England v South Affrica: Day 4

So, here we go; our first match report. For this one we go to the home of cricket and indeed the home of the mighty Middlesex CCC for the 4th day of the test match.

Given that this was a test match and started at 11am, it was an early start for the middlelegless lot catching the 9:30 train into London (this may not seem that early but T and E were nursing hangovers from U2 the previous night, T more so). Train showed up late and meant we didn't arrive into London until nearly 11. Thankfully once we got to the ground the queues had gone down and we were straight in (T then made a run to the toilet leaving E and N with a load of bags).

Having re grouped; N went of to join D (a guest member of middlelegless) in the grand stand whilst E and T headed into the Pavillion and straight to the bowlers bar for some hair of the dog and then settled down to watch the morning session which saw somewhat of an England collapse leaving us on the ropes.

It was now time for lunch. E and T ventured outside to join N and D in our usual meeting spot for a sausage roll and pork pie and a natter about the mornings events. N then decided to open a bottle of wine which then led to another being drunk putting us all in a rather merry state. D suggested we ought to venture to the Harris Garden for some bubbles. Some bubbles turned into 3 bubbles which put E in a peckish mood. N then produced a bag of doritos which he got rather friendly with (see below).

E shows his delight about being fed

Another bottle was then produced which N declined in favour of a rather delicious looking G and T. We then settled down to watch the rest of the afternoon session and a fantastic display from England and Moeen Ali with South Africa being all out by the end of the day.

N's delicious G and T

Another Bottle

The Middlelegless group the decided enough beer and bubbles had been drunk and that vodka was very much required. Sadly; the supply at Lords is rather scarce so it was off to the rather lovely Crockers Foley for a few shorts. 

Oh look, a pub! 

Amazing decor! 

YUM! 

Hard at work

Being amazed by the decor, a few turned into a lot and by 9:30 it was time for the group to go our separate ways. The group will meet again on Thursday for the first London Derby of the season...

E