The groom-to-be in the family had his stag “do” on Sunday. He decided he would like a barbeque after a game of backyard cricket, to be held at a park area a little up the coast from here.
Instructions to the invited men included that they were to come dressed as their favourite cricketer.
There was much hilarity and nostalgia here on Sunday as the cupboards and drawers were rifled in attempts to find suitable clothing to fit the desired look.
Out came a hand-knitted, cable-patterned sleeveless pullover that I had knitted a long, long time ago and which now fits the owner rather too snugly. A machine knitted wool jersey appeared that my mother-in-law knitted many years ago to help keep out the mean cold winds that can sweep our cricket grounds even in the height of summer.
And then a variety of white floppy sun hats and caps with various embellishments were tried on, laughed about, memories shared and selections made.
A real find for the male being honoured was a precious t shirt he wore with much devotion as a child in the 1990’s. The t shirt was printed in recognition of a national cricketer’s retirement, noting his service to the game.
How that ever fitted him on Sunday is beyond me but I gather our “groom” squeezed into it and wore it in good humour. He was also required to play the whole game with his dominant arm/hand tied in a sling, in order to even up the play as only one or two of the gathered number play cricket regularly today.
The game had various “rules” that were altered as the game went along, keeping in accord with backyard cricket games and certainly not to be found in standard rule books. No one knew who won but it sounded as if they had a lot of fun and mercifully no injuries were sustained.
As for the barbeque the meat and bread and tomato sauce were the popular items. A lolly cake was devoured with gusto but the strawberries and salad hung fire…..no surprises there.
It was good fun standing back and watching the preparations and noting the differences when men organize “dos” and share food together.
This weekend it is their turn to watch and smile as the females gather for the bridal shower!
ordinarygoodness 
It sounds like great fun. These are the events that linger on in the memory in years to come.
They did seem to have fun together. There were layers of memories both old and new.
Sounds like everyone had a good time! Glad you have such happy events coming up. I think of you and your kind words often. Love, me
We do have some happy times ahead. Thanks for your kind comment Trece.
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