It's very hot here.

Watching the PM'S 11 play against some sort of English side via the CA app. Terrific initiative to broadcast these games. Commentators sound like they're watching on the screen rather than at the ground though. Would rather just have ambient sound. PM'S 11 0/57 (Kellaway 32 Konstas 24)

Lazy Saturday night watching empty calorie TV while paying more attention to the sound of rain on the roof. Such a lovely and relaxing sound when it's a change to the regular program.

Wow that was a very poor shot by Inglis. Bowled for 28 and WA now 7-223 chasing 272 to beat Qld

I do not care about this grump nor that you say that he's a chump I do not like the orange lump So please do stop the stuff on Trump. Politics US for me's a snore A topic so sure to be a bore Posts on and on, again & more Just make me angry, & my head sore Don't be a flop, please stop this slop

All I really want is someone to talk to about the happenings in the Sheffield Shield competition.

Test Squad announced. Only one selection that puzzles me. Also has me wondering what a true second 11 would look like if picked based on performances from the start of the shield season and how they'd go against the 1s.

Had a lovely weekend. 2 big walks and some swimming (i might be a little sun touched). Had a good heart to heart with my youngest daughter and saw a positive response the next day. Saturday was a family movie night which was well received. Now for a spot of chinese food and a good nights sleep.

Oliver Peake the first wicket to fall on day 3 with Vic now 4/185. Handscomb again the main bulwark for Victoria. Harper in at 6 and facing Wes Agar who took the wicket of Peake.

South Australia went to lunch at 2/58 with Sangha and Hunt at the crease in their opening match against Victoria. Mitch Perry has both wickets and the ball in hand to start the second session.

So, she'll go no more a roving So late into the night, Though the heart be still as loving, And the moon be still as bright. For the sword outwears its sheath And the soul wears out the breast, And the heart must pause to breathe, And love itself have rest. Bye to poor old Snow.

Why is chocolate so expensive these days?

My legs are old and bent.

Pool acid topped up. Salt and magnesium added. Pool cover replacement installed. All ready for my kids to not swim much at all this summer.

I have my 3 girls with me watching The Great Escape and they are 100% invested and transfixed.

Just finished rewatching Silk. Now back on to an old favourite Spooks.

The opinions you see on the internet are not always representative of significant slices of society. Sometimes it is just a few people yelling often and giving the impression that they are legion.

My kids can't hear their name being called from the next room but can hear a packet of tim tams being opened at the other end of the house.

Freo already with a deadset throw. It's way too common in the modern game.

Saw a snake while I was out walking the dog this morning. It was only a matter of metres from us. Thankfully it took off as we approached otherwise I'd have probably stepped on it. Shan't be taking that path again any time soon.

Ashton Agar for Brisbane isn't having a great night.

Umpiring has returned to regular programming

Soft as butter but so very stupid.

I know I'm old fashioned in terms of footy but I really struggle to understand why players don't always tackle an opponent within reach when they have the chance. Watching them dance around in front of a guy while he then takes a few steps and kicks the ball under no duress frustrates me.

Geelong played like this against Richmond. Looked awesome with the ball in hand and seemed to have free players everywhere. Tonight however they've so far failed to take full advantage and their opposition have been better at pouncing on any Cat errors.

Perpetually baffled by some of the umpiring in our great game.

Living a perfectly normal Australian Sunday in late winter / early Spring today. Slept in a little. Bit of yard work. Encouraging kids to exercise and do homework. The country is not perfect but gee whiz it's not that bad either. It is what you make of it.

Seriously keen for the Sheffield Shield season to start.

Nice little morning walk through the neighbourhood with Snow the Husky on this late August morning. It's a stupid public holiday but I'm nevertheless happy to have a long weekend.

At the start of half time I went outside and did 30 star jumps before running around the yard and didn't touch a ball. I could be a good replacement for a few Tiger players next year.

The first absolutely magnificent day of the 2nd half of the year here in SEQ. Not a cloud in the sky. Temp is in the mid 20s.

Today is my last day of annual leave until Christmas when I'll get a few days. I've had a very nice 3 weeks at home. Been on a few hikes & out for a lunch or 2. Finally managed to do a few things around the property. While I'm certainly refreshed, I don't think I'm ready for retirement just yet.

Just a few hours outside today. Was really a relaxing way to spend the day, and the place looks much better for the work done.

Decent view at the top of this hike.

Think I'd rather watch my team lose like Melb today than win like StKilda yesterday

Well the start of Slow Horses is very promising.

Totally worth the 4 hrs of driving to eat this lunch today.

If you could afford to retire right now and live comfortably (not extravagantly) the rest of your life would you do it? I'm 47 and think I'd probably wait a few years yet. To me 55 sounds like a good age to declare on work. If I won 1st division lotto that'd be different. I'd be out quick smart

Gee I hope there's someone who has the guts to talk to top level players who use reviews for LBW decisions when they are dead in front. Usman burning a review was totally selfish and in line with the problems we have at the moment.

Took 2 of my kids on a walk today. Mount Joyce overlooks a reservoir in SEQ and the walk up it is quite strenuous over the last k. Views were decent though. My knee aches.

Well that's Resident Evil 4 remake beaten. Fun game. Loses some of the charm in the 3rd section. Will play through it again on a harder difficulty setting some time down the track.

The best detective shows are all set before DNA testing was available and before mobile phones could be used to pinpoint someone's movements and location.

Watching Alone Australia S3. Some strange units sign up for that show.

Not seeing too many "How good is footy" posts this weekend.

Really sleepy today. Woke up early and went for a walk and took a small run on the dreadmill. Had a relatively low stress day but can't shake a headache and fatigue.

Melbourne Football Club supporters over on Twitter swinging wildy between "of course we are losing this perfectly winnable game" and "our secret rebuild and all time greatest players will win a flag in the next 2 years" is such a tough thing to keep up with.

Go Tiges!

Lazy day of watching TV here. Was going to do some gardening however the weather is suboptimal.

Now if I can just get the AFL to stick to these settings too that'd be great. @fmi.bsky.social

Desperate for AFL media people to accept and understand that a draw is a result so we don't have to do this every year.