Another fruitful day spent watching the cricket. Thankfully lunch and tea afforded me short breaks where other things were taken care of and shopping done.

So, England put in what appeared to be a good batting performance yesterday, exciting if not a little bizarre producing a run rate of more than 5 an over in a test match...who needs ODI's?

But could they match it with the ball? The dream start of 0-1 when Hoggard took an early wicket...for once maintained and an equally good bowling performance to dismiss Australia 99 runs short of our first innings total. Hurrah!

Sadly, we finished the day 25-1 after a fantastic ball from Shane Warne... but for once. Hope may actually be restored? Touch wood and all that.

Fingers crossed...

Can you tell I have not been up to much?