I hope you realise Mike I have been up at the crack of dawn, downstairs stood by the letter box waiting for my card. Due to this I have to be in bed by 9pm, still all in the name of being a Mum. Glad your enjoying it, we need more pictures as soon as you reach Venice and a blog update. Baz was very confused a the club last night, couldn't understand why Tanner, ANdy and Dad could talk so long about a game that was lost. Still I occupied myself talking and cuddling the three youngest members of the club.

Just in case you have not heard we were 3-0 in favour of the opposition yesterday. Firsts posted 181 all out (Tanner 63 ish) Sarisbury won for the loss of seven in the 42nd over. Seconds chasing 230 ish ended with about 175. Thirds posted 130 ish and the opposition won quite easily. Good to see so many behind at the club though. The three youngest members of the club also making an appearance.

Gardening today and hope to rev up the BBQ later.

Need an update on the blog plus more pics PLEASE.

John - Can you bring the postcards to the club tonight.

Can't understand the whole postcard thing, we've had seven now so thanks guys!

Still can't work out how messages on 13th disapeared both here and on Millies site, spooky. Anyway, dare I say up the Pompey??????

Well, you can tell its cricket season again in the Church household. What with Mr and Mrs ECB exchanging fiery words about the conditions of each team and so on.

Mr ECB is already concerned about the number of adults in his side, yet again. And to think, he said no to the captaincy of the Thirds this season.

Roland was a statue in Bremen near the mayors house. Thought you might like a little treasure hunt.

Did you hear the football results from last night. The Phoenix is rising. Come on you mighty Leeds.

Second postcard, wasnt aware i even sent you 1! Kato, yep birthday was good, and revieved the text message, beer was located and drank in a fairly sizeable quantity. Dad this Roland thing, we have no clue what you are talking about! Just a brief update, off to Hitlers Eagles nest tomorrow then to Innsbruck on Sunday and into Italy monday, will update the blog from Venice and hopefully the Italians will have facilities to upload pictures. Well must dash, got an olympic stadium to look round.

New Zealand are 105 for 5 if anyone's interested

Put that large spoon away Mum C.

Kato - didn't John tell you that the game on Sat was rained off?!!! Thanks for the second postcard Mike.

Hope you celebrated your birthday in style Mike, and that you got our tx message! Was thinking about you and beer for some reason ......... Can't see anything on the messageboard about the game on Saturday - I thought John went off with his kit but then again, maybe I was dreaming. Love the blogs and photos etc. Be careful on the autobahn! Lots and lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxx

Emma - Can i assume the boss is not in then?? It is a mystery. Perhaps Ash mentioning the work `flashed` contravened some health and safety regs. This will test the system.

I was wondering that too!!

Here I am, seriously bored at work, and my reading material has vanished!!