 Missy's Mail No.2
Good morning, afternoon, or evening to everyone all over the globe. I thank everyone for their emails. I have been inundated with messages of love everywhere from Northern Ireland to North Sydney. The good news is I have news to report on this time. Happy days.
B-Mac-BM?
First of all we travel to the UK, Didsbury to be more specific where Brendan MacDonald currently flaunts, taunts and occasionally plays cricket. Round 3 in the local competition saw B-Mac achieve his greatest feat yet… a four car pile up. It would appear he was driving to a fixture in his newly paid BMW automobile and found it necessary to be the centre of attention. And what better way to achieve such a thing than a prang. Word on the web is he had recently paid his road tax, insurance, and a full tank of petrol (no doubt the most costly of them all). He was rescued, probably by a SWAT team, and in time for the game where he subsequently did nothing. The original car he was driving, evidently poorly, was an 11 year old Beamer which he paid for with his "hard earned." I use this term very loosely. He is currently swanning around in a brand new BMW via his insurance company. Fewer things in life are more unjust.
 We stay in the UK and travel to Lechdale, in the Cotswolds Districts.
(Reggie)
Population 3000. One of whom is our beloved Damon Livermore. "Reggie" will be over there for 6 months and that will probably give him enough time to….
Become acquainted with all members of the town. Reg is currently residing in ‘Lechdale Manor’ an 18th century mansion. 30 rooms, 20 acres. His "roomy" is Roy Burton who previously occupied the goalkeeping position for then Premiership club Oxford United in the 80's and 90s. Apparently Reg is living in the area where the "Wind In The Willows" is set.
Reg is playing for Lechdale Cricket Club in the Wiltshire League, 1st division.
He has played 2 games, won both. The club play 45 over one day cricket with bowling and fielding restrictions 1st game: 6 - 254 ( Reggie 136 not out) Opposition: 7 - 154 2nd game: 5 - 338 ( Reggie 183 not out) Opposition 245: ( Reggie 2 - 17 from 5)
Perhaps the fact that Reg has less female distractions is assisting his cricket. In particular his bowling. In regards to his off field behaviour, well I can’t reveal such information. He does go onto to say something about using a lot of tissues though. Whatever that means. Maybe he’s sick.
 On a similar note John O’Neill-Fuller, JOF to his mates, or Pumps to his lovers is enjoying life to the fullest on his overseas trip. Pumps is staying in Notting Hill with his captain. His cricket as he puts it didn’t fare so well in his first outing. Jetlag took over in his first match after taking 2-25, then scoring 1. The second fixture saw JOF score 55 not out before rain conveniently interrupted his run to an unbeaten 640. After the game he met a "little Danish bird" (his words, not mine) and from there I really can’t extend on this particular story. I’m not really in the mood to being an accessory, nor do I wish to be cross-examined.
(JOF)
The next couple of days he spent working. He has a job with Middlesex County Cricket Board running coaching courses etc. He spent a training day at Lords, the cricket ground I presume and not the church, which he describes as "quality". He also spent a day watching the test match there (England v Sri Lanka). Another story has apparently come of that day. And the same applies to my unwillingness not to appear in a court of justice.
Rod Hokin has also been in contact. He has scored another 71 runs, after adding to his ton the week before. As well as runs Rocket has picked up a few cheeky poles in the process. Rocky has been touring Europe which involves drinking in 10 different countries apparently.
 Matthew Nicholson is playing some good cricket, although I’ll have to take his word for it, I don’t actually have any numbers. Not much time for Nicho to enjoy the lifestyles that perhaps a few others might. Playing, travelling and training takes up most of the time. He says the blokes from Northamptonshire are a good group of guys and is enjoying the county scene thus far. B-Mac is coming up to see Nicho and the two Stags are going to have a round of golf at some stage.
Matt Makepeace has started a little bit of trouble it would seem in Skeg Vegas. 1 girl wants marriage, another to move in with him and 2 stalkers. In terms of cricket he has scored 12, 43, and 85 and his team is on top of the table with a maximum of 60 points.
The peace
That’s all the news thus far from the UK.
Now back home to Sydney.
I received an email from the esteemed Richie Paul entitled "Where have you been all my life". Such a lovable man is Richie. He sent me two photos, both of him and his antics of ANZAC day. Whilst miners Todd, and Russel where trapped in Tasmania, not the mine, Tasmania, RP started the day with Yum Cha in Chinatown at 10am for a few beers then finished up in Surrey Hills for some two up, which judging by the photo, he won a poor mans fortune.
(Richie Paul)
 Whilst at the Green Gate on Saturday night I was fortunate enough to run into Slammin’ Sammy Hinton. Hint-Dog was getting into the spirit of the upcoming Soccer World Cup by wearing some less than flattering "Kappa"
clothing. Jimmy Hosking was also present. Such a gorgeous man is Hosking.
Every time I look into his eyes, it’s like receiving a warm hug. Ahhhhhhh…..
Thank you to everyone who sent me emails from the previous, and original ‘Missy’s Mail’. If anyone from the Gordon community wants to let me know what they are up to in the off season, or the greater world if they want to give some dirt on a player overseas then please, feel free to drop me a line at higgins_i@hotmail.com
As for myself, I received a nasty bout of alcohol poisoning last weekend after a day that started watching rugby at St. Ives and a night that ended at Alberts at 3:30.
On that note I’ll sign off.
Higgo | 
