David Freedman
@freedmanhp4.bsky.social
The world’s softest grandpa and worst jazz trumpeter. Cricket, rugby, music, books, theatre, politics and - above all - family. You’d probably describe me as woke. And if you did, that’d be OK. I was (still am, for now) @freedmanhp4 in another place.
The word “could” in the headline is doing quite a lot of heavy lifting here, in relation to the actual story. Still, some room here for hope that the counties will hold the line. Though they should be bolder and push for more, not fewer, Championship games, via a return to some 3-day games.
September 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The word “could” in the headline is doing quite a lot of heavy lifting here, in relation to the actual story. Still, some room here for hope that the counties will hold the line. Though they should be bolder and push for more, not fewer, Championship games, via a return to some 3-day games.
Excellent. Ours (a deeper red variety mostly) were over about three weeks ago and we’re only 6 miles from Leighton.
June 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Excellent. Ours (a deeper red variety mostly) were over about three weeks ago and we’re only 6 miles from Leighton.
The climate-change-denier banging on to the bloke next to him, sitting behind me at Lord’s this morning, definitely added to the timeless atmosphere here.
May 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The climate-change-denier banging on to the bloke next to him, sitting behind me at Lord’s this morning, definitely added to the timeless atmosphere here.
I have eaten my own bodyweight in mince pies, and indeed Christmas pudding, this week. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas!
December 26, 2024 at 9:41 PM
I have eaten my own bodyweight in mince pies, and indeed Christmas pudding, this week. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas!
Sadly, I drink almost no alcohol these days, but it is #Christmas. So this gem from a trip to St-Emilion a few years back will get a modest outing today.
December 25, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Sadly, I drink almost no alcohol these days, but it is #Christmas. So this gem from a trip to St-Emilion a few years back will get a modest outing today.
Bucks/Herts border
November 19, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Bucks/Herts border
This is the Cricket Australia app, which has a free live stream.
November 18, 2024 at 8:54 AM
This is the Cricket Australia app, which has a free live stream.
Better examples abound…
November 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Better examples abound…
One of the best things about alphabetical arrangement by author is the juxtaposition of incongruous thoughts. (See also: records).
November 17, 2024 at 3:30 PM
One of the best things about alphabetical arrangement by author is the juxtaposition of incongruous thoughts. (See also: records).