Symo gone in shock development

Well - what can one say? Who could see the sacking of Andrew Symonds coming?  What next - Haydos coming out in his support? No, surely not...

Nice to see the Dutchmen start the summit of cricket tournaments in style.  Would love to read the British press reaction.

Mesmorised by microwaves

Sometimes it happens.  While watching the turn, the elements equalize leaving the result less pleasant than anticipated until just before that last turn.

A break from the kitchen.

Master Chef Geoff experiments with new recipe in Blast chiller

Well known around West Hobart as a dab hand with the apron and pan, Master Chef Geoff tried a new recipe on Saturday - dabbling in the cook - chill method.  Not content with scorching opponents in the blast furnace that was Kelvedon Park in 2008, Geoff changed tactics to see how quickly he could chill players, parents and opponents alike in the blast chiller that is McKillop Park.

After a curious result from the previous week's visit to the kitchen - a deflating concoction that left a slightly bitter aftertaste - the Master Chef tried a new range of implements.  "Borrowed Boots" O'Donovan responded with three goals - the first a lovely semi circular stirring motion that left the Nelson Eastern Suburbs goalie scrambling to catch up - which he didn't.   James "the Artist" Cherry mixed the other two goals to go to the top of the goal kicking list.  Jack O'Sullivan's searing movement up the right wing in the second half deserved another goal but the Taroona boys know when to stop baking - or in this case - chilling, the cake.

On the sidelines the question was raised. Will the Master Chef do a Morton and wear a suit and tie to this week's foray to the kitchen?  We look forward to a return to a more conventional cooking heat!

  

Post Number 100 = a tribute to the IPL

How good is the Indian Premier League. Nation States have been properly dispensed with - what are they but an expression of ruling class vanity and overreach anyway?

What a great season is unfolding.  A smart move to hold the season in South Africa - I hope we get to host the highest echelon of cricket some day.

I have seen some huge hitting and some clever bowling on the 30 seconds in total coverage I have seen so far.  Murrili's dismissal of Pietersen will stay in my mind for ever - was it better than the ball of the century or is it the ball of this century? 

I have also seen The Haydos hit the odd six - I wonder if he is in this team for pure runs?

I haven't been able to sort out who is who and who plays for who yet but if I see another twenty seconds over the weekend I might.

The IPL is a great creation of the finest endeavours our species can muster - snippets here and there, perfect for our busy life and times.

Apparently the Channel Nine All stars lost an away game to the Pakistan franchise over night - what a great move to bring back Roy Symonds!  

Now for the next 100!

Hobart Tigers Walloped but Good Friday Football a winner!

Just returned from the TCA - the best community football venue I know - where Glenorchy bullocked a gallant young Hobart Tigers team out of the way to the tune of 91 points.  However, it was a great day off the field - loads of people. The Statewide League is back!

Kermandie gone!

I think it started at the Hobart Indoor Bowls Centre in 2001.  After believing all season they were the best team in the comp and even after a grand final mid-game intervention by Stadium Owner Etihad McKibben, the boys from Kermandie of course, went down! 

And the winners were - the Partisans!

Now, the proud boys of Kermandie footy club are no more - was it the Fremantle jumper or the choking tag fixed by Why does He do it Rodd Banks Smith?  No, it was being crushed by the Partisans.

  

Partisan stands for Parliament

You heard it here.  Long term squad member David O'Byrne is seeking ALP pre-selection to stand for Franklin in 2010.

O'Byrne for Franklin 2010!

Fantastic!