Tag Archives: South African Cricket

Cricket and Wind

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Helga

Sunday It’s been a really windy day today. The wind is expected to drop on Tuesday and be pretty windless until Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday look quite still as well. Meantime, South Africa played a second T20 against … Continue reading →

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Being Above Reproach

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Helga

I have watched with astonishment the Australian drama that has unfolded at Newlands Cricket ground, Cape Town,  over the last 24 hours. It really was a massive error of judgment on the part of Australian captain Steve Smith and his … Continue reading →

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Regular Thursday

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Helga

It’s been pretty much a regular Thursday, in that I went to gym, did a 20 minute walk, 30 minutes Grid and 10 minute cycle. The Grid is always hectic. My friend Ingrid joins me now on a Tuesday and … Continue reading →

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“If I Am Chosen”

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Helga

Today South Africa wrapped up the test match they have been playing against Australia at the Waca in Perth. What a duel it was. 5 day test cricket is not dead! That’s for sure. It was tense at times. South … Continue reading →

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Crazy Cricket

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Helga

The first T20 cricket match between South Africa and England last night was nothing less than absolutely crazy cricket. We did not see the England innings, but followed the score on our cell phone while eating a beach front dinner. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Cricket

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Helga

I don’t know what it was about the first quarter final of the 2015 cricket world cup. I just had a gut feel South Africa would win. “We’re going to win!” I said that to a number of people before … Continue reading →

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A Proud South African Moment…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Helga

2-28pm I’m catching up on a few things…Saturday night we went out for ‘eat as much as you like’ ribs for R88. This was the dinner view… Seaforth! The ribs were good! It was to celebrate the end of David’s … Continue reading →

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