A blast from the past

We’re in the city again for a couple days. After visiting an old friend, I had a bit of time to kill so dropped in at my school sporting grounds at Northbridge.
I never reached any great sporting heights but I was a half decent cricketer. This is where it started (Northbridge B), C ground to the right and A ground behind me. I hadn’t stood on this spot for over 50 years!
People love to say they find the game boring and expect me to come out fighting and defend it to the death. I just inwardly chuckle and reflect on the lifelong pleasure I have derived from the game, not only playing until was 50yo but coaching, umpiring, watching and generally discussing the finer points with other devotees.
Our son Graham’s team was a couple of players short a few months ago and they asked if I’d like to come out of retirement - the body might be weak but the brain is fully functional so it was an easy decision to remain in my comfy chair.