with lousy endurance, so no, we don't run together. She also has a habit of cutting in front of you to chase after wildlife, cars, pieces of paper blowing in the breeze etc., making running a hazardous experience, so we stick to the walks these days.

Nigel, I know exactly what you mean. Those hills are for looking at and growing grapes on... running them takes a peculiar kind of madness. Loved your photos, btw!