But haven't there been cricket matches that lasted longer?
Involving 20 more people, mostly standing around and taking breaks for cucumber sandwiches, yes.
Who among us can ignore the allure of really funny math puns?
Willow ,'Empty Places'
Natter 66: Get Your Kicks.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
§ ita § - Jun 23, 2010 11:37:37 am PDT #8581 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Toddson - Jun 23, 2010 11:39:15 am PDT #8582 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I remember hearing stories from the cricket coach, who was Pakistani, about matches that were adjourned when a monsoon hit ... to be resumed a day (or a week) later.
§ ita § - Jun 23, 2010 11:42:33 am PDT #8583 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
A cricket match can normally go up to five days, but it's really nothing in exertion comparison--it's a more relaxed version of baseball, with tea breaks. And better clothes (please don't like to oldschool one day Packer uniforms, bt).
I think, however, they only play six hours a day, and Mahut and Isner played seven today (ten total).
Daisy Jane - Jun 23, 2010 11:45:51 am PDT #8584 of 30001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
I just remembered my parents are coming in to town this weekend. I am itching to leave work early so I can go home and clean.
Kat - Jun 23, 2010 11:57:48 am PDT #8585 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Imma back ita up that tea lattes are totally delicious. And the bomb. And I get my mint tea latte with chocolate powder (and yes milk) instead of vanilla. Delicious.
Whoa on Wimbledon.
Toddson - Jun 23, 2010 11:58:01 am PDT #8586 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I know cricket's nothing to any of the sports that require exertion - the college cricket team I used to hang out with usually didn't break a sweat. At least not while playing cricket. It does imply, however, that anyone used to cricket has the patience to sit through a multi-day game of some sort. The players? MEN OF IRON
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 23, 2010 12:00:57 pm PDT #8587 of 30001
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Yeah, cricket can be really quite relaxed. Much easier to watch than its reputation would suggest, too. Mainly on account of how you can bring a picnic and wine.
Sue - Jun 23, 2010 12:01:19 pm PDT #8588 of 30001
hip deep in pie
The sad news is that the Guardian blogger is off tomorrow and someone else will be doing the liveblog instead. They have quite an act to follow.
Good God, the British Navy are here. (To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cdn Navy.) The bars will not be safe.
Amy - Jun 23, 2010 12:01:39 pm PDT #8589 of 30001
Because books.
All the excitement has gone out of my day now that they're not playing anymore.
I miss the Guardian guy already.
msbelle - Jun 23, 2010 12:08:11 pm PDT #8590 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Just got the info on COBRA - almost $1700/mo. Holey Moley.