Welcome to Woozle Wednesday, that furry corner of DKOS where dogs rule and pooties drool. OK, the cats never actually drool. The cats just roll their eyes and regally condescend to give the woozles one day out of the week. But the woozles see it as a win., because that’s just how we woozle folks roll.
Tonight we are pleased to present that other cohort of Boys (and Girls) of Summer. No, not Baseball Players, but Cricketers. Most of you will be only vaguely acquainted with the beloved British game. Perhaps from movies or television. I love the idea of cricket. How can anyone not love a game that includes terms like “sticky wicket” and “dibbly dobbly?” All across the UK, the Commonwealth, and even its former colonies, villages field teams. In fact, cricket is better loved in places like Australia and India (especially India) than it is in England.
[Note: I am reprising a diary. First, because it’s one of my favorites. Second, because I just came out of the hospital today and I’m not prepared with an original. In the next few weeks I hope to have a number of diaries primed and ready in the queue. That way, as I undergo chemo and other fun protocols, I won’t have to worry if there is a diary for the Peeps to enjoy. I may not always be here for comments, but I’ll be with you all in spirit every Wednesday (and other days, too). 😃]
At the local community pitch, picnicing on the adjacent lawn is encouraged — well, it's almost a necessity as the game goes on for hours. Many hours. Even into the following day. Which is why there is an official tea interval! Yes, play is stopped so that the players and the spectators can refresh themselves with a cupper. Gotta love it.
But before we call for the next batsman, first let’s review the Peeps Rulz as provided for by the Management.
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PWBPeeps posts two diaries a day for animal lovers: a daytime diary at 1:45 pm Eastern and a nightly open thread at 10 pm Eastern. We concoct silly stories, share photos, seek & give advice about pet health and behavior issues, support each other in times of sadness and stress, celebrate together when times are good, and on most days have an inordinate amount of fun.
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This is an open thread. Play commence below the fold.
On The Pitch
“Oh, Bowler” (Means the batsman is in position for the pitch)
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“Googly”
OK, pay attention. A hard ball to hit because it is unexpected by the batter. If a bowler who would ordinarily spin the ball away from a right-handed batsman instead spins it towards him (and vice versa for a left-handed batsman), that’s a googly. If a bowler who would normally spin the ball toward a right-handed batsman spins it away from him, that’s a doosra.
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“Beamer”
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Actual Beamer (a pitched aimed at the batter’s head)
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“Sticky Wicket”
Although it references the wooden wickets behind the batter, it actually means much more. A wicket is also the patch of ground beneath the wickets. And it is also the term used for the equivalent to an “out” in baseball. So, a “sticky wicket” actually means 1) expect bad bounces around the actual wickets, 2) that the pitch (the playing field) is in poor shape, generally from bad weather, so the batter should be prepared for bad or wonky bounces generally, which 3) means to expect a hard innings (yes, it is always plural) possibly resulting in a wicket (i.e., an out). Confused yet?
Now a general term for a possibly difficult or tricky situation.
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“Dibbly Dobbly”
A slow pitch, and not a very good one. Perhaps even a lazy effort.
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“Silly Mid Off”
A close-in fielding position on the side opposite the batsman. One of the dozen fielding positions, including fine leg, gully, fly slip, extra cover and cow corner. Definitely don’t confuse it with “silly mid on” — that’s on the other side.
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Jaffa aka Corker (a great pitch, now often used for any excellent play)
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Duck: (American translation: Goose Egg. Zero. Zilch.)
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Spectators & Tea Interval:
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Play Resumes: Heading For A Century?
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No Respect for the Game:
Well, it looks like the umpire is calling the game for darkness, also known as “offering the light” because the officials originally left the decision to the batsman. Good thing we didn’t require a Duckworth-Lewis, an insanely complicated method for determining the winner if a match is stopped by rain. So play will resume tomorrow.
The conversation is now open.