The weather has been a little cooler today - but still quite dry. I was up early this morning and mowed the bank with the hand mower - it took over and hour but has left the bank looking smooth and neat. At the same time Sara and Thom finished off painting the front picket fence which looks really lovely - a good job done. I have received written confirmation about my licensing with an email containing full details of the service and the various declaration etc. which I have to sign. Quite exciting but also a full realisation of the responsibility and expectation which are now placed on me. After a busy day in the office yesterday I decided to have a semi-day of rest and watched the second day of the First Ashes Test on the television - and what a great day to choose to watch cricket! Australia were almost all out for 118 after losing four wickets for 5 runs and a disputed run-out. Eleventh man Agar then proceeded to smash England for 98 runs - the highest score ever for an eleventh wicket batsman on a Test debut and with Hughes the highest partnership score for an eleventh wicket stand. History was certainly made today. After such a commanding position Australia, with a score of 280 left England chasing 65 runs. At the close of play England were 80 for 2 - just 15 runs in the lead. It is going to be an exciting day of cricket tomorrow but, unfortunately, I have a series of appointments and so am unlikely to see much of it. I phone Mum at lunchtime to ask her to come to my licensing ceremony. She is not too sure and is still suffering much pain and thinks she can only come if we can get a wheelchair. Sara and I will look into this. Paul led the House Group this evening and did a wonderful job. It was so nice for me to have a night off. Quite a relaxing day today but know tomorrow will be much busier.
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