I have to confess that I am less coherent than is usual for this time on a Sunday, forgive me Lord.
In an extraordinary reaction to events in Tiddington yesterday some toys were thrown out of prams in Tottenham last night. This is the influence that the Squeeze has in this part of North London. A couple of phone calls on her way back yesterday and a carpet shop and a couple of Police Astra's are toast. Do not mess with the squeeze.
Those of us old enough to remember the last period of London riots are getting excited right now. Recession, lack of opportunity, division, lack of social mobility, despair; tend to herald an upsurge in artistic endeavour, in particular, protest music.
This has to be good news. Nothing good ever came from prosperity, hardship breeds creativity.
Who here has seen a Whale? I mean really seen a Whale? I saw one once, smaller than I had hoped. Like much in life, disappointing.
Much like Canada.
We were all out for 93, can't blame anyone really, they bowled well, we got out. Funny sort of day really. Hey ho. That is sport I guess. One week you are absolutely cock a hoop, the next just cock, no hoop. At all.
The highlight was the shower. Intense touch and someone pissing on Matt's foot without him realising. So, season over. All we can do is beat everyone is front of us, especially Shallow.
A question for you. The opposition are 19 for 5 from a handful of overs. You are captain. Is it advisable to remove both slips and adopt a defensive run saving field? (for clarification Viv Richards is not at the crease). Answers on a postcard to the usual address.
Anyway back to 1981. The Specials; number 1 with Ghost Town. A biting indictment on recession torn Britain, Coventry in particular. This town, coming like a ghost town, all the shops are being closed down. It was overtaken by Green Door by Shakin Stevens. Proof that social comment will always be outsold by snake hips. By the way, Shaky is hung like a horse.
Modern Romance also had a hit in 1981 with 'Ay ay ay ay moosey' I urge you to check it out. The lead singer now works in a key cutting booth on Oxford Street with Zammo from Grange Hill. This is true. Or at least part of it is. While you are at it check out Adam and The Ants, especially Dog Eat Dog and Young Parisians. I am off for much more wine.
Toutes Alors........................
